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Tom Tyler, Arborist Representative
Tom Tyler, Arborist Representative at Bartlett Tree Experts, works out of our Bolingbrook, IL office.
More about Tom Tyler
Tom has had a lifelong passion for plants. He followed his passion earning a B.S. in Horticulture from Clemson and a M.S. in Plant Breeding from Purdue. After two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer, Tom began a 16-year career as an Extension Agent in Indianapolis, then Arlington, VA. He solved thousands of tree and plant maladies, and trained hundreds of Tree Steward, Master Gardener, and Urban Gardener volunteers. He taught about woody plants in George Washington University's Landscape Design program and hosted a call-in garden radio show. He has been a speaker at the Woody Plant Symposium at Chicago Botanic Garden and for garden and community groups. He co-authored the Indiana Gardener's Guide. Tom has been a commercial arborist for 15 years and a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture since 2002. The Tree Care Industry Association has certified him as a Tree Safety Professional. He enjoys beautiful landscapes and people who love trees everyday!

What Our Customers Are Saying About Tom Tyler
Tom was very professional, educational, and easy to work with.
Paul S., La Grange, IL
Tom Tyler was great.
Steve R., Downers Grove, IL
All excellent.
Red B., Elmhurst, IL
They are just the best it is that simple.
Ray K., Westmont, IL
I love working with Tom, and Tyler, the crew was great.
Monika K., Homer Glen, IL
Working with Tim has been great. My new trees are all doing well and growing and my older trees have sprung back to life. Very happy with the service and crews that come out.
Tim and Liz P., Burr Ridge, IL
Love Tom he is great. I am going to be on the garden walk of Elmhurst 2024, so all my plans are coming together with the help of Bartlett.
Mary S., Elmhurst, IL
All crew members are very professional and helpful. Always! Thank you for taking care of my garden.
Richard P., Oak Brook, IL
Bartlett's staff was very friendly and courteous. They left the job sight "spick and span!" Tom Tyler in particular is always very professional, and listened to what we wanted done on our property.
Karen K., Hinsdale, IL
Tom Tyler knows trees like the back of his own hand.
John S., Burr Ridge, IL
There is an old saying if it ain't broke don't fix it. They are doing a fine job.
Ray K., Westmont, IL
Everyone we spoke with was very friendly. Tom took the time to explain what was needed and the removal was done in a very efficient and professional manner. Would highly recommend Bartlett.
Arvinder and Ann T., Oak Brook, IL
The tree trimmers did an amazing job. I am glad I switched to Bartlett.
Christine Y., La Grange, IL
Top notch professionals. Great guys. Very attentive and friendly. Explained the process and worked non stop. We highly recommend using Bartlett.
Tammy C., Elmhurst, IL
From Tom to the crew-everyone was professional and friendly.
Peter and MaryKay H., Downers Grove, IL
We have only had one consultation with Tom and one service completed, but our experience has been wonderful so far. Tom is very knowledgeable and very nice to work with.
Amanda S., Downers Grove, IL
Always nice to talk to Tom Tyler.
Ed Forsner, Oak Brook, IL
The response to our request was quick and scheduling was as promised. The serviceman called and let us know he was coming and he was very courteous.
Ann and Greg F., La Grange Park, IL
Tom Tyler is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, kind, and helpful. I am grateful for his support.
Kate F., Hinsdale, IL
Tom, the arborist, and the crew that removed a fallen tree limb and other damaged tree limbs from the tornado and pruned our Magnolia tree were very professional. The crew was helpful and informative.
Richard and Edie P., Darien, IL
We have worked with Tom for years and he has been great about addressing various tree issues over the years. When I look at my trees compared to my neighbors, I know they are in better shape because of Bartlett's care.
David C., Bolingbrook, IL
The crew was professional, polite, and caring. I highly recommend Tom Tyler and Bartlett.
Anthony S., Hinsdale, IL
We contacted Bartlett upon the recommendation of our neighbors. We were so impressed with Tom Tyler's assessment and recommendations that we decided to accept the Bartlett bid. The crew was very efficient and enjoyable.
