Andy McArdle, product marketing manager at Fisher Engineering, earned his Certified Snow Professional (CSP) designation from the Snow & Ice Manufacturers Association (SIMA), making McArdle and Douglas Dynamics, the parent company of Fisher, the first manufacturer to receive the title within the industry.
The CSP is an accreditation developed for owners, operators and executives within the snow and ice industry. It focuses on the elements of running a professional snow business and recognizes a level of service quality and value to customers.
To achieve certification, applicants must complete a 200-question exam in under three hours covering topics such as human resources management, subcontracting, snow and ice science and snow and ice removal techniques. Accredited professionals must fulfill annual requirements to retain their CSP designation, a title currently held by only 200 individuals in the U.S. and Canada.
