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From the Treetop: Rocky Palmer
By Rocky Palmer, Risk Manager Have you heard “The Z” mentioned on the job or in the office at Wright Tree Service? “The Z” is a nickname for ANSI Z133, a standard that our industry must follow. I’d like to take this opportunity to explain what “The Z” is, and more specifically, how the standard […]
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From the Treetop: Will Nutter
This past May marked my 30th year with Wright Tree Service. When I started as a Groundman in Omaha, I thought it would be a great summer job. I had no idea I would end up making a career out of it. I’ve seen many changes in 30 years, but what hasn’t changed is our […]
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UAA Profile: John Hurst
John Hurst Eastern Regional Manager, Wright Tree Service Education I attended Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1966 and studied pre-veterinary medicine. In 1980 I studied finance at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Job History In 1973 I joined Wright Tree Service as an equipment operator. In this position I mainly worked with a […]
Read more...Back to the Basics
By Rocky Palmer, Risk Manager, Wright Tree Service We’ve crossed the halfway point in 2013, and I can’t help but ask myself, “How can we get back to the basics?” In this industry and on the job, we have a lot to think about. Often times, we get so caught up in those things that […]
Read more...GF Corner: Herbicide Use
By Jeff Harris, General Foreman, Wright Tree Service When I started to apply herbicide years ago, the process was much different than it is today. Luckily, things change. I have experienced firsthand the progress our industry has made in personal protective equipment (PPE), licensing, record keeping, and training. Here is a short overview of things […]
Read more...Working EAB Trees Safely: Educate, Assess, Blueprint
By Earl Simmons, Safety Supervisor, Wright Tree Service I have had the opportunity to work on many hazardous trees over the years, and I have done it and seen it done safely. But during a recent project dealing specifically with hazard trees across the state of Michigan, a very alarming pattern was emerging. The purpose […]
Read more...From the Treetop: Wade Myers
By Wade Myers, Vice President of Operations Traditionally, we use this space to inform you of the growth and performance of our company, and I can tell you we have achieved consistent growth that has positioned us to be successful in our industry for years to come. But as I reflect back on the last […]
Read more...A Culture of Safety
By Jerry Ledet, Division Supervisor, Wright Tree Service At Wright Tree Service, safety is our number one value, and we believe it is both a personal and team responsibility. The strong safety culture instilled here reminds each of us how important our roles are. Everywhere you look, safety is at the forefront. I believe that […]
Read more...GF Corner: Hiring – Candidate Adaptability is Key
By Aaron Swallow, General Foreman, Wright Tree Service The hiring process is a simple one: fill out the necessary paperwork, turn it in to the home office, send the potential hire in for a drug test, and wait for the results. The hard part is finding the right person to hire. You can take the […]
Read more...WTS Partners with the American Red Cross
PRESS RELEASE November 19, 2012 Wright Tree Service has partnered with the American Red Cross – Serving Greater Iowa to support the disaster relief efforts in the wake of Super Storm Sandy and the Nor’easter that followed by giving a $10,000 gift. Headquartered in Des Moines since 1933, Wright Tree Service has sent more than […]
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