About Tyler

An accidental arborist’s path to honest, independent tree consulting.

The Accidental Arborist

I got into tree care by accident. I needed a job, someone talked me into giving it a shot, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. What started as a paycheck became a vocation: years of diagnostics, plant health care, and assessing properties gave me a front-row seat to how tree decisions actually get made.

And what I saw troubled me. Homeowners making expensive, sometimes catastrophic decisions about their trees based on bad information. People being pushed into poor choices out of fear (fear based in ignorance of actual tree biology) by the very people claiming to be tree experts. A recommendation to remove a healthy tree. A pruning job that set it back years. A disease diagnosis that was completely wrong.

The market wasn’t short on people willing to “trim the tree.” What was missing was honest assessment. Mentored by Ivan Katzer, one of the most respected consulting arborists in Kansas City, and inspired by organizations like Tree First in Detroit, I shifted into independent consulting because I saw the real need: owners and managers who wanted the truth about their trees, delivered clearly and without bias.

I’m independent. No crew, no equipment, no financial incentive to recommend more work than a tree actually needs. Just science, experience, and a commitment to prescriptive solutions.

Soil First

Tree health begins below ground. I assess soil conditions, structure, and drainage as the foundation for every recommendation.

Prescriptive Pruning

Every cut has a reason. Not “trim everything,” but strategic pruning aligned to the tree’s biology and your management goals.

Unbiased Assessment

I’m paid for consultation, not implementation. That means my recommendations are about your tree’s health and your needs, nothing more.

Risk-Based Decision Making

Not all problems require immediate action. I help you prioritize based on actual risk, cost, and benefit.

Clear Communication

Technical accuracy paired with plain language. You’ll understand the diagnosis, the recommendation, and why it matters.

Ongoing Education

I stay current with ISA research, arboricultural standards, and emerging practices. Your consultation benefits from cutting-edge knowledge.

ISA Certified Arborist

Credential #MW-6136A. Demonstrates knowledge of tree biology, pruning, health care, and professional practices per International Society of Arboriculture standards.

TRAQ Qualified

Trained in Tree Risk Assessment Qualification methodology. Enables formal risk ratings and defensible hazard evaluations per ISA guidelines.

ASCA Member

Member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists. Committed to professional ethics, ongoing education, and best practices in tree consulting.

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Let’s discuss your trees, your goals, and a clear path forward.

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