About Us

Mead Tree & Turf Care, Inc. has been in operation since 1979. Founded by current owner Robert Mead, the company began as R.A. Mead Tree Expert Co. and changed to its current name when it incorporated in August 1995. The company has gradually expanded services, growing from a company of 4 employees offering basic tree services for residential customers, to a small corporation of 35 employees offering a wide variety of tree and landscaping services. We now serve residential, commercial, and municipal clientele throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

At Mead Tree & Turf Care, we are committed to providing professional, safe and high quality work at a fair price. Please don’t hesitate to contact us – we look forward to discussing your needs.

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Professional Affiliations

Tree Care Industry Association – Maryland’s First Nationally Accredited Member
“The Tree Care Industry Association is a 72-year-old public and professional resource on trees and arboriculture representing approximately 2,100 tree service and affiliated member companies. Our members recognize stringent performance standards for quality and safety. They maintain trained, professional arborists on staff and are dedicated to ethics and quality in business practices.”

• TCIA Accreditation MD-001
• TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP)– Rich Godwin
• TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety professional (CTSP)- Robert Mead
• TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety professional (CTSP)- Steve Castrogiovanni

International Society of Arboriculture – Member
“The International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture.”

• ISA Certified Arborists - Robert Mead, Rich Godwin, Steve Castrogiovanni
• Board Certified Master Arborist - Steve Castrogiovanni
• EHAP Trainer Certification – Rich Godwin
• ISA Certified Tree Worker – Steve Castrogiovanni

PLANET – Member “PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, is an international association serving lawn care professionals, landscape management contractors, design/build/installation professionals, and interior plantscapers.”

Maryland Arborist Association – Member
“The mission of the Maryland Arborist Association, Inc. is to promote education in the field of arboriculture, to support the success of arborists and to promote the importance of tree care.”

• Robert Mead - Past President, Board Member, Chair for Continuing Education
• Steve Castrogiovanni - Board Member, President
• Rich Godwin – Board Advisor

Maryland Nurserymans Association- Member
“Since 1934 the MNLA has existed to support, promote, and provide services and assistance to member businesses. The MNLA promotes professionalism through education programs for members and the public and by encouraging enrollment in educational institutions.”

Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor – Robert Mead

NCCCO Certified – Rick Sephton

Licenses

Tree Expert License – MD LTE #280, 1059, 1060, 930
Pesticide Business License MD, DC, and VA – MDA #2179 DC # 52193 VA #6469
Pesticide Applicators License – MD #21798264 DC #21372 MD #21798264  DC                                                    Maryland Home Improvement Corporation License - MHIC #51728
Certified Traffic Manager - MD
Licensed Plant Dealer - MD