Colin is a certified Arborist, a champion tree climber, WAA speaker, and industry leader with 14 years experience in the field. For a portion of that time he was an independent contract climber called in by other companies for challenging tree work. He is passionate about climbing. For him, every job is a chance to learn the particulars of a tree and how to best preserve its structural integrity, beauty and health.

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Emily Bugg is the owner of BUGG TREE CARE. She has over six years experience owning and managing BUGG TREE CARE, but her first business experience came at age 10 with a very successful lemonade stand. Emily is a Madison native who grew up climbing and enjoying the trees and parks of her beautiful hometown. She is inspired by her children to preserve and protect the urban canopy as they learn and grow and have begun to climb trees of their own. You are more likely to find Emily on the phone than in a tree. She is devoted to growing the business and developing new community connections.

Collin Cooper is an ISA Certified Arborist who is passionate about his work from start to finish. He is an experienced climber and Crew Leader with over five years in the industry. He finds time for cooking, exercise, and community service. Whether he is climbing, operating machinery, or using teamwork and rope techniques to rig material safely to the ground, everyone has come to depend on his positive attitude and leadership.

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Seth Steinhauer is a ISA Certified Arborist and holds a B.A. in communication from UW-Stevens Point. He is an experienced climber and sales arborist with over six years in the green industry. Seth has also worked on restoration of Wisconsin native prairie and woodland, urban wood milling, growing shiitake mushrooms to utilize urban trees and as a woodworking teacher at the Madison Waldorf School. He is passionate about all things outdoors, particularly being on the water (Wisconsin River is his favorite) and fly fishing. He is also our resident Rope-Swing expert.

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Saul Olson is an Arborist in training with three years of experience in the green industry. He has worked with Operation Fresh Start, performing renovation and preservation of Dane County Parks and natural areas, as well as worked on a Native Prairie seed harvesting project. We rely on him for ground support, and he is a climber in training. Saul’s responsibilities will continue to flourish with BUGG TREE CARE in time, as he continues to deepen his knowledge of the tree care industry.