Integrity Tree

➡️This will be lengthy but I feel it is necessary for me to share. 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐰𝐡𝐲” 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭… ⬇️

I was recently inducted into the Sunrise Rotary Club of Indian River and am so excited to be a part of this amazing network and collective group of positive community members. Much of the work within the club revolves around working to better our world by taking a shared responsibility to take action on persistent issues and bettering the community. For those of you that know me, you know that supporting our community is near and dear to Jessica and I.

That being said, I saw a quote recently that stuck with me. It said, “Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds”

I have fought against overwhelming odds in many capacities.

You see, I’ve spent the majority of my life paying for mistakes I made in my young adult years. To note, I have never once hidden my past. That being said, for the last year, an old citrus fellow Tree Service competitor (and his old buddy/ prominent lawyer) have tried to bring me down in every way possible, including 3 lawsuits which were dismissed. It’s a shame, and quite disheartening that an individual can be so miserable that they would get joy from trying to destroy someone’s life and livelihood. To the extent at which they keep a folder of information with them and try to show it to anyone who will listen.

I can't help but think this was also resulted in me recently being removed from the Vero Beach Little League Board, asked to not continue coaching and to not participate in the last four tournament games, to protect “their image”. I've been involved in VBLL for about 4 years now and have donated time and money for the greater good of the program and to do something with my boys that I never had as a child. I was not able to know the details of who or what was said, but only that my “background” was brought to the attention of the league. I understand concern, but I'm 99% sure I know exactly where this came from. To be honest, my frustration is not about a “seat on the board” but more about how it was handled. I've never hidden my past and use it as a platform to help others know there is hope. I would have hoped that the Board would have acknowledged the concern but also shared all of the things I've done for the league and have done in the community. But, instead, the supposed complaint was kept a secret and I stood before the board and got voted off, and was told to “prove them wrong”. To which I ask, “what more do I need to prove?” I’ve made it my goal the last several years to be a better person than I was yesterday and continue to give back to the community here and I’ll continue to support our boys as they wish to continue playing baseball.

My father passed away when I was a young child and my mother later remarried. I never had a great relationship with my now, ex-stepfather growing up. I started getting in trouble as a teenager and into early adulthood. My background includes a lot of bad choices in my younger years, much of which were now 20 or so years ago. I spent time in jail and even prison. Studies on recidivism show that nearly 68% of offenders are likely to reoffend. Additionally, around 60% remain unemployed during the first year after being released and years following. Many of which, if they become employed, never make a decent living wage because the world is against them — for lack of better words. Opportunities are limited.

But why share this? Because I beat the statstics AND NO ONE TALKS ABOUT THIS! Other people can too. There is such a stigma and such negative talk about people who have been in trouble before and especially those with substance abuse issues. I told myself I wanted better. This period of my life was trying but I continued to keep moving one foot forward. Life continued to throw curveballs at me including when my left hand was cut 97% of the way off. I had numerous surgeries over a two year period BUT the doctor saved my hand! I could have easily given up at this point again but I didn’t.

If society doesn’t start looking past people’s backgrounds, how will people ever move forward? Do people realize how belittling and crushing it is to ALWAYS have something linger of your head despite the efforts you’ve done to prove people wrong and move forward? Here I sit, with an established and thriving business that donates to several local groups, with a wife and three children, just trying to make a positive impact in the community yet my past is continually brought up. Why is it that positives in my life, my business, or my contributions are not the topic of conversation for these people? Why must they focus on the negative? Society is so broken and so many pass judgement before even taking the time to ask questions to those at the forefront.

I’ll be real with everyone who made it this far in my post - it can be depressing. I hope that this serves as an example to those that might be struggling… to those that are searching for their “why” because once you overcome the odds and hurtles, life on the other side is pretty darn incredible. Your “why” becomes your motivation which is how I am still here and continuing to push forward.

I remember sitting in a service at Calvary Chapel a few years ago where Pastor Jim spoke about how each of us have a skill or an ability to help or do something meaningful in life. God puts us in places and situations to test & teach us. Don’t mistake a hard time as a failure, but look at it as an opportunity to grow.

