Husqvarna Hires Trainer Tim Ard

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has announced the hiring of renowned industry trainer Tim Ard to serve as the company’s manager of field applications. In this newly created position, Ard will be leading the professional products specialist team, which is responsible for training end-users and dealers in applications of Husqvarna products.

Since 1974, Ard has worked in nearly all facets of the power equipment industry including workbench, parts and whole goods distribution, dealership owner, technical services and sales.

Most recently, Ard founded and served as president of Forest Applications Training for more than 10 years. He has also been affiliated with Soren Erikson Training and is a past partner in the Game of Logging. Additionally, Ard is also a past founding partner, instructor and program designer for ArborMaster Training. 

Ard’s extensive list of accomplishments include appearances on numerous television programs including The Victory Garden, Back Yard America and This Old House.  Over the past 10 years alone, he has trained more than 50,000 individuals in the safe and productive use of chain saws and power equipment and has made more than 1,000 presentations and appearances across the country.

“We are proud to have a person of Tim’s stature and experience join our staff,” said David Zerfoss, president of Husqvarna. “Tim’s expertise will play a critical role in enhancing the education of end-users and dealers about Husqvarna products.”