Territory and Services:
Michael operates out of the Centennial, Colorado Branch, providing comprehensive tree, shrub and lawn care services for Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood and Greenwood Village, CO. If you are in need of tree or shrub removal, pruning or shaping, organic or traditional lawn or plant health care programs, insect and pest management, landscape plantings, or holiday decor, then call Michael today and he will inspect your property, free of charge, to create a custom comprehensive tree and lawn care programs based on your property’s needs and your wants!
Qualifications:
Michael has been inspecting, designing, and offering landscape care advice for over 35 years. Specialty services offered (yet are not limited to) include appraisals, pruning, removals, shaping, Plant Health Care, lawn care, and diagnosis and treatment plans. Michael is EHAP trained and certified for your safety.
Education:
Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Management with a Plant Pathology concentration from Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Michael is also a Dale Carnegie course graduate. Michael is a former part time instructor in Arboriculture at a local Community College.
Industry Involvement/Awards/Certifications:
- Inaugural member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Certified Arborists, under the auspices of the International Society of Arboriculture.
- Qualified Supervisor/pesticide applicator with the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Michael has written landscape care articles for newspapers, newsletters, and industry publications; as well as appears as a guest speaker for industry organizations. Michael supports his education and certifications by attending seminars, workshops, and professional speaker offerings.
Personal:
Michael lives in Parker, Colorado and enjoys golfing, hiking, wildlife and outdoor sketching, and travelling the United States.
Why Did You Become an Arborist?
While working in my father’s yard, he commented that I “should do this for a living”. Since the discipline and skill set of Veterinary Medicine proved to be an overwhelming challenge, I took my father’s advice.
Customer Service Philosophy:
“Even though a client may be your last property visit late Friday afternoon, they may have been waiting several days to see you, so give them your very best.”