Pete supports Openlands as a Forestry Specialist, where he manages the daily on-the-ground operations of the Arborist Registered Apprenticeship Program. With 7 years of experience in urban forestry, Pete brings hands-on expertise in arboriculture and ecological restoration, combining technical field skills, equipment operation, and project leadership to advance conservation and urban forestry efforts.
Before joining Openlands, he worked as a park forester and natural area technician for a park district, where he built the framework that now supports how the park district maintains, plans, and values its green spaces. Pete holds an Urban Forest Professional Credential and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification from The International Society of Arboriculture. Passionate about protecting, restoring, and promoting the health of oak ecosystems. Known for his practical expertise and leadership in the field, he excels at streamlining operations and delivering projects efficiently while fostering long-term environmental stewardship.
LinkedIn: Pete Zubek
ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional #IL-10051AM
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Contact Information
Email: pzubek@openlands.org
