Our Arborists

Steven Chapman
Certified Arborist
Operations Manager at Wright Tree Service, in Ottawa Ontario.
Steven is a graduate with honours from Algonquin’s Forestry Technician Program. He started his Arboriculture career in 2002 as the first employee of Ottawa Tree Surgeons and consultants.
In 2005, Steven became certified with the International Society of Arboriculture and was promoted from lead climber to sales representative. He held this position until the owners of Ottawa Tree Surgeons retired in late 2022.
It was at this time, Steven decided to continue his career in Arboriculture and joined our team at Wright Tree Service.
With over 20 years of field experience, Steven has developed the skills, knowledge and specialties in insect and disease diagnostics.
On his off days, Steven can be found with his wife and kids enjoying the great outdoors at their cottage.

Ryan Burns
Certified Arborist
Vice President at Wright Tree Service, in Ottawa Ontario
Certified arborist born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario.
Ryan began his career with a small tree company in Ottawa in summers of 2011, he became a full-time climber in summer of 2014. From there Ryan continued his career and travelled to Alberta to take on a new challenge and new roles.
In 2020 Ryan returned to Ottawa and joined Wright Tree Service as a climber, throughout the season he became an estimator for Wright Tree Service and has been helping lead operations since.
On his off days you can find Ryan with his wife and kids hiking and exploring new areas throughout the city.