LEADERSHIP
Our leadership team is comprised of seasoned professionals with a wealth of industry experience and expertise who are fully invested in our clients, partners, and team members. Our leadership embodies our core values of safety, innovation, integrity, sustainability, employee development, and relationship building. With a focus on fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and dedication, our leaders inspire and guide our team towards achieving our mission of protecting our communities and environment.
UNITED TREE & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S LEADERSHIP
IGNACIO HUERTA
PRESIDENT
"Alone we can do so little.
Together we can do so much "
- Hellen Keller
Ignacio is the founder of United Tree & Environmental Management, Inc. and a 28-year Utility Vegetation Management professional. Throughout his tenure, Ignacio has held many roles in the UVM industry ranging from general foreman to director of operations and now as the founder and president of United. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and holds a Bachelor of Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino.
DIANA SANCHEZ
VICEPRESIDENT
"Together we can do great things."
- Mother Teresa
Diana has been in the utility vegetation management industry since 2019. Prior to UVM she had several years of experience in the finance and mortgage industry. As a seasoned professional with over a decade of leadership and management experience, Diana is a key player in building and strengthening United's professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
ESTEBAN SANCHEZ
OPERATIONS MANAGER
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Esteban has been in the utility vegetation management industry for nearly a decade and has held multiple positions from assistant general foreman to now the operations manager for United Tree & Environmental Management, Inc. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, CTSP, and also holds an OSHA 30 certification. Esteban has half a decade of experience leading teams, creating and executing strategies for operational success.
JESUS RUANO
PROJECT MANAGER
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way"
-John C. Maxwell
Jesus is a leader with over a decade of experience in leadership roles and a seven-year utility vegetation management background. He has performed multiple duties within the industry from customer coordinator to general foreman and most recently as the project manager at United. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, CTSP, and is currently working towards becoming a certified utility specialist.