Tree Care Managed by Tree Experts
Management
Brandon Elrod - President
Brandon Elrod is the President of Pacific Coast Arborists & Consultants based in Orange County, CA. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and a multiple award recipient from the Tree Care Industry Association. Brandon is the President of the American Tree Association and is on the technical advisory committee for the arborist curriculum at the Rancho Santiago Community College District. He is a published author and an active volunteer in community tree projects.
Joe Lopez - Lead Arborist
Joe Lopez manages the daily operations of Pacific Coast Arborists & Consultants. He is a specialist in safety management, especially in the areas of loss control, risk analysis, and OSHA compliance. Joe is also a certified trainer in industrial trucks, heavy machinery, Worker Protection Standards, CPR and First Aid. An American Red Cross award recipient, Joe brings the highest level of employee training and management to Pacific Coast Arborists & Consultants.
Amie Thai - Lead Arborist
Amie Thai is a Certified Arborist at Pacific Coast Arborists & Consultants, and serves as our ambassador to the public. Amie utilizes her organizational and marketing background with an enthusiasm for arboriculture by promoting holistic tree care. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine.
Rob McGee - Field Arborist
Rob McGee leads our Technical Services division. Rob administers all aspects of preventive and restorative tree health care, including pest control, irrigation and drainage, soil analysis and deep root fertilization. In addition, he performs GPS site inventories. Rob received his Bachelor's degree from Moody University in Chicago and is currently wrapping up his Master's degree at Golden Gate Seminary.
On Retainer
Ruben Green - Senior Consulting Arborist
An ISA Certified Arborist and licensed landscape contractor, Ruben Green has been involved in the landscape field since 1985. He is a member of The American Society of Consulting Arborists and is completing his Masters degree in Plant and Soil Sciences from Cal Poly Pomona. Throughout his career, he has formulated creative solutions for residential, commercial, retail and industrial projects. His wide-ranging expertise includes tree risk management, pest control, tree planting, site design, irrigation and drainage, soil analysis, deep root fertilization, ornamental pruning, and expert witness testimony. For more information about Ruben Green's expert witness work, visit www.greenarborists.com.
