TCIA SAFETY AWARDS

Has one of your employees gone above and beyond to ensure safety and prevent a severe accident? Have they taken the initiative to teach their fellow crew members safer practices? Nominate them now for a TCIA Safety Award and bring prestige to your company name and recognition to your employees’ careers!

Nominations for the TCIA Safety Awards recognize outstanding actions in the previous calendar year.

The TCIA Safety Awards are a testament to exemplary performance in two essential areas:

  • The Outstanding Individual/Crew Performance Award honors individuals or crews who have demonstrated heroic reactions in emergencies, going the extra mile to ensure safety and prevent potential accidents.
  • The Outstanding Company Contribution Award celebrates TCIA members who have taken a proactive approach to addressing safety issues through their well-thought-out and implemented safety programs.

Show your appreciation to those who prioritize safety and deserve recognition. By nominating your employees for a TCIA Safety Award, you acknowledge their exceptional efforts and demonstrate your company’s commitment to promoting a safe and secure work environment.

Let’s celebrate those who make a difference and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Join us in honoring the individuals and companies dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards within the tree care industry. Please take this opportunity to highlight the outstanding achievements of your employees and your company by nominating them for a TCIA Safety Award today!

2025 TCIA Safety Award Winners

We are proud to announce the 2025 TCIA Safety Award winners – a remarkable group of individuals and companies whose dedication to safety continues to raise the bar for the entire tree care industry.

We all know the tree care industry is shaped by individuals and companies who go above and beyond to protect their team members, their communities and the profession they serve. The TCIA Safety Awards exist to honor exactly that – recognizing outstanding acts of heroism, proactive safety leadership and innovative programs that make our industry safer for everyone.

Safety Award Plaques

Outstanding Company Contribution to Safety

Pat Shawney made it part of the company culture at Arbor Master Tree Service to review all incidents and near misses throughout the company. He developed a tool called the Systemic Cause Analysis Technique (SCAT). The result: The incident ratio has dropped to approximately one-third of the original ratio, and injuries dropped by 50%. Shawney has driven a culture where tree professionals take pride in operating safely, using PPE and performing like professionals.

Davey Tree’s Residential/Commercial Service Line was selected as a safety award winner for its innovative development and launch of the STAR (Safer Through Achievements and Recognition) program, a comprehensive in-house safety initiative that fundamentally reimagines how a large organization approaches workplace harm reduction. The behavior-focused program rewards safe actions and decisions before incidents occur. The STAR program engages every employee across the service line, and has shifted the organizational mindset from loss control to a culture of achievement, interdependence and frontline empowerment, cultivating safety leadership at every level.

Lucas Tree Experts was selected as a TCIA safety award winner for its innovative development of a mobile training device and standardized procedure for the controlled removal of trees under tension on de-energized power lines, one of the most dangerous hazards in storm restoration work. The field-tested platform delivers hands-on, simulated live-work instruction incorporating hazard identification, mechanical-advantage tools, proper anchoring, exclusion zones and step-by-step cutting procedures for tree crews and supervisors. Set for full implementation in the fourth quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026, and inclusion in Lucas Tree Experts’ Vegetation Storm Response Manual, this initiative reflects an exceptional commitment to eliminating preventable injuries across the tree care industry.

Bartlett Tree Experts was selected as a TCIA safety award winner for developing the Local Office Safety Coordinator (LOSC) Learning Management System (LMS) – an innovative nine-course digital training program standardizing safety leadership across more than 180 offices in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland. The mobile-friendly platform features interactive safety scenarios, automated certification tracking and regional compliance dashboards aligned with TCIA, ANSI Z10 and ISO 45001 standards. The program ensures that every office has a fully trained safety professional capable of identifying hazards and strengthening near-miss reporting culture. Bartlett’s LOSC LMS represents a scalable, forward-thinking commitment to consistent safety leadership at every level of the organization.

SavATree was selected as a TCIA safety award winner for sweeping advancements in safety training and leadership. The[PG1.1] company launched a company-wide Smith Driver Program, deployed emergency tourniquets with hands-on training for more than 1,000 field professionals and expanded its Safety Department by nearly 300%, enabling more frequent on-site coaching and standardized audits across the organization. Built to exceed ANSI Z133 standards and grounded in proactive hazard recognition and near-miss reporting, SavATree has demonstrated that safety is not a regulatory obligation, but a core organizational value.

