Company Profile
Wachtel Tree Science Inc.
Company Overview
Wachtel Tree Science is a full service commercial tree care company that has been keeping trees healthy and beautiful by practicing the art of science-based tree care with the highest quality of care since 1935 throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
A commitment to Safety, training, and continued education. Having more Certified Arborists than any other company in the state, you too will get to become a Certified Arborist and continue learning throughout your time at Wachtel Tree Science. This is a hands-on role that will require professionalism, communication, problem-solving, and willingness to grow.
When joining Wachtel Tree Science, you will be part of a positive and nurturing company that puts its values in Safety, Innovation, Passion, Initiative, and Team.
Company History
Wachtel Tree Science & Service, Inc. was founded in 1935 by C. L. (Larry) Wachtel. It is the oldest tree care company founded in Wisconsin, and in the 1940s and 1950s was the largest. Mr. Wachtel realized the importance of professionalism early on. He was president of the National Arborist Association, now The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) in 1949, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Wisconsin Arborist Association (WAA), and was an Honorary Life Member of the WAA and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Larry Wachtel set standards in the tree care industry as a gentleman and a professional that we are all still working hard to sustain today.
Paul Markworth and Dave Scharfenberger purchased Wachtel Tree Science in 1994, doubling the operations twice in the first ten years. Paul and Dave are both past presidents of the WAA, both have received the Distinguished Service Award and are Honorary Life Members of the WAA. Dave also served on the ISA Board of Directors. Paul retired in 2012. Jeff Wilson joined as a partner in 2007. He has spent over 30 years working in the tree care industry and served on both the WAA and TCIA Board of Directors. Jeff has done everything from dragging brush and climbing, to managing a $25M region of a national tree care company.
On January 1, 2021, Ron Gumz & Ben Reince took over full ownership of the company. Both Ben and Ron joined Wachtel Tree Science in the early 2000s. When Dave and Jeff were planning to retire, they knew they wanted to keep the culture of Wachtel Tree Science intact. They did this by selling the company to Ron and Ben and keeping the ownership local.
Our employees set us apart. We strive to educate our team and have them credentialed as ISA Certified Arborists or Board Certified Master Arborists. We look to play active roles in the industry by being part of the Wisconsin Arborist Association (WAA). We stay active in the green industry by sustaining memberships in the WAA, Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association (WLCA), and American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA).
Safety and training are very important at Wachtel Tree Science. Every year we invest thousands of hours as a company to stayed trained in the latest technologies and industry trends. This is what helps to keep us all safe, advances our careers, and sets us apart from other companies. You play a role in your career here, and you should take full advantage of the skilled people in the company and the training offered. Feel free to ask questions along the way. Be sure to use your training (STEM) folders to help you grow as an arborist.
Wachtel Tree Science is a full-service tree care company, and we do trees right! We provide tree care to over 12,000 residential, commercial, and municipal clients. We are a service-oriented business that prides itself on client satisfaction and professionalism. We expect no less of our employees. It is through this professionalism that we can all grow and prosper!
Benefits
Monthly company social events
Paternal Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Clothing Allowance
Gear Allowance
All Personal Protective Equipment is supplied by the company
Edvest - Tax-advantaged contributions to education savings accounts
Education assistance and training - reimbursements for company-approved, job-related courses and training, become a member of professional industry organizations, attending conferences
Compnay cell phone provided for full-time sales, production, and management team members