About Higher Ground Tree Care
At the core of our business is a culture of mentoring, training, love of trees, and service to others.
ISA Certified Arborist Matt Hogarth and his wife Kate launched Higher Ground Tree Care with the vision of creating more than “just another tree company.” They believed that their strong faith in Christ would shape every aspect of their business, influencing how they would care for people and for trees. Years of dedicated research, training, and service has brought that vision to life.
At Higher Ground Tree Care, we believe that people matter more than money or possessions, which is why our business exists to serve both our employees and our customers at the highest level. This simple formula means that HGTC employees arrive at every jobsite with an excitement and appreciation for the work they are doing.
The result? Each customer feels as though they are more valuable than gold and that their trees are being treated as prized possessions!
As such, our internal DNA and mantra is summed up as follows:
The 4 P’s
Professionalism
Be the best, be on time, be a learner, and be humble.
People
Safety first! We look out for each other and do things “by the book.”
Property
Always look out for the property owners’ interests. “Slow is fast.”
Production
We work hard, we work as a team. We are here to serve.
STEP 1: Application/Interview
STEP 2: Drug screening
Use the Signed Authorization form given by HGTC. It is the potential employee’s responsibility to pay for the drug screening. If you pass and come to work for HGTC, you will be reimbursed by HGTC.
IF HIRED
STEP 3: Employee info sheet
To receive payment, employees must fill out the employee information sheet with correct tax info and bank account info. This should be returned within 5 days of hire.
STEP 4: Medical Card
Use the Signed Authorization form given by HGTC to schedule and receive DOT medical card. (This service is billed to HGTC if the employee takes the authorization form signed by HGTC to the correct facility. HGTC will not reimburse for medical cards obtained from a different office.)
STEP 5: Permission for Insurance/DOT
Sign and return this form for HGTC to give necessary information to insurance providers and the Department of Transportation. This is required for an employee to operate vehicles owned by HGTC.
Our Team at Work
“…the juniper, the fir and the cypress together…adorn my sanctuary…” - Isaiah 60:13
Serving Michiana
(574) 276-6359
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