Hoppe Tree Service was selected as a TCIA safety award winner for its deeply rooted safety culture that blends care, consistency and continuous improvement into every aspect of its operations. From state-recognized apprenticeship programs and structured Job Book tracking to weekly safety meetings featuring CEU opportunities, near-miss discussions and hands-on training, Hoppe treats safety as a shared responsibility at every level. Their compassionate leadership, robust incident reporting and proactive return-to-work program reflect a genuine commitment to employee well-being beyond regulatory compliance – all crowned by the Hoppe Tree Climbing Jamboree, an in-house event that unites the team through skills competition and camaraderie.

Outstanding Individual Performance

Keith Stoner of Asheville Arborists was selected as a TCIA safety award winner for his extraordinary leadership following Hurricane Helene, the largest natural disaster in North Carolina history. As safety director, Stoner maintained a rigorous safety culture as the company expanded from seven to nearly 30 crew members overnight, navigating downed transmission lines, washed-out bridges and complex storm work – all while most of the team was without power and water for weeks. Setting a bold goal of zero safety incidents from day one and leading by example daily, Stoner’s steady leadership paid off. Asheville Arborists completed their entire storm response without a single incident.

Ashley Wise, a billing and time-entry specialist at Davey Tree’s corporate headquarters in Kent, Ohio, was selected as a TCIA safety award winner for her heroic, life-saving actions in February 2025. When Wise noticed her colleague, Nicole Harris, choking during a morning break, she immediately stepped in – drawing on first-aid training completed nearly two decades earlier – delivering back blows and the Heimlich maneuver to successfully dislodge a piece of watermelon from Harris’ airway. Her quick thinking and composure turned a potentially tragic situation into a powerful reminder that safety is everyone’s responsibility, not just for those working in the field, and that preparedness, compassion and care can save lives anywhere in an organization.

Outstanding Crew Contribution to Safety

This ArborWorks crew was selected as TCIA safety award winners for their extraordinary act of heroism that saved a child’s life. During a lunch break, the crew witnessed a young girl getting swept away by a river current and reacted instantly. Chris Matson dove into the water without hesitation, grabbing the child and holding onto a rock to prevent both of them from being pulled further downstream. Meanwhile, the remaining crew members worked together to secure a throw rope to a nearby tree and pull both Matson and the girl to safety. Their split-second teamwork, composure under pressure and selfless courage exemplify the very best of what it means to look out for others.

This crew was selected as TCIA safety award winners for their exceptional courage and professionalism during a powerful New Year’s Eve storm in Watsonville, California. While most were celebrating, the six-member crew volunteered to stay on duty, responding to a split tree resting on energized conductors blocking a residential street – all amid heavy rain, wind and standing water. Beginning with a thorough tailboard safety review, they worked through the night using insulated tools, mechanical winches and precision rigging while maintaining constant communication with PG&E. Their safety-first approach successfully restored power to the neighborhood, exemplifying the very best of teamwork, composure and commitment to safety under pressure.

Standout Safety Certificates

Enrique Arvizu was selected as a TCIA Safety Standout award winner for embodying the very best of safety leadership in the tree care industry. With extensive experience and deep job knowledge, Arvizu sets the standard for safety and professionalism – not simply by following policies and OSHA standards, but by actively mentoring teammates, coaching safe work practices and holding everyone accountable every day. His proactive approach to training and hazard recognition reflects a genuine respect for both people and the profession, and his unwavering dedication has strengthened Great Scott Tree’s safety culture and inspired his entire team to rise to the same high standard.

Jessica Fullbright was selected as a TCIA Safety Standout award winner for her outstanding composure and decisive action in response to a serious vehicle accident. When an alert indicated a company vehicle had rolled into a creek bed on a rain-slicked path, Fullbright immediately put her emergency training into action. Faced with limited GPS accuracy due to poor cellular connectivity, she quickly adapted – sending dispatch a live share link via email that enabled emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to quickly locate the driver. Her calm, focused response under pressure ensured emergency services reached the driver quickly, demonstrating exactly why preparedness, training and decisive leadership matter when every second counts.

