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John & Felicia Anna - Owners of Adirondack Tree Experts

John & Felicia Anna, Owners

John & Felicia started Adirondack Tree Experts in June 1994 with one old truck and 2 old chain saws. Today, “Adirondack” is one of the largest tree care and removal companies in the Washington Metropolitan Area. In addition to it’s size, “Adirondack” is also one of the top rated/ranked companies in the Metro Area and is also one of only seven companies in the State to be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Accreditation is the Industry’s highest credential. John and Felicia are both Maryland licensed tree experts and John is also an ISA Certified Arborist and a Certified Tree Care Safety Professional. John also serves as the current President of the Maryland Society of Licensed Tree Experts and served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.

William L. Callahan, Esq.
Executive Vice President
General Counsel
Md. Licensed Tree Expert #1208
I.S.A Certified Arborist #MA4988

Bill is Executive Vice President and corporate Counsel for Adirondack Tree Experts. In addition to his legal responsibilities, he provides oversight, guidance, and direction to Adirondack’s management. Bill has more than fifteen years of legal and managerial experience. He is admitted to practice before The United States Supreme Court, The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, The United States District Court for the District of Maryland and all State of Maryland Courts and is legal counsel to the Maryland Society of Licensed Tree Experts. In previous roles, Bill was a private practice attorney in Maryland. he attended the University of Maryland, where he received his BA with honors and Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he earned his JD.

Vincent Chillemi
Lead Foreman
Vice President/Production
MD Licensed Tree Expert #1210
ISA Certified Arborist #MA-4983
CTSP #1047

Vinny has been with us for over 9 years and is our Lead Foreman and Vice President of Production. In addition to overseeing all crew production and work quality, Vinny enjoys the distinction of being one of the most heavily credentialed Foremen in the industry. When you have and extremely dangerous or intricately delicate removal, look for Vinny to be your foreman.

Jamie Harris
Vice President/Administration
Office Manager
MD Licensed Tree Expert #1205

Jamie has been with us for over 10 years and oversees all matters pertaining to the internal operations of the administrative side of Adirondack. Jamie is John & Felicia’s eldest daughter.

Dan Miller
Vice President/Sales/Estimator
MD Licensed Tree Expert #1207
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #MA-5052

Dan came on board with us in 2003 and has served as our senior estimator since 2005. Having been in the tree care industry all of his adult life, there probably does not exist a tree related scenario that Dan has not seen. As a younger man, Dan spent most of his career as a climber and foreman.

Brian Lister
Vice President/Municipal Contracts & Operations
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #MA-5021A

Brian has been with us for over 12 years and oversees our District of Columbia operations, as well as all contractual and municipal obligations here at Adirondack. Along with maintaining these responsibilities, Brian will find time to assist anywhere he is needed, whether it is out in the field or inside the office. Brian spent six years in the United States Marine Corps and is a veteran of the 1983 bombing of the Marine Barracks in Beirut.

Shawn Harris
Vice President/Estimator
MD Licensed Tree Expert #1204
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #MA-5051

Shawn was there when the business first started in 1994 and often accompanied his Dad, John, in the field to learn the family trade. Having spent the last 10 years in full time Company positions, from Groundsman to Foreman, Shawn is now an estimator and has an unparalleled grasp of all tree related matters.

	Virginia “Ginny” Keller Accounting/Bookkeeping Ginny has been with us for nearly 8 years now and serves as our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Clerk. In addition to these duties, Ginny serves full time as Felicia’s Mom, John’s Mother In-Law and Shawn, Jamie, and Cory’s Grandmother.

	Nathaniel Pollack Director of Support Services MD Licensed Tree Expert #1209 Nate has been with us for over 10 years and he spends his days supporting the crews in the field with whatever they need. From log and wood removal to equipment transfers, Nate is there for the guys! Nate never shy’s away from a challenge and is always there to lend a helping hand wherever he can. His unique personality and intense work ethic are key factors that cause him to be so well respected by his coworkers. Nate is a United States Army Veteran.

	Frank B. Carter, Jr. Facilities & Yards Manager MD Licensed Tree Expert #1229 “Franky” has been with us for over 16 years and is the guy who keeps everything in order at our three different facilities. “Franky” is also a former United States Marine who served his country during the Vietnam era.

	In Memory John “Roy” Lee Beloved friend and co-worker, Roy, passed away on November 17, 2008. Roy came to work with us as an estimator in 2003 after our acquisition of Bob White’s Tree Service and remained until the Summer of 2008. Roy will be sadly missed but long remembered for his kind and pleasant nature.


		FOREMEN

Cory Anna
Foreman/Bucket Crew

Cory has been with us full-time for over 3 years now and began his term here at Adirondack as a junior groundsman. Being John’s youngest son, Cory has been around the business all of his life. He has worked directly under our Lead Foreman and received the best training possible. Since being appointed a Foreman, Cory has proved in numerous situations that he is the right man for the job. His skillset, work ethic, and desire to be one of the best, speak for themselves.

Vincent Chillemi
Lead Foreman
Vice President/Production
MD Licensed Tree Expert #1210
ISA Certified Arborist #MA-4983

As well as our VP of Production, Vinny is a wonderfully demeanored and extremely capable hard working foreman. When a unique tree situation presents itself, look for Vinny to be your foreman. His thorough grasp of his craft is unparalleled.




	Vinicio Morales Foreman MD Licensed Tree Expert #1360 Vinicio has been with us for over 10 years and has worked his way up through the ranks, starting out as a junior groundsman. Today, Vinicio is considered one of the elite foreman in the business, he poses unsurpassed knowledge and exclusive abilities that cause him to receive countless accolades from all who witness his endeavors.




	Luvin Martinez Foreman Luvin has been with our company for over 8 years and has been a foreman since 2009. As a foreman, Luvin has shown an uncanny ability to remain serene on the most challenging of removals. This poised nature and acute eye for detail makes him one of the best in the business.


	Barry Davison Foreman/Bucket Crew Barry has been with us for nearly 7 years after relocating from Florida. Barry was hired to specifically run our Bucket Truck operations. Barry has shown in numerous situations to be a true master in all aspects of his craft.


	Shane Benefiel Foreman Shane has been with us over 3 years and is our Junior Foreman. With a solid knowledge of his craft and his ruthless attention to detail, Shane is fast becoming one of the best in the business.


	CLIMBERS “The arial masters at Adirondack Tree Experts”


		Groundsmen

Bob White
Crane Operator
Md. Licensed Tree Expert #93
NCCCO Certified Crane Operator # 090647971

Bob has been in the tree care and removal business for over 35 years and has been with us since 2003 when we purchased “Bob Whites Tree Service”. Bob is a Master Climber and was a Forman prior to becoming our Crane Operator. On the crane, Bob is a master who boasts a perfect safety record and is one of only a handfull of Certified Crane Operators on the East Coast for Tree Care Operations. In addition to crane operations, Bob operates most of the heavy equipment we use in the recycling process. Bob also holds one of the oldest tree expert license numbers in the State of Maryland. In his free time Bob enjoys the beautiful outdoors on his farm in West Virginia.


	Left: “Bobby” crushing large wood with the shear. Right: “Bobby” loading the mill truck.