If you read this to its entirety, thank you.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧.

I look forward to supporting the Rotary’s mission in continuing to better our community for the greater good ‼️

Integrity Tree seeking a CDL driver and a Manager/ Certified Arborist.

Seeking people wanting to work with a family oriented and community driven company.

Need a CDL driver for grapple truck. Grapple truck driver will pick-up and haul away tree debris from tree trimming and removal sites including residential and commercial locations.

Hours are generally 7am to 4pm. Must be able to drive a manual CDL class vehicle in a safe and professional manner. Overtime and storm clean up guaranteed.

Daily Requirements
* Drive to pick-up locations and prepare for pick-up; maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
* Load tree debris into the truck using a boom loader, ensuring the debris is secure and safe for transport.
* Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues in accordance with the general maintenance guidelines and report any issues in a timely manner.
* Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
* Report defects, accidents or violations

Qualifications
* Must possess a CDL license
* Must be at least 21 years old

Home Time, Route & Schedule
* Home Daily. God and Family First.
* Area: Indian River and surrounding Counties
* Schedule: 5 days per week, average around 40-50 hours per week
* M-F, occasional Saturday when needed
* Storm clean up contracts

Benefits / Pay
Pay based on experience
Major holidays off
Weekly pay
Health and Dental available
PTO and more.

Management/ Certified Arborists positions inquire for more details.

772-532-8097

It's amazing what hard work & dedication can provide. We are super grateful for the opportunity to be a sponsor at the 2024 Vero Beach Air Show ✈️ From day one, we have made it a goal to be involved in the community and to give back to the community that has built us. These connections are crucial.

We are so fortunate to have developed business relationships in the community over the years. Special shout out to Treasure Coast Turf & Trees, Brennan Baker with Reds Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal, Michael from Progreen lawns and scapes, and all other Air Show Vendors. Without you, this would not be possible.

Thank you to our loyal customers, friends, and business partners. We appreciate you ALL so much and can’t wait to see what the future brings!

With that being said… The Barnstormer tent is ready for a spectacular air show weekend‼️

Sincerely,
Brian & Jessica Rutherford 🩷
Integrity Tree 772-532-8097
Certified Arborist on staff

Integrity Tree takes pride in properly pruning your trees and palms. With our trained climbers and ISA Certified Arborists on staff, you are in safe hands. We remain affordable while focusing on quality and safety. Your power won’t be disconnected and property won’t be damaged. 772-532-8097

Our friends at CAPS PIZZA AND PUB could use some help from our community! They have made it to the final round in the battle for best pizza 🍕

Like us, they support local youth sports (football, lacrosse, softball, little league etc) and do so much more for the community. John Capobianco would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.

In this round, you can vote repeatedly. Let’s help this crush this final round‼️ Keep voting 🩷

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Brian Rutherford and I are excited share that Integrity Tree is a sponsor for the air show this year ‼️

This year, children aged 12 and under are 🆓 with a paid adult on Saturday or Sunday. What a great way to inspire our future aviators ✈️

We love opportunities like this that care about our youth. Can’t wait to see y’all out there! ✈️

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new addition this year! 🎉 As part of our unwavering commitment to fostering a love for aviation within our community, we're rolling out something truly special. 🛩️ Drumroll, please... Introducing our brand-new initiative: ALL children aged 12 and under can now enjoy FREE Saturday or Sunday General Admission with a paid adult! 🌟 It's our way of igniting the passion for flight in the next generation of aviation enthusiasts! 🔥 Bring the whole family and let the young ones experience the wonder of the skies firsthand! 🚀 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to inspire the future aviators of tomorrow! ✈️ Grab your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of high-flying fun and adventure! 🎈

https://www.veroairshow.com/tickets/

Don’t have your Date Palms over pruned. It’s important to hire a professional knowledgeable team that cares about the quality and health of your property.

Call Integrity Tree 772-532-8097 with our knowledge and skilled team, you can’t go wrong.

