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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 […]
Read more...Honoring America’s Veterans
For the third year, Wright Tree Service (WTS) honored our nation’s fallen veterans with a holiday service project. Wreaths Across America coordinates annual wreath-laying at more than 2,500 cemeteries across the country as a tribute to veterans. WTS renewed its annual wreath sponsorship and invited employees to get involved locally. More than 40 individuals represented […]
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¡Celebración!
Wright Tree Service Celebrates First Anniversary in Puerto Rico We are proud to celebrate the first full year of Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico. The new division was established in October 2021 through partnership with LUMA Energy. This expansion enables us to continue providing safe, reliable power to the people of Puerto Rico. “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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Chad Berlin Retires from Wright Tree Service After 20 Years
Safety Supervisor Chad Berlin has retired from Wright Tree Service (WTS), an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management. Chad started his career with WTS in 2000 as a foreperson, and he was quickly promoted to general foreperson. After five years with WTS, Chad became the safety supervisor for the southwest divisions in 2005. “Chad […]
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Tim Bingaman Retires from Wright Tree Service After Nearly 30 Years
Division Manager Tim Bingaman has retired from Wright Tree Service (WTS), an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, after his almost 30-year career. Tim started his career with WTS in 1993 on a six-month contract in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a top climber. Over the years, he has held the positions of crew leader, general […]
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Jerry Ledet Promoted to Division Manager for Wright Tree Service
Jerry Ledet has been promoted to division manager for Wright Tree Service (WTS), an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management. Jerry Ledet has been named division manager in the south central division. He has worked in the industry for over 30 years, joining WTS as a project manager in 2009. He is also an […]
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Seeing the True Benefits of Investing in Diversity & Inclusion
By Nate Demby, Division Manager, Wright Tree Service Nate Demby was a panelist during the “Diversity and inclusion does not belong on a checklist. Where do you belong?” discussion at the 2022 Trees and Utilities conference. The 2022 Trees and Utilities Conference was an unforgettable experience for me. With over 800 attendees, and the opportunity […]
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Wright Tree Service Creates New Division and Appoints Glenn McCann as Division Manager
Wright Tree Service (WTS), an employee-owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, has announced the creation of a new division that will commence operations on October 2, 2022. This division was created due to growth in the company and the addition of new customers within the region. The new division, operating in the northeastern U.S., […]
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