Meet Our Team

Brian Cassity: Owner & TRAQ Certified Arborist

Brian received most of his horticultural training at Gateway Technical College. In 1990, he became one of Wisconsin's first Certified Arborists and maintains his certification with 30 credits per 3-year period. He has been an active member of the Gateway Horticulture Advisory Board for over 20 years. Brian has held every officer position in the WAA (Wisconsin Arborist Association) including president in 2005. He is also an ISA (TRAQ certified) Qualified Tree Risk Assessor with hands on experience you cannot beat!

Kristy Garland: Certified Arborist & Plant Health Care Administrator

Kristy has been with us since 2016, starting as a pesticide applicator. She has always had an interest with insects and disease, which lead to her spot as the diagnostic Arborist. Kristy has an Associate degree in Horticulture, is a Certified Arborist and is a licensed pesticide applicator. 

Luke Ketchum: Crew Forman

Luke has been with us since 2014 and has risen through the ranks to become the Forman in 2021.

Jose Villagomez: The Artist

Jose began with us in 2015 and has worked his way up to be our main climber. He is often requested by many of our returning clients as he has a true eye for pruning any tree or shrub! 

Other Crew & Staff

Our employees are career individuals and several are Gateway graduates or in the process, having chosen this industry out of the love and care of nature. All participate in conferences, seminars, and classes to improve their knowledge for the benefit of our clients and their personal development.