Our Team

I started working for Tip Top at the age of fourteen as a grounds man, and in 1976 I purchased Tip Top Arborists and began overseeing the company’s daily operations. Over 40 years later I still go to work every day.

James Lewandowski, Owner

ISA certified Arborist # WE-1413A

With a father that was Deputy Forester for Los Angeles County Fire, Forestry Division, the nut didn’t fall too far from the tree. I joined Jim and the professional Tip Top family in 2005 and have over 30 years experience in arboriculture.

Thomas Baal, Sales Manager

ISA certified Arborist # WE-7566A

I’ve been in the tree care industry for over 25 years and manage the Santa Clarita Valley region. Looking forward to provide you the Tip Top maintenance and care your trees deserve.

Christopher Miller, Sales

ISA certified Arborist # WE-11780A

Starting out as a Groundsman, working up to Trimmer, Foreman and now Arborist, I been with the Tip Top family for over 18 years, covering the Victor Valley and Antelope Valley Districts. Hold certifications with OSHA, EHAP and CPR.

Todd Walther, Sales

ISA certified Arborist # WE-10664A

Jason Beck, has been in the tree care industry for over 30 years. He manages Municipal contracts and provides customer service.

Jason Beck, Sales

ISA-certified arborist #WE-11986A

I started working for Tip Top at the age of fourteen as a grounds man, and in 1976 I purchased Tip Top Arborists and began overseeing the company’s daily operations. Over 40 years later I still go to work every day.

Susan Beck, Corporate Secretary

ISA certified Arborist # WE-1413A

Tip Top has been home since 1998. Special Assistant to Jim Lewandowski, I manage Accounting, Scheduling, Dispatching, Human Resources and Payroll.

Tamra Mousette, Admin Assistant

Joined the team in 2023 and is responsible for customer service, daily inspections, data entry, and maintaining company certifications.

Stacey Santos, Office Assistant

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Izzy Hernandez

ISA Certified Tree Worker
# WE-11096

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Jose Rivas

ISA Certified Tree Worker
# WE-11631T

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Jaime Lopez

ISA Certified Tree Worker
# WE-10948T

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Noe Menjivar

ISA Certified Tree Worker
# WE-11008T