Tree Care Team

Jay Ashby, Director of Operations for Cypress Tree Care 
Certified Arborist and Municipal Specialist PD- 2050AM

Over 30 years of experience in treecare, landscaping, and wood waste recycling industries.  Jay is one of only a few ISA Certified Arborists with Municipal Specialist designation in Delaware.  In addition Jay has also obtained the  ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, is a TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional, and is a Delaware Certified Nursery Professional.  Jay is currently the Vice-Chair of the Delaware Urban Forestry Council and actively encourages the protection, growth, and long-term maintenance of Delaware's urban forestry resources.

Joe Shoup 
ISA Certified Arborist PD-2409

Neary 20 years of experience in the treecare industry as a foreman, aerial technician, and treecare safety inspector. Joe is an ISA Certified Arborist and has also obtained ISA Tree Risk Assesment Qualification. As part of Joe's duties, he manages the tree inspection program for seven Delaware Tree Friendly Communities in Sussex County.

Tyler Hammond, Client Representative 
Arborist # PD-3068A

Graduated from University of Delaware in 2012 earning a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. He pursued his interest in environmental science and excelled in several professional fields of the Green Industry. Tyler became proficient in aquatic biology, stormwater management and sediment control while in the environmental services field. He continued his education through DNREC and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) to become a Certified Construction Reviewer (CCR), Stormwater and Sediment Responsible Contractor (Blue Card), and a licensed Pesticide Applicator. Tyler is an ISA Certified Arborist and TCIA Tree Care Specialist while maintaining a range of environmental credentials. As our Client Representative, he has a knack for helping residents and local associations find effective tree management solutions within their budget.

Robert Logan

Bob offers over 30 years of experience in the tree care industry. His knowledge is well-rounded, though he has specialized in ornamental pruning. He became an ISA Certified Arborist in 2004, and obtained a certification in Urban Forestry from Delaware Community College. Bob lives in Georgetown with his wife and three dogs, enjoys boating and fishing on Indian River all year long. His focus here will be on properties south of Indian River as we expand our service area into Eastern Shore Maryland, west to the Chesapeake, and north to Middletown.