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F illing in spray forms while in the field on a windy day or keeping them organized while

commuting between job sites can be a challenge. Handwriting legibility can also suffer while quickly filling in details. Arborchem Products has created a new app called FastField to solve these common problems.

Available on Android and iOS on your smartphone or tablet for a nominal monthly fee, FastField is a quick and easy app that transforms the traditional CM-21 paper report into an organized, digital form with fields to type in the necessary information. The service for this app can be turned on and off as needed, and works with or without a Wi-Fi or data connection. If you lose your connection, FastField will also save your report documentation until you reconnect to the internet. The digital forms are stored in a secure cloud database and are accessible for review at any time.

FastField also has the ability to attach a GPS- and time-stamped photo to the record. If you need to know exactly where a job site is located, FastField’s GPS capabilities can track your job’s start and stop points. The app has memory fields to reduce entering redundant information. It also has reminders that appear on your screen as you are filling in the form to make sure you have entered all the required details. Once everything is complete, it automatically e-mails the file for review.

In addition to being a great tool for spray system record-keeping, this app can scan barcodes, making tracking return/refillable containers a cinch.

Arborchem offers training videos on their YouTube channel to get your crew ready to go with this new technology.

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CONTENTS

Spot This Fly ..................................................4Leaves Of Three? ..........................................5From The Archives .......................................6Kristin Sets Down Her Pen .........................7Reconnect With Corp Comm ...................7Merit Awards ................................................8Kentucky Crew Donates Bike ....................8Stormy Times .................................................9Management Update ..................................10Special Retirement Honors ......................13Retirees Honored .......................................14In Memoriam ...............................................15Service Anniversaries ................................16Crews & News ...........................................20

The Asplundh TREESpring 2019 1

SAFETY SUCCESS I S N O AC C I D E N T

by Bruce Mellott Vice President of Corporate Safety

E very job we complete is a team effort. From the initial job planning to the final inspection and everything in between, hundreds—and sometimes thousands—of

individual Asplundh employees are working together to serve our customers and work safely each and every day. However, while it takes the effort of a very large and dedicated team to make each job successful, we understand that, for most of our customers, our crews and general forepersons are the face of our company.

These are the people who our customers look to when they want assistance on a project, and the ones who they rely on when they need assistance. Getting it right is important.

Over the past few years, we have made smart investments across our enterprise to improve our performance and provide even better customer service. Our industry-leading training program—the Line Clearance Qualification Standard (LCQS)—has been updated for 2019 to align with the Department of Labor’s new Standards of Apprenticeship for Arborists and includes lessons learned over the last couple of years. The roll out of CellControl in 2018, which proactively disables the use of cell phones while driving, has reduced the frequency of vehicle crashes within our target group by more than 70%. Additionally, the introduction of our Physical Readiness System (see below!) is ongoing, with our crews being provided with task-specific stretches to reduce the frequency of sprain / strain types of injuries, which enable us to remain focused and ready for the next task.

We have made significant investments in mechanized equipment. This equipment helps get climbers out of the trees and reduce the exposures associated with working on or near dead or dying trees. We changed our vehicle specifications to capitalize on some of the new crash-avoidance technologies, which are being introduced by our fleet partners. We also have continued our transition to using the latest climbing methods and equipment to improve efficiency and worker safety.

One of the great privileges of being a part of Asplundh is getting to see all the wonderful things our employees do every day for our customers. Around the world and around the clock, Asplundh employees go above and beyond for our customers, giving them the best of themselves, and often under difficult circumstances. We can make all the investments in the world, but what truly distinguishes our company from the competition are the connections we forge between our customers and the talented and dedicated men and women doing the work.

This issue of The Asplundh TREE magazine contains several examples of Asplundh employees providing service above and beyond our normal scope of work to prove and help illustrate our “A Better Way” philosophy.

