Nick Cranston
Managing Director
BA (Hons); Tech Arbor A, NC Hort (Arb), IOSH (NEBOSH gen cert)
Nick started the company in 2005 and has worked in the industry for 19 years. Formally an ArmyCaptain, Nick is university degree qualified and has been determined that the company sets the highest standards in customer care as well as exceptional tree work. Whilst Nick undertakes most of our tree reports, he is still relied upon as a climbing arborist, too.
Nick enjoys building long lasting relationships with our customers and much of his time is spent advising people on how to care for their trees over future years. Nick is a role model for all at Acer Tree Surgeons and a great mentor.
In his spare time Nick ‘enjoys’ the challenge of triathlons and extreme events. Last year Nick, Adam and Roy completed the arduous 7-day Marathon des Sables in the Sahara. Nick then followed this up with an Iron Man in Lanzarote. This year he’ll be undertaking two or three half Iron Man triathlons and the epic Badlands gravel ultra race in Sierra Nevada (800km over 16,000m)
To contact Nick, email: nickcranston@acertreesurgeons.co.uk
Adam Roberts
Executive Director
Arb Association (Pro Member), FDSC Arboriculture, ND Arboriculture, PTI (Professional Tree Inspection)
Adam joined the company in 2010 and has worked in the industry for 16 years. Since joining Acer in 2010 he has worked in all areas of the business, then becoming a partner in 2016 where he has grown our work across the North of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and along the M4 corridor. Adam is university degree qualified, specific to Arboricultural and has achieved one of the highest membership grades within our industry, obtaining Professional Membership status with the Arboricultural Association in 2016, leaving only Fellow status to be achieved.
As well as an extensive theoretical knowledge of arboriculture in general, Adam takes particular interest in the technical aspects of equipment and has become an industry expert and ambassador for one of the leading manufacturers in the industry.
On the back of completing Marathon Des Sables and being inspired by Nicks sporting adventures and his own love for Scottish Winter Mountaineering, Adam has recently completed the Snowdon Sky Race and Salomon Ring of Steall Sky Race, both being extreme mountain trail races. In 2023, this continues as he takes on the Rab Scafell Sky Race and enters the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc World Series in Verbier, Switzerland in July. Adam is an extremely keen Angler too.
To contact Adam, email: adamroberts@acertreesurgeons.co.uk
Roy Derham
Operations Director
International Arboricultural Society Technician, Level 5 Business Management, LOLER inspector
Roy joined the company in 2015 as a team leader and climber and then became a partner in 2018 and has been instrumental in ensuring our business compliance, as well as taking on the majority of our initial customer interfacing and providing quotes. As well as a wealth of experience in the industry, Roy was a key member of the Bowood Estate grounds and tree care team before joining Acer. Roy is a professional member of the International Society of Arboriculture as well as a qualified LOLER inspector.
Roy prides himself on building strong customer relationships and quickly solving any problems that may arise with regards to business operations.
When Roy isn’t at work, he enjoys fishing and is particularly passionate about his garden and
growing vegetables. This year he’s hoping to win the largest aubergine competition at the National Aubergine Convention.
To contact Roy, email: royderham@acertreesurgeons.co.uk
George Slater
Climbing Arborist
George is a fully qualified and exceptional climbing arborist. He’s always up for fun and has an infectious positive attitude to work life.
Dan Rogers
Climbing Arborist
Dan is a fully qualified climbing arborist who joined the industry after serving in the Army. Dan is a dedicated member of Acer Tree Surgeons and is always happy to help customers as well his team members.
Cameron Nailor
Grounds Crew
Cam is a qualified climber but prefers to be a dependable ground crew to our climbers. Cam enjoys hedge trimming and has a keen eye for straight lines! He is a hard worker and a ‘can do’ attitude on any tricky task given to him. Given the chance, he enjoys working around big wood.
Josh Brennan
Graduating Apprentice
Josh is currently qualifying his apprenticeship programme. He’s qualified in all aspects of tree surgery including managing roadside works and operating our mobile platform (cherry picker). Josh is an affable character and gets on well with all our customers.
Archie Harris
Apprentice
One of our two newly started apprentices. Archie is keen to learn and has already become an asset to the team through his fantastic teamwork.
Finn Ramsay
Apprentice
Our other current apprentice, Finn is a fast learner with a positive outlook who is really enjoying being in the industry and with Acer.
Finn Wilding
Climbing Arborist
Finn works part time for us as an expert climber. He loves technical tree work, using our Unimog crane in particular, and is an essential part of the team especially when we undertake complex projects.
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