Jordan Upcavage is a seasoned leader in the arboriculture industry and the Vice President of Independent Tree Service Inc., a family-owned tree care company based in Tampa. With over 48 years of experience in the industry, Independent Tree Service has been a cornerstone of the community, and Jordan has been a driving force in the company’s success.

He began his career in arboriculture as a high school and college student, mastering the foundational skills of the trade—raking, dragging brush, and learning to climb trees. His passion for the field led him to compete in the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Championship during his early years. Jordan earned his B.S. in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida and holds professional certifications as an ISA Certified Arborist, TRAQ, and PPQ. He believes in the power of continuing education to elevate the industry, transforming what was once seen as a labor job into a respected career.

Under his leadership, Independent Tree Service has grown to include 5 additional ISA Certified Arborists and a Plant Health Care division. As a dedicated advocate for the arboriculture profession, Jordan currently serves on the Florida Chapter of the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) as the Chapter President, where he has contributed for a total of 7 years. His past roles include serving as the Consulting Arborist Representative, two terms as an At-Large Board Member, and Vice President. He also chaired the Trees are Cool License Plate Task Force, and is an active member of the Trees Florida Planning Committee and the Florida Chapter Finance Committee. Jordan has also had the privilege of speaking at multiple industry events, including three Trees Florida Conferences.

Jordan’s approach to leadership is rooted in experience and observation, and he believes in leading by example. Outside of work, he is also an avid saltwater angler and cherishes time with his wife and their three young children: 8-year-old twins (a boy and a girl) and a 2-year-old son.

Award-winning landscaper and owner of SkyFrog Landscape Jason combines deep industry knowledge with a hands-on approach, transforming outdoor spaces precisely. Recognized by the Gator 100 and UF’s 40 Under 40, he leads with a passion for growth and excellence in the landscape industry. A regular outdoorsman, you’ll probably find Jason out on an alligator hunt when he’s off the clock.

Tim Walters joined Miller’s Tree Service in 2012 after more than a decade in the tree care industry. He started as a climber and foreman and now serves as Head of Operations, leading day-to-day field execution with a relentless focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Tim recently earned the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) credential, the highest level of certification offered by the International Society of Arboriculture. The BCMA is exceptionally rare (fewer than 2% of ISA Certified Arborists hold it) and requires passing an extensive, scenario-based exam. Tim is the only active commercial BCMA in Tallahassee and one of the only ones in North Florida.

He’s active in the Florida ISA chapter, serving on its Education Committee and volunteering at the annual Florida State Climbing Championships.