Ron DenAdel, Glen Ellyn, IL
Tom Tyler is so knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and responsive to our questions and needs. We appreciate his stewardship of our many new trees and older trees. They are thriving. The crew members are also very professional and go above and beyond what I see other companies' crews do in the neighborhood. They ask us to check their work, and they clean up the yard so well, it looks like they were not here.
Keith and Jean, Oak Brook, IL
The crew did a great job and really took the proper time to get the job done right. Thank you.
Bryan G., Hinsdale, IL
Big thanks to Tom Tyler for completing a very difficult job.
James S., Westmont, IL
Tom Tyler and the entire crew were attentive, conscientious, and completely professional. Everything was described to me throughout the process. I am totally pleased with the process and the results of my pruning project. In particular, the great card the team took to remove over hanging branches near my neighbor's roof. From the first conversation with the customer service team, to my experience with the arborist and crew, I experienced all levels of professionalism and great care with my project. I will recommend Bartlett to everyone.
Doreen D., Glen Ellyn, IL
Big thanks to Tom Tyler on completing a very difficult job.
James S., Westmont, IL
I trust Tom to suggest the best treatments for our trees.
Sarah O., Wheaton, IL
The crew did a beautiful job. The trees looked healthy when they were done, but not butchered and their shapes were intact. The crew was efficient and clean and also very friendly. They walked me through the job during and after to make sure I was getting the result I was looking for. And, also, the woman who answers your phone is very friendly and helpful.
Teri L., Elmhurst, IL
Tom is always responsive to any questions or concerns we have.
Linda G., Burr Ridge, IL
Tom Tyler is professional and knowledgeable. I reach out to him a lot with questions and he always answers promptly and is very helpful. He is great.
Lisa S., Hinsdale, IL
Our experience with Tom Tyler was very positive. He was a professional, and not pushy in making tree care recommendations. We appreciated his honesty and friendliness.
Wendy D., Western Springs, IL
Tyler was super knowledgeable and helpful.
Sharon V., Zionsville, IN
All staff we encountered were knowledgeable, courteous, and very helpful. Your staff is your greatest asset.
Rod H., Berkeley, IL
Tom Tyler is a pleasure to work with. I appreciate the fact that he is so knowledgeable. I am glad that I found Bartlett Tree Experts.
Sharon S., Bloomingdale, IL
Tom Tyler is very knowledgeable and helpful with work recommendations. Steve Carlson did excellent and careful work on our property.
Roger P., Darien, IL
Tom Tyler is a professional. He made us feel comfortable with his suggestions and his help. The crew came while we were out, and I did not even realize it. My husband noticed the tree had been trimmed a day later. It was so clean and tidy. Great service, we have booked again for Oak tree trimming.
Virginia K., Downers Grove, IL
Tom has been so helpful with all the concerns on our property and unhealthy trees. He helped us come up with a game plan that was reasonable in price to get started getting our trees in better shape, which will enhance the beauty and value of our property.
Daniel W., Medinah, IL
Tom Tyler is always generous with his time and information. I use Bartlett because of Tom and Kathy, who is the office manager.
Marilyn W., Glen Ellyn, IL
Tom Tyler is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
Sharon S., Bloomingdale, IL
Tom is polite and professional. The tree trimming appears to have gone well and was left neat. Can not wait to see my beautiful Oak tree when the leaves appear.
Kathy H., Wheaton, IL
Always enjoy working with Tom Tyler and crews. They provide great service.
Bob I., Oak Brook, IL
Tom is very knowledgeable and willing to work with us to remain within our budget.
Michelle H., Burr Ridge, IL
Tom Tyler was great to work with. He was very informative. The actual workers who trimmed my trees and the technician who sprayed the trees were very courteous and respectful. They left the property clean as if they were never there.
Ron P., Woodridge, IL
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Marty A., Downers Grove, IL
Tom is always a pleasure to work with and very professional. The crews are polite and they do the job to exact specifications and leave the site clean of all debris.
