Seacoast Arborists
Meet The Team
Daniel Mello
Seacoast Tree Care President
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Pesticide Licenses in NH, MA, ME
Daniel J. Mello has worked in and around plants since the tender of age of 8, when he began working for his father, a commercial grower, in Little Compton, RI. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Rhode Island in May of 2000, where he ranked in the top of his plant materials and arboriculture classes. While in school he became a certified Arborist (Rhode Island, 1995) and received the Mario Pagliarini Scholarship for the highest score in a plant identification examination. He became an ISA certified Arborist in 2000, and a Massachusetts certified Arborist in 2002 – one of the most difficult certification exams in the country.
In June 2015, Dan became a Board Certified Master Arborist, the most distinguished certification in the tree care industry. Board Certified Master Arborists must pass a rigorous exam, have achieved a certain level of work experience, and complete annual ongoing education in land management, biology, environmental preservation, and risk assessment. Dan has worked as a foreman of tree crews in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. His work has taken him through the range of New England tree growing, from downtown Boston to the mountains of New Hampshire. Dan started Seacoast Tree Care in April of 2003. Specializing in plant healthcare and specialized climbing applications, his company operates at the highest degree of standards, and uses the latest industry breakthroughs. Seacoast Tree Care is accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association, and is a member of the Exeter and Portsmouth Chambers of Commerce.
Seacoast Tree Care President
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Pesticide Licenses in NH, MA, ME
Daniel J. Mello has worked in and around plants since the tender of age of 8, when he began working for his father, a commercial grower, in Little Compton, RI. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Rhode Island in May of 2000, where he ranked in the top of his plant materials and arboriculture classes. While in school he became a certified Arborist (Rhode Island, 1995) and received the Mario Pagliarini Scholarship for the highest score in a plant identification examination. He became an ISA certified Arborist in 2000, and a Massachusetts certified Arborist in 2002 – one of the most difficult certification exams in the country.
In June 2015, Dan became a Board Certified Master Arborist, the most distinguished certification in the tree care industry. Board Certified Master Arborists must pass a rigorous exam, have achieved a certain level of work experience, and complete annual ongoing education in land management, biology, environmental preservation, and risk assessment. Dan has worked as a foreman of tree crews in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. His work has taken him through the range of New England tree growing, from downtown Boston to the mountains of New Hampshire. Dan started Seacoast Tree Care in April of 2003. Specializing in plant healthcare and specialized climbing applications, his company operates at the highest degree of standards, and uses the latest industry breakthroughs. Seacoast Tree Care is accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association, and is a member of the Exeter and Portsmouth Chambers of Commerce.
Matt Rinard
Tree Crew Manager
ISA Certified Arborist Pesticide Licenses in NH and MA
Matt is the newest member of the Seacoast Tree Care crew, but is quickly becoming one of the most recognized arborists in New England. Matt is an ISA Certified Arborist, and is known for his climbing skills and fluency in tree biology, tree preservation, risk assessment, and safe practices. “Matt is a real treasure to us,” says Dan. “He is a natural leader and one of our best climbers. It is rare to possess both of these traits in this industry. This is why he is so valuable to our operation as well as to our clients.”
Tree Crew Manager
ISA Certified Arborist Pesticide Licenses in NH and MA
Matt is the newest member of the Seacoast Tree Care crew, but is quickly becoming one of the most recognized arborists in New England. Matt is an ISA Certified Arborist, and is known for his climbing skills and fluency in tree biology, tree preservation, risk assessment, and safe practices. “Matt is a real treasure to us,” says Dan. “He is a natural leader and one of our best climbers. It is rare to possess both of these traits in this industry. This is why he is so valuable to our operation as well as to our clients.”
Grant Patenaude
Turf Care Manager
Pesticide Licenses in MA, ME and NH
Grant joined Seacoast Turf Care in 2015 after interning all across NH in a variety of tree and lawn care based positions.
With degrees in both Forestry and Applied Business Management from the University of New Hampshire, Grant has been an integral part of growing and developing Seacoast Turf Care and the expansive lawn care programs that we offer. After obtaining his degrees, he began working with Dan and further discovered his passion for all of the ins and outs of turf care that go into creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.
Grant’s love for the outdoors began when he was younger, as he worked to achieve the rank of an Eagle Scout. Currently, Grant is working towards receiving his Lawn Care Technician certification and is also serving on the United States Coast Guard.
Turf Care Manager
Pesticide Licenses in MA, ME and NH
Grant joined Seacoast Turf Care in 2015 after interning all across NH in a variety of tree and lawn care based positions.
With degrees in both Forestry and Applied Business Management from the University of New Hampshire, Grant has been an integral part of growing and developing Seacoast Turf Care and the expansive lawn care programs that we offer. After obtaining his degrees, he began working with Dan and further discovered his passion for all of the ins and outs of turf care that go into creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.
Grant’s love for the outdoors began when he was younger, as he worked to achieve the rank of an Eagle Scout. Currently, Grant is working towards receiving his Lawn Care Technician certification and is also serving on the United States Coast Guard.