Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Disaster Response Experts
Founded in 1948 as Robinson & Son Tree Service, TFR Enterprises has evolved into a national leader in disaster response and debris management. With over 30 years of dedicated experience since incorporation, our team brings unparalleled expertise in hurricane, flood, and wildfire recovery operations, having managed 250+ FEMA-funded projects across 90+ federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Our proprietary planning processes enable mobilization of hundreds of personnel and equipment within 24 hours, as demonstrated during Hurricane Florence where we deployed 720 personnel and 180 bobcats across six counties. Backed by specialized heavy equipment fleets and a nationwide network of trusted subcontractors, we deliver cost-effective solutions that comply with FEMA regulations while maintaining a 98% client retention rate. Our leadership team collectively holds 90+ years of field experience, including managing the largest push crew response in our history during 2017's hurricane season, which processed over 3.5 million cubic yards of debris.Certified by the Army Corps of Engineers and maintaining exceptional performance ratings, we prioritize safety with a zero-injury record across multiple long-term contracts. Our infrastructure includes a dedicated maintenance division ensuring 100% equipment readiness and a quality control team with 13+ years of FEMA documentation expertise. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to exceed expectations for quality while working around-the-clock to restore communities. We maintain transparent communication throughout projects, having successfully completed 100+ FEMA-compliant debris management assignments. While originally rooted in tree services, our disaster response capabilities now span structural demolition, stream restoration, and hazardous material removal across all 50 states.
Services
Debris Removal
Hazardous Tree Removal
Road Clearance
Structural Demolition
Stream Restoration
Emergency Response
FEMA Compliance
Equipment Leasing
Contract Management
Safety Training
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- Over 90 years of combined management experience in disaster response
- Rapid mobilization within 24 hours of storm impact
- Successfully processed 3.5+ million cubic yards of debris post-Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria
- Maintain exceptional Contractor Performance Assessment Reports from USACE
- Operate company-owned specialized heavy equipment fleets nationwide
What people say
Exceeded expectations for quality
Arrived and ready to work
Tirelessly to achieve the mission
Successful management
Highly recommend
Services
Debris Removal
Our debris removal services handle vegetative, construction, and hazardous waste post-storm events. We mobilize hundreds of personnel and equipment within 24 hours, processing millions of cubic yards annually while maintaining FEMA compliance. Operations include right-of-way clearance, stream restoration, and hazardous tree removal across public and private properties.
Hazardous Tree Removal
Specialized crews handle dangerous tree emergencies after hurricanes and ice storms. Using precision cutting techniques, we remove leaning trunks, suspended branches, and root systems. Equipment includes cranes, bucket trucks, and specialized grapple trucks for safe, efficient hazard mitigation.
Emergency Road Clearance
24/7 rapid response teams clear transportation corridors blocked by vegetation and debris. We maintain DOT compliance with specialized crews for traffic control and asphalt repair. Operations restore critical infrastructure access within hours following storm impact.
FEMA Compliance
Our quality control team ensures all projects follow FEMA reimbursement guidelines. We handle documentation from damage assessments through final reporting, maintaining 100% audit compliance for 13 consecutive years. Staff attend annual FEMA policy updates to maintain current knowledge.
Structural Demolition
Licensed crews perform safe demolition of storm-damaged structures. Services include debris sorting, recycling materials, and site preparation. We follow strict environmental protocols for hazardous material handling and maintain proper permits for all operations.
People
Tipton F. Rowland
Chief Executive Officer/President
With 30+ years leading disaster response operations, Mr. Rowland oversees all company strategy and major projects. He transitioned from family tree service roots to form TFR Enterprises, directing 250+ FEMA-funded projects while maintaining hands-on field involvement.
Julie A. Rowland
Chief Financial Officer/Secretary
Responsible for financial oversight since 1989, Julie manages $50M+ project budgets and maintains relationships with bonding companies. She holds a BA in Communications from University of Memphis and supervises a 10-person accounting team.
Kevin Rolison
Operations Manager
With 17 years in debris operations and 10 years commercial equipment experience, Kevin directs nationwide emergency deployments. He has managed projects from Hurricane Charley through recent mudslides, maintaining 95% on-time completion rates across 80+ disasters.
Sharon Lyell
Program and Quality Control Manager
Bringing 26 years of quality assurance expertise, Sharon ensures FEMA compliance for all documentation. Her background includes 12 years at Emerson Process Controls developing quality systems that reduced project discrepancies by 40% in debris management contracts.
Rigo Mejia
Operations Planner
Responding to 28 federally declared disasters, Rigo coordinates pre-event planning and equipment readiness. He manages maintenance schedules for specialized fleets and maintains subcontractor relationships through annual preparedness meetings with government agencies.
Questions
What types of disasters does TFR handle?
We respond to hurricanes, floods, wildfires, ice storms, tornadoes, and mudslides nationwide. Our expertise spans FEMA-compliant debris management and infrastructure restoration across 90+ jurisdictions.
How quickly can TFR mobilize resources?
We activate resources within 24 hours, deploying up to 720 personnel and 180 heavy equipment units simultaneously across multiple states as demonstrated during Hurricane Florence response.
What makes TFR different from competitors?
Our 90+ combined years of management experience, company-owned specialized equipment fleets, and proven track record of 100+ FEMA projects with zero injury records distinguish our operations.
Do you handle both public and private projects?
Yes, we manage federal contracts with agencies like USACE alongside private property debris removal and commercial clients, maintaining identical quality standards across all projects.
How do you ensure proper documentation?
Our dedicated quality control team with 13 years of FEMA experience maintains audit compliance through rigorous documentation processes, achieving 100% successful reimbursements for clients.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
We successfully processed 3.5+ million cubic yards of debris during 2017's hurricane season, demonstrating capacity to manage multi-state operations with simultaneous teams across six counties.
