About Goliath Meet the leadership

President

Every tree decision starts with a certified arborist

Mike Henry leads Goliath Land Management and sets the standard for how every job is planned and carried out. As an ISA Certified Arborist, Mike has passed the International Society of Arboriculture's certification exam, which covers tree biology, diagnosis, pruning, tree risk, safe work practices and the industry's care standards. Certified Arborists also have to keep earning continuing education credits to stay certified, so the knowledge stays current.

That training is what separates Goliath from a typical clearing outfit. Before a machine moves, Mike's approach is to understand the property: which trees are healthy and worth protecting, which show signs of decay, disease or structural weakness, and how clearing and grading will affect the root zones of the trees that stay. Homeowners in Bel Air and across Harford County get an honest assessment, not an automatic "take it all down."

Tree care standards on every job

• Assessment first. Trees are evaluated for decay, cracks, lean, root damage and target risk before removal or pruning recommendations are made.
• Industry best practices. Pruning and removal follow recognized arboricultural standards, not shortcuts that leave trees damaged or prone to failure.
• Root zone protection. When we clear or grade around trees you're keeping, we plan equipment paths and grade changes to limit damage to their roots.
• Invasive and pest awareness. We watch for problems common in Maryland's woodlands and tell you what we find.

Safety and operational excellence

Mike also runs field operations. That means crew training, equipment maintenance, job site safety and scheduling, so that work on your property is done safely, on time and the way it was promised in the estimate.

"Our job is to leave your land better than we found it. Sometimes that means taking trees down. Just as often it means knowing which ones to keep."

— Mike Henry, President

Company mission

Goliath Land Management exists to give landowners in Harford County and Baltimore County one trustworthy company for their trees and their ground: certified expertise, the right equipment and straight answers, from the first site walk to the final walkthrough.

Vice President

The person who walks your property with you

When you request a free estimate from Goliath Land Management, Josiah Henry is usually the one who shows up. As Vice President and Sales Representative, Josiah leads on-site consultations across Harford and Baltimore County, from a single hazardous tree in a Bel Air backyard to multi-acre clearing on farmland in Street or Monkton.

His job is to understand what you actually want from your land. A building site? A usable pasture? A safer backyard? A gravel lane to the back field? Then he scopes the work to get you there without paying for anything you don't need.

Custom project scoping

• On-site walkthroughs. Josiah walks the property with you, marks trees to keep and remove, and notes access, slopes, drainage and utilities.
• Itemized estimates. Every quote breaks out clearing, tree removal, grading, drainage and driveway work so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
• Arborist input when it matters. When a tree's health or risk is in question, Josiah brings in Mike's certified arborist assessment before the plan is finalized.
• Options, not pressure. When there's more than one way to reach your goal, he'll lay out the trade-offs and let you choose.

Local customer service

Josiah is the point of contact from estimate through completion. Questions about scheduling, changes to the scope, or what to expect on the day the equipment arrives all go to him, and you won't be bounced around a call center. He also leads Goliath's growth across Maryland, building relationships with homeowners, farms, builders and local businesses who need a dependable land management partner.

CFO

Transparent pricing you can plan around

Dakota Henry oversees the financial side of Goliath Land Management, and that has a direct effect on your experience as a customer. Dakota's priority is pricing you can understand: clear estimates, no surprise charges, and invoices that match what you agreed to.

Budgeting support for bigger projects

Land clearing, excavation and site preparation can be significant investments. Dakota works with clients to structure larger projects so they fit a real budget, whether that means phasing the work over time, prioritizing the most urgent tasks first, or aligning payment milestones with project stages.

• Clear, itemized quotes with scope and pricing spelled out line by line.
• Phased project planning so multi-acre or multi-service jobs can be scheduled around your budget.
• Straight answers on cost, including what drives a price up or down on your property.

Commercial client relations

For builders, developers, property managers, HOAs and agricultural operations, Dakota prepares commercial quotes and manages the paperwork that comes with larger contracts, from certificates of insurance to billing schedules and vendor setup. Commercial clients get a single financial contact who understands both the numbers and the job site.

Fiscal strategy

Behind the scenes, Dakota guides the company's financial planning, including equipment investment, staffing and growth, so Goliath stays equipped and staffed to serve Harford County and Baltimore County for the long haul.