Grace Tree Service joins HMI network

CARY, N.C. -- Grace Tree Service has joined HMI's Authorized Member Network as a program supporter in Idaho and Washington.

HMI provides owners, insurers and others a full suite of support services for trees and shrubs. The services include emergency removals, inspections, cause of loss analysis and replacement cost calculations. Grace Tree Service is joining HMI's national network of arborists and professional tree care companies to support these products and services.

"HMI is expanding its network in the Northwest as demand for quality tree care and consultative services increases," said Doug Malawsky, executive vice president and COO of HMI. "Our clients have come to expect expert analyses and world class tree care service and we believe Grace Tree Service will extend this in the Idaho and Washington markets. They are TCIA accredited and are recognized experts in the field of arboriculture, which includes tree and plant appraisals, risk assessments and preservation planning."

"Part of our mission is to promote professionalism in our industry," said Tim Kastning, president of Grace Tree Service. "HMI is at the top of the list of organizations educating insurers, consumers and other industry organizations about the importance of using professional services for tree care needs. We are excited to join their Authorized Member Network and look forward to serving their clients in our area."