Jonathan R. Bantle

General Manager

• Education:
  Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry: University of Wisconsin Stevens Point


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• ISA Certified Arborist:
  WI-1044A
• Licensed Pesticide Applicator: 303706-CA, 94758
• Years in the Field:
  7


• Bio:
  Jon grew up working in a sawmill with his dad and has been interested in trees ever since he can remember. He graduated from UW Stevens Point in 2010 and started landscaping to learn all he could about working in the field with various trees and shrubs. Jon started working part-time for Selner Tree & Shrub Care in the summer of 2013 and has been a full-time employee since the beginning of 2014. He looks forward to growing with the company and being the best arborist in the Green Bay area.

Matt Kornely

• Education:
  Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry: University of Wisconsin Stevens Point


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• ISA Certified Arborist:
  WI-0986A
• Licensed Pesticide Applicator: 77851


• Years in the Field:
  6
• Bio:
  Matt grew up in Francis Creek, Wisconsin and the outdoors has been a part of his life from day one. From camping and four wheeling to hunting and fishing. When Matt learned about arboriculture, it seemed like a perfect fit and now 5 years later it has become a huge passion of his. When Matt is not hanging out in the tree tops, he's spending time with his wife and 1 year old twin boys.

Jacob Becker

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James Martell

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Kris Backus

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Tyler Creech

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Bob Selner

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• Education:
  Forestry Technology Graduate: Michigan Tech; Davey Institute of Tree Science
• Years in the Field:
  31
• Bio:
  Bob has been involved with arboriculture for around 30 years. He started Selner Tree & Shrub Care (now an LLC) over 27 years ago. He saw the need for proper tree care in and around Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bob grew up in the area and always enjoyed the outdoors. He enrolled at Michigan Tech University with an idea to work in the forests of upper Michigan. When he was introduced to the tree climbing portion of forestry he was sold. After working a couple of years in the woods he landed a position with Davey Tree in Minnesota where he began to build his knowledge of urban forestry and the rest is history. When he isn't climbing trees he enjoys riding his Harley and going up north.

Steve Johnson

• Education:
  Bachelor of Science in Forestry Management; Minor - Soil Science: UW Stevens Point
• ISA Certified Arborist:
  IL-9513A



• Years in the Field:
  6
• Bio:
  Steve grew up working on farms in the Madison area. He enjoyed the outdoors while working on the farm and found himself planting small trees around the property, staying late to water them to ensure their survival. Steve graduated from Stevens Point in 2014 and started his tree career climbing trees for Davey Tree in 2013. Steve graduated from Davey Institute of Tree Sciences in 2017.

Dillon Schaefer

• Education:
  Bachelor of Science in Forestry Management: UW Stevens Point
  
  Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry: UW Stevens Point


• ISA Certified Arborist:
  WI-1161A
• Licensed Pesticide Applicator: 94926


• Years in the Field:
  3
• Bio:
  Dillon grew up heavily invoved in a variety of sports and athletics and knew he always wanted to stay active; at the same time he was also very interested in natural science and improving our environment. Dillon felt that arboriculture was the perfect fit for him. Besides climbing, he is an avid hiker and outdoorsman. Dillon enjoys spending time with his family and gardening.

Jim Parfitt

Controller

• Education:
  Bachelor of Arts: Lakeland College
  
  Diploma: Brown College - Minneapolis
• Bio:
  Jim is from Green Bay. He has over 25 years accounting experience and comes to Selner Tree & Shrub Care, LLC after working at a landscape company for seven years as their office manager. Prior to that Jim was at a TV broadcasting group and was business manager for the group's two stations in Wisconsin. Jim was a client of Selner Tree & Shrub Care, LLC and liked the company so much he decided to work for us. Jim likes to travel and spending time with his family.

Kelly Green

Office Manager

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Cheri Slusarek

Scheduling

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Casey Selner

• Education:
  Associates in Urban Forestry Technology: Mid-State Technical College
  
  Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry: University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
• ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®
  WI-0838B
• Licensed Pesticide Applicator: 281479-CA, 79902
• Years in the Field:
  11
• Bio:
  Casey is a second generation arborist that grew up in the world of tree care. When he was very little he was brought to the job site and would sit and watch his dad climb. Casey grew to love everything that involved the urban forest. His favorite thing about arboriculture is preserving and caring for a tree, so that it is enjoyed by generations to come.