Meet our Team Leaders

 

Leigh “Lou” Christman, Owner

 

• Certified Arborist since 1995

• Certified Tree Risk Assessor

• Graduate of ASCA Academy for Consulting Arborists

• AA in General Education, Cerra Coso College

• BS in Organizational Management, La Verne University

• Third generation arborist with more than 35 years of experience

Karen Christman, Owner

 

• Certified Arborist since 1997 

• Licensed Pesticide Applicator (1998 to 2020)

• AAS in Ecology and Environmental Technology, Paul Smith's College 

• BS in Soil Science, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 

• Instructor for Green Gardener Certification Program (2001-2011) 

• Board of Directors, Santa Barbara Beautiful (2007-2011) 

• Street Tree Advisory Committee, City of Santa Barbara (2007 to 2011) 

• Landscape Chair, St. Raphael School Board, Goleta (2011 to 2018)

 

Makayla, Office Assistant​​

• Santa Barbara City College, Graphic Design

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