About Us
A Locally Owned and Operated Company
Riverbend Landscapes & Tree Service is proud to serve the Northern Virginia area, where we've provided the highest quality of tree care and landscape services since 2016.
From our talented and passionate crews to our dedicated project managers and office staff, every member of our team plays a key role in maintaining Riverbend’s high standards for tree care and landscape services.
Our goal is to help develop your unique vision for your property and use that to transform your residential or commercial space. Our extensive knowledge, training, and attention to safety allow us to perform even the most difficult tree removals, provide detailed landscaping designs to fit your ideas and budget, and maintain the health of the landscape surrounding your property.
With every project comes true creativity as we strive to bring every project to the next level.
Let us help you grow your vision!
Meet our Owner, Logan Jones
ISA Certified Arborist # MA6265A
Maryland License Tree Experts # 2760
Growing up in the Great Falls area, Logan was deeply influenced by landscaping professionals on both sides of his family. He was raised with a unique understanding of both the science and the aesthetic considerations involved in creating and maintaining beautiful and thriving landscapes.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from the University of Mary Washington, Logan built upon his unique background in the industry by founding Riverbend Landscapes & Tree Service. He is proud to apply his extensive business and industry knowledge within his own company to provide you with the quality of work and exceptional customer service you deserve.
In Logan’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing with his dogs, and being outdoors!
Our Team
Peter Hart,
Certified Arborist
Peter’s passion for trees started early in life. He was actively involved and taught at Audubon Nature Camps beginning at the age of 12. While a young teenager, he had memorized the botanical names for most of the trees indigenous to New England. He then acquired his degree in Arboriculture from the University of Massachusetts.
In just 20 years, he became a Massachusetts-certified arborist. As he pursued his career, he also obtained the certified arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification status through the International Society of Arboriculture. He is also a Maryland Licensed Tree Expert and an accepted member of the premier professional arborist organization, the American Society of Consulting Arborists.
Peter believes strongly in the importance of continuing education in Arboriculture and regularly participates in continued learning in the ever-changing Arboriculture world.
American Society of Consulting Arborists
Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA #863)
International Society of Arboriculture
Board Certified Master Arborist (MA-4749B)
Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA #1927)
Maryland Licensed Tree Expert (MLTE #2493)
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified (TPAQ)
Eric Gibbons,
Certified Arborist
Eric, a steadfast presence at Riverbend for over a year, brings a rich tapestry of experiences that grace our midst. His earlier days as an arborist for a hunt club speak of a deep affinity with nature's rhythms, a trait that now colors his approach to our endeavors.
Before joining us, Eric's dedication found expression as a high school PE and Driver's Ed teacher, shaping young lives with wisdom and care. This same care is evident in his role here, as he navigates tasks with a seasoned hand and a patient demeanor.
Yet, beyond his professional roles, Eric finds his center in his family – a devoted husband and father of three, residing in the tranquil embrace of Warrenton. This gentle reminder of his humanity adds a touch of authenticity to his interactions.
In essence, Eric's journey, woven with threads of arboriculture, education, and family, adorns our narrative with a blend of skill, kindness, and depth that is undeniably enriching.
ISA CertifiedArborist # MA-7039A
Maryland License Tree Experts # 2761
Cameron Pike
Safety & Production Manager
Cameron is Riverbend’s Safety and Production Manager, overseeing all tree
crew operations to ensure every project meets Riverbend’s high standards as
well as ANSI and OSHA safety requirements. He is an ISA Certified Arborist
and a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), the tree industry’s
leading safety credential.
Raised in a tree farm family, Cameron developed an early foundation in
arboriculture that continues to shape his work today. He later served as an
infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, completing two deployments
to Southeast Asia, where he built the discipline and leadership skills he
brings to every job site. Cameron also holds a Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Biology and has additional experience managing grasslands
with cattle and horses.
His combined background allows him to lead with a practical, safety-first
approach while ensuring efficient, high-quality results for Riverbend
clients.
ISA Certified Arborist (RM-9024A)
Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP)
Brian Kayhart
Plant Healthcare Manager & Sales Arborist
Brian Kayhart, originally from New Jersey, moved to DMV seven years ago. He developed an early interest in plants and pursued horticulture studies at West Virginia University. Afterward, he worked for a horticulture firm in New Jersey before becoming Thrive's Director of Horticulture in 2012. In November, Kayhart joined RA as the Environmental Resource Supervisor.
His expertise includes tree and plant identification, invasive plant control, and ISA arborist certification. He's dedicated to preserving DMV's forests and meadows and educating the public about maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Kayhart's goal is to instill a passion for nature and wildlife conservation in the community.
ISA CertifiedArborist # MA-5701A
Nick Shively
Certified Arborist
Nick grew up on 28 wooded acres in southern Pennsylvania where his parents had a giant dinner bell they rang to get the kids to come in from the woods. After graduating from Denison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, he began building a career that combined his passion for the outdoors with a deep interest in trees, plant health, and landscape
management.
Over the past 10 years, he has worked throughout the Northern Virginia area in a variety of roles, including park ranger, plant health care specialist,tree crew leader, climber, and arborist. This diverse hands-on experiencehas given him a comprehensive understanding of tree care from both the field and management perspectives—from identifying and treating plant health issues to safely pruning, climbing, and removing trees.
In his free time Nick enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and 2 kids.
ISA Certified Arborist MA-5872a
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Dave O'Banion
Landscaping Manager
Growing up in Northern Virginia, Dave has spent more than 25 years working in the landscaping and hardscaping industry. With decades of hands-on
experience, he has developed an in-depth understanding of what it takes to create outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful, but functional and built to last.
What Dave enjoys most is helping people see the potential in their own yard. As a dad to his daughter, he understands how important it is to have a space where you can relax, entertain, make memories, and simply enjoy being outside. He believes your outdoor space should be more than something
you look at — it should be a place you genuinely want to spend time.
Whether that means creating a beautiful patio, adding the right landscape features, or making better use of the space you already have, Dave brings the experience and perspective to help turn that vision into reality.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys fishing, boating, hiking, and spending time with his daughter and family.
Emerson Bonilla
Tree & Plant Healthcare Specialist, Registered Technician
Emerson has been working as a Tree and Plant Health Care Specialist for eight years. In the beginning of his career, Emerson completed his certification courses at the University of Maryland. Tree health problems are not always obvious! Working hand in hand with our ISA Certified Arborists, Emerson can help you with insect identification, understanding soil chemistry, as well as the bacterial or fungal diseases that your trees and plants could be suffering from.
While Emerson has lived in Virginia most of his life, he has also lived in Kansas City - Go Chiefs! During Emerson’s free time, he loves doing fun activities with his family - he has two daughters.
Christina Jones
Customer Success Manager
Christina (Tina) joined the Riverbend team full time in 2026, bringing more than a decade of experience in education and a long-standing connection to the Riverbend community. After teaching math in Loudoun County for 10 years, she now focuses on creating a positive client experience, supporting employee success, and community outreach.
For the past 10 years, Tina has been involved with Riverbend in a variety of ways, especially during the summers, including the Flower & Garden Show, local expos, and other community events. She enjoys finding ways to connect with clients, support the team, and bring Riverbend’s personality to life.
Outside of work, Tina enjoys hiking, spending time at the beach, painting and making art, and playing with her dogs. She also gives tours at the wedding venue where she and Logan were married and tutors high school math. She stays busy with her many house projects and “mini jobs,” always finding something new to learn, create, or help with.
Sawyer Jones
Director of Finance
Sawyer grew up in Great Falls and watched his brother build Riverbend from one truck and a mower into a company trusted with the most challenging tree removals in the region. That front-row seat to what hard work and ambition can build inspired him to join the team.
After earning degrees in Finance, Accounting, and Pre-Law, Sawyer got his CPA license and built his career as a finance and operations leader. He helped a high-growth SaaS company implement scalable operations, dramatically improve its financial position, and developed a passion for investing in the people around him.
At Riverbend, all of that experience focuses on two things: delivering a premier client experience and building an all-star team to back it up. Sawyer maintains an operational ethos that keeps Riverbend performing at the highest level: streamlined client communication, efficient day-to-day operations, and a financial strategy that keeps pricing competitive. He continually invests in the training and equipment that keep the company at the forefront of the industry. The result is a business that runs as professionally behind the scenes as it performs on your property.
A proud Eagle Scout out of Troop 673, Sawyer has always been drawn to the outdoors. Whether he's on a river, deep in the backcountry, or chasing his next western adventure, his connection to the natural world makes the work at Riverbend feel personal.
What Makes Riverbend so Special?
Our team’s reputation is based on honesty, professionalism, reasonable pricing, and high-quality tree and landscaping services tailored to your needs.
We’ve listened to our clients, heard your concerns about other companies you've hired, and taken that to heart. That's why we offer:
Dependable, Professional, Quality-Driven
Riverbend Landscapes & Tree Service uses the most advanced equipment and specialized tools to maintain your unique outdoor living space. Our professional team is quick to respond to your every landscape need or concern while working diligently to produce a landscape design that enhances your home’s aesthetic. Our exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to delivering noteworthy services will make all the difference in upgrading your landscape.
We look forward to collaborating with you to develop a beautiful landscape!
