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Using certified arborists in McKinney is important because of micro-environments. An arborist who works daily in McKinney will know the trees in that community. As they zig zag between job sites through the neighborhood they will notice trees and patterns in your area. Most importantly they will know the soil in that area and how this soil type may benefit or hurt your trees in McKinney. Local certified arborists will also know disease and insects active in your area.
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Your McKinney ISA Certified Arborists
Hannah Edinburgh
Since 2011
I’ve been an arborist since 2011 and was certified in 2012. I have worked as a sales arborist and a consulting arborist with Texas Tree Surgeons for over 10 years.
Interesting fact about me is that I have synesthesia.
Certifications
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist® #739
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® TX-3889B
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Texas Oak Wilt Qualified TOWQ 277
ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified
Russell Wilson
Since 2016
I have been an arborist for 7 years and before I began working for Texas Tree Surgeons I used to collect, gather and split firewood. It was mostly for personal use but sometimes I helped a friend with acquiring and splitting wood for a mobile wood burning pizza he operated.
Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist® TX-4598A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Texas Oak Wilt Qualified TOWQ 407
Steve Barrett
Since 2020
I have been working in tree care for the last 25 years and as the Director of Tree Health Care Development for Texas Tree Surgeons since 2020. Prior to working at Texas Tree Surgeons I was the Executive Vice President and General Manager of a Texas tree company.
I am the proud Father of Samantha (33) and Ryan (28) and Husband of Lisa for 36 years. When I am not helping trees I am a mentor to men as they face the challenges of manhood in our modern world.
Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist® TX-4680A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Texas Oak Wilt Qualified 397
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Roots
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McKinney
McKinney
Texas Tree Surgeons has its roots in McKinney. Amy’s grandmother lived on College Street until she was 101, and all of her children stayed in the area. Family history and community are key parts of our culture at Texas Tree Surgeons. Our Operations Manager, Jade, has been here since 2007, her brother, Buster, joined our family in 2015 and is a Licensed Applicator for our Tree Health Care programs, and their mom has been our Customer Service Representative since 2022 . When we say we are a family first company with strong roots deeply planted, we mean it.
Grandma Brownie’s House on College Street!
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Texas Tree Surgeons
we care about our customers and we care about trees
At Texas Tree Surgeons, we care about our customers and we care about trees, which is exactly why we are in the tree service business! We have a full team of Certified Arborists ready to help, many of whom are also Oak Wilt Certified and TRAQ (tree risk assessment) Qualified. Our climbers and crew members are all highly skilled with years of experience in the industry, and also strictly adhere to the guidelines set by TCIA and ISA. Your trees are a legacy, and helping you care for them is our mission!-
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