About Us

Founder and President

Allen Taylor is an Eagle Scout and graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Forestry. His passion for ski mountaineering led him to glaciers and jagged peaks of the Pacific Northwest. Allen is a ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (PN-7316B), holds the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), is a Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA#643) and holds the Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ) with the American Society of Consulting Arborists. He is also an experienced rope access technician and a recipient of the ISA's True Professionals of Arboriculture Award in 2022. He also holds a position as a board member with Plant Amnesty. When he isn't working, Allen spends his time running, biking, climbing, and skiing; bringing Rainier along whenever possible.

Lead Arborist

Mike Schock hails from Illinois where he grew up climbing trees and exploring the outdoors. He earned a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has been working in the field since specializing in environmental restoration. He is an ISA Certified Arborist (PN-9122A) and holds the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). Outside of work he likes to take part in the simpler things in life, cooking, gardening, and enjoying the splendor of the outdoors.

Arborist

Daniel Wiener is joining us from mid-coast Maine. He is a certified arborist and has been working with trees for nearly 9 years. He is taking a break managing his own small business, Corvus Tree Works to support his wife Sarah while she pursues a Masters Degree. When not climbing trees Daniel enjoys skiing, biking and hanging out with his dog, Lester.

Arborist

Andrew Haggerty was born and raised in Seattle. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest fostered his love and enthusiasm for being outside. Andrew is an ISA Certified Arborist (PN-9714AT) and ISA Certified Tree Climber. Outside of work Andrew likes going for long runs and being the fun uncle to his niece and two nephews.

Operations Manager

Aliya Baker has lived in the Pacific Northwest for all of her life. She helps out with phones, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as our Operations Manager. When she is not working she spends her time with her husband and family, painting, hiking, and reading.

Ground Operations

Jose Garcia joins us from our merger with Madison Park Tree and has been working in tree care for close to 25 years. Jose is the hardest working grandfather you will ever meet. Jose helps out our arborists as a ground worker.

Arborist Trainee

Adam Keene was born and raised in Cascadia.
He earned an A.S. in Architectural Woodworking from Seattle Central Woodtech, as well as the Congressional Award for community service from Americorps NCCC. He is just starting out his career in Arboriculture and is excited to learn the ropes. When not working Adam likes to spend his time meandering down trails, playing music with his finance, watching Chelsea FC soccer games, and fly fishing as much as possible.

Branch Manager

Rainier joined the team in October of 2017. He's a German Shorthaired Pointer mix who likes to play in the snow. Sometimes he helps with clean-up by carrying sticks around and chewing on them. Mostly he sleeps in the cab of the truck or barks at passing dogs. When he isn't working (which is all of the time) he spends his time restlessly awaiting the next trip into the mountains with Allen. After years of hard work Rainier has achieved the certification of Board Certified Master Dog with the International Society of Canids.

CTC Notable Alumni

Paige Belfry, Arborist: Founded OOH LA LA Arboriculture in Sandpoint ID

Robby Dohrn, Arborist: Went on to become a crew lead at Seattle Parks and Recreation
Anne-Marie Freudenthal, Arborist: Now working as an Arboriculturist with the Seattle Department of Transportation
Travis Porter, Arborist: Founded Exotic Tree Surgeon LLC, Greenville SC
Miles Anderson, Arborist Crew Lead: Now working as a Tree Trimmer with Seattle Parks and Recreation

The Fine Print

Conservation Tree Care is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

We carry a bond of $12,000
We carry $1,000,000 in Professional Liability Errors and Omissions
We carry $1,000,000 in General liability coverage
We carry $5,000,000 in Umbrella liability coverage
Wa State registered contractor (CONSETC824C8)
SDCI/SDOT Registered Tree Service Provider LIC-TSP-18579

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