Charter Capital Partners, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based investment bank, announced that West Michigan Tree Services, a company operating as part of Grand Arbor Group, has merged with SavATree, the industry leader in professional tree and shrub care. The transaction was led by Charter team members Mike Brown, Managing Director, Jenny Dakoske, Director, and Justin Pinto, Senior Associate, and Lance Burt, Analyst.West Michigan Tree Services specializes in care for residential and commercial clients, making this merger a strategic fit with SavATree’s growth strategy. Owners of West Michigan Tree Services Dan Klaver and Larry Pfeifer, along with their dedicated team, will remain on board with SavATree as part of their ongoing commitment to building and maintaining quality relationships.“In reviewing the companies SavATree has partnered with, we see the highest quality leaders in our industry. We want to be a part of this melting pot of family-owned businesses that retain their local feel while benefitting from enhanced resources and dedicated staff,” said Pfiefer.“We could see that SavATree was the perfect partner for West Michigan Tree Services and were delighted to make the connection and facilitate a transaction that ensured both parties achieved their goals,” said Mike Brown. “We are excited to see how this merger contributes to SavATree’s continued growth.”“Larry and I are extremely appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the Charter team in helping facilitate this successful transaction," added Klaver. "Charter’s advice was critical throughout the process, from positioning the company, to identifying SavATree, to closing. We would recommend Charter to any business owners we know.”This merger marks SavATree’s third branch operation in the state. “West Michigan Tree Services is a distinguished company in the Western Michigan region that shares many of SavATree’s core values and commitment to top quality care. We’re very happy to continue the company’s legacy and support its clients with augmented service lines and science-backed treatment options,” added SavATree CEO, Carmine Schiavone.