Bartlett Tree Experts wound down 2021 with the purchase of three tree companies: Kirchner Tree Service of Ellicott City, Maryland; Buena Vista Arbor Care in Corvallis, Oregon; and Living Tree, LLC, of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania.
Kirchner Tree Service has operated throughout Howard and Baltimore counties for 32 years. The acquisition was completed September 24.
“Growth through acquisition continues to be a strong path forward for us,” says Jim Ingram, Bartlett president and COO. “We have enjoyed a relationship with the owner of Kirchner Tree Service for more than 20 years. During that time, our people have developed a mutual respect for each other as arborists, which has helped us provide a seamless transition for all involved.”
In October, Bartlett further expanded its East Coast presence through the acquisition of Living Tree, LLC, which has operated in the West Chester, Pa., area for 20 years.
“Living Tree has prided itself on providing mature tree preservation for many years,” says John Smithmyer, vice president, division manager, of Bartlett’s Mid-
Atlantic Division. “The business was a natural fit for us because they had a similar philosophy to ours; doing great tree work with an emphasis on excellent customer service.”
Finally, in December, Bartlett expanded its operations in the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of Buena Vista Arbor Care. Buena Vista has operated in the Mid-Willamette Valley and to the Oregon Coast for 26 years under the ownership of ISA Certified Arborists Vernon and Priscilla Esplin.
“This acquisition allows us to expand our services to customers in the mid-Willamette Valley, a beautiful area with agriculture, vineyards and a rich tradition of forestry and horticulture,” says Kevin Carr, district manager of Bartlett’s Pacific Northwest Division.
A group of 12 arborists joined Bartlett from Buena Vista, operating out of a new Bartlett office in Corvallis.