Paul Schoenike of Rainbow Companies was selected as a TCIA Safety Standout award winner for his remarkable impact during his first year as safety coordinator – a role he took on in addition to his existing responsibilities. In just one year, Schoenike piloted a dashcam initiative, conducted or oversaw 38 safety investigations, held regular crew safety conversations, ensured all SDS sheets were current and accessible and developed an emergency communication plan for remote and field employees. His ability to expand Rainbow’s safety culture so significantly in his first year is a testament to his genuine care for his coworkers and a commitment to making sure everyone goes home safely.

Nicholas “Nick” Simpson was selected as a TCIA Safety Standout award winner for his heroic actions on March 11, 2025, while performing line-clearance work in western Pennsylvania. After spotting heavy smoke beyond the tree line, Simpson and his teammate secured the work zone and drove toward the source – finding a farm shed fully engulfed in flames with energized lines overhead. Simpson immediately moved an elderly resident and his dog to safety, then used portable extinguishers to slow the fire’s spread until firefighters arrived. His quick thinking and calm leadership prevented serious injury and property loss, earning praise from emergency responders.

Connor Hughes was selected as a TCIA Safety Standout award winner for his exceptional composure and quick thinking on June 2, 2025, when he stopped to contain a roadside brush fire outside Lintlaw, Saskatchewan. While driving back from fieldwork, Hughes noticed a motorist signaling for help and pulled over, quickly spotting flames spreading along a dry, wind-fanned grassy shoulder. He immediately called the fire department, provided GPS coordinates and used his fire extinguisher and Pulaski tool to contain the fire’s perimeter until firefighters arrived. His response prevented the fire from spreading into nearby fields or threatening passing motorists – a service well beyond the job site.

Good Samaritan Certification

Kevin Ahn of Davey Tree was selected to receive a TCIA Good Samaritan Certificate for his compassionate response during a residential job in Wixom, Michigan, in January 2025. When a neighbor reported an elderly man struggling to breathe, Ahn secured the job site and rushed to assist, finding the man in clear respiratory distress. He called 911, provided precise location details and kept the man calm and upright until paramedics arrived. Ahn’s vigilance, empathy and readiness embody the highest standards of professionalism and community care in the arboriculture industry.

Previous TCIA Safety Award Winners

  • The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
  • Lucas Tree Experts
  • SavATree

  • Tyler Lyon CTSP, ASP and Chris Sprague CTSP, ASP – Bartlett Tree Experts, Stamford, CT
  • Blake Hines – Wright Tree Service Journeyman Employee

  • Michael D. Rosario – The Townsend Company, LLC, Muncie, Indiana

  • Jocelyn Anderson – Rainbow Treecare, Minnetonka, Minnesota

  • Chevelle Cameron, John Cline, Michael Stephens, Felipe Beccerra, Josh Rozier, Stacy Goulden, Alex Lopez – SavATree, Bedford Hills, NY

  • SavATree
  • Lucas Tree Experts
  • The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
  • The Davey Tree Surgery Co.
  • Davey – Canada

  • Harrison Ruud, Chandler Tilly, Tyler Weddel – Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Paul Lozeau, Stanley Tree Service

  • Stephen Beard and Walter Barefoot the Davey Tree Expert Co

  • Ben Zielke, Hendricksen Tree Care

  • SavATree
  • Lucas Tree Experts
  • The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company

  • Jared Lowe, Timothy Blankenship, Jack Whitt, and Chance Keen, Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
  • Ian Lewis, SavATree
  • Raúl Vazquez and Alonzo Mayorquin, Great Scott Tree Service, Inc.

