Meet The Team
River Oaks Arborist strives for customer satisfaction in everything we do. From the moment we first answer your call in the office to the Arborist meeting with you in the field and even when we follow through with the regular tree work or tree health care, we want to meet your expectations. We believe that it is essential for you to know who you are working with when it comes to your trees. Our Arborists are among the most qualified and educated Arborists in the field of Arboriculture, and our crews are highly favored for their spectacular tree work all over Houston!
Bradford Phillips
Owner/Lead Arborist
Brad is a 3rd generation Arborist that has studied under his father and grandfather since childhood. Brad has been pursuing his career in the tree industry for 20 years and is part of the 2% Board Certified Master Arborists in the country. He has studied with Cornell and Harvard University and has several certifications, including Board Certified Master Arborist, TCIA EHAP Certification, Aerial Rescue Certification, NATS Certified in EHAT. Brad has been a speaker for OHBA (Organic Horticulture Business Alliance) and has participated in public outreach and educational seminars about tree care. Our Lead Board Certified Master Arborist in Houston has appeared on several radio stations and news channels to report on tree health such as 740AM, 900AM, 950AM, Channel 2, and Channel 11.
Certification Number: TX-3850B
Certification Number: TX-3850B
Brandon Murphy
Owner/Consulting Arborist
Brandon has been in the tree industry for almost two decades. For the past five years, he has built and facilitated several Emergency Storm Teams that help families in need whose homes have been ravaged by trees during hurricanes and other natural disasters and continues to help those in need every year. Brandon is currently working in the foothills of the Sierras, assisting the Pink Bark Beetle crisis in California. Brandon is an ISA Certified Arborist and is also certified in Power Line Clearance. In his spare time, he is involved in independent studies that include Pine Bark Beetle Management and Treatment.
Certification Number: TX-4271A
Certification Number: TX-4271A
Brittany Bates
Consulting Arborist
Brittany is an ISA Certified Arborist that has a passion for providing detailed diagnosis and treatment plans to help the average homeowner have the most affordable tree care possible. She is currently involved in the independent study of the decomposer system of trees and how to prevent invasive pathogens. Brittany's interests also include Mycology (the study of Fungi).
Certification Number: TX-4280A