The Vegetation Management Interest Group brings together utilities to share expertise, best practices, and practical approaches to managing vegetation-related risks.
Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, the group helps utilities strengthen vegetation management programs, optimize budgets and work planning, navigate regulatory requirements, and improve contractor management and work standards.

David has more than 40 years of experience working with Fortune 200 companies including Eaton Corporation, Honeywell International, and Exelon Corporation and delivering transformational improvements and results as Director of Materials Management and Refurbishment Manufacturing, VP Sourcing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer. David was also the Chief Integration Officer responsible for the successful merger integration of a $32B company delivering over $.6B of synergy savings and the development of a merger playbook from which all subsequent merger integrations are being executed. Prior to joining CEATI, David developed and managed an internal consultancy as Vice President, Continuous improvement enabling benchmark operational performance and savings. David possesses extensive knowledge in strategic sourcing, materials management and operations and in delivering efficient, effective, predictable and sustainable processes, performance, and savings. David has a BS in Finance from Towson University, an MBA from the University of Baltimore and is a certified Lean Master.
Wildfire Prevention and Increasing Reliability
Manitoba Hydro