Below is a properly pruned Canary Island Date palm. All seeds and berries removed without compromising the health of the Palm.

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller

Integrity Tree 🌳 is forever grateful for the love and hope shown by the community of Vero Beach. This Thursday we spent the day setting up Easter in Park for Calvary Chapel Vero Beach ⛪️ and fixing the backstops for Vero Beach Little League Baseball. ⚾️

If there’s any way we can help the community please do not hesitate to reach out. We have a strong 💪🏻 network of people that will help out any way they can.

772-532-8097

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

With summer storms and Hurricane Season approaching, now is a great time to get your trees assessed and pruned.

We have Certified Arborist on staff and all our climbers are trained to properly prune and remove your trees.

Hazardous? No problem‼️:
We remove trees over glass houses, pools, roofs, fences and near power lines.

Proud sponsor of youth activities and local nonprofit organizations ⭐️

Don’t delay, give us a call/ text today 📞 772-532-8097

Integrity Tree strives to provide professional and efficient services while giving back to the community as much as possible. We are extremely grateful for VBN and the Vero Beach community. Without the community and striving to do the next right thing Integrity Tree wouldn’t exist.

We want to share the newest addition to Integrity Tree.

🩷Pearl Magnolia🩷 6 lb. 13 oz. 🩷

Pearls are made in rough waters yet they develop into beautiful jewels.

May Pearl Magnolia bring magnificence, dignity, perseverance, purity, love, honor and glory to God.

Thank you for your continued support.

Very Large Pine Tree Removal over Power Lines. Integrity Tree has ISA trained climbers specializing in professional Arborist services.

Oak Tree causing damage to the pool called for a removal over guest house, pool, and fence.

Proper tree placement and care can prevent removals. Root pruning with root guard and crown reduction/thinning can help preserve the trees on your property.

Starting this gorgeous Friday morning off by donating four beautiful, fresh Areca palms for the event held by Indian River County Community Services to honor the incredible individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on the lives of our community's youth.

Thank you for working together to create a brighter future for the youth here in Indian River County. Integrity Tree is a proud supporter of youth activities in the community and is thankful for the work being done by others as well.

Thank you Cindy Giummule Emerson for the opportunity 🌴

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Removal of 3 Severely Declining Oaks over the house, landscaping lighting, and paver driveway required every piece to be roped.

Should Vines be on Trees:

Creeping figs make a great ground and wall covering, but are best kept off the trees. They are very vigorous and can fill a tree with foliage to compete for light. Over time, the tree is likely to decline. Also, the thick fig stems and plentiful foliage could harbor pests and encourage rot problems. Fig fruits form on the mature portions, but they are hard and not edible.

Our crew spent several days removing these strangling figs from the canopy of 4 mature Live Oaks and pruning 43 mature Live Oaks. See our Before and After Pictures.

Call or Text Integrity Tree for free estimates 772-532-8097

Happy New Year ‼️ As we head into 2024, we are excited to share that we’ve refocused and improved our business. 2023 was a year of growth and learning that led us back to realizing what is most important — our family and community around us. We are committed to providing top-quality service with Integrity and giving back to the community that built us.

We are offering 20% off through the months of January and February with mentions of this ad or page.

With our ISA Certified Arborist on Staff we provide proper pruning, removals, and a tree care management program.

With our tree care management plan we focus on saving your trees rather than removing them. Have your trees properly assessed from our staff.

WELCOME 2024! A New Year for a new beginning! Let’s start this year off with a giveaway. For every Like, Share, Comment we will enter the name in a drawing for $500 credit of services. Let’s start this year off right, give back to the community, help each other, be positive, and rise above any circumstances that may hold us down.
Drawing will be conducted January 15, 2023

Check out this Hazardous Dead Pine Tree removal completed this past Wednesday. These pine trees had Pine Bores which can be lethal if not caught and treated in time. Not all trees have to be removed when diseased/ pest infected, if treated properly with preventive care.

