Emergency Tree Removal
Our Certified Arborists
Meet Our Arborists
Noel Boyer
“The Tree Hugging Owner” of All About Trees
- Owner of All About Trees since 2005, arborist since 1995
- BS in Psychology, cum laude, from Missouri State University, 1995
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist since 1998
- ISA Board Certified Master Arborist since 2007
- MO Commercial Applicator C23480
- Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Certified Treecare Safety Professional since 2012
- ISA Midwestern Chapter Tree Climbing Champion 7 times: ’98, ’02, ’03, ’04, ’06, ’08, and ’14
- Currently serving on the Board of Directors for TCIA and Finance Officer for ISA Midwestern Chapter
- Served on the ISA Midwestern Chapter Board of Directors, Tree City USA Committee, Missouri Community Forest Council, and the Ozarks Technical Community College Advisory Committee
- Instructor for numerous classes on Tree Care safety, climbing, rigging, and proper pruning techniques
- Married to Myria for 25 years, with two beautiful daughters
“I’m a terrible fisherman but spend most of my free time at the Finley River fishing and playing in the water. I enjoy mowing my yard every week with my earphones and a cold beer. I enjoy traveling with my family, especially to the mountains in Colorado.”
Noel Boyer
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®, MW-3904B
Will Branch
- Joined the All About Trees family in 2011 after 5 years as the lead arborist at the University of Missouri at Columbia
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist since 2007
- ISA Board Certified Master Arborist since 2017
- Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Certified Treecare Safety Professional since 2012
- All About Trees’ Safety Coordinator
- Competitor, volunteer, and award winner in multiple Tree Climbing Championships yearly since 2009, including ISA Midwestern Chapter, Charlotte Arborist Association, North American Open Masters, Natural State Tree Climbing Championship, ISA North American Tree Climbing Championship, and ISA International Tree Climbing Championship.
- Head Judge at the 2018 Natural State Tree Climbing Championship
- Served in volunteer positions with the Missouri Community Forestry Council & The Midwestern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
- 2019 ISA Midwestern Chapter Tree Climbing Champion
- Passion for teaching/training:
Missouri Department of Conservation, Certified Arborist prep class instructor - ISA Midwestern Chapter: Rigging, climbing, and aerial rescue trainer Plant I.D. and Arborist demonstration for children at Barry County Youth Camp and Springfield Public Schools
- Enjoys hunting for Missouri State Champion Trees. Will has measured and submitted 7 State Champion Trees!
- Married to his wife, Gina, with two children
“I’m an avid fly fisherman and love spending time on the water with my friends and family. I compete in fly fishing tournaments and love getting involved with conservation groups like Ozarks Smallmouth Alliance, Missouri Smallmouth Alliance, and River Rescue cleanup efforts. I also enjoy finding champion trees and doing recreational tree climbs.”
Will Branch
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®, MW-4737B
Mike McDaniel
- Joined the All About Trees family in 2022
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator – Certification #000G3C
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
- Joplin Urban Forester from 2014-2017
- Greene County Master Naturalist since 2012
- Greene County Master Gardener since 2011
- Father of two
“When I’m not at work, I enjoy cooking and baking for my family and neighbors, reading, and spending time with my family.”
Robert McDaniel
ISA Certified Arborist®, MW-5260A
Teri Manning
- Operations Manager at All About Trees since 2007
- BS in Psychology, cum laude, 1994, Double Minor in Criminal Justice and Chemistry from Missouri State University, 1997
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist since 2015
- Married to Trey for 24 years, with two adult children
“I enjoy going out and dragging brush with the crew when I can! I spend my free time doing yoga, going to knitting club, watching live music (especially Dave Matthews Band!), and working in my yard and flower beds.”
Teresa Manning
ISA Certified Arborist®, MW-5643A
Max Prugger
- Joined the All About Trees family in 2012
- Crew Leader since 2015
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist since 2015
- Competitor and award winner in multiple yearly Tree Climbing Championships since 2013, including ISA Midwestern Chapter, Charlotte Arborist Association, Natural State Tree Climbing Championship, and North American Open Masters
“I love learning about trees and climbing techniques. I love to travel and see the world, and spend a lot of my free time riding and competing on BMX bicycles. I also enjoy floating at the river and doing recreational tree climbs.”
