Our MISSION is to maximize the benefits of trees to the community.
Who we are & what we do
Graf Tree Care, Inc. is a tree care/urban forestry consulting firm founded in 1999 in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL. Our company has 15 employees, six of which are ISA Certified Arborists, two ISA Municipal Specialists, and one Board Certified Master Arborist.
We have two divisions: Tree Pruning/Removal & Plant Health Care
Our Tree Pruning/Removal and Plant Health Care divisions are headquartered out of Batavia, Illinois and service DuPage and Kane Counties. Our clients are made up of condominium and homeowners associations, park districts, and larger residential sites. We are not a low budget tree removal company, however we pride ourselves in professional services delivered by experienced and skilled arborists.
Our CORE values
Growth through constant learning and knowledge sharing
Respect our clients and each other
Always work hard
Function efficiently, honestly, and professionally
Our VISION
At Graf Tree Care, we have a passion for trees that drives us to be recognized as the premier Tree Care and Forestry Consulting firm in the Midwest region. We are committed to helping our team reach their fullest potential through a culture of opportunity, upward mobility, and mentor-ship, so that they may help us fulfill our Mission.
The Graf Tree Care History
Graf Tree Care, Inc. was founded in 1999 by arborist Phil Graf. From humble beginnings as a two man tree trimming operation, Phil quickly began to expand the client base by adhering to his core values: a relentless work ethic and friendly attitude. By late 2003, we began seeing our client’s needs for plant health care and began expanding into this sector. In the spring of 2004, the first Graf spray rig rolled out of the shop, and we had officially started the plant health care division of the company. Over the next few years, we became experts in tree diagnostics, root feeding, and disease and pest control.
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) – Chapters: Illinois Arborist Association (IAA), Indiana Arborist Association (IAA), Arboriculture Society of Michigan (ASM) | Midwest Institute of Park Executives (MIPE) | Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) | Illinois GIS Association (ILGISA) | American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) | Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) | Illinois Assoc. of Environmental Professionals (IAEP)
Phil Graf
Owner, Company Founder, Urban Forester
Having worked in both the private and municipal sector of the tree care industry, Phil has created a multi-disciplinary approach to urban forestry. Aside from running the company, Phil enjoys educating people about trees, and also speaks to municipalities and park districts on creating a positive environment in the workplace.
Chris Scott
Tree Crew Division Manager
Chris is a well known and respected industry professional that has been working with trees since 1990. He is a skilled tree climber with a reputation for having a tireless work ethic.
Zac King
Plant Health Care Division Manger
Zac is one of the most well-rounded arborists in the Chicago area, and can work efficiently in all three divisions of our company
