Testimonials from Members of TCIA

"I just wanted to share some news with you.  I just found out Sat. that I passed the ISA Certified Arborist exam that I took in Maine back in Nov (that was why I couldn't attend EXPO).  I wanted to thank everyone at TCIA for the help in my preparation for this exam.  I couldn't have done it without all the excellent industry reference material that you provide."

"... I just wanted to thank everyone from TCIA for an excellent workshop yesterday.  Time is a fantastic speaker and really opened my eyes on the dangers of working around electricity..."

"... I really appreciate everything that TCIA does for our industry and I'm proud to be part of your membership..."

—Chris Girard, Girard Tree Service

"... It was really nice to finally meet the TCIA staff last night.  Everyone seems so professional yet laid-back.  Rubbing elbows with fellow tree folks in such a forum is always a bunus.  My brother was amazed at the "scope" TCIA represents and demands - he's hooked.  Look forward to working with TCIA in any way possible..."

—Mark Barselle, Townsend Insurance Agency

"The networking and education are valuable benefits we would not have been able to receive anywhere else.”

—Peter McFarland  President, McFarland Landscape Services, Inc., Member Since 1969

“Membership in TCIA (at the time NAA) is the single best thing I ever did to grow my company into what it is today and what it will be in the future. My first annual meeting was in 1974 and I have only missed one since.”

—John Hendricksen  Founder, The Care of Trees, Member Since 1974

“Belonging to TCIA has made my job a lot easier and my business more profitable.”

—Thomas Golon  President, Wonderland Tree Care, Inc., Member Since 1984

“Membership in the Tree Care Industry Association (formerly NAA) has saved my company thousands of dollars. With help from the Association and my insurance company, I have been able to escape the state’s worker’s compensation pool. I credit the attitude of my employees and the TCIA training/safety materials for reducing our experience modifier from 1.3 (in 1992) to .89 (in 1995). The reduced premiums have freed up money for new equipment and employee benefits.”

—Tim Harris  President, Buckley Tree Service, Member Since 1977

“It was important for me to join an organization that was strictly about trees. The second day I had the new TCIA logo sticker on my truck, a woman at the gas station asked if I did pruning. The job I got from that meeting more than paid for my membership for the entire year.”

—John Martyn  President, JPM Tree Service, Member Since 1999

  “The information that TCIA has provided my grandfather, father, uncle and myself over the past 59 years has greatly assisted our company in being successful since 1945. Thank you!”

—Bruce M Walgren, Jr.  Walgren Tree Experts, Inc., Member Since 1945