Founders & Staff

In 2008 David Milarch co-founded Archangel Ancient Tree Archive as the next generation of his former non-profit organization, Champion Tree Project International, to continue working towards his vision of replanting the earth with the genetics of the world’s remaining ancient forests.

He has been awarded the following honors; Detroit News Michiganian of the Year, Grant Thornton Leader and Innovator Award, Garden Clubs of America Distinguished Service Award, Traverse the Magazine Person of the Year, National Daughters of the American Revolution National Conservation Medal, the National Garden Clubs Award of Excellence for Conservation, Biography Magazine’s Hero Award, and the Garden Clubs of America-Zone X Highest Award for Conservation. He is a third generation nurseryman with over 40 years of experience.

Jared Milarch grew up in the green industry, learning traditional growing methods from his father and grandfather. In 1996, Milarch and his father, David founded the non-profit, Champion Tree Project International, with the mission of preserving, propagating and planting old growth forest genetics. Following college, Jared helped collect, propagate and plant champion trees around the country.

In 2004, Jared decided to continue his family’s growing tradition into the fourth generation. He purchased the family farm and established Milarch Brothers Nursery and Landscaping. In 2008, Jared Milarch co-founded Archangel Ancient Tree Archive. He was formerly the Vice President of Propagation Operations and currently serves as Executive Director and Chairman of the Board.