Speakers

Erik Diaz has more than 20 years of experience in the landscape and tree care industry. He spent eight years managing the landscape maintenance team at the University of Southern California (USC) and is now with West Coast Arborists, Inc., where he works in Business Development.

Erik earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from USC in 2016. He is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, an ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) professional, and an ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional. His additional credentials include Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper, Qualified Pesticide Applicator, and Native Plant Landscaper.

In addition to his professional work, Erik owns and operates Alpine Line Landscape, a landscape maintenance company committed to using 100% electric equipment. His areas of special interest include tree care, electric landscape equipment, and California native plants.