People: Sept. 1997

The National Arborist Association hired Barry Cullen as executive director.

Shindaiwa hired Martin Koval as director of U.S. sales and Robert Hud-low as operations manager.

Don Thompson joined BSR International as managing partner.

Hunter Industries appointed Jason Stoddard and Sean Billante district sales managers for California.

LESCO named Kenneth Kossin controller.

Encore Mfg. named Doug Tegtmeier to the position of national sales manager.

Philip Threadgold was named vice president, sales and marketing for Redexim Charterhouse.