SavATree merges with Nels Johnson Tree Experts

BEDFORD HILLS, NY — SavATree has merged with Nels Johnson Tree Experts, an Illinois-based tree care company. This merger broadens SavATree’s presence in the Midwest market, serving customers throughout Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.

Nels Johnson Tree Experts has operated since 1930. Owners of Nels Johnson Tree Experts, Erik and John Johnson, along with their team, will remain on board with SavATree.

“Ensuring the continuity of our personalized care and attention was important to us. Our commitment to quality is something that we weren’t willing to sacrifice, and we knew that merging with SavATree wouldn’t compromise our premiere client relationships," Erik Johnson said. "We look forward to impressing customers with the same great quality of work and high level of customer service they’ve always received, just under a new canopy now with superior resources."

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“We are excited to partner with the oldest family owned and operated tree and plant health care company in Chicagoland," said SavATree CEO Carmine Schiavone. "Joining forces with Nels Johnson Tree Experts further assists us in building a strong base in the Midwest, as this merger marks our fourth location in Illinois. Everyone at SavATree is looking forward to keeping this near century old business thriving."