  • Dalton Scheeler, The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Jason Mansel, The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Desmond Cesen, The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Mike Garner, Nicholas Romero, and Richard Castodio, Arborworks

Outstanding Company Contribution to Safety

  • SavATree
  • Rainbow Treecare
  • Hoppe Tree
  • Cumberland Valley Tree Service
  • The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
  • Lucas Tree Experts

Outstanding Individual Performance

  • Jason Duchon – Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Dylan Wenker – Wachtel Tree Science Inc.
  • William Duncan – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Jay Guilds – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Bryan Contreras – Gunnison Tree Services

  • Nick Spino, CTSP – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Shannon Hennessey – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Luis Vazquez – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Kyle Stutzman – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Joseph Sternagle – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Gary Davis – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Eric Bullock – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Ryan Gustafson – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Chuck Hanna – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Joe Hansen – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Katie Karl – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Nikki McDermond-Spies – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Emily Morton – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Gary Mortel – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Gail Nozal – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Hector Posas – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Benjamin Rietz – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Melissa Seidel – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Jack Spadafore – The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Josh Brown – Lewis Tree Service, Inc
  • Victoria McKane – Lewis Tree Service, Inc
  • Rhett Miller Crew – Lewis Tree Service, Inc

  • Jesus Lopez – Rainbow Treecare
  • Korey Conry, CTSP – P31 Enterprises, Inc
  • Brent Oberlink – Lanracorp, Inc.
  • Jay Sturm – Cranes 101
  • Jim Tough – SavATree

  • Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company
  • Arborwell
  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Lucas Tree Experts
  • SavATree
  • Emmons Tree & Landscape Service

  • Bartlett Tree Experts – Andrew Heim
  • Davey Tree Expert Co. – Alexander Brown
  • Davey Tree Expert Co. – Charles Blankenship
  • Davey Tree Expert Co. – David Balint
  • Davey Tree Expert Co. – Justin Stone
  • Davey Tree Expert Co. – Mark Noriega
  • Davey Tree Expert Co. – Theodore D. Trice
  • Kramer Tree Specialists – Phil Reth, Tom Phistry, Bulmaro Jalapa, Pete Zamudio
  • Lewis Tree Service – William Pearson
  • Lewis Tree Service – Alexia Moreno, Lomberto Echane and Daniel Cuellar
  • Lucas Tree Experts – Andrew Singletary
  • Petree Arbor Lawn & Landscape, INC. – Scottie Hembree
  • Wright Tree Service – Jeff East
  • Wright Tree Service – Skyler Rambel

  • Arbor Masters
  • Arborwell
  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Lewis Tree Service
  • Lucas Tree Experts
  • SavATree
  • Vine & Branch, Inc.

TCIA recognizes individuals or crews within its member companies for exemplary performance in the area of accident prevention or acts of heroism.

  • Arborwell – Juan Silva
  • Bartlett Tree Experts – Alberto Ramon-Grarcia and Bryan Waters
  • Davey Tree – Chris Weitoish, Matt Smith and Ron Weitoish
  • Davey Tree – Miguel Melgar, Jonathan Mayhew, Lamont Phipps and Tomas Enrique
  • Davey Tree – Scott Martin
  • Davey Tree – Jay Casil
  • Davey Tree – Tinashe Nathan Kuimba
  • Davey Tree – Connor Kaufmann
  • Davey Tree – Jose Garcia
  • Davey Tree – Monica Wirick
  • Lewis Tree Service – Antonio Camargo, Dustin Brown
  • Lewis Tree Service – Shawn Jones, David Boyd, Mark Giannetto, Glen Orts, Rob Gaston and Rickie Wolvington
  • Lucas Tree – Emily Garside
  • Lucas Tree – Ethan Martin-Hunt, Aaron Sabin and Kwang Phaung
  • Sandborn Tree – Ruben Ruiz Ruiz and Chip Sandborn
  • SavATree – Eric Snyder
  • Shadywood – DeAngo Harbin

  • Arborwell
  • Chippers Inc.
  • Davey Tree
  • Lucas Tree
  • SavATree
  • Taddiken Tree Company
  • Vine & Branch
  • Wachtel

TCIA recognizes individuals or crews within its member companies for exemplary performance in the area of accident prevention or acts of heroism.