Max Prugger
ISA Certified Arborist®, MW-5644A
Joshua Beck
- Joined the All About Trees family in 2016
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
- Combat Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division
- Married to Molly, with one son
“I love outdoor adventures, from wilderness survival skills to hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. I enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy and playing Dungeons and Dragons.”
Joshua Beck
ISA Certified Arborist®, MW-6040A
Trenton Wells
- Started working at All About Trees in 2021
- Yearly competitor at ISA competitions
- Current Staff Sergeant in the Missouri Air National Guard
- Vice President of the Springfield Plateau Grotto – manages and leads tours of multiple caves in SWMO
- Avid outdoorsman and gardener, working with plants of all kinds
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep” -Robert Frost
Trenton Wells
ISA Certified Arborist®, MW-6421A
Taylor Beezley
- Joined the All About Trees family in 2011, after completing Urban Forestry training with Job Corps
- Graduated from Nixa High School in 2009
- Competed in multiple Tree Climbing Championships yearly since 2012, including ISA Midwestern Chapter, and Charlotte Arborist Association Tree Climbing Championships.
- Tree Climbing Championship Spirit of the Competition recipient.
- Currently studying and training to pass Certified Tree Worker & ISA certified arborist credentials.
“I love to be outdoors, and when I’m not working you’ll find me either at the lake or on the river. I enjoy boating, fishing, and camping out at the lake. I also enjoy brewing beer and making wine in my free time.”
Tyler Puckett
- Joined the Cherokee Tree Care team in August of 2021
- Crew lead from 2022-2023
- Operations and Sales Manager from 2023-2024
- Joined All About Trees in October of 2024 after the merger of Cherokee Tree Care and All About Trees
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist since November of 2024 MW-6519A
- Volunteer and Judge of multiple Tree Climbing Championships since 2021
- Married to Alix, with one beautiful daughter, Isla
I love spending time with my family, and cultivating an appreciation for the great outdoors with my daughter. I also enjoy watching baking shows and reading manga.
Tim Crews
- Vice President over the Plant Health Care dept.
- Tim Crews has been in the Tree Care Industry in Springfield MO. since 1983.
- Tim’s experience in the industry and knack for innovation is unparalleled.
- He received his Arborist Certification in 1996 MW-0308A.
- Certified Pesticide Applicator C-6358.
- Tim has also served on the board of the Midwestern Chapter of the ISA, where he has volunteered since 2002.
- Currently, Tim serves as the head judge and set-up coordinator for the MWISA Tree Climbing Championship.
I love to kayak on the river, ride motorcycles, and work in the garden with his wife, Cindi.
Lucas Harper
- I'm from Columbia, climbing trees and taking care of them has always been a passion of mine.
- On the weekends I enjoy spending time with the family and my two boys , camping , hiking and good fishing.
- Certified Arborist in 2024 MW-6518A.
I look forward to getting my TRAQ certification and climbing the ladder to become a master arborist .
Amanda Wilson
- Joined Cherokee Tree Care in 2017.
- OTC Grad Associate of Science in Agriculture August 2017. Graduated with honors.
- Certified Arborist since 2020 (MW-6134A).
- Certified Pesticide Applicator (C-22375).
- Taught the Forestry class as an adjunct professor at OTC in 2022.
- Trained Cherokee staff on a weekly basis through Arborist certification guide.
- Month-long Internship in Jacmel, Haiti in 2016 to teach women about sustainability and soil testing excursions in the mountains of Haiti for a coffee co-op.
- Enjoys photography, hiking, camping, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with my two kids.
VERIFY CERTIFICATIONS
All About Trees is a different kind of tree service. We prune to ANSI A300 pruning standards, and our crews are run by ISA Certified Arborists. We spend a lot of time and money on education and training for our crew, so we can stay at the leading edge of today’s standards for caring for your valuable trees. Our uniformed crews are completely covered by property damage and liability insurance, as well as worker’s compensation to protect our customers from potential liabilities or litigation.