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Saluting Branches
By Ken Venzke, Division Manager In early May 2018, Will Nutter, president and COO of Wright Tree Service (WTS), contacted the management team to inform us of an organization called Saluting Branches. I can speak for myself and members of Division 25 in saying that we hadn’t heard of it. Saluting Branches is a nonprofit […]
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From the Treetop: Tree Climbing Competitions
By Adam Larson, Regional Manager I was first introduced to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)’s International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) in 2002 in Minnesota. I attended as an observer and remember being surprised and overwhelmed at the knowledge, gear, speed and talent displayed at the event. Climbers flew up the trees, moving safely and […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Spreads Holiday Cheer in Puerto Rico
Over the holidays, the group of 55 employees working to restore power in Puerto Rico after the territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria decided to take things into their own hands. Employees raised nearly $6,000 to purchase presents for children and their families during the holidays. Employees bought toys and bikes, and wrapped all of […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Employees Assist in Puerto Rico Power Restoration
On November 12, 55 Wright Tree Service employees departed Lubbock, Texas (pictured below) to assist in the Puerto Rico power restoration efforts. Puerto Rico lost power when Hurricane Maria made landfall in September. The employees are from Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma and comprise of one safety supervisor, one project manager, three general foremen, […]
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From the Treetop: Rick Bonifas
By Rick Bonifas, Regional Manager Our core values are the very compass that has guided our company’s great history and will continue to drive our successful future. Our core values form the cornerstone on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. In an ever-changing world, core values are constant. The values bring meaning to how […]
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From the Treetop: Jerry Black
By Jerry Black, Regional Manager I’m quickly approaching two decades working for our company, and I would like to use this opportunity to reflect on a concept I care deeply about: diversity of ideas. Whether you have been with us for a week or 30 years, we can all agree that our company has experienced multiple […]
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Listening to Your Safety Conscience
By Scott Smith, General Foreman Recently, I was reviewing a new jobsite with two of my job planners. I dropped them off on opposite sides of the street to scope out the area, and we planned to meet up at the end of a cul-de-sac. Meanwhile, I received a phone call, so I pulled over. […]
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Wright Tree Service Becomes Gold Shovel Certified
Wright Tree Service of the West recently became Gold Shovel Certified. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) launched the Gold Shovel Standard, a first-of-its kind excavation safety program designed to reduce dig-ins and protect PG&E’s underground gas and electric system. PG&E developed the Gold Shovel Standard Certification process to ensure that PG&E’s hired contractors adhere to […]
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Continued Partnership With the American Red Cross
As a dedicated partnership and sponsor of the American Red Cross, Wright Tree Service attended the Central Iowa Heroes of the Heartland event on March 2 at the Iowa Events Center. Each year, the American Red Cross of Central Iowa presents awards to local heroes. Heroes of the Heartland acknowledges ordinary people who have done […]
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Hurricane Matthew Recovery Efforts
By Curt Hirtzinger, Safety Supervisor As utility line clearance tree trimmers, we are always on call in case of a catastrophic emergency such as Hurricane Matthew. On October 5, 2016, WTS crews from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Michigan and Indiana were dispatched to one of the 11 main staging sites throughout damaged areas along Florida’s east […]
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