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
CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional)
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:
- CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional) – Tree Care Industry Association
- 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
(470) 674-2321
Goerge Dasovich
General Manager
Certified Arborist
George Dasovich
Work History
- George Dasovich is an ISA Certified Arborist and has a vast career in the tree care industry ranging from; a volunteer National Chainsaw Instructor and Lead Sawyer with Team Rubicon (an international veteran and first responder-based disaster response organization), as well as a wildland firefighter with the USFS (The United States Forest Service). In addition, George is a native of Marietta Georgia and is married to Laura Dasovich and they have four dogs!!
Education:
- B.S. in Geology, double minor in Soil Sciences & Hydrogeology from Valdosta State
- Dominion Christian Highschool Marietta, GA. class of 2008
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)
George@LTRC-Ops.com
770-363-8582
Harley Jones
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional)
Harley Jones
- 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:
- CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional) – Tree Care Industry Association
- 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
Adam Webster
Groundsman
Groundsman
Adam Webster
Work History
- Adam Webster is a graduate of Riverside Military Academy in north Georgia. Prior to working at LTRC Adam worked in the insurance industry as well as a manager of a movie studio grill.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
Ulises Morales
Groundsman
Ulises Morales
- Ulises Morales is a graduate of Norcross high school in Georgia. Prior to working at LTRC Ulises worked in landscape at Landmark and in the tree industry with Gunnison Tree as a groundsman.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
Joy Escobedo
Climber and Production Manager
Joy Escobedo
Work History
- Joy Escobedo, known for bringing ‘joy’ to customer and to co-workers is a competition tree climber and has multiple family members in the tree industry working in different capacities. Prior to working at LTRC Joy worked as a climber and crew leader at Downey Tree and Gunnison Tree.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
Paz Hernandez
Climber and Crew Leader
Climber and Crew Leader
Paz Hernandez
Work History
- Prior to working at LTRC Paz Hernandez worked as a climber, crew leader and line clearance foreman at Burford’s Tree, Downey Tree and Gunnison Tree.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
Dustin Dawson
Climber
Climber
Dustin Dawson
Work History
- Dustin Dawson (DJ) is a Georgia native and when he is not climbing trees, DJ is working on his music beats. Prior to working at LTRC DJ worked in the tree industry as a climber with Townsend, Gunnison and Downey.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- 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
Jorge Escobedo-Lopez
Foreman
Foreman
Jorge Escobedo-Lopez
Work History
- Jorge Escobedo-Lopez, aka ‘Chiko’ has multiple family members in the tree industry working in different capacities. Prior to working at LTRC Jorge worked as a climber and foreman at Burford’s Tree, Downey Tree and Gunnison Tree.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
Jarrel Campbell
Groundsman
Groundsman
Jarrel Campbell
Work History
- Jarrel Campbell aka “Rell” is an Atlanta native. Prior to working at LTRC Rell worked as a groundsman at Gunnison Tree.
Tree Care Education, Qualifications & Training:
- Electrical Hazard Awareness Program – Tree Care Industry Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- Aerial Rescue Training Program – Tree Care Academy – Tree Care Industry Association Training Program
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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.