  • Arborwell – Juan Esquivel
  • Arborwell – Marcelino Rios and Adan Caballero
  • Arborwell – Rolando Miramontes
  • F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company – Victor Nakashima
  • Caldwell Tree Care – Terry Ferdarko, Mike Bederian, Wayne Germon and Andy Farbotko
  • Caldwell Tree Care – James Foote, Terry Ferdarko, Dave Loring, Willie Catlin and Joe Schifani
  • Davey Tree – Mathew Shepherd
  • Henderson’s Tree Service – Joe Town
  • Lewis Tree Service – Armando Marichal, Artemio Irizarry and Dionisio Rivas
  • Lewis Tree Service – Ian Clark
  • Lucas Tree – Lloyd Glenn
  • Rainbow Tree – Tyler Lang
  • SavATree – Ben Zomer and Mike Tilford
  • Wachtel – Kyle Babicky
  • Wachtel – Allison Rodefor, Holly Zart and Johanna Smith
  • Wright Tree Service – Brian Crowe, Wayne Larsen, Chad Wallace and Martin Jones
  • Wright Tree Service – Derek Bedford, flaggers Leslie Mills and James Kruger, trimmer Scott Heiner and apprentice Matt Carter
  • Wright Tree – Nicholas Polhamus and Tyler Joehlin
  • Wright Tree – Jordan Sutherland

  • F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
  • Chippers, Inc.
  • Arborwell
  • Lucas Tree
  • Rainbow Treecare
  • SavATree
  • Vine and Branch, Inc.

TCIA recognizes individuals or crews within its member companies for exemplary performance in the area of accident prevention or acts of heroism.

  • Arborwell – Bill Owen
  • Arborwell – David Vega
  • Barts Tree Service – Matt Bartelme
  • Lewis Tree Service – Joel Perdomo, Juan Fuentes, Jorge A. Reyes Navarrete
  • Lucas Tree – West Bello and Chris Everest
  • Lucas Tree – Justin Cope and Andrew Singletary
  • Lucas Tree – James Wright and Noah Loftus
  • F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company – Nathan Franklin and Trevor Coey
  • SavATree – Robert Schaaf
  • Wright Tree Service – Alex Carr, Paul Dunklau, Jeremy Nailer, Joshua Wewer
  • Wright Tree Service – Jeff East, Dean Shelton, Damon Allen, Teddy Green, Alekzandr Echelle, Tyler Cole, Kyle Driggers, Russell Morris and Daniel Nielsen
  • Wright Tree Service – Todd Ostoff, Sean Catron, Shane Purdie and Juan Rodriguez
  • Wright Tree Service – Zack Norris
  • CN Utility Consulting – Tim McCunn
  • CN Utility Consulting – John Muegge

  • Clark Garreau, Ossian Batchelder – Belknap Landscape
    Individuals do their jobs thoroughly and conscientiously; have received customer testimonials.
  • Jesse Hencz – Family Tree Service
    Individual doing his job exceptionally well.
  • Clark Gareau, CTSP and Ossian Batchelder – Belknap Landscape
    Exemplary performance of their day-to-day safety activities.
  • Lacardo Davis, Ernest Berlin, James Todd, Larry Jackson, Cameron Strickland, Anthony Gainey – Carolina Tree Care
    Exemplary DOT inspection.
  • Leo Roldan – SavATree
    Proactive efforts to improved safety, especially in the Hispanic tree worker community.

TCIA recognizes individuals or crews within its member companies for exemplary performance in the area of accident prevention or acts of heroism.

  • Paul Sisk & Andrew Steed – Bartlett Tree Experts
    Came to the aid of a victim having a seizure.
  • Seth Carter, Paul Hahn & Leo Velasco – Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation
    Came to the aid of and performed CPR on a victim on a golf course.
  • Hudson Puente – Bridge Wood Tree Care Services 
    Rescued a drowning victim from a pool and performed CPR.
  • Charles Huggins, Jr., William Huggins & Travis McGirt – Carolina Tree Care
    Came to the aid of a man trapped in a burning house and a woman trying to gain access.
  • Sergio Lopez – Davey Tree
    Rescued someone from a burning building using his bucket truck.
  • Mike Horneber – Davey Tree
    Came to the aid of an elderly couple after they were involved in a car accident.
  • Dan Genness – Lucas Tree Expert Co.
    Warned people away from an energized pole and ground wire.
  • Todd Turner – Lucas Tree Expert Co.
    Came to the aid of an infant suffering heat exhaustion.
  • Brandon Miller & Andrea Johnson – Rainbow Treecare
    Provided care and comfort to an elderly homeowner who had fallen and broken his arm.
  • John Kerst – Wright Tree Service
    Removed a police officer and a homeowner from the danger of an arcing underground transformer.

