Meet the K&J team

Headshot of Kyle DeLucia wearing a KJ Tree Service collared shirt

Kyle DeLucia

FOUNDER & CEO

  • Kyle is the founder and CEO of K&J Tree Service, headquartered in his hometown of Hamden, Connecticut. As CEO, Kyle focuses on business development, quality control, and fostering customer relationships. Since he began K&J in 2006, Kyle has spent the past two decades growing the business to become an industry leader in delivering 24/7 tree services with a commitment to quality and integrity. He is also deeply involved in giving back to the community, participating in numerous charitable events and initiatives throughout the year. When he’s not working, Kyle enjoys spending time hiking and skiing with his family. 

    203.248.8733

Headshot of Edward Grant wearing a KJ Tree Service collared shirt

edward grant

  • Edward is the chief operations manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations of 40+ tree technicians. He manages training, development, and safety compliance and plans and coordinates tree care projects. Edward is a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) with 20 years of golf course management experience. Outside of work, he enjoys practicing his golf swing and spending time with his family.     

    edward@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 108

CHIEF OPERATIONS MANAGER

Rick Garner

DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

  • Rick is the director of sales and marketing, spearheading K&J’s growth and marketing strategies. He also manages the company’s team of arborists and customer relations specialists. As a licensed arborist and Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), Rick brings a unique perspective to his role, having over a decade of experience working in numerous field-based roles before transitioning to his current position. Outside of work, Rick is a DIY enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his family.  

    rick@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 104

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dan poole

LICENSED ARBORIST

  • Dan is a Connecticut-licensed arborist performing tree assessments and estimates for New Haven County. Before this role, he worked as a tree technician, giving him a unique perspective on tree care. Dan believes in offering a holistic approach to tree work, accounting for each tree’s unique biology when designing a care plan. Aside from his passion for trees, Dan enjoys working out and spending time on his boat.

    dan@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 105

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martin iannone

  • Martin is a Connecticut-licensed arborist performing tree assessments and estimates for Fairfield County. He has over 40 years of experience in the industry, specializing in ornamental pruning and plant healthcare. After operating his own tree care company for nearly two decades, Martin was the manager of plant healthcare at Walt Disney’s Epcot World Showcase Gardens, overseeing the care of trees from across the globe. Even when not inspecting trees, Martin is an avid outdoorsman, accompanied by his four-legged sidekick, Honey.

    martin@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 116

LICENSED ARBORIST

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mark mcgovern

  • Mark is a Connecticut-licensed arborist performing tree assessments and estimates for Fairfield and New Haven Counties. He is ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified and has over 30 years of industry experience, including time as a professional tree climber and plant healthcare specialist. When he’s not working, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and going fishing.

    mark@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 143

LICENSED ARBORIST

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kayla gannon

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

  • Kayla is the front desk receptionist. She is the first point of contact for all visitors and customer inquiries and manages client communications. Kayla enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her friends and two dogs outside of work.

    office@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 102

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art sapienza

CHIEF SCHEDULING OFFICER

  • Art is the chief scheduling officer for all tree service projects. He also manages the real-time tracking of a dozen crews in the field to ensure the most efficient use of time and resources. Outside of work, Art enjoys playing golf and spending time with his dogs.

    art@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 107

bri eigo

  • Bri is the head graphic designer and K&J’s official photographer, capturing all the action with our tree crews and office staff. She manages the company’s branding and social media channels and creates internal and external graphics. When she’s not at work, Bri spends her free time at the barn, riding her horse, Gem.

    bri@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 117

HEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER

Headshot of Lily Lange wearing a KJ Tree Service collared shirt

lily lange

  • Lily is the graphic designer who creates print and digital media for K&J’s marketing initiatives and community events. Outside of work, she continues her passion for design by crafting with materials she finds during her frequent trips to the beach. Lily also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.

    lily@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 115

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Headshot of Rob Wright wearing a KJ Tree Service collared shirt

rob wright

CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER

  • Rob is the customer relations manager, working with existing customers to finalize project details. He also follows up on financial and logistical questions to maintain positive customer relations and identifies areas for future improvement. Outside of work, Rob enjoys listening to live music and being artistic through drawing and creating sculptures.

    rob@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 103

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Bill fitzmaurice

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

  • Bill works in customer relations, addressing customer concerns, assisting with scheduling and dispatching tree technicians, and supporting K&J’s community engagement initiatives. As a first aid and CPR instructor, he oversees employee emergency preparedness training. Before joining K&J, Bill spent 30 years as a firefighter/paramedic with the Hamden Fire Department, retiring as battalion chief in 2015. When he’s not working, Bill enjoys traveling to tropical destinations and spending time with his grandson.

    william@kjtreeservice.com

    203.248.8733, ext. 113