Consulting Arborist
B.S., Colorado State Uni.- Plant Pathology
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 0100-0692
Expert Tree Climber
Valued staff member since 1981
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
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.
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
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
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
Consulting Arborist
B.S., Mississippi State University- Forestry
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 1322
Valued staff member since 2002
Mr. Damond Compton
Consulting Arborist
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State Uni.- Forestry
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 3259A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Valued staff member since 2003
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
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
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
Ms. Lizzie Marolda
Consulting Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist #TX 4737A
Texas Certified Nursery Professional #5739
Valued staff member since 2021
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. 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
Valued staff member since 1983
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
Valued staff member since 1994
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
Valued staff member since 1996
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
2014 Texas Tree Climbing Champion
Valued staff member since 2005
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
Valued staff member since 2009
Managers
Ms. Lisa Pennington
General Manager
Valued staff member since 2005
Mrs. Kirbie Houser-Pastenes
Assistant General Manager
Valued staff member since 2009
Mr. Joe Santiago
Production Manager
Valued staff member since 2021