Meet the Husqvarna NA H-Team
Our H-Team is an elite group of skilled, respected professionals representing both the tree care and forestry industries. Together, we’re working to advance these industries towards a more safe and sustainable future with products made for professionals, by professionals. Meet each of our brand ambassadors below.
Krista Strating
Changing the game in tree care for over a decade, Krista is a multiple North American Tree Climbing Champion and a one-time World Champion. She’s spent the last 15 years as a climbing instructor at Humber College and the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop where she enjoys sharing her passion and educating the next generation of climbers.
Krista is a huge fan of the Husqvarna T542i XP®. She loves the power it maintains while being light, quiet and maneuverable.
Ryan Torcicollo
With his passion for tree work and innovation, Ryan has rocked the climbing world, with multiple state competition wins and championship titles under his belt. The former owner of Wasatch Arborists, he now works as the assistant director of tree care for SavATree, promoting the safety and productivity of climbers across the country.
One of Ryan's favorite Husqvarna products is the Husqvarna 550 XP® Mark II. You can always find it in his truck and on every job site.
Chad Gainey
An award-winning chainsaw sculptor, Chad travels the US creating masterpieces out of wood. You can find him carving at fairs and festivals, while his work can be found in city parks and public spaces all over the world. Chad brings a diverse perspective to the team and is a strong advocate for innovation in the industry.
His favorite Husqvarna chainsaw is the 550XP® Mark II because of the optimal power-to-weight ratio and maneuverability.
Johnny Korthuis
In his mid teens, Johnny was introduced to tree work by his father and never turned back. Now 24 years later, he has touched nearly every aspect of the arboriculture industry across 3 continents. He’s a proud tree service owner since 2007, an educator, contract climber, and consultant, drawing from his background in action sports to develop and refine strategies and practices within the industry. He’s often found somewhere between his hometown in Southern Alberta or Southern New Mexico and stays passionately involved in finding ways to “raise the tide” through innovation and collaboration.
For Johnny, the T540i XP® and 592 XP® G are unmatched in performance and adaptability. From urban helicopter tree removals to multi-day remote forestry contracts, he says he doesn’t leave home without them.
Matthew Meckley
A second generation arborist, Matthew has over 10 years experience as a climber and an all-around timber feller, falling fire-weakened trees. A business owner and instructor for Academy Trained, he is always striving to better himself, the community, and advance the tree care industry as a whole.
Matthew’s Husqvarna favorites include the 372 XP®, the first “big” saw he ever owned, and the 592 XP® for its incredible power.
