Davey Tree Expert Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company, also known as Davey Tree, is a North American employee-owned corporation. The company's main services are research driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting services for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the United States and Canada. Davey has employees throughout the United States and Canada.
| Company type | Employee owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Green Industry |
| Founded | Kent, Ohio, United States 1880 (origins) 1909 (incorporated) |
| Founder | John Davey |
| Headquarters | Kent, Ohio, United States |
Key people | Patrick M. Covey (CEO), Joseph R. Paul (CFO) |
| Services | Arboriculture, Horticulture, Utility Vegetation Management, Environmental and Consulting Services |
| Revenue | US$1.693 billion (2023) |
Net income | US$72,140,000 (2023) |
| Owner | Employee owned (ESOP) |
Number of employees | 12,000 |
| Website | www |
Davey is the oldest and largest tree care company in North America, with origins dating back to 1880. John Davey, its founder, is considered the father of the science of tree surgery and the modern-day industry of arboriculture. It has been employee owned since 1979 and is the 9th largest such company in the U.S. Forbes named it as one of America's best employers in 2015 and U.S. News & World Report named it Best for Tree Care services in 2023.
Company headquarters are in Kent, Ohio. It provides services to homeowners, small and large businesses, public utilities, and local, state, and federal agencies through its arboriculture, horticulture, and environmental and consulting services.