Stay Safe,

Bruce Mellott [email protected]

t The Physical Readiness System (PRS) consists of warm-up exercises to physically and mentally prepare crews for the long workday ahead. Stretching exercises incorporated in the PRS help reduce the possibility of muscle strains and ligament sprains, as well as preventing muscle soreness. The stretches should be performed daily prior to beginning work and then periodically throughout the day as well. A basic routine only takes about 10 minutes of your day, so start your work day right with the PRS! This picture is of Supervisor Jimmy Rumker’s crew from the Rickey Bailey Region in Birmingham, Alabama, who are warming up with arm and shoulder stretches before a hard day of lifting and climbing!

“Asplundh employees go above and beyond for our customers, giving them the best of themselves, and often under difficult circumstances”

The Asplundh TREESpring 20192

WITH TRAINING AND PRACTICE

t During the first week of January 2019, Bobby King Region RSS Steven Pennycuff, along with Trainers Eric Shepherd and Jeffrey Turner, led three chain saw safety classes for AEP transmission crews in Kentucky and West Virginia. The Kentucky sessions were held in Ashland and Pikeville, and the West Virginia session was held in Charleston. Steven, Eric and Jeffrey covered chain saw safety features, inspection, maintenance and sharpening, and reactive forces. They also explained how to safely start a chain saw, proper handling techniques and the hazards of cutting wood that is under pressure. The group then moved outside for live demonstrations on the materials they covered during the indoor presentations, including correct notching and back-cuts, how to perform a snap cut, and how to remove small limbs and trees from power lines. The AEP crews found that the knowledge learned from the classes was so valuable they requested these demonstrations on an annual basis!

u On January 25, 2019, the Arizona Community Tree Council held a Barricade

Workshop where employees from the Jeff Vining Region gave safety presentations to the attendees, which included employees from Arizona Public Service. RSS Alex Teran and Supervisor Branden Peters co-presented

on Temporary Traffic Control, covering federal and state Department of

Transportation requirements and best practices, hazards associated with working along roadways, and preventive and future

safety options for traffic control. Manager Jeff Vining presented on general work zone safety.

Later in the day, General Foreperson Eric Juedes and Groundperson Jeremy Duran

took the group outside for a demonstration on proper roadside work zone set-up for

an aerial lift truck with a chipper.

t At the end of February, Sr. Corporate Safety Trainers Joe Kern and Chad Kinney led a group of 26 regional safety superintendents (RSSs), general forepersons, trainers and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) specialists from seven different management regions in a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) course. As authorized OSHA outreach trainers, Joe and Chad covered more than 20 subjects ranging from emergency action plans to blood-borne pathogens during the week-long course held this year in Columbus, Ohio. Some utilities already require this credential for safety and management personnel. The Asplundh Safety Operations Group holds this session twice a year, with the second class scheduled in May.


2019 WILDFIRE & SAFETY SUMMIT

RECOGNITION OF SAFETY PERFORMANCEt The morning of January 7, 2019 was cold and windy as Jon-Paul Paulsen Region Apprentice Elijah Robinson (center) traveled southbound on Interstate 15 near Clancy, Montana in his aerial lift truck. As he traversed the snow- and ice-covered roads, Elijah witnessed a vehicle in the northbound lanes lose control and crash into the rear of a fuel tanker truck. The

fuel tanker disconnected from the tractor-trailer and overturned, blocking both northbound lanes. Elijah noticed flames were present in the engine compartment of the passenger vehicle, so he immediately pulled his truck safely to the shoulder and activated his emergency flashers. Elijah quickly made his way over to the vehicle with the engine compartment fire. With the help of two other good samaritans, they pried open the driver’s side door, cut the seat belt off the driver and removed her from the vehicle as it was becoming engulfed in flames. Once the driver was out of harm’s way, Elijah retrieved a fire extinguisher from his lift truck and used it to control the flames until first responders arrived on scene. Elijah’s quick thinking and heroism was honored on February 5 with the White Cross Coin award, presented by General Foreperson Jeremy Butsch (L) and Sr. Corporate Safety Trainer Shane Vosberg (R). Way to go, Elijah!

