Certified Arborists - TCIA Accredited - ISA Certifed Staff Arborists - Tree Care Services Staff Portland-metro area

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Our staff of certified experts is dedicated to bringing your landscape the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques in the industry. Here are the friendly faces you'll meet when requesting advice on how to care for your trees, shrubs and lawn.

Terrill Collier

President and Owner
Sales Representative
President and owner since 1981, after receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree of Entomology from Oregon State University. Terrill enjoys skiing, biking, tennis and backpacking with llamas.

Credentials include:

I.S.A. Board Certified Master Arborist #PN-0101B
Oregon Certified Nursery Professional Lifetime Status OCN #22
Oregon licensed Landscape Contractor #14763
Certified Tree Risk Assessor #322 PNWISA

Phil Wich

Sales Representative
Consulting Arborist
Phil has been with Collier Arbor Care since 1993. He has an Associates degree in Forest Management and industry experience dating to 1979. He is an ISA Certified Arborist

Lyle Feilmeier

Sales Representative
Consulting Arborist
Lyle came to Collier Arbor Care in 1995, with 5 years of prior tree care industry experience.

Credentials include:

I.S.A. Board Certified Master Arborist #MW-0173B
TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional 0134
Member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists
Member of the International Society of Arboriculture
Member of the Tree Care Industry Asscociation

Tom Townsend

Operations Manager
Tom received BS degrees in Forestry Management and Natural Resources and a minor in Biology from the University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point in 1990. Tom enjoys fishing, hiking and home brewing. He is also a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue Group.

His Certifications include:

ISA member and certified arborist #PN-5978
Licensed Pesticide Consultant

Chris Ritschard

General Manager
Sales Manager
Chris is an ISA Certified Arborist has worked for Collier Arbor Care since about 1973.

Collier Arbor Care was the first company on the West Coast to be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association.

Collier Arbor Care is a proud member of the International Society of Arboriculture — with 16 ISA certifed arborists on staff.