As third-generation entrepreneurs, Mark and Barry Burkholder have a long history in the landscaping industry. But the founders of Burkholder Brothers had to learn for themselves how to grow beyond the family business.
During World War II, John Burkholder started Ace Tree Surgery. In 1965, his son Bill followed suit by starting his own tree company called Acme Tree Service, later supplementing his small team with summer help from his sons: Barry, Eric and Mark.
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