About Us
Davey Tree is an employee-owned company in the environmental services industry and headquartered in Kent, Ohio. Founded in 1880, Davey Tree boasts a legacy of resilience and innovation. With a presence spanning across North America, its branches have grown over time while steadfastly upholding a commitment to science-driven horticultural and environmental services alongside unparalleled client support.
In 1979, Davey Tree became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For decades, The Davey Tree Expert Company has nurtured a culture of employee ownership when ownership transitioned from the Davey family to its dedicated workforce. As Ohio's largest employee-owned enterprise and the eighth-largest nationwide, Davey Tree stands as a testament to the enduring success of the employee ownership model. Having flourished over the past four decades, Davey achieved the status of a billion-dollar company in 2018, thanks to the contributions of its more than 10,000 employees spread across North America.