A native of Western New York, Brett Mayle brings more than 30 years of arboriculture experience and leadership to the City of Key West, with expertise spanning the residential, commercial, and utility sectors. He began his career in the field as a laborer, climber, and crew leader, gaining hands-on knowledge that laid the foundation for his later work as an entrepreneur in the private tree care industry.
In 2019, Brett partnered with Lewis Services, ArborMaster, and OSU safety researchers to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive safety and technical training program for more than 4,500 workers, in accordance with ANSI best practices and exceeding OSHA compliance mandates. Most recently, he collaborated with Florida energy providers and utility vegetation management companies to integrate Highly Reliable Organization Strategies into workforce initiatives, enhancing best practices for storm and disaster response and recovery.
An ISA Certified Arborist and avid outdoorsman, Brett is passionate about nature and committed to serving the community of Key West through dedication to the health and safety of our trees. Brett is a family man that believes providing education and building relationships inspires collaboration and trust; it truly does “take a village” to foster the values of personal and community growth.