Owner Garrett Forrest

Garrett Forrest started his first business at just 18 years old trimming small trees in high school. Around the same time Mark Stuart started climbing trees after retiring from the military. After being on their own separate tree service ventures for three years they decided to team up in 2022 to form the current day Grateful Tree Service. Garrett Forrest credentials include but are not limited too : ISA certified arborist and tree risk assessment certified via Isa.

How Garrett likes to spend his time outside of work is training mixed martial arts . Garrett is a purple belt in Brazilian jujitsu. In the off season he enjoys world travel and snowboarding.

Foremen Robby Landle

"There's no job that Landle can't handle"

Is the first phrase that comes to mind when asked to describe Mr. Robby Landle. The newest addition to the Grateful Tree Service family Robby brings with him 10 years of experience. Currently studying for his ISA certification in his free time. Robby is committed to providing nothing short of excellence to all customers and trees. Robby likes to enjoy life by playing tennis and snowboarding. 

Apprentice Climber

Daniel Goodwin

 Daniel is a graduate from Odu with a degree in applied mathematics and a minor in physics.

His passion for the science of physics in relation to the real world applications has created a destiny for him to become a tree climber of epic proportions. Daniel has been best of friends with Garrett years prior to starting the tree service. Daniel enjoys his time away from work by training Brazilian jujitsu (also a purple belt), skateboarding and bodybuilding.

Apprentice climber

Alex Chirico

Alex Chirico has also been apart of the tree service since the very beginning with now five years of experience under his belt he has begun his journey of becoming a production climber at the start of last season. Alex and Garrett were high school wrestling partners for almost three years prior to them doing tree work together. Alex enjoys his free time by training Brazilian jujitsu. He is the one of three members to have acquired the ranking of purple belt, Alex is also a dominant spike ball player, and a avid skier.