David began his career in arboriculture as a climber apprentice in Austin, Texas during the mid 90's. Soon after that he moved to Boulder, Colorado and worked for other tree services advancing through the ranks to become a crew supervisor. During that time, David became introduced to the art of chainsaw carving and quickly began to make his full time living as a chainsaw artist. After moving to Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 2001, David then began building custom log furniture and cabinetry. His attention to detail, creativity, and love of working with natural resources allowed him to build and ship beautiful custom creations all across the country. In the early spring of 2010, David started Raines Tree Care and has quickly become a leader in the Benton County Arkansas arboriculture field. Besides his love for trees, David's greatest joy is spending time with his wife Christy. He also enjoys travelling, competing in tree climbing championships, and being outdoors.
Jimmy began working for Raines Tree Care in 2012. He started on our ground crew and has moved his way into a lead climber position and is now an ISA certified arborist. He is eager to learn, and has become the type of employee on which a successful business can build a future. We are looking forward to seeing Jimmy advance into a crew leader position with Raines Tree Care. Jimmy is a whiz with anything technological and has edited several of the YouTube videos for us. Jimmy likes adventure and can often times be found on the area’s single track mountain bike trails, or in his kayak on the local rivers and lakes.
Lory is the Office Manager for Raines Tree Care, she joined our team in April 2017. Her responsibilities encompass many aspects of our business, including billing and customer service. Her organization skills keep our team running smoothly. She is the friendly voice that our customers have grown so accustomed to hearing when calling in to our office, and she takes great pleasure in making sure they are each taken care of. In her spare time, Lory enjoys spending time with her friends and family, she enjoys travel, live music, art, reading and being outdoors.
Nate moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2022 to join the Raines Tree Care team (though his decision was likely more influenced by the presence of a certain young lady named Clarissa). He loves art and literature and earned a bachelor's degree in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He got his start in arboriculture working on several large, private ranches in Texas. Later, he led crews for Bartlett Tree Experts where he gained ISA certifications as an arborist and tree climber. Nate currently serves as a crew leader and is a proficient aerial lift operator and a strong climber. He competed in his first climbing competition in 2023 and is looking forward to many more. His calm, cool demeanor will be a great asset to Raines Tree Care as he continues to grow into leadership roles. When not at work, he enjoys hiking, trail running, and caving.
Derek began his career in arboriculture with Raines Tree Care in September 2020. He is a Kansas State grad with degrees in Park Management Conservation and Wildlife Biology, and he also competed on the Kansas State track team as a Javelin thrower. Derek and his wife Whitney were married in June 2023 and share their home with two wonderful dogs, Moose and Charley. We have been excited to watch Derek advance with Raines Tree Care from an entry level grounds position to a now prolific aerial lift operator, and he is currently preparing to take his ISA Certified Arborist exam. Outside of work Derek is an avid outdoorsman with a love for bowhunting and spending time on the Buffalo National River.
Utah is an ISA Certified Arborist and competitive tree climber. After graduating from Bentonville High School, he attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, where he studied field biology and entomology. It was there where he and his longdistance childhood friend Emily reconnected, and they got married in 2020. He and Emily moved back to Bella Vista and he joined the Raines Tree Care team in 2022. Utah and Emily recently bought their first home and live there with their very sweet dog, Gus. Utah enjoys spending lots of time outdoors; whether he’s slaying crane removals, fine deadwood pruning Japanese maples, or bowhunting, he’s happiest when he’s in a tree.
Fun Fact: Utah studied choir throughout school and still performs with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SONA).
Stephen moved to Northwest Arkansas and started working with Raines Tree Care in September 2023. He has a background in plant health care and will help us develop and grow that aspect of our business in the upcoming years. Stephen can assist on some climbing and aerial lift operations and is quickly developing into a well-rounded arborist apprentice. Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife, Scotti, as well as traveling, hiking, and camping. He loves reggae and electronic music and seeing live shows. Apart from being in nature or listening to live music, you can find him sipping on coffee while reading Lord of the Rings or a book on philosophy. Stephen is a great addition to our team, and we are looking forward to watching him develop.
Gabe is a long-time resident of Northwest Arkansas. He joined the Raines Tree Care team in 2022 after working independently and sometimes working alongside us as a subcontractor. Gabe has much experience within our industry and has become an integral part of our ground crew. He has quickly proven himself with his great work ethic and ambition to advance within the company. Gabe is a true family man, and when he’s not at work, he spends time with his wife Nicole and works around the house caring for his animals.
Fun fact: Gabe and Nicole are new grandparents, and they love spending time with their grandbabies!
After graduating from ASU Newport’s High Voltage Lineman Technology Program in the summer of 2023, Matt joined Raines Tree Care as entry level ground support. Since then, Matt has been committed to our in-house arborist apprentice program. He is eager to learn new things and has become a great addition to our team. Matt is not afraid to ask questions and he always gives his complete attention during training opportunities. We are looking forward to watching Matt grow and develop throughout the upcoming years. Outside of work Matt enjoys collecting knives and playing board games.