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Consulting Arborists/Plant Pathologists

A plant pathologist is trained to interpret and diagnose the structural and functional changes caused by diseases and environmental issues in plant and tree tissues. If you suspect your trees have a health issue, it may be beneficial to have a plant pathologist or consulting arborist provide a health inspection. Since our inception, our consulting arborists have received training from our company founder and Plant Pathologist, Kevin Bassett, and our additional Plant Pathologist, Russell Peters.

Mr. Kevin Bassett, Plant Pathologist & Certified Consulting Arborist

Mr. Kevin Bassett

Consulting Arborist
B.S., Colorado State Uni.- Plant Pathology
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 0100-0692
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 1981

Mr. Russell Peters, Plant Pathologist & Board Certified Master Consulting Arborist

Mr. Russell Peters

Consulting Arborist
M.S., Texas A&M Uni.- Plant Pathology 
B.S., Texas Tech Uni.- Horticulture 
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #TX BCMA 0112
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Valued staff member since 1996

Consulting/Certified Arborists

Arborilogical Services® currently employs eleven International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists, most have a degree in forestry, horticulture, or plant pathology. You can be confident that our arborists are formally educated and have a high degree of industry knowledge as well as experience. This translates to well-educated clients that understand their trees and how to properly care for them. Our consulting arborist group coupled with other formally trained staff and managers, allows us to provide high-quality tree care services.

 Steve Houser, Owner & Certified Consulting Arborist

Mr. Steve Houser

Consulting Arborist
President- Semi Retired  
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 0107-0692
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 1981

Mr. Kevin Bassett, Plant Pathologist & Certified Consulting Arborist

Mr. Kevin Bassett

Consulting Arborist
B.S., Colorado State Uni.- Plant Pathology
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 0100-0692
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 1981

Mr. Russell Peters, Plant Pathologist & Board Certified Master Consulting Arborist

Mr. Russell Peters

Consulting Arborist
M.S., Texas A&M Uni.- Plant Pathology 
B.S., Texas Tech Uni.- Horticulture 
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #TX BCMA 0112
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Valued staff member since 1996

Ms. Sarah Sours, Certified Consulting Arborist

Ms. Sarah Sours

Consulting Arborist
B.S., Mississippi State University- Forestry
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 1322
Valued staff member since 2002


Mr. Damond Compton, Certified Consulting Arborist & Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator

Mr. Damond Compton

Consulting Arborist
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State Uni.- Forestry
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 3259A
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SA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Valued staff member since 2003

Mr. Chris Brewer, TCIA Certified Safety Officer & Certified Consulting Arborist

Mr. Chris Brewer

Consulting Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist #FL 1275A
Expert Tree Climber
TCIA Safety Certified and Company Safety Officer
Valued
 staff member since 2004

 

Mr. Ben Thomas, Certified Consulting Arborist & ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified

Mr. Ben Thomas

Consulting Arborist
B.S., Iowa State Uni.- Urban Forestry
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 3422A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Valued staff member since 2005

Mr. Bryan Adkins, Certified Consulting Arborist & ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified

Mr. Bryan Adkins

Consulting Arborist
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State Uni.- Forestry
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 3312A 
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Valued staff member since 2014

Mr. Thomas Strawn

Consulting Arborist
M.S., Mississippi State Uni.- Environmental Geoscience
M.A., Western Governors Uni.- Chemistry Education
B.S., Texas A&M- Texarkana- Biology
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 4760A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Valued staff member since 2021

Mr. Nicholas Schiwitz is our newest consulting arborist to join our team.

Mr. Nicholas Schiwitz

Consulting Arborist
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State Uni.- Forestry
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 4687A
ISA Oak Wilt Qualified #TOWQ 455
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Valued staff member since 2022

Ms. Vincze is our newest consulting arborist to join our team.

Ms. Haley Vincze

Consulting Arborist
M.S., New Mexico State Uni.- Agricultural Biology
B.S., Tarleton State Uni.- Wildlife, Sustainability, & Ecosystem Sciences
ISA Certified Arborist #TX-4858A
Valued staff member since 2022

Crew Leaders/Tree Climbers

Mr. Onecimo Carlos, Production Management Advisor & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Onecimo Carlos

Production Management Advisor
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 1983

 

Mr. David Ruiz, Assistant Production Manager, Crew Foreman, & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. David Ruiz

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
Award winner in many Texas Tree Climbing Competitions 
Valued staff member since 2002

Mr. Martin Carlos, Crew Foreman & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Martin Carlos

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 1994

Ms. Jose Navarro, Crew Foreman & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Jose Navarro

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
Award winner in prior Texas Tree Climbing Competition
Valued staff member since 1995

Mr. Gustavo Salmeron, Crew Foreman & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Gustavo Salmeron

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 1996

 

Mr. Miguel Pastenes, Crew Foreman & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Miguel Pastenes

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
11-time Texas Tree Climbing Champion
2015 North American Tree Climbing Champion
Valued staff member since 2002

Mr. Vicente Pena Molina, Crew Foreman & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Vicente Pena Molina

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
2014 Texas Tree Climbing Champion
Valued staff member since 2005

Mr. Vicente Navarro, Crew Foreman & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Vicente Navarro

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
2007 Texas Tree Climbing Champion
Valued staff member since 2005 

Mr. Arturo Ibarra, Crew Foreman & Expert Tree Climber

Mr. Arturo Ibarra

Crew Foreman
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 2009

Managers

Ms. Lisa Pennington, General Manager

Ms. Lisa Pennington

General Manager
Valued staff member since 2005

Mrs. Kirbie Houser-Pastenes, Assistant General Manager

Mrs. Kirbie Houser-Pastenes

Assistant General Manager
Valued staff member since 2009

Mr. Joe Santiago, Production Manager

Mr. Joe Santiago

Production Manager
Valued staff member since 2021

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