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From the Treetop: Terry McGonegle
By Terry McGonegle, SVP/CFO September 30, 2011, marked the 10th year of Wright Tree Service being an employee owned company. Soon after being diagnosed with cancer, John R. Wright asked us to help him establish a plan to ensure the continued success of Wright Tree Service and its employees. After a great deal of research, […]
Read more...Volunteer Work: Lending a Helping Hand
In an effort to help Omaha’s forestry department cope with storm damage, Wright Tree Service employees recently took time to volunteer their time and equipment to provide maintenance on the park’s tree population. Elmwood Park in Omaha, Neb., is one of the city’s premier outdoor recreational spots, but summer storms left damaged trees that were a […]
Read more...Case Study: GPS Insight
Challenge Wright Tree Service’s initial interest in GPS tracking was to be in compliance with contractual obligations. It is common in larger contracts that utilities require GPS tracking. In addition, since Wright Tree Service is nationwide, many of their field supervisors work independently without direct supervisor oversight. The regional offices had no way of knowing what their fleet […]
Read more...VM Funding
President and COO Will Nutter was interviewed by Sig Guggenmoos, a T&D World editor. Will provided insight on vegetation management funding and how a sustainable VM program is attained. by Sig Guggenmoos, Editor, Vegetation Management Resource Center In the recent Utility Arborist Newsline, Utility Arborist Association presdient Will Nutter said, “Most vegetation managers I work […]
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From the Treetop: Chairman and CEO Scott Packard
By Scott Packard, Chairman and CEO For nearly eighty years, we have built an impressive record of growth, a reputation for excellence and consistent results. 2010 was no exception for our family of companies. We continued our string of record growth to nine years, adding more than $100 million in revenue since 2002. But while […]
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Will Nutter Inducted as UAA President
Wright Tree Service President Will Nutter was inducted as President of the Utility Arborist Association at the ISA/UAA Annual Conference in Chicago, Ill., in July 2009. A long-time member of UAA, Will served on its Education Committee for many years before serving as Vice President and then President Elect. “Will’s energy and knowledge will help […]
Read more...From the Treetop: Kendra Julie Chapman
By Kendra Julie Chapman, Vice President of Administration It’s 2010, and just like that, another decade is behind us. A lot has changed in our work and home lives since Y2K – especially in the area of technology. I can’t remember the last time I walked into a bank or a Blockbuster. I pay the […]
Read more...Will Nutter Named President and COO
Press Release by Scott Packard, Chairman of the Board and CEO It is with great satisfaction that I announce a change in the executive structure at Wright Tree Service, Inc. The company’s board of directors has elected Wilbur A. Nutter to the position of President and COO for Wright Tree Service, Inc. In his new position Mr. Nutter […]
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