Rich P., Elmhurst, IL
Tom and staff have been sooo nice. Our trees had not had professional care for over 30 thirty years. The crew was here for one and a half days. Went out to see what was happening several times. They laughed when I said they were my entertainment. Asked them questions about how they decided which branch to remove and they quickly told me the why. Other then the cuts on the trees, we would never had known they were here. Not a branch, twig, or leaf was left on the ground.
Schoch S., Downers Grove, IL
Tom Tyler is always courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Jeff J., Downers Grove, IL
Very pleased with all involved. Tom Tyler was very helpful and professional. The crew was very courteous.
Gary W., Lisle, IL
Very pleased with all involved. Tom Tyler was very helpful and professional. The crew was courteous and attendant to my inquiries.
Gary W., Lisle, IL
Tom Tyler is a great representative for your firm, first class.
Anne D., Hinsdale, IL
Tom Tyler is the best. He has been very helpful.
Sue J., Clarendon Hills, IL
Tom Tyler is very professional and courteous. Bartlett keeps our trees healthy and well manicured.
Mike F., Hinsdale, IL
Tom was very helpful and knowledgeable. Wish I had contacted you years earlier.
John S., Downers Grove, IL
Tom and the Bartlett staff were very professional and easy to work with. They did a great job of trimming our trees and explaining what they were going to do before they did it which was very appreciated. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Mary O., Downers Grove, IL
Tom was very knowledgeable and came up with a good plan for my trees.
John S., Downers Grove, IL
We were very pleased with the professional nature in which your crew completed our project. We really appreciate your objective to preserve trees where possible, also to balance that with a long-term vision to make suggestions that will reward us in the future. Tom was great to work during the planning and execution of our project.
Mike and Maggie M., Oak Brook, IL
Tom Tyler is responsive, wise, and wonderful with our greenery! The crew that trimmed a large tree in our yard were dazzlingly, professional, and tidy. We continue to be impressed with their services.
Cairy B., Glen Ellyn, IL
Excellent work by crew, artistic pruning, excellent leadership by Mr. Tyler!
Jean M., Woodridge, IL
We are very pleased with the service you provide. Alfredo is very respectful, courteous, and friendly. Tom does a great a job too. We haven't lost a tree yet.
Steve K., Wheaton, IL
Tom Tyler is an outstanding arborist! All of the crew members who have worked here are artists as well as arborists. They do excellent work!
Jean M., Woodridge, IL
Tom Tyler shows a true knowledge of trees, he is truly trustworthy, he is reliable and gives you his time. It's hard to find good service from an indivisual who enjoys what he/she does, but is also very knowledgeable on that subject. We are so happy with his service. Additionally, the crew members that have been out to our house have been so polite, thorough, and reliable.
Jared & Heather O., Elmhurst, IL
I wasn't able to meet with Tom, onsite, so I sent pictures to him, with explanations of what I wanted done. Tom understood just what I wanted, and perfectly conveyed that to his crew. The property looks exactly as I had envisioned.
Patrice H., Villa Park, IL
We had some minor wind damage to our house from a few different storms this spring and we were grateful that we had our trees taken care of the other year by your crew, I don't think we lost a twig!!
Peter O., Western Springs, IL
I have to tell you that your crew was amazing. The trees look so much better, and I could not believe how much dead wood was up there. Well worth the money for a professional job.
Robert B., Bloomingdale, IL
Tom Tyler has always been a reliable source for accurate information about our trees with reasonable recommendations to optimize their growth and health. While we haven't always done everything he recommended, we appreciated his low key approach to keeping in touch without being too pushy. When we have used Bartlett, we have been totally impressed with the skill and artistry of their crew.
Bartlett Tree really knows their stuff! You respect nature, trees, and the environment you also respect the properties you work on by leaving them better than when you arrived and you deal respectfully with your clients by communicating clearly and helpfully. We respect the individuals we have met who are employed by Bartlett Tree as well as the way you run your company.
Karen E., Naperville, IL
Have worked with Tom Tyler in the past. Tom is thorough and professional. The crew head, Federico, was pleasant, courteous, and accommodating. He asked questions when he wasn't sure, and did a thorough walk-around when his crew was finished. They left my property neat and clean. Very professional.
Marjorie B., Lisle, IL
Tom Tyler is always responsive to our calls and questions. He returned e-mails during his vacation and even sent a nice note after my wife was chosen as the national president of Girl Scouts USA. Many thanks!
Mark and Kathy H., Wheaton, IL
Bartlett arborists always explain the what and why of what they do, and what I need to do to enjoy healthy plants and trees. I get excellent results, and I have confidence in this company.
John B., Western Springs, IL
The gentleman that did our recent servicing identified an issue with the Oak tree in our backyard. He took a soil sample in order to identify the tree's issue, but some extra, more individualized treatment of the tree right then to jump start the tree's recovery. I so appreciate him initiating the treatment of our Oak. He couldn't have been more helpful.
Ann M., Burr Ridge, IL
I've always found our arborists to be knowledgeable and pleasant.
Nancy M., Hinsdale, IL
Tom Tyler was a pleasure to work with. I do not remember the names of the crew members but they were all very professional and did a great job. Maryanne V., Oak Brook, IL
Maryanne V., Oak Brook, IL
Crew arrived at time promised, worked very hard and did an excellent clean-up job, including putting everything back as they found it.
Linda H., Roselle, IL
Tom Tyler was a pleasure to work with and was exceptionally knowledgeable. The working crew were very courteous and accommodating.
John S., Naperville, IL
Hector is outstanding. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and offers advice where appropriate. He and Tom Tyler are why I am a client. I value my yard and Bartlett has made it even better. Looking forward to seeing the results of all the trimming when the plants come back to life. Thanks!
Julie M., Naperville, IL
We were very pleased with the service provided by Bartlett Tree Service. Tom Tyler inspected our property and prepared a proposal for everything we needed - even though we couldn't do all the services at once - we now have a checkoff list to help beautify our property. Cathy in the office was incredibly warm and helpful. She even called us back after the service to see how things went. It's hard to find that kind of service anymore. The crew that came to our house were so nice and courteous. The were also very helpful when we had some questions. We know we need other services this spring and will definitely be calling Bartlett Tree Service for other services.
Diane R., Downers Grove, IL
Tom and his crew are great! The tree men are very polite and accommodating.
Marie C., Oak Brook, IL
The crew did a superb job. The work was difficult as large branches needed to be trimmed over some power lines to a residence. They performed safely and without incident regarding the wires. Very professional and courteous. They also left the work site clean and neat. Good job!
Bill W., Naperville, IL
Your company took down a pine tree for me in the front of my townhouse. I must tell you how pleased I was with the expertise of the crew, the speed of the job, and the very thorough clean-up afterward.
Linda S., Naperville, IL
Tom is wonderful - very responsive. Crew members couldn't have been better. All worked very hard to make sure everything was done to satisfaction. Hard to find this quality of work today.
Candy C., Hinsdale, IL
I enjoyed working with Tom. He was very informative and genuine with his advise. The two men who worked on my tree were also very informative as to what they were doing and eager to involve me in the process.
Barbara S., Elmhurst, IL
It was a very enjoyable, hassle free event dealing with Bartlett. From the initial visit, to the quote, to the service - all was done without delay. All representative and crew members were very nice and professional. I will use Bartlett in the future for all my tree needs.
Kristin L., Hinsdale, IL
I was home when the tree removal crew got here and it was like watching a well orchestrated ballet; very professional, not a wasted motion, perfectly cleaned up job site when finished - really very interesting for me to watch.
Mike C., Burr Ridge, IL
Tom is great to work with, and goes the extra mile for customers. He and his staff also did a great job recently helping my elderly parents, who are also clients.
Carol G., Naperville, IL