The LTRC Story
LTRC-Ops: Landscaping Tree Removal Company
LTRC is more than a name. It is a lifestyle that makes our company the best Landscape Tree Removal Company in the industry. The culture at LTRC stems from Grant McGarry and his time serving in Special Operations as an Army Ranger. What Grant was trained to do and did while serving with the greatest leaders in the most hazardous places in the world has been implemented into the fabric of the LTRC culture – from the ground to the tree tops of Georgia.
A note from Grant McGarry
A note from Grant McGarry:
After reflecting on my five deployments with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment I was able to identify what makes Army Rangers so special. In the Ranger Regiment you are willing to sacrifice everything for your buddy to your left and right and would rather do so than fail. This culture is created through a creed in which to live by – the Ranger Creed. As a result of this lifestyle Rangers are able to adapt and overcome all obstacles. With this realization and desire to create something great I named my business LTRC (Live the Ranger Creed) to embody this culture.
More importantly I followed my passion to create something that would allow me to lead and motivate teams. Furthermore, I wanted to lead teams that collectively accomplish tasks that serve and please customers. Overtime, LTRC has evolved and adopted a double meaning – LTRC (Landscape Tree Removal Company).
At LTRC I have implemented my attention to detail and discipline that is essential to an Army Rangers success. In addition, I have trained my crews on the importance of communication and care of equipment so that we can mitigate the risk of removing dead, dying and/or hazardous trees. Lastly, neatness of dress and respect for our customers at LTRC is second to none. Our culture is elite, we are precise in our actions and failure is not an option.
Sincerely,
Grant McGarry
LTRC-Ops, Inc. | President
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Meet Our Team
Grant McGarry
President
Grant McGarry
Work History
- Grant McGarry, is a former US Army Ranger, best-selling author of A Night in the Pech Valley and a combat veteran with five deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in the War on Terror.
- While serving as an Army Ranger, Grant held a number of positions and leadership assignments, from rifleman to machine gun team leader, and both squad Alpha and Bravo Team leader. On his last deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, while searching for the number three most wanted High Value Target, Sergeant McGarry and his squad were involved in a vicious firefight with enemy forces in the Pech Valley. As a consequence of his actions during the battle, Sergeant McGarry was awarded the Bronze Star with “Valor” Device.
- Following the completion of his enlistment in 2011, Grant was a security contractor at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, during and after the withdrawal of coalition forces. Upon Grant’s return to the U.S. he started LTRC-Ops and earned an MBA from Emory University. Most importantly, Grant and his wife Karin have two boys, Gunnar and Gage.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Crew Leader – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
- Chain Saw Specialist – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
GMcGarry@LTRC-Ops.com
770-235-0288
George Dasovich
ISA Certified Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist
George Dasovich
Work History
George Dasovich is a ISA Certified Arborist and has a vast career in the tree care industry ranging from being a volunteer with Team Rubicon (an international veteran and first responder-based disaster response organization) to being a wildland firefighter with the USFS (The United States Forest Service). In addition, George worked as a national chainsaw instructor and Lead Sawyer.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Studied geology and soil sciences at Valdosta state
- ISA Certified Arborist #SO-10105A
- ISA TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualified) Arborist
- CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional)
gsdasovich005@gmail.com
Troy Richmond
Arborist
Arborist
Troy Richmond
Work History
- Troy has worked in the Landscape and Tree Care Industry as groundsman, junior climber and climber. On Troy’s off time you can catch him fly fishing the Chattahoochee River.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Chain Saw Specialist – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
Jesus Torres
Lead Climber
Lead Climber
Jesus Torres
Work History
- Jesus Torres (JT) started out in the concrete industry focusing his attention toward scaffolding brick masonry until he fell in love with the tree industry. JT is a natural athlete and climbed the ropes quickly to becoming an elite competition climber. JT competed in the 22nd Annual Georgia Tree Climbing Competition and is competing in the 2020 Georgia Tree Climbing Championship.
- Groundsman – Premier Tree Solutions
- Climber – Sweetwater Tree Service
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Crew Leader – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
- Aerial Rescue – North American Training Solutions
- Technical Rigging – North American Training Solutions
Harley Jones
Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator
Harley Jones
Work History
- Harley Jones is a Georgia native and is the father to Harley Jr. his pride and joy. Prior to working at LTRC Harley worked in the landscape industry with Brightview Landscapes and Express Oil Change before falling in love with trees. At LTRC Harley works multiple facets of the ground operations especially operating equipment.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Crew Leader – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
- Chain Saw Specialist – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
Chapman Wheeler
Groundsman
Groundsman
Chapman Wheeler
Work History
- Chapman (Chappy) Wheeler started his career in the tree industry as a groundsman. Chappy is a natural athlete. Prior to the tree industry Chappy attended Riverside City College and San Jacinto College where he played shortstop on the baseball team.
- Groundsman – Sweetwater Tree Service
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
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LTRC-Ops is a Veteran-owned and operated company. We offer discounts for Active Duty Military, National Guard, Reserves, and Veterans.