About Us - Metropolitan Forestry Services

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We love trees and have been providing expert tree care, landscaping and arboricultural consulting since 1976.

Our Team

At Metropolitan Forestry Services, we expect our employees to uphold the highest standards of quality in tree care. We’re extremely proud and grateful for everyone at MFS that spends each day working to preserve nature by providing expert tree care, maintenance, and consultation services.

Interested in joining the MFS Team? Explore careers at Metropolitan Forestry Services.

Dan Christie

Founder

Certifications & Affiliations

Registered Consulting Arborist #338 (ASCA)
Certified Forester #2156 (SAF)
Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator License #C3766
President of the St. Louis Arborist Association
President of the St. Louis Landscape and Nurserymen’s Association
President of Midwest Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture
Board of Directors of the Tree Care Industry Association

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Meggan Hargrave

President & Owner

Certifications & Affiliations

ISA Certified Arborist #MW-5389A
Certified Tree Care Safety Professional #02987
Missouri Licensed Pesticide Technician #T23785
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified

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Matthew Hargrave

Director of Operations

Certifications & Affiliations

ISA Professional Member # 257588

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Kevin Seger

Sales Arborist

Certifications & Affiliations

ISA Certified Arborist #3105A
Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator License #C2036
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
26 Years in the Business
Past President and Vice-President of St. Louis Arborist Society
Consulted for St. Alban’s Golf Course
Consulted for Forest Club Golf Course

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Julie Deken

Sales Arborist & Plant Health Care Specialist

Certifications & Affiliations

ISA Certified Arborist #MW-6337A
Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator License C25643

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Cary Semsar

Sales Arborist

Certifications & Affiliations

BS Urban Forestry
BS Forest Recreation
Board Certified Master Arborist #OH 5130B
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
MO Pesticide C26746

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Claire Dumont

Administrative Coordinator

Certifications & Affiliations

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Aaron Brignac

Administrative Coordinator

Certifications & Affiliations

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Kayla Krist

Administrative Coordinator

Certifications & Affiliations

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Guy Radley

Landscape Foreman

Certifications & Affiliations

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Felix Salazar

Crew Leader & Climbing Arborist

Certifications & Affiliations

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Robert Knox

Plant Health Care Specialist

Certifications & Affiliations

ISA Certified Arborist #MW-4959A
Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator License #C7294
Tree Risk Assessment Certified

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Jerry Coffman

Plant Health Care Specialist

Certifications & Affiliations

Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator License #C13343

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Aaron Austin

Plant Health Care Specialist

Certifications & Affiliations

Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator License #T15385

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Corey Bishop

Plant Health Care Specialist

Certifications & Affiliations

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Zach Berg

Plant Health Care Specialist

Certifications & Affiliations

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Simon Schroeter

Grounds Crew & Plant Health Care Specialist

Certifications & Affiliations

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Modesto Gonalez

Landscape & Grounds Crew

Certifications & Affiliations

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Josiah Schrock

Climbing Arborist & Crew Member

Certifications & Affiliations

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"We were very pleased with the service and particularly the knowledge & professionalism of your staff."

– Robert and Mary K.

We were very pleased with the service and particularly the knowledge & professionalism of your staff. We would certainly recommend you.

Robert & Mary K. | Chesterfield

We are very pleased with the plantings suggested by and picked out by Mike. The men arrived on time to plant the boxwood and witch hazel tree; dug out the stump and cleaned up. They were pleasant and helpful – we couldn’t have asked for a better team.

Ruth S. | Ballwin

We were very pleased and impressed with Dan and his team. We love our new trees and garden.

Lora I | Kirkwood

Thank you so much for all the information you provide – the watering information, the emails and the flier. I read it all and have learned so much. My magnolia trees look surprisingly healthy considering the way they looked when I first called.

Cynthia K. | Des Peres

Kevin Seger provided expert advice and recommendations about tree maintenance and removal. He listened to my needs and provided a thorough and affordable proposal. On the day of the job, I was very impressed with crew leader, Dave and his team (Felix & Adam). They were professional, efficient, hard-working and very neat about clean-up.

John Z. | Glencoe

An outstanding job on the four trees and clean-up after the work and removal. We would be happy to recommend your services to everyone – the best tree service we ever have had here in St. Louis.

Roger M. | Creve Coeur

Kevin was able to come out the same day I called and a crew was out the next day! Great prompt service. I was not at home when the work was done but results show they did a fine job.

Karen B. | Ballwin

Everyone came through as usual when I needed the crew to come back & take out the balance of the fire blight. They did not have a bucket the first time and were so nice and professional about coming back again.

Bob B. | Chesterfield

Thank you again for responding to our urgent need after the storm took down our 2 trees & deposited them across our driveway. Your crew, as always, did a fabulous job. Professional, courteous & it is a pleasure doing business with your company.

Ruth H. | Chesterfield

We appreciate your knowledge and professionalism. Your employees are prompt and courteous and willing to do whatever needs to be done to complete the project. Cleanup was great.

Larry U. | Ellisville

Our goal is to provide you with the best possible service. If you are not satisfied with any treatment or completed job, we will resolve the situation to your satisfaction. We want to do our utmost to ensure your trees and shrubs are always 'green and growing'.

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