Meet our team
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At Advanced Tree Clinic, our strength lies in the people behind the work. Our team of certified arborists, skilled climbers, and dedicated ground crew bring years of experience, training, and a deep respect for trees and the environment to every job. Whether we’re pruning, removing hazardous trees, or providing expert consultations, we approach each project with safety, precision, and care.
We believe that great service starts with great people. Get to know the passionate professionals who make our tree care services stand out and see why customers across the area trust us to keep their trees—and their properties—healthy and safe.
John Hayes
Founder, CEO and Certified Arborist TX3358A
After years of experience in landscaping and garden work, ATC Founder John Hayes decided to create his own landscaping company. Since making that decision, he has worked tirelessly to provide the people of West Texas with affordable and beautiful landscape work. As a certified arborist, he can provide and care for trees that best fit a client’s space as well as their price point.
Debra Nail-Hayes
Founder, CFO
Debra Nail-Hayes has been with John Hayes every step of the way to turn ATC into what it is today. From being in the office at sunrise to helping create the garden center to taking customers’ calls in the late evenings, it’s hard to imagine ATC functioning without her. Debra is a crucial component of the team and her commitment to ATC has made all the difference in helping make John Hayes’ dream a reality.
Caleb Hayes
Tree Services Division Manager
Caleb Hayes is a crucial component of the ATC team. As Division Manager for the Tree Services portion of the company, Caleb must keep one of the most extensive branches of the company operating both efficiently and carefully. Caleb has both the experience and certifications to keep Tree Services running smoothly and we couldn’t ask for a better division manager.
Justin Morgan
Irrigation Division Manager and Licensed Irrigator LI0025121
Since joining the team about 5 years ago, Justin has gone on to become a “Licensed Irrigator” and manage the Irrigation Division of ATC. Before joining the crew, Justin served our country in the Military. We thank Justin for both his service, and his numerous contributions and reliable service to this team.
Jared Nail
Landscape Construction Division Manager
It’s hard to imagine this team without Jared. As the Division Manager for our Landscape Construction team, Jared is constantly on the move. From the crack of dawn to late at night, Jared will be on-site at whatever project is on the agenda that week. No project comes second to him, whether it be as straight forward as planting a tree in a backyard to creating an entire garden oasis at a property, he will treat every project with the utmost care.
Brian Truitt
Plant Healthcare Division Manager and Certified Arborist TX5249A
Brian Truitt is not only a Certified Arborist, he is a true outdoorsman. With skills in hunting, camping, and fishing, no one feels more at home outside than him. Naturally, this makes him an excellent manager for the plant healthcare division and we are lucky to have him on the team.
Cyndi Yeoman
Office Manager
Cyndi joined ATC a year ago with 30 years of customer service experience under her belt and has been a wonderful addition to the team. What she enjoys most about the job is the opportunity to meet new people everyday and to greet existing customers with a helpful attitude. When not working she enjoys spending time with her eleven lovely grandchildren.
Jeremy White
Property Maintenance Division Manager
Jeremy is a skilled Property Manager, coming into the role following a storied career path including plant healthcare, the oil field and service in the United States Army. He is responsible for the upkeep of numerous residential and commercial properties in the West Texas area. His life experiences, along with being a father and a Christian, shape his approach to providing reliable and trustworthy property management.
Max Otho
Media and Marketing Division Manager
The newest addition to the ATC Team, Max is a University of Texas graduate who specializes in media production, making him an excellent candidate to kickstart ATC’s online and social presence.
