Jay Herman
Owner, Monster Tree Service of Rochester. Reviews articles for Rochester Tree & Shrub Care.
NYS DEC Certified Applicator, Categories 2 and 3A · TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional
How is Jay connected to this site?
Jay founded and owns Monster Tree Service of Rochester. That company pays for this site, and our articles recommend it.
When you read an article he reviewed, keep both facts in mind: he checked it for accuracy, and he owns the business it recommends.
Rochester Tree & Shrub Care is produced for Monster Tree Service of Rochester, the company this site recommends. Articles are researched and drafted with AI assistance. Articles marked "Reviewed by Jay Herman" have been checked by Monster's owner.
What credentials does Jay hold?
NYS DEC Certified Applicator, Categories 2 and 3A
Number C8896384
Issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Category 2 covers forest pest control. Category 3A covers ornamental and shade trees, shrubs, flowers and turf. NYS DEC certification categories
Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP)
Number 05270
Issued by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), whose CTSP program trains tree care professionals to lead safety on their crews. About the CTSP credential
MBA, University of Rochester Simon School of Business, with a concentration in finance and entrepreneurship.
Source: credentials and numbers as listed on Monster Tree Service of Rochester's team page, checked September 30, 2026.
What does Jay review?
Jay reviews articles for local accuracy, treatment and pesticide advice, safety, and anything said about Monster. An article shows his name only after he approves it, with the date.
The full list of what his review checks, and what it does not, is on our About page.
Articles Jay has reviewed
None yet. Articles appear here once Jay has approved them, with the date of his review.
Background
Jay was born and raised in Rochester. He spent 30 years in the corporate world before starting Monster Tree Service of Rochester.