About Us
Starting in 2006 with only one crane, current owner Rich Nichols purchased Bob’s Crane Service with the goal of growing the business into the premier crane and assisted tree removal service company in the area.
Throughout the years, the company has grown to include nine cranes ranging in size from 30 tons to 55 tons, and 11 employees, nine of which are our NCCCO-certified crane operators.
Our team’s combined experience in construction, rigging and crane operation allows us to provide a more comprehensive listing of high-quality services. From assisting tree removal companies to oversized material handling to animal rescue, the team at Bob’s Crane Service is always up for the challenge.
Meet the Team
Rich Nichols
Rich bought Bob’s Crane Service in 2006 with one crane and has grown the company into what it is today! Rich is a certified crane operator and divides his time between running a crane, fixing cranes and overseeing the operations for Bob’s Crane Service, Bauman Crane Company LLC, and Crane Rentals, LLC.
Stacie
From her initial start with the company as a billing clerk in 2011, she now oversees the daily operations of Bob’s Crane Service, which include scheduling of jobs, dispatch, handling of emergency work, dealing with a bunch of prima donna crane operators, and all administrative duties.
Ben
Ben has been a certified crane operator, as well as a certified Rigger and Signalperson with us since 2011. Ben’s construction background makes him especially suited for figuring out complicated crane and rigging set ups. Ben has an amazing memory for the load charts! As well as being a crane operator, Ben helps with job scheduling and dispatching. If you need a lift plan, Ben is your man!
Tim
With us since 2012, Tim has over 20 years of certified crane experience! From hanging off the side of a mountain in Colorado to floating in a piece of steel as smooth as silk, Tim has the most diversified resume for crane work. Tim is also a certified Rigger and Signalperson.
Jaime
Jaime started with Bob’s Crane Service in 2016 with over fifteen years’ experience in the tree industry. Jaime is now a certified crane operator and one of our regular operators that looks at work to determine correct crane size. Jaime might also speak the best Spanish of our crew!
Matt
Matt had been in the tree industry for many years, but came to Bob’s Crane Service in 2017. Matt is a certified crane operator who also looks at work to determine correct crane size. Matt has a very large fan base!
Megan
New to Bob’s Crane in 2021 Megan comes to us with transportation industry experience. Megan will be handing scheduling & dispatch and administrative duties.
Marc
Marc joined our crew in Jan 2021 to become a crane operator from the tree industry and is a very versatile crane operator.
Andrew
Andrew joined Bob’s Crane in mid 2021 with tree company experience, Andrew is a formidable yet even keeled presence to the team. Andrew has since become a certified crane operator adding to our highly talented group of crane operators.
JR
JR joined the team in early 2021 as a climber in training to become a certified crane operator. JR is a highly skilled tree climber with many years of experience in the tree industry.
Craig
Craig joined Bob’s Crane in early 2022 as a shop supervisor. In this role, he oversees maintenance of our fleet as well as being the guy to help us out with bring equipment to job sites. Craig came to us with welding, fabrication, and mechanical engineering experience.
Dan
Dan is our outside sales manager. He comes to us with many years in sales experience with other crane companies.
Pat
Pat has been with the company since 2021 but was with our sister company Bauman Crane previously. Pat comes from the tree industry but has experience with most crane work.
Pat is an avid surfer.
Mike
Mike started with us in August of 2022. Mike has experience with HVAC, Trusses and Tree work making him very versatile.
Mike is also an excellent photographer!
