Lance Even Promoted to Division Supervisor
Lance Even has been promoted to division supervisor at Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management. Lance joined WTS in 1998. He has moved through the ranks, working as a groundworker, trimmer, crew leader, general foreperson, and project manager. He is also an ISA Certified Arborist and an ISA Utility Specialist. […]
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Connecting Communities
Wright Tree Service (WTS) is excited to help usher in a new era of connectivity in eastern Kansas! KWIKOM is spearheading construction of a new fiber network in Ottawa and Wellsville, with more work beginning soon in Williamsburg and Homewood. This project will deliver high-speed internet to residents and businesses in the area. Our specialized […]
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Saluting Branches Day of Service
In September, Wright Tree Service (WTS) proudly renewed its support of Saluting Branches Day of Service. Saluting Branches is considered the largest one-day volunteer event in the industry and is dedicated to recognizing and honoring our veterans. The focus and goal is to make our veterans’ final resting place a beautiful and safe environment for […]
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Leaving a Family Legacy
For General Foreperson Jeff Harris, Wright Tree Service is a family tradition. It all started on a crew in Minnesota back in 1978. Mike Harris was a WTS crew leader and needed help. He told his brother, Jeff Harris, that the work would only take a couple weeks. Mike went on to a 45-year career […]
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Sheldon Kincaid Promoted to Division Supervisor
Sheldon Kincaid has been promoted to division supervisor for Wright Tree Service of Canada, a division of Wright Canada Holdings, Ltd. Sheldon has worked in the industry for over 15 years and joined Wright Tree Service of Canada in 2021, starting out as a project manager. He is also an ISA Certified Arborist and is […]
Read more...Wildfire Safety & Awareness
Frank Archuleta, WTS Risk Fire Mitigation Manager In 2020, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres across the Western United States, including over four million acres in California alone. Hot, dry, windy conditions, ideal for wildfire ignition and spread came early to many areas this year and have persisted into the fall. During these times of […]
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2022 Corporate Social Sustainability Report: Wright Tree Service
We’re excited to present the 2022 Wright Tree Service (WTS) Sustainability Report, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. This report is the second report for WTS. WTS has built our business over the last 90 years on protecting our environment and the people who occupy it. We understand the responsibility we have as a company […]
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38 Years of Growth and Influence
For Project Manager Mitch Frye, the last 38 years with Wright Tree Service (WTS) have passed by in a blink of an eye. “I have absolutely no complaints,” Mitch said. “I am filled with a sense of gratitude. What a ride the last 38 years have been!” Mitch started working for WTS in 1984 as […]
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Wright Tree Service Celebrates 90 Years in Business
Wright Tree Service (WTS), an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, is celebrating 90 years in business this year. The WTS story started during the Great Depression when John L. and Harriet Wright founded Wright Tree Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1933. At that time, John operated the tools and Harriet managed the bookkeeping. […]
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Giving Back to the Community
Wright Tree Service (WTS) loves supporting activities that benefit employees and add value to the communities where they live and work, which includes volunteering. Safety Project Manager Betsy Long recently represented WTS as a volunteer at the 24th Annual Georgia Trees Unite Us Conference & Climbing Championships. When Betsy heard about the event and how […]
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