t About mid-day on December 11, 2018, Asplundh Brush Control Foreperson Mike Bishop and Groundperson Tyler Hance from the Ray Seaman Region were returning to their Ameren job site in Kirkville, Missouri when Tyler spotted a vehicle floating in the waters of Spur Pond. Mike safely pulled their work vehicle to the side of the

road and the two approached a small crowd of people who had gathered at the crash scene to see if everyone was okay. That’s when they saw that 62-year-old Christian Perez was in the water, about 20 feet away from the edge of the frozen pond, calling for help. Without hesitation, Tyler removed his boots and sweatshirt, and went into the freezing water. Tyler reached Christian, who had lost consciousness, and brought him to shore, where Mike pulled them both out of the water. The police and EMTs then arrived on scene and were able to resuscitate Christian before transporting him to the hospital. Tyler and Mike’s actions were praised across multiple channels. KTVO news station in Kirksville interviewed Tyler and Christian, who retold the life-saving story. In addition, Ameren presented Tyler (L) and Mike (R) with plaques for their bravery and quick thinking. Tyler was also presented a jacket, region merit award and certificate for outstanding performance from Manager Ray Seaman. Way to go, Tyler and Mike!

p This year, the Wildfire and Safety Summit took place on February 26-March 1 in San Antonio, Texas. The summit consists of two separate conferences, which are held on back-to-back days. The attendees, whose backgrounds ranged from the utility arboriculture and infrastructure services fields, came from across the United States, Canada and as far way as Australia to take part in the informative and educational sessions.

On February 26, Executive Vice President Matt Asplundh opened the Wildfire Summit, welcoming the attendees and setting the tone for the full day of expert-led presentations to follow. Director of Risk Management Ann Ercolani, Manager Jon-Paul Paulsen, and Vice President of Corporate Safety Bruce Mellott from Asplundh were among the distinguished speakers presenting on a variety of topics including risk management, fire and incident management, wildfire prevention best practices, critical event management software and employee safety.

The Safety Summit began the following day and ran through March 1. Safety professionals from around the globe joined together to listen to presentations about OSHA and regulatory updates, TapRooT corrective actions, computer-based topics and leadership. Panel and roundtable sessions focusing on DOT regulations, new employee orientation, SIF trends and Struck Bys enabled the presenters to deep dive into these key topics and encouraged discussion and idea-sharing among peers. Asplundh Vice President Jim Hines, Vice President of Compliance Joe Lee and Safety Trainer Joe Kern were among the Safety Summit’s key speakers.


SPOT THIS FLYSpring is the time of the year when

bone-chilling winds come to an end, flowers and trees start to

bloom, and the sun warms us up again. It also is the time of the year when insects come out of their winter hibernation. This year, we need to be on the lookout for the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF).

A native to southeastern Asia, the SLF was first detected in the United States in southeastern Pennsylvania in 2014. A known plant hopper, the insect has spread throughout Pennsylvania and into New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and New York. These states now have quarantine zones where the pest has been discovered.

Beginning in the fall, SLFs lay seed-like eggs clustered together and covered in gray, putty-like masses. These are typically found on tree trunks and smooth surfaces such as bricks, scrap wood, outdoor furniture and equipment, siding and stone. Undetected egg masses on mobile surfaces can easily spread the SLF to new locations outside the current quarantine zones.

The SLFs typically hatch from their egg masses in May and June. The insect then goes through four “nymph” stages before reaching the adult stage. In the nymph stage, they are small, wingless and black with white spots. Red patches appear as the nymphs mature. As an adult, the SLFs are more colorful, with a black head and grayish black-spotted forewings and reddish black-spotted hind wings.

