Creating a world filled with healthier, safer, and more resilient trees.

About Tree Guardians

Tree Guardians is building a diversified residential and commercial services organization focused on tree and plant healthcare, fertilization, pruning, tree removal, and risk protection.

What We Offer

  • Investment in industry-leading talent to drive organic growth
  • Support in driving operational excellence through investment in infrastructure and technology
  • Experienced team to execute strategic M&A
  • Wealth creation and career advancement opportunities for sellers and remaining professionals
  • Flexible transaction structures to meet a seller’s unique needs

Creating a world filled with healthier, safer, and more resilient trees.

Areas of Focus

Plant health care

Tree Pruning

Tree Removal

Fertilization and bio stimulants

Cabling and bracing

Pest and mite management

Deer repellants

Our Team

Mark Garvin - Tree Guardians

Mark Garvin - Operating Advisor and Board Member

Mark has three decades of experience in the tree care industry. Mark joined the Tree Care Industry Association in 1996 and worked in various seats before serving as President and CEO for 9 years with the mission of advancing tree care companies’ operations. He is the past chair of the Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition and was a member of the National Task Force on Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests. During the course of his career, Mark has worked with over 2,400 tree service businesses.

Charlie Haines - Tree Guardians

Charlie Haines - CEO

Charlie is the CEO of Tree Guardians. Charlie has over three decades of experience in the residential services industry. He was previously the CEO at Horizon Services, a plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical residential services business with over 2,500 employees. During his tenure as CEO, Charlie oversaw the acquisition and integration of over 35 brands nationwide. Before Horizon, Charlie held managerial positions in the sales & marketing group at US Supply, a distributor to the HVAC industry. Charlie earned a BS from West Chester University.

Sarah Bessette - Tree Guardians

Sarah Bessette – Chief Marketing Officer

Sarah has over two decades of experience leading strategic marketing programs for business services industries, with heavy expertise in digital marketing and demand generation. Most recently, Sarah was the Vice President, Marketing at Bell Partners, a national multi-family investment and management firm, overseeing the marketing of 300 properties and 85,000+ units in a heavy acquisition and integration environment. Prior she led the US lead generation marketing efforts for global brands like Sodexo Healthcare and Rentokil North America. Sarah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communication from Northeastern University.

Clayton McKenney - Tree Guardians

Clayton McKenney – Head of M&A

Clayton has over a decade of advisory experience facilitating transformative events for business owners. He was previously a Partner at a consumer services-focused private investment firm, and prior to that, he spent 9 years in investment banking focused on M&A. During his career, he has advised on and closed over 30 transactions representing over $5 billion in enterprise value. Clayton earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from the University of Georgia.

Kevin Caldwell - Tree Guardians

Kevin Caldwell - President of the Southeast

Kevin is the President of the Southeast Region for Tree Guardians and the founder of Caldwell Tree Care. Kevin has over three decades of experience in the tree care industry. He has been an ISA-certified arborist since 1992 and holds the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). Kevin also often represents the green industry on Capital Hill and in local governments. Kevin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia.

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Tree Guardians
c/o Halle Capital
767 5th Ave, FL 44
New York, NY 10153

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