Category: Press Releases
Wright Tree Service Promotes Diego Bellot to Division Supervisor in California
Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, promoted Diego Bellot to division supervisor in California. Diego joined the company in 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in the utility line clearance industry. He has held key roles throughout his career, including crew leader, general foreperson, contract forester, and program manager. […]
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Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership
Wright Tree Service Senior Vice President Rick Bonifas has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2024. For nearly 20 years, Rick has been a dedicated employee owner, a guiding presence through periods of change, and a mentor to many. His last day of work has been well planned, but the start of his journey at […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Elevates Internal Leaders to Division Manager Roles
Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, recently promoted two internal leaders to division manager positions. Jake Schweisthal will oversee operations in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. He joined WTS as a trimmer in 2003 and was most recently serving as a project manager. Jake is an International […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Promotes Stanko and Platt to Regional Manager
Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, recently promoted two longtime internal leaders to regional manager roles in the U.S. Afton Stanko will oversee our railroad division, as well as all operations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. He joined WTS in 2007 and has worked as a groundworker, crew […]
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Wright Tree Service Announces New Division Manager in Florida
Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, recently promoted David Gomez to division manager in Florida. David joined WTS in 2015, and he has worked across the country as a safety supervisor, risk-safety project manager, and project manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University Santa Maria […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Announces New Division Managers
Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, recently promoted two internal leaders to division manager positions in the United States. Christopher Spicer will preside over operations in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. He started in the line clearance industry right after high school in 1998. Spicer joined WTS in 2017and has worked […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Promotes Thompson and Vosberg to Regional Manager
Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, recently promoted two internal leaders to regional manager positions in the U.S. Gavin Thompson will preside over operations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. He joined WTS in 2010 and has worked as a crew leader, general foreperson, project manager and division manager. He […]
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Wright Tree Service Names Adam Larson Vice President of Operations
Wright Tree Service, an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, named Adam Larson as vice president of operations. “In his time with our organization, Adam has done an excellent job of improving our brand, performance, and growing our company to new heights,” said WTS President Wade Myers. “He’s the right person for this job […]
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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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