I am the CEO of Almstead Tree, Shrub and Lawn Care, a family-owned business established in 1964 with locations in Westchester, Fairfield and Bergen counties. In addition to studying environmental science and forestry at Syracuse University, I  have over 23 years of hands-on experience in the green industry, specializing in all aspects of tree and shrub care with emphasis on organic care, mature tree planting and preservation, tree protection, pre-, during and post-construction care, and multi-year tree care development programs.