Dan Mayer

Dan Mayer ’93 AS, ’95 BS Forestry is the founder and owner of Mayer Tree Service in Essex, Massachusetts. After completing his education from UMass Amherst, Dan started his business in 1994, growing it from one to over 60 employees and creating a proven leader in the field of arboriculture. Mayer Tree is a full-service tree care company specializing in removing hazardous and challenging trees for municipal, state, and federal agencies and private utility companies.

Dan also owns ProBark Biomass and Debris Management, and is a leader in sustainable wood recycling, composting of food waste, and mulch innovation, using advanced technology to ensure environmental stewardship. Moreover, Dan's extensive leadership experience is a testament to his ability to manage and lead. 

He served as the Chairman of the Alumni Board of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst, a member of the Trustees of Reservations Advisory Board since 2005, presently chairperson for Crane Estate Landscape Committee for the Trustees, a member of the Essex County Trail Association, and a past president of the Massachusetts Arborist Association (“MAA”). 

Dan is a past president and current Alpha Tau Gamma agricultural fraternity alumni board treasurer. He serves on the advisory board of North Shore Bank. A resident of Essex, Dan, his wife Jennifer, and two daughters enjoy spending time on the water cruising along the New England coast. Additionally, Dan enjoys participating in local car shows and rallies. Before founding Mayer Tree, Dan served in the United States Coast Guard.