Consulting Arborist / Tree Health Care Specialist
ISA Certified Arborist #MN-4509A
Experience
PJ Started with Rainbow in 2015. He started in the green industry in 2010 and became an ISA Certified Arborist in 2012. He also brings with him over 18 years of sales and customer service experience.
PJ got his start in the Green Industry as a Service Coordinator for an organic lawn and pest control company. After several seasons, he found his niche and passion for preserving trees in the urban landscape and set his primary goal to become ISA Certified.
PJ has been called on to perform a wide array of tree, lawn, and pest control services as a foreman, technician, and licensed applicator previously when needed. He thrives off building new relationships and takes pride educating clients while understanding their needs and goals for their property.
Education
PJ moved to Minnesota in 2005 after graduating from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Business while Captain of the Rams Baseball team at the first base position.
Personal
PJ was born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska. He learned from his parents at an early age how to respect and appreciate our precious forests and natural resources. He likes to spend his free time hunting, fishing, golfing, and relaxing at his family’s cabin with his wife and three kids.
Did You Know?
Tree shaded surfaces can be 20–45°F cooler than surfaces in direct sun, helping homeowners reduce summer cooling costs.
In one day, one large tree can lift up to 100 gallons of water out of the ground and discharge it into the air.
Did You Know?
- Tree shaded surfaces can be 20–45°F cooler than surfaces in direct sun, helping homeowners reduce summer cooling costs.
- In one day, one large tree can lift up to 100 gallons of water out of the ground and discharge it into the air.
Favorite Quote:
“If you want something you’ve never had, You must do something you have never done.” -Thomas Jefferson
