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National Wreaths Across America Day
For the fourth year in a row, Wright Tree Service (WTS) employees participated in National Wreath Across America Day on Saturday, December 16. Wreaths Across America coordinates an annual volunteer-driven event, where wreaths are laid at more than 2,500 cemeteries across the country as a tribute to veterans. This year WTS renewed our annual sponsorship […]
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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 […]
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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