Mission, Vision and Values
About Us & Our Tree Care Expertise
Want to know about us? Vista Tree Management provides precision tree care delivered by Certified Arborists to residential and commercial clients in Toronto, Ontario. We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional service and raising the bar on safe, scientific tree care in the City of Toronto and GTA.
Vista Tree Management was borne out of a desire to offer safe, affordable and professional tree services based on the latest scientific advances in the industry. It is a fine balance we have to strike, to offer excellent and affordable services to our clients, safe and dependable working conditions to our crews, as well as care for trees and the broader ecological and environmental concerns of the society we live in. When you meet us, you’ll understand how much we care about all three of these differing interests and take our responsibilities to our clients, employees and environment to heart.
Our Promise
We’re always here to help make nature work for you. Today, tomorrow – everyday.
Our Mission
Deliver beauty, functionality and safety to every home.
Our Vision
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Our Values
We are as Passionate About Customer Service as we are skilled at tree service.
We are committed to building a strong and positive relationships through service excellence.
We make trees safe, beautiful and functional – and we do it with a smile.
Our team
Vista Leadership Team
Michael Kenins
Founder, CEO
Certifications:
- ISA Certified Arborist (ON268-1A)
- Ontario Certificate of Apprenticeship, Arborist
- TCIA Certified Tree Safety Professional
- Ontario Exterminator (Landscape)
- Tree Appraisal Qualified by Arboriculture Canada
- Urban Arborist Apprentice Certificate, Honours, Humber College
Profile:
Michael is a Certified Arborist and founder of the company. Michael sat on the Board of Director for the Ontario Commercial Arborist Association in 2022 and 2023. He worked at some of the top arboriculture companies in Southern Ontario before starting Vista Tree Management.
Michael has a BAH in Ancient History with a minor in Business and completed post-graduate studies in forestry and urban arboriculture from Oregon State College of Forestry.
Prior to switching careers into the green industry, Michael worked in marketing and operations. In addition to a number of in house and consulting roles in marketing, he led a medium-sized nonprofit organization with 12 staff. In that role, Michael earned significant industry recognition with awards from the United Way for Innovation and Creativity, as well as developing numerous grant and programmatic partnerships with organizations nationally and internationally.
James May
Founder, Sales and Production
Certifications:
- Qualified Arborist
- Arborist Apprentice trainer, Humber College
- Urban Arborist Apprentice Certificate, Honours, Humber College
Profile:
James May is a qualified arborist and Honours Graduate of the Humber College Arborist Apprentice Program. He has a number of years experience in both plant health care and tree production, and is extremely skilled in rigging and ground work and the logistics of tree care. He worked arborist companies large and small before joining forces with Michael to form Vista Tree Management.
Prior to entering the arboriculture industry, James graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts from George Brown where he developed a reputation for attention to detail and his creative flair.
Always entrepreneurial in spirit, James ran a successful restaurant in Downtown Toronto before discovering a passion for trees. He is an avid athlete, playing on two men’s hockey teams and a passionate golfer who spends considerable
Our team
Vista Senior Management Team
ABOUT US – OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Skilled. Educated. Proven.
We believe the foundation of excellence is knowledge. Trained professionals are first and foremost educated in their field, and arboriculture is no different. Prior to picking up a chainsaw, it is critical to know the science behind what, where, why and how one makes a cut. It isn’t easy to cut a branch down – but it is impossible to put back up.
Results
Rated #1 in Tree Care in Toronto
Vista Tree is a top-rated epert tree care company operating in the City of Toronto and surrounding areas. We are among the highest rated for our professionalism, customer service, scientific approach and flexible approach.
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About Us – FAQ about Vista Tree Management
What areas of Toronto do you provide tree care to?
We work all throughout Toronto, however, we most frequently work in: Leaside, Rosedale, Willowdale, St. Andrews – Windfield, Bayview, Yonge, Bedford Park-Nortown, Sherwood Park, Lawrence Park, Wychwood, the Annex, Edenridge-Humber Valley, Princess Rosethorn, Guildwood, Cliffcrest, The Beaches, Leslieville, Banbury Don Mills, Forest Hill North, Forest Hill South and Moore Park.
