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Cary, N.C. - Doug Malawsky, executive vice president and COO of HMI, announced that Custom Tree Care, Inc. joined its Authorized Member (AM) Network. HMI provides property owners, insurers, and others with a full suite of support services for trees and shrubs, including emergency removals, inspections, cause of loss analysis, and replacement cost calculations. HMI's AM's are a national network of arborists and professional tree care companies that support these products and services. Custom Tree Care will support HMI's programs in Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City.
At this time of year, snow and ice storms bring with them great potential for damage. Clean-up can include debris removal, tree trimming, and tree removal as well as assessing damage related to an insurance claim. When a homeowner, commercial business or insurance company needs help, HMI refers them to a member of their AM network, knowing that customers will receive professional, knowledgeable, and ethical service.
"Custom Tree Care is a perfect addition to our network," said Malawsky. "Their disaster response division has a lot of experience in providing emergency tree care during catastrophic events. This experience coupled with their credentials, which include having certified arborists on staff and being a member of the Tree Care Industry Association, make them the ideal solution for our insurance company clientele. Having a reputable company on the ground during a CAT event is truly an asset and Custom Tree Care has proven itself in this role repeatedly."
"HMI's efforts to promote quality tree care is the reason we joined their authorized member network," said Greg Gathers, owner of Custom Tree Care. "As a company that is involved in aiding areas impacted by major weather events, we frequently see unqualified companies soliciting work. In many instances these "vulture" companies perform substandard work and frequently gouge unsuspecting home owners. HMI's network provides both insurers and home owners access to reliable, professional and honest companies which can be something of a commodity during a major event. We are happy to assist HMI's clientele in assuring that the right company is doing the job."
Members of HMI's AM Network provide property owners with risk mitigation services, tree removal/repair and replacement services, and all other services related to tree loss and damage recovery. Other services include reports to support subrogation actions, and replacement costs for lost trees and shrubs. AM Network members receive work referrals and discounted pricing on HMI's treeFacts® Reports. In addition, HMI's treeFacts® Inventory Software is made available exclusively to HMI's AM Network. |
