Our Team
We take pride in being certified experts committed to responding quickly and safely. Our approach ensures dependable emergency tree removal, tarp, and board-up services from coast to coast. We value straightforward handling of claims and guiding you through every step with support and reliable service.
Our Crew
Christina Chagas is VP / Managing Director at Timber Warriors, leading a variety of initiatives that support the company’s nationwide emergency response and insurance claims services.
Is the Director of Finance at Timber Warriors, holding a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Brad specializes in business forecasting, financial modeling, and budgeting. Brad has a passion for utilizing data to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste and boost overall profitability.
DJ Runyon is the Vice President of Operations at Timber Warriors, bringing 10 years of experience working with insurance carriers and our crews to help property owners recover and return to everyday life.
As AVP of Business Development at Timber Warriors, Elaine drives strategic growth by elevating client outcomes, advancing technology, and raising the standard for claim service performance. With over a decade of leadership and claims experience at MetLife Auto & Home and Farmers Insurance, Elaine leverages her experience to partner with clients to deliver measurable impact and long-term value.
FJ Runyon founded Timber Warriors LLC in 2014 after more than two decades in the tree care industry. Today he leads a national storm response network, while actively developing technology and documentation standards that are reshaping how the insurance industry handles tree removal claims.
Lynda Harper is a seasoned insurance professional with over 25 years of industry experience as a licensed broker. For the past five years, she has served as the Operations Manager for Timber Warriors, building upon a robust 20-year background as a District Manager. Lynda excels at implementing cutting-edge policies and procedures that drive operational excellence. Committed to continuous learning, she actively pursues continuing education to stay ahead of evolving industry standards and regulatory shifts.
After starting her first job in the insurance industry, Marissa felt like she had finally rested on the right career path. Having spent time assisting families with their ALE needs, then moving into building and supporting a claims team within the TPA space, she landed at Timber Warriors in the realm of business development where creativity, connection, and fostering relationships across different markets has renewed her love of all things insurance!
Who We Are
We are a nationwide emergency response and arborist services partner supporting property claims, liability assessment, and risk management. We work alongside insurance carriers, adjusters, and property stakeholders to deliver fast, reliable response, backed by clear documentation and thoughtful coordination.
Our work often begins after sever weather or unexpected loss, but our role extends far beyond tree removal and arborist services. We exist to bring clarity, structure, and confidence to moments that are otherwise chaotic.
Field Expertise, Nationwide
A vetted network of certified professionals delivering consistent response across the United States
Technology That Supports
AI-enabled tools improve visibility and consistency without replacing human decision-making
Evolving Toward Risk Insight
Beyond response, we’re building smarter ways to inform risk and reduce future loss
We believe effective claim support requires more than speed. It requires accountability, transparency, and respect for the people on all sides of the loss. That belief shapes how we build our network, how we design our tools, and how we show up on every claim. Rather than acting as a single trade provider, we operate as a coordinated response partner.
That means fewer handoffs, clearer communication, and documentation that aligns with real-world claim needs. We combine certified field professionals with AI-enabled claims management technology to support the full lifecycle of a tree claim. Everything is designed to reduce friction and improve visibility for claims teams.