Joseph (J) Zambo is a graduate of Rutger's University in New Jersey with a degree in Professional Turfgrass Management.  Moving to Las Vegas in 1999 he pursued a position as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.  He was employed by Shadow Creek Golf Course for two years and then moved on to TPC@ The Canyons Las Vegas, which hosted the "Las Vegas International" PGA event for two consecutive years.  J left the golf course industry with the desire to broaden his horticulture experience and joined the Wynn Hotel and Casino.  He began his career during construction period and worked two years as IPM and Irrigation Supervisor.  J was then promoted to Exterior Horticulture Manager with a staff of 6 supervisors and 30 gardeners.  His responsibilities included overseeing daily operations, managing budgets and improvement projects as well as the expansion of Wynn Hotel and Casino and construction of Encore the sister property.  With the expansion of the department his responsibility grew to 10 supervisors and 50 gardeners as well as a whole new resort landscape.  After five years as Exterior Manager, J had the opportunity to join the team at First Choice Tree Service, Inc.  J took a position as "Director of Pest and Plant Health," utilizing his knowledge and expertise he was helping consult and provide customers with sound horticultural advise and services. The position played a major role in expanding First Choice Tree into a new division of plant management.  J was instrumental in developing and growing a new division and was also the company's Nevada Primary Pesticide Principal as well as an ISA Certified Arborist.   After a successful 5 years with First Choice Tree Service Inc., J made his way to Hawaii where J is currently the General Manager for Aloha Arbor Care. J brings his business and tree care experience here and is focusing on growing and sustaining business and client relationships.   

Desiree is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science with Emphasis in Conservation and Urban Forest Management. She got her start into the arboriculture industry through her Father, a Certified Arborist who owned his own business in Illinois. In 1998 she started dragging brush for her Dad and has held a position in Tree Care ever since. She has worked with Davey Tree Care as a Plat Health Technician, and held a Climbing position under the Campus Arborist for 3 years at Western Illinois University. After graduating, she joined a small, local landscaping company as a climber. Desiree became an ISA Certified Arborist in 2009 and moved to Hawaii in 2011. She started working at Aloha Arbor Care as a Sales Representative and is now responsible for Commercial Business Development and Customer Quality Assurance on Oahu.

Moni has 18 years’ experience in the industry and has been climbing for 15! He has spent five of those years at Aloha Arbor Care as a Foreman; he was employed as a Contract Climber for Aloha Arbor Care prior to joining our team.  Moni has great skills and his relationship with the community has proven to be unmatched.