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24 <main id="main"> <div class="jbw-about"> <section class="jbw-about-hero" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/865A5380.webp)"> <div class="jbw-about-hero__seal" aria-hidden="true"> <svg class="jbw-about-hero__arc" viewBox="0 0 200 200"> <defs> <path id="about-arc" d="M 100,100 m -78,0 a 78,78 0 1,1 156,0 a 78,78 0 1,1 -156,0"></path> </defs> <text><textPath href="#about-arc" startOffset="0">Caring for the main line since 1957â¢Caring for the main line since 1957â¢</textPath></text> </svg> <img class="jbw-about-hero__seal-img" src="/media/2025/01/65.svg" width="110" height="110" alt=""> </div> <div class="jbw-container jbw-about-hero__inner"> <h1 class="jbw-about-hero__title jbw-about-blade jbw-about-blade--words" data-reveal> <span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:0">Our </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:1">Company </span> </span> <span class="jbw-visually-hidden">Our Company</span> </h1> <div class="jbw-about-hero__divider jbw-about-fade" data-reveal aria-hidden="true"></div> </div> <div class="jbw-about-hero__treeline"> <img alt="" src="/media/2025/01/treeline2.svg" width="1920" height="120" decoding="async"> </div> </section> <section class="jbw-about-intro"> <div class="jbw-container jbw-about-intro__inner"> <h2 class="jbw-about-intro__lead jbw-about-blade jbw-about-blade--words" data-reveal> <span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:0">John </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:1">B. </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:2">Ward </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:3">is </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:4">a </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:5">second-generation, </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:6">family </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:7">owned </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:8">and </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:9">operated </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:10">business </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:11">founded </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:12">on </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:13">John </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:14">Bâs </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:15">simple </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:16">principle </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:17">of </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:18">âtreating </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:19">clients </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:20">in </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:21">an </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:22">honest </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:23">and </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:24">informed </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:25">manner.â </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:26">We </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:27">develop </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:28">long-term </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:29">relationships </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:30">with </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:31">our </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:32">clients </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:33">because </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:34">we </span> 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24share </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:36">their </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:37">vision </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:38">and </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:39">embrace </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:40">their </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:41">values. </span> </span> </h2> </div> </section> <section class="jbw-about-history"> <div class="jbw-container jbw-about-history__head"> <h3 class="jbw-about-history__title jbw-about-blade jbw-about-blade--words" data-reveal> <span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:0">Our </span> </span><span class="jbw-about-blade__mask" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-blade__part" style="--i:1">History </span> </span> <span class="jbw-visually-hidden">Our History</span> </h3> <div class="jbw-about-history__rule jbw-about-fade" data-reveal aria-hidden="true"></div> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline" data-jbw-timeline> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__line" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__line-active" data-jbw-timeline-progress></div> </div> <article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__bg" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/1957crew_log-copy.webp)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <h5 class="jbw-about-timeline__kicker">Determination</h5> <p class="jbw-about-timeline__year">1957</p> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <figure class="jbw-about-timeline__figure"> <img src="/media/2025/01/1957crew_log-copy-1024x801.webp" alt="John B. Ward (second from left) and Ezekiel Cromie (right) with their 1957 crew." loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <figcaption>John B. Ward (second from left) and Ezekiel Cromie (right) with their 1957 crew.</figcaption> </figure> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>With little money, one truck, and uncommon determination, John B. Ward and Ezekiel Cromie founded Ward & Cromie in 1957.</p><p>Mr. Wardâs degree in ornamental horticulture from Penn State University mobilized his life-long passion for trees. The winning formula was his focus on plant health care for ornamental trees and shrubs, together with Mr. Cromieâs capabilities in tree care, landscaping, masonry, and driveway resurfacing. The partners had a complete range of services to offer homeowners along the Main Line.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__bg" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/ez_cromie2-scaled.webp)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <p class="jbw-about-timeline__year">1960</p> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <figure class="jbw-about-timeline__figure"> <img src="/media/2025/01/ez_cromie2-820x1024.webp" alt="1960" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </figure> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>Throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, Ward & Cromie worked in the neighborhoods of Radnor, Tredyffrin and both Meri
24on townships. There they developed relationships with clients who shared their interest for properly caring for their trees, plants and grounds.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <p class="jbw-about-timeline__year">1976</p> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>Climbing the heights of the areaâs champion trees, they also maintained the flourishing properties. In 1976, with work to sustain both branches of the business, the partners formed separate companies. Ezekiel Cromie concentrated on paving and masonry work, and John B. Ward & Company remained focused on tree and shrub care.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__bg" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/Arborist.webp)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <h5 class="jbw-about-timeline__kicker">Dedication</h5> <p class="jbw-about-timeline__year">1977</p> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <figure class="jbw-about-timeline__figure"> <img src="/media/2025/01/Arborist-1024x683.webp" alt="1977" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </figure> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>Dedicated to the Main Line, John Wardâs thriving interest in trees and shrubs led him to the International Society of Arboriculture, an association of tree care professionals. He served as president of the Pennsylvania and Delaware chapter in 1977 and still stands as a founding member of the prestigious National Certified Arborist program he helped create.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__bg" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/jim_john.webp)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <p class="jbw-about-timeline__year">1986</p> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <figure class="jbw-about-timeline__figure"> <img src="/media/2025/01/jim_john-682x1024.webp" alt="1986" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </figure> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>John B. Ward & Company continued to grow in the 1980s, becoming a true âfamily businessâ in 1986. Helping his father from as early as he can remember, Jim Ward officially joined him full time once he graduated from Delaware Valley College with a degree in ornamental horticulture.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__bg" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/80s_crew.webp)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-timeline__meta--empty" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <figure class="jbw-about-timeline__figure"> <img src="/media/2025/01/80s_crew-1024x688.webp" alt="Climbers competing in ISA skills competitions in the 1990âs" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <figcaption>Climbers competing in ISA skills competitions in the 1990âs</figcaption> </figure> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>From the start, Jimâs enthusiasm for fine pruning of large trees and ornamentals proved a perfect compliment to his fatherâs focus on plant health. They continued learning and growing in their work together, tethered by climbing ropes for another 14 years.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__bg" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/2generations.webp)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <h5 class="jbw-about-timeline__kicker">Expertise</h5> <p class="jbw-about-timeline__year">2000</p> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <figure class="jbw-about-timeline__figure"> <img src="/media/2025/01/2generations-1024x635.webp" alt="2000" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </figure> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>As John Ward began to consider retirement around 2000, the company was well prepared as other ISA Certified Arborists had joined the team, including sons Matt Ward and Chris Ward.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><article class="jbw-about-timeline__item"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__bg" style="background-image:url(/media/2025/01/today.webp)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__meta jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <p class="jbw-about-timeline__year">Today</p> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__marker" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-inner"> <span class="jbw-about-timeline__marker-icon"></span> </span> </div> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__content jbw-about-fade jbw-about-fade--up" data-reveal> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card"> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__card-inner"> <figure class="jbw-about-timeline__figure"> <img src="/media/2025/01/today-1024x768.webp" alt="Today" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </figure> <div class="jbw-about-timeline__body"> <p>Today, John B. Ward & Company has grown to a team of 13 ISA Certified Arborists. The company continues to concentrate on Main Line trees and properties still close to the boundaries where the business began. Since the beginning, the company has developed a greater depth of expertise in each of their practices. Growing the knowledge and professionalism of the company, they carefully and respectfully retain many of their earliest client relationships, adding only those they can promise a consistent level of equal care.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </section> </div>
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