Impact Of The SLFResearch conducted by Penn

State University, partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has determined that the SLF is a significant threat to agriculture, landscapes and natural ecosystems. Because it has limited predators in the United States, the insect is greatly impacting crops, such as grapes, apples and hops. They feed off the sugars found in the plants’ bark and excrete a substance called honeydew.

u Adult Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)with wings spread to show colors.

Credit: PA Department of Agriculture

The sweetness of the honeydew attracts bees and other insects, but also promotes the growth of fungi, which can stunt growth and cause the health of the plant or tree to decline.

The PDA, USDA and Penn State are conducting research into the long-term impacts of the SLF, but Asplundh Technical Services Manager Dave Krause noted that, so far, mature trees are holding their own against the SLF because it cannot feed off mature bark. However, new and young trees are facing stunted growth.

What You Can DoAwareness is key to prevent spreading

the SLF. According to Dave, Asplundh crews working in or near the quarantine areas have received SLF training, earning a special permit allowing the crews to travel in and out of quarantine areas.

Be sure to inspect your vehicles, trailers and field equipment if you are working in or nearby quarantine locations. If you are outside the quarantine zone and see the SLF, you should immediately report a sighting to your local state plant regulatory official. Take a good-quality picture of the suspected SLF or put it in a container filled with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer to kill and preserve it.

There is limited knowledge about effective control measures with organic insecticides, but Penn State University research has found that azadirachtin or insecticidal soaps can be used to kill SLF nymphs and adults. Some pesticides are effective against SLF, but should always be used according to the label, following proper safety application precautions and personal protective equipment should be worn.

u SLF stages of life. First, the SLFs lay eggs in masses. The second consists

of the first through third instar nymph stages, in which they are non-winged with black and white spots. The third stage is the fourth instar phase, when the nymphs change to red with black

and white spots. Lastly is the adult, winged phase. Credit: TreePhilly.org

t SLF egg mass on the bark of a tree with seed-like eggs visible at the top of the mass. Credit: PA Department of Agriculture


LEAVES OF THREE?H ave you ever been working

outside then realize about an hour later that a bumpy, itchy

rash has formed on your skin? Chances are this could be an allergic reaction from contact with a poisonous plant, the most common of which are poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak.

These plants all contain an oily substance called urushiol, which triggers an allergic reaction when it comes in contact with the skin, resulting in an itchy rash that can appear hours or sometimes days after exposure. However, you do not necessarily have to touch the plants to have a reaction. Urushiol can be transferred from clothes, tools, equipment—just about anything that comes in contact with it. Burning these plants is especially dangerous because urushiol can be released into the air and cause a reaction in your lungs.

Whether climbing a tree or spraying on a right-of-way, the nature of our work makes our crews susceptible to coming in contact with these poison plants. Safety training for poison plants is provided yearly and detailed information is always available in the LCQS, but now is a good time for a refresher on identifying these plants to avoid contact, what the symptoms are and how to treat the rash.

Poison Ivy And SumacNative to the United States, poison

ivy and poison sumac can also be found in parts of Canada. Poison ivy is common throughout most of the U.S., while poison sumac is commonly spotted around wetlands—in mud or along the edges of a pond, for example.

Poison ivy and sumac can take on several forms. Poison ivy and poison sumac can grow as a ground cover and shrub, but poison ivy also grows as a climbing vine with a hairy appearance.

So, how can you tell poison ivy and poison sumac apart? Remember the rhyme, “Leaves of three? Let it be!”? It’s still good advice for identifying poison

ivy, as its leaves grow in groups of three. The leaves have pointy tips, with the middle leaf usually being the largest, and the tops of all three leaves tend to be waxy, while the bottoms are fuzzy. Poison ivy may also have small clusters of white berries on the plant that flourish in the spring and last throughout the winter. Poison ivy leaves change color depending on the season. In the spring, its leaves are a vibrant green and they change to a reddish-orange in the fall.

Similar to poison ivy, poison sumac grows in groups of odd-numbered