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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 […]
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Training Tools Spotlight: Employee Onboarding for Success
By Brandon Magee, Safety Supervisor During your first day on the job, did you ask yourself, “what am I getting myself into?” I asked myself that question several times. A new job is full of the unexpected, no matter what industry you’re in. In this industry, especially when you’re new to the vegetation management field, […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Names Gilmore to Division Manager and Larson to Regional Manager
Wright Tree Service, an employee owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, recently named Jeffrey Gilmore division manager and Adam Larson regional manager. Collectively, the two bring to their new positions more than 40 years of experience in utility vegetation management. As division manager, Gilmore will oversee operations in Indiana, and Larson, as regional manager, […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Names New Senior Vice President and Vice President
Wright Tree Service (WTS), an employee owned company specializing in utility vegetation management, recently named Wade Myers as senior vice president and Rick Bonifas as vice president. These changes are effective January 1, 2018. Myers has been with WTS for more than 30 years, and has worked in operations throughout his career, holding almost every position […]
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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Training Tools Spotlight: A Healthy Safety Culture
By Jim Lorrigan, Safety Manager Having a strong safety culture is the buzz phrase in today’s workplace. No matter your occupation, it should be part of your life. When I arrive at a jobsite I can usually tell within minutes if a strong safety culture is present. Let me give you an example: Picture a […]
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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 […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Safety Training Video Series Complete
Wright Tree Service has a series of safety training videos on the three main hazards employees will encounter on a jobsite. The goal of the three main hazards video series is to encourage safe work practices and emphasize the importance of safety in the utility vegetation management industry. These videos are targeted to new employees at […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Launches “Fall Hazard Awareness” Safety Training Video
Wright Tree Service launched a new safety training video, “Fall Hazard Awareness.” This video is the fourth in a series of safety training videos released by Wright Tree Service to encourage safe work practices and emphasize the importance of safety in the utility vegetation management industry. “Fall Hazard Awareness” discusses several steps to follow to […]
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