W Ortiz

W Ortiz has extensive experience in vegetation management within the electric utility sector, currently serving as the Manager of Vegetation Management at Union Power Cooperative since April 2013. Responsibilities include overseeing right-of-way clearance work, managing contracts, negotiating with vendors, handling public relations, and budgeting. Prior to this role, W Ortiz worked as a System Arborist at Environmental Consultants, Inc. from April 2005 to April 2013 and as a Project Coordinator at Exelon from February 2000 to May 2002. W Ortiz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Resources Management & Forestry from SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry, completed in 1995, and previously attended SUNY New Paltz from 1985 to 1989, focusing on Forestry/Resources Management.