Our Family Tree
Drew Miller
Drew Miller started Miller’s Tree Service in 1999 with a truck, a chainsaw and the passion of an entrepreneur. Miller’s Tree Service now employs more than 50 trained professionals and has been voted the Best Tree Service in Tallahassee since 2008.
Drew credits his strong work ethic to serving in the United States Marine Corps. His entrepreneurial drive came from watching his dad help launch the Seminole Boosters in 1975 and serve as CEO for 36 years.
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Drew and his wife, Courtney, have two sons, Ryder and Colson. Drew loves all sports, has a passion for hunting and enjoys taking his boys to the river.
“When I started this business, I never could have imagined the growth our company has today. Our loyal customers have become family to us and because of them, we have been able to successfully expand our services.”
Katie Watkins
Katie Watkins started with Miller’s Tree Service in 2015 as a receptionist and is now office manager, running the day-to-day office operations as well as accounting and bookkeeping for the company. She has quickly become fond of the tree service industry, and helps capture the team in action for Miller’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Katie was born and raised in Tallahassee and has a deep love for the Seminoles. She is married to Ryan and they have two young children, Lynnlee and Grayson. In their spare time, you can find Katie and her family on the water.
“I couldn’t pick a better group of guys to work with. They have become family and I’m proud to work for Tallahassee’s favorite tree service.”
Bryan Wilson
Bryan Wilson partnered with Drew in 2010, bringing decades of experience in the tree care industry as well as an unmatched work ethic. Bryan is an ISA Certified Arborist and a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), empowering a culture of safety within the organization.
Bryan conducts weekly safety meetings with Miller’s Tree Service crews and assists with overall operations management. In the field, he has a loyal following of commercial and residential customers that he serves.
Born in Alexandria, La., and moved to Tallahassee in 1987, Bryan and his wife Faith have one daughter, Ashleigh. Bryan enjoys being outdoors, watching his daughter play soccer, LSU football and a good western TV show.
“My proudest professional accomplishment is the quality of Miller’s Tree Service we have created. Most important are the awesome people we have surrounded ourselves with. This is the best quality of people I have ever worked with in all my years in the industry.”
Clay Culpepper
Clay Culpepper joined the Miller’s Tree Service team in 2011. He merged his tree business (Gibbs & Culpepper Tree Service) with Miller’s Tree Service, bringing equipment, employees and a loyal following of customers. In addition to his years of experience in the tree care industry, he is an ISA Certified Arborist.
Clay holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Alabama and has a master’s in tax accounting from Florida State University. Before entering the tree care business, Clay was a CPA for eight years. His primary responsibilities at Miller’s Tree Service include accounting and financial aspects of the business, networking, marketing, consulting and business development.
Born in Andalusia, Ala., Clay has lived in Tallahassee since he was 5 years old. He and his wife, Angie, have three boys, Ashby, Carson, and Hagan. Clay enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, coaching his sons in sports, camping with his family and is a die-hard Alabama fan.
“I’m very proud of joining forces with Drew and Bryan and helping us grow from about five employees to 50 or more, depending on the season. Our growth and success are something I take great pride in. I really love to come to work every day and I think that speaks volumes to the kind of people we have on our team.”
Tim Walters
Tim Walters joined Miller’s Tree Service in 2012, bringing more than 16 years of tree care experience. Tim started as a production climber and foreman and has climbed his way up to project manager. Tim is responsible for the company’s logistics processes and handles day-to-day operations.
Over the years, Tim has acquired many skills and certifications, including Certified Arborist (CA), Certified Tree Worker (CTW) and Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP). He has competed in various tree climbing competitions and championships throughout the country.
Tim was born in Cheyenne, Wyo. When he turned 18, he packed his bags and moved to Florida to begin working in the tree business. Tim now resides in Wakulla County with his wife, Christen, and their two children, Pauly and Ivy Anne. Tim has a love for the outdoors and enjoys hunting, fishing and camping with his family.
“Hard work, punctuality and integrity always pay off.”
Clay Cantley
Clay Cantley joined Miller’s Tree Service with extensive experience in lawn care and landscape services. He received his bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Albany State University, and after years of working as an elementary teacher, decided to start his own lawn care and landscape business.
Clay is the fifth Certified Arborist at Miller’s Tree Service. His combined experience in lawn care, landscaping and tree care give Clay a big-picture view of a customer’s total landscape needs.
Born in Bainbridge, Ga. Clay and his wife, Allison, have two kids, Maddox and Emsley. Clay is a scratch golfer who enjoys fishing and playing with his children.
“My favorite part of working at Miller’s Tree Service is being a part of a team with a focus on the big picture.”