
Meet The Crew Behind Canopy & Timber
Trained arborists, experienced climbers, and crews who treat your property like it belongs to a neighbor.

Jack Mercer
Founder & Owner
Jack started Canopy & Timber in 2003 after a decade of climbing and forestry work. He still visits most first-time estimates personally.
Outside work, Jack spends most weekends camping with his wife and two kids.

Renee Alvarez
Operations Manager
Renee keeps crews, equipment, and schedules moving. She's the reason every job shows up with the right truck and the right gear.
Renee restores vintage trucks and runs the occasional half-marathon.

Matt Donnelly
Lead Arborist
Matt is ISA-credentialed and handles tree health assessments, pruning specs, and the difficult calls on whether a tree can be saved.
Matt brews his own maple syrup from the sugar maples in his backyard.

Devon Carter
Crew Leader
Devon runs the daily crew on site, sets the rigging plan, and runs the ground-team communication that keeps every job safe.
Devon coaches his son's little league team on weekends.

Sam Reyes
Climbing Specialist
Sam is the climber you'll see 60 feet up setting the rigging line. Trained in SRT and traditional climbing systems.
Sam rock-climbs competitively and once climbed El Cap in a weekend.

Priya Shah
Plant Health Specialist
Priya builds soil, pest, and disease care plans that keep trees thriving long after the crew leaves.
Priya volunteers with the county master gardener program.

Tom Briggs
Commercial Account Manager
Tom works with property managers and HOAs to build recurring maintenance plans and document every visit.
Tom is a volunteer firefighter in his hometown.

Megan Liu
Customer Care Coordinator
Megan answers the phone, schedules estimates, and makes sure emergency calls get routed to a crew fast.
Megan bakes sourdough and keeps an absurd plant collection.
Want To Join The Crew?
We're always looking for safe, skilled people who care about doing the work right. Reach out and tell us about your experience.