  • Arborguard Tree Specialists (Atlanta Office)
  • The Lucas Tree Expert Company
  • SavATree
  • Wright Tree Service

  • Quillan Smith and Gerard Smith; Global Environmental Solutions, Inc.
  • Orlando Negron, SavATree
  • Chet Mercer, Bladamir Morales, and Julio Chonoo; Carolina Tree Care
  • Ryan Rodefer, Wachtel Tree Science
  • Eric Davidson, Shawn Jenkins, Taylor Davidson, and Mike Rhodes; Wright Tree Service
  • Bill Ruitta and Tom Loree; Trees, Inc.

  • Bartlett Tree Experts, Division Three
  • Lucas Tree Experts
  • Brothers Tree Service
  • Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Carolina Tree Care
  • Caldwell Tree Care
  • SavATree
  • Bartlett Tree Experts

  • Bennie Wilson, Carolina Tree Care
  • Jess Paulson, Erik Herberg, John Fiek and Adam Lobitz; Wright Tree Service
  • Erik Herberg, Wright Tree Service
  • Andy Burns, Raul Serrano, Preston Scott, Paul Dill; Wright Tree Service
  • Kevin Christenberry, Wright Tree Service
  • Nathan Jones, Wright Tree Service
  • Jesus Ortiz and Juan Gonzalez; Wright Tree Service
  • Elio Mendez and Gonzalo Flores, SavATree
  • Donny Coffey, Bartlett Tree Experts

  • Vine & Branch
  • Lucas Tree
  • Owen Tree Service
  • Arborwell
  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Arboriculture Canada Training & Education, Ltd.

  • Christopher Towerton, Lewis Tree Service
  • Don Libby, Lucas Tree
  • Six Wright Tree Service crews
  • Two Townsend Tree Service crews
  • Four Nelson Tree Service individuals/crews
  • Jairo Salgado, Arborwell
  • Wachtel Tree Science & Service crew of Ryan Rodefer, Nathan Schuettpelz and Cody Austin

  • Vine & Branch Tree Service
  • Trees Inc.
  • S & S Tree and Landscaping Specialists
  • Lucas Tree Experts
  • Davey Tree Expert Company
  • The Bartlett Tree Expert Company
  • Arborwell

  • Three Wright Tree Service crews
  • Richard Burt, trimmer with Trees, Inc.
  • Townsend crew of Terry Willett, Dan Aston and Corey Cooper
  • Jonathan Hensley, Carolina Tree Care
  • Marc Rayfield and Jaime Tucker, Carolina Tree Care
  • Wayne Harris, Chad Chrisawn and Matt Murphy, Carolina Tree Care
  • Terry Williams, Josh Perry and Ben Perry, Carolina Tree Care
  • Chris Turner and Ricky Ramirez, Carolina Tree Care
  • Wilber Larios, The Bartlett Tree Expert Company
  • Six Asplundh crews, worldwide

  • Arborwell
  • Embark Tree & Landscape Services
  • Lucas Tree Experts’
  • Townsend Tree Service
  • Vine & Branch Inc.Lewis Tree Service

  • Foreman Dan Williams and his crew, Wright Tree
  • General Foreman Cesar Bustos, Wright Tree
  • Roger Baynum, Townsend Tree Service
  • Gary Shaffer, Lucas Tree
  • Marc Rayfield, Jaime Tucker and Jeffery Richards, Carolina Tree Care
  • Rob Springer, CTSP, The Bartlett Tree Expert Company

  • Lucas Tree Expert Co. Inc.
  • S & S Tree & Horticultural Specialists, Inc.
  • Townsend Tree Service Co., Inc.
  • University of Massachusetts & Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Vine & Branch, Inc.

  • Sean Schanbacher, Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Robert Wells, Townsend Tree Service Co., Inc.