XANDERBUILT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Plant Healthcare Specialist - Board Certified Master Arborist, TRAQ Certified, TCIA Accreditation
Adan started in the DNR in Washington State in the pre-forestry field when he was but a teenager. Hit by the tree bug, he continued his career from a young age moving around the country a bit with his family eventually ending up in residential tree care and has been in the field ever since. While Adan is primarily an applicator, he has many things he excels in here at Xanderbuilt. He is an excellent consultant, diagnostic, and researcher. Adan says, "I only work for the best and have worked for many companies through my travels and Xanderbuilt tops them all." Adan is a father of 3 and has been happily married for 14 years. He loves the outdoors, reading, gaming and spending time with family.
Job Titles:
- Foreman
- Foreman - Certified Arborist
Chris, a foreman and certified arborist, at Xanderbuilt Tree Care was born into the business. Chris is the eldest brother of the Xanders clan and one of our most experienced on staff here. He specializes in Pruning, Removals, and Plantings here. He loves to be a part of the family business and being able to contribute to growing a culture here for those that are passionate about tree care, service to our clientele, and education to those who we work for. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, including 4 kids and his wife.
Job Titles:
- Administrator
- Office Manager
Colin came to Xanderbuilt Tree Care in 2018. After over a decade in the field of Special Education, both in the public and private sector, it was time for a change. As it so happened, his good friend Jon was looking for someone to take over office operations as the business grew and grew. They took a shot on one another and it has worked out beautifully! Colin has certainly fallen in love with the field and loves to be a part of a company where he has to wear 10 different hats all within the span of one workday. "You never know what you'll be doing from one day to the next," Colin says. He has enjoyed learning under the tutelage of Jon and Mike and looks forward to becoming a certified arborist down the road. He enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, being outdoors, Golfing, and anything related to local Sports (Go Colts! Go Pacers!).
Job Titles:
- PHC Director - Certified Arborist
- Plant Healthcare Specialist
Corey came to us from West Virginia where he has a degree in biology from WVU. In WV, he worked for a company for a few years prior to moving to Lafayette with his wife. He specializes in Plant and Pest diagnostics as well as applications. He wants to provide a high quality service in a friendly and relaxed environment, which is what he has found in Xanderbuilt. In his free time, he likes to be with his wife and cats as well as being out in nature.
Job Titles:
- Planting Director - Certified Arborist
Jack came to us from the KIB program (Keep Indy Beautiful) and was looking to expand his career in the industry. He has found it in Xanderbuilt where he "gets to do a wide variety of arboricultural operations." Most recently, Jack took over our planting division where he gets to spearhead Spring and Fall plantings. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, backpacking, and cycling.
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations
- Vice President
- Vice President / Director of Operations - Certified Arborist, TRAQ Certified
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Operations Manager
- Production Supervisor
- Board Certified Master Arborist, TRAQ Certified
- Production Supervisor - Certified Arborist
Mike or just "Jr" as we call him here, has 8 years in the industry. He is our lead in all production crews as is in charge of their everyday needs. He specializes in technical tree removals that require intricate rigging, maintaining a safe work environment, and is an expert in running large equipment. He is also one of our CDL drivers, so he gets behind the wheel of our biggest trucks and equipment. Jr loves to work outside in an ever changing and challenging environment. "I greatly enjoy working for and with a very kind, respectful, professional and caring company." After hours, Mike likes to be with his wife and son while making time to be with friends when he can.
What more can be said about Paul except that he is the head honcho who started it all? From a very small operation with his children back in 1997 to the burgeoning business that Xanderbuilt Tree care is today, Paul is the person that drives it all. Xanderbuilt Tree Care owes it all to Paul and this company still relies on him today. While his time playing in the trees today is limited, he is always at the shop working on our fleet of trucks and keeping the guys and gals moving. His automotive wizardry is something to behold! Paul's shining characteristic is "if you need it, he'll make it happen." While not at work, Paul loves to be with family, play music, cook great food, and be a pastor at his church. Xanderbuilt would not be where it is without him!