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Our Story

Tracing savatree’s roots back to 1978

Our love of trees and how it got us here.

It all started with the seed of an idea. In 1978, Ralph Robbins knew that trees needed to be saved from the devastating effects of invasive Gypsy Moth Caterpillars. An entrepreneur at heart, Ralph saw an opportunity to turn his passion for tree preservation and environmental care into a business that could further the connection between people and nature, and both do good, and do well. And so, SavATree was born.

In 1985, Ralph teamed with Daniel van Starrenburg — today's Executive Chairman, and a graduate of the nation's oldest Arboriculture program at the University of Massachusetts — to expand SavATree’s reach, and take the business of tree care nationwide. 

Today, we operate in more than 40 states across the country and in British Columbia, with best-in-class services making an impact on tens of thousands of homes and businesses, while always staying true to our founding values.

Over the years, SavATree’s expansion has grown the company to new heights, with a portfolio that now includes lawn care, deer deterrence, tick management, holiday lighting, and more. 

And while we continue to evolve and explore innovative offerings, we remain forever grounded in scientific expertise, environmental stewardship, and caring for what you love.

SavATree Will Always

Protect

Protect

We aren't simply protecting trees. We're safeguarding the health of your home, investment, and family— and that's a responsibility we take seriously. We address immediate needs, while proactively considering the long-term health of your home. We strengthen what's working well and fix what's not. Whether we're simply pruning one tree, or maintaining your environment through the seasons, we always have your back.

Guide

Guide

We’re trusted collaborators. Our trained and certified arborists are the ideal consultants, sounding boards, and problem-solvers. We provide expert analysis and diagnosis. Using 45+ years of experience and the latest in innovative science, we empower you to choose the right course of action. We walk alongside you throughout the entire process, without pushing you down a path.

Nourish

Nourish

We’re local neighbors, with a deep-rooted interest not only in improving your landscape, but enhancing the shared environment of our community. We strive to establish, cultivate, and sustain an ongoing relationship that gives you the same care and attention we give to your property. A beautiful landscape creates a sense of joy, pride, and peace — and we're the ones who make it happen.

SavATree Will Always

Protect

Protect

We aren't simply protecting trees. We're safeguarding the health of your home, investment, and family— and that's a responsibility we take seriously. We address immediate needs, while proactively considering the long-term health of your home. We strengthen what's working well and fix what's not. Whether we're simply pruning one tree, or maintaining your environment through the seasons, we always have your back.

Guide

Guide

We’re trusted collaborators. Our trained and certified arborists are the ideal consultants, sounding boards, and problem-solvers. We provide expert analysis and diagnosis. Using 45+ years of experience and the latest in innovative science, we empower you to choose the right course of action. We walk alongside you throughout the entire process, without pushing you down a path.

Nourish

Nourish

We’re local neighbors, with a deep-rooted interest not only in improving your landscape, but enhancing the shared environment of our community. We strive to establish, cultivate, and sustain an ongoing relationship that gives you the same care and attention we give to your property. A beautiful landscape creates a sense of joy, pride, and peace — and we're the ones who make it happen.

What we’re focused on

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    Environmental Sustainability

    Being "green" isn’t a trend for us — it’s an ethos. We take great pride in our environmentally-sensible practices and ingredients, and in doing what’s best for the environment.

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    Social responsibility

    As members of your community, we strive to create a culture of safety and stewardship, and to give back to our neighbors through philanthropic and educational efforts.

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SERVICE OVERVIEW

A licensed and accredited tree, shrub and lawn care company, SavATree provides landscape stewardship to residential, commercial and municipal properties. Our International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists rely on extensive knowledge and expertise to add value, safety and beauty through programs tailored to the specific needs and individual characteristics of each landscape.

With over four decades of experience, SavATree utilizes the most advanced technology and equipment to provide quality, reliable and efficient service. We rely on the latest scientific research including in-house trials, design many of our tools and specialized equipment, and offer several exclusive, patented products

OUR COMMITMENT

SavATree is committed to recruiting top professionals in the industry and providing employees with opportunities for rigorous training, continuous instruction and certification in the most progressive methods used to preserve the safety and health of trees. Our staff adheres to best practices and ANSI A300 tree pruning standards to ensure a safe and quality job. In fact, SavATree was the first multi-state tree care company in the US to earn accreditation by the Tree Care Industry Association for adhering to the highest quality service standards, business ethics and customer satisfaction.

Knowledgeable employees, powerful tools and state-of-the art automation give us the resources to best manage any size job in the most efficient, economical, and responsible manner.

Our Mission

To nurture and preserve our environment. We believe thriving communities start with thriving landscapes.

  • Daniel
    van Starrenburg

    Executive Chairman

  • Benjamin Stevie

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Avi Levine

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Amanda Davis

    Chief People Officer

  • Phil Degisi

    Chief Growth Officer

  • Robert Bellio

    Chief Technology Officer

  • Shelly DeMott

    Director of Product Development

  • Daniel
    van Starrenburg

    Executive Chairman

  • Carmine Schiavone

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Benjamin Stevie

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Avi Levine

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Amanda Davis

    Chief People Officer

  • Phil Degisi

    Chief Growth Officer

  • Robert Bellio

    Chief Technology Officer

  • Shelly DeMott

    Director of Product Development

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

SavATree’s Executive teams brings decades of experience across leading brands in the green, safety, manufacturing, and retail industries. Together, they develop the strategies and tactics that drive employee engagement, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and ensure the environmental and economic sustainability of our company. Our team has embraced Lean Sigma as a core growth strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Board of Directors

Corporate governance is a key pillar for SavATree with strong oversight provided by a Board of Directors that has varied experiences from different industries. The Board of Directors continues to embrace diversity as a way to improve overall company performance. Our commitment to regularly improving our governance policies is our way of ensuring the accountability, transparency, fairness and responsibility of the company for all stakeholders.

SavATree has strong systems from which the business operates that have been tested by independent experts to ensure sustainability with disaster recovery and strong countermeasures against cyber threats.

The SavATree Team

SavATree has built a trusted team of highly engaged employees who believe in our mission and core values. In a once male dominated industry, SavATree’s diverse culture is challenging stereotypes, employing more women each year both in the office and field. This high performance team is held to a high level of expectation while demonstrating lean sigma and delivering on commitment.

Provided below are the cornerstones of our employee policy:

SavATree is proud to be an ISA Gold Canopy Partner.

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Environmental Sustainability

SavATree has direct and daily involvement with the natural environment. Our core green values and dedication to environmental stewardship are reflected in our work with the following organizations.

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Want to work with us?

Whether it’s your goal to work in the great outdoors or join our support and corporate staff, we have a place for you on our team as we lead progress in nature and community.

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