Have us inspect your trees before it’s too late! 🌳 🌲 🌴

Integrity Tree 772-532-8097

It’s all about the kids and our future. Building confidence, discipline, sportsmanship, and long lasting friendships.

Saturday Dunes Day! Proud of these hard working women and men at Integrity Tree. Working 6 days a week and a smile on their faces, they continue to provide quality and professional services while giving back to the community.

Completed multiple dunes in St. Lucie and Indian River while satisfying permits and code.

Another solid job completed today by Integrity Tree! Do you have Washingtonian Palms that need removed or replaced? What about Sylvester Palms that are dying due to lethal bronzing that seems to be taking over the county?! We also offer tree injections and maintenance programs. Here’s some pictures of us removing 60 foot Washingtonians and a Sylvester with an 18 in wide drop zone. Tedious but fun! Proud of our professional crew and happy to take care of your trees too! We offer fair pricing and free estimates. Give us a call today! 772-532-8097

It’s important to have your trees maintained annually and assessed by an Arborist. This client had a limb break off and crush their fence. We don’t look for removals rather than look for ways to preserve the trees. After having our team climb to prune the oaks and assess the trees further, all 3 large Laurel Oaks had termites in the lower trunk where the codominant leads met. Our team went above and beyond by removing and replacing pavers to remove an oak in the back and roping limbs over the roof and power lines. Call us today to have your trees assessed and properly pruned to ISA Standards. 772-532-8097

April storm Clean up! Now is the time to get Hurricane Season ready! Call us today for your tree assessments. Our staff is trained with multiple climbing techniques and properly prune to ISA and University of Florida standards. We aim to provide quality and efficient services at a fair price. Do not hesitate. 772-532-8097

Fun Friday work day! Very proud of our work family! Proud to be a part of a great community to be able to give back. Thank you Vero Beach and all our friends and family! 772-532-8097

Hope everyone is having a great Easter! So thankful for this day because our past sins were paid for. No matter what we should not let our past determine what our future is!

Here’s some tree knowledge to share with all!

Yeah, nothing like some tree knowledge on a Sunday morning! This is some basic info all arborists should know.

-The "outer bark" protects the tree from extreme temps, insects and fungi. Bark can vary from tree-to-tree. For example, bark on Birch trees is very thin, while the bark of Douglas fir's may be a foot thick!
-The phloem (the inner bark to some) transports carbohydrates, produced by photosynthesis and hydrolysis of reserve compounds, to sink tissues from growth, respiration and storage.
-The cambium cell layer is the growing part of the trunk. It annually produces new bark and new wood in response to hormones that pass down through the phloem with food from the leaves. These hormones, called "auxins", stimulate growth in cells. Auxins are produced by leaf buds at the ends of branches as soon as they start growing in spring.
-Sapwood, outer, living layers of the secondary wood of trees, which engage in transport of water and minerals to the crown of the tree. These cells contain more water and lack the deposits of darkly stained chemical substances commonly found in heartwood.
-Xylem is the plant's vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. It also consists of a variety of specialized water-conducting cells known as treachery elements.
-Heartwood (dead) is the central wood of trees. It is mechanically strong, resistant to decay, and less easily penetrated by wood-preservative chemicals than other type of wood.

Removal of 7 Oaks over the home. All limbs had to be safely roped by our experienced climbers/ pruners.

A very happy client needed her Oaks pruned for insurance and more sunlight. Removal of a couple leaning Oak trees, canopy reduction, and removal of deadwood, cross branches, and water sprouts. Installed 11 Pallets of Palmetto St. Augustine. Reds Equipment Rental & Transport delivered the sod.

Giving back to our community!

We love giving back to our community!

This year both of our boys are playing ⚾️ and we are excited for the games ahead ‼️

VBLL would like to THANK Brian Rutherford owner of Integrity Tree and Landscaping Services LLC. who donated a pitching machine to our Machine Pitch division.

Call us at 772-532-8097 for all your Arborist needs. We focus on providing efficient and quality care, while giving back to our community.