Queen City Arborists is powered by highly trained professionals who specialize in technical tree removal, pruning, and plant health. Our ISA-certified leadership and safety-focused crews bring advanced rigging skillS, efficiency, and attention to detail to every project. Clients trust our team to handle complex tree work with confidence and care.
Our team
Liam Hoppe
Owner / Arborist
Liam is the founder and owner of Queen City Arborists. Combining hands-on experience with a commitment to professional arboriculture, Liam has built Queen City Arborists around technical expertise, safety, and exceptional service. His dedication to industry best practices, ongoing education, and responsible tree management continues to drive the company's growth and reputation as a trusted tree care provider throughout Greater Cincinnati.
Brent Weber
Project Manager / Operator / Arborist
Brent has been on this earth longer than most trees. With that—and his love for nature and the outdoors—his depth of knowledge across all areas of arboriculture is remarkable. We wouldn’t be here without him.
Taylor Hoppe
Crew Lead
Taylor spent the last 10 years out west studying some of the biggest trees in the country. He has since returned to Cincinnati and now uses his work ethic and knowledge to assist Queen City Arborists in day-to-day operations. We’re excited to watch Taylor make a name for himself in the industry on this side of the country—his future is bright.
Jarrod Stevens
Climber / Crew lead
Jarrod is also known as “The Surgeon.” With years of crew management and tree climbing under his belt, his moves are precise and always calculated—whether moving through the tree or rigging out hazardous limbs.
Brayan Castanon
Climber / Operator
Bryan is one of our stars. He shows up every day on time, eager to learn and expand his knowledge in arboriculture. You would struggle to find someone who works harder than Brayan. He is on track to earn his ISA Arborist Certification this year. We love watching him grow and truly value his presence on our team.
Aaron Saylor
Groundsman
Aaron is a hardworking and dependable groundsman who brings consistency and a strong team mentality to every job. He takes pride in keeping the ground operation running smoothly, from supporting our climbers to maintaining an organized and efficient work area. We’re glad to have him as part of Queen City Arborists.
Daniel Catano
Groundsman
Daniel is an exceptional groundsman who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, reliability, and awareness on the jobsite. Daniel is always willing to step in wherever he is needed and approaches each job with a positive attitude and team-first mentality. We greatly value his contributions and are proud to have him as part of Queen City Arborists.
Dale Gonzales
Operator / Climber / Arborist
Dale is an exceptional operator across all equipment. He consistently demonstrates strong leadership in daily operations, and it shows in the efficiency of the entire crew. Earning his arborist certification back in 2003 speaks to both his experience and long-term commitment to the trade. We value his contributions and are grateful to have him on the team.
Kenzie Reed
Office Administrator
Kenzie is a core part of QCA’s success. Her positive energy lifts crew morale daily, and she plays a key role in keeping communication between field teams and the office running smooth and efficient.
Zackary Kutcher
Business Relations & Marketing
Zackary is a driving force behind the growth at Queen City Arborists. He continues to assist and advise QCA on their growth to your go-to arboricultural specialists.
Tristan Hoppe
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