Pro-Stump Tree Service Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Family-Owned Tree Care in Central New Jersey

Pro-Stump Tree Service Inc., a family-owned tree care company based in Millstone Township, is celebrating nearly four decades of continuous family ownership in Central New Jersey. Founded in 1987 by Glenn Donnelly, a retired New Jersey State Police trooper, the company has grown from a single pickup truck and a chainsaw into a full-service operation with two grapple saw cranes, a 40-ton crane, bucket trucks, and three stump grinders. Over the years, Pro-Stump has completed more than 5,000 jobs across Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, and Mercer counties, serving 136 municipalities.

The company's longevity is rooted in the principles Glenn brought from his law enforcement career. "You show up when you say you will, and you never cut corners," Glenn said. "Almost forty years later, most of our work still comes from a neighbor telling a neighbor." This word-of-mouth reputation has sustained the business through decades of changing weather patterns and evolving industry standards.

Pro-Stump's services include tree removal, stump grinding, pruning, crane-assisted removal, land clearing, and 24-hour emergency response. The company has handled everything from storm response at 2 a.m. to delicate crane-assisted removals over houses and power lines. In 2011, Glenn Donnelly famously climbed a tree to rescue a black bear in Central New Jersey after other responders declined the call, demonstrating the company's commitment to community safety.

Today, Glenn's son, Cody Donnelly, serves as co-owner and shares day-to-day operations. "Nothing about how we work is changing," Cody said. "The name on the truck is the same name on our mailbox. That is the standard we are held to." This continuity of family leadership ensures that the values of reliability and thoroughness remain at the forefront of every job.

The company maintains rigorous credentials, holding a NJ Licensed Tree Expert license (#200988), a NJ Licensed Tree Care Operator license (#767797), and a NJ Home Improvement Contractor license (#13VH07323700). Pro-Stump also employs an ISA Certified Arborist and carries $3 million in general liability insurance, providing clients with peace of mind.

As Pro-Stump celebrates this milestone, its impact on the region is evident. The company's ability to adapt and grow while maintaining a personal touch has made it a trusted name in Central New Jersey. With free estimates and 24-hour emergency service still available across all four counties, Pro-Stump continues to serve as a model for family-owned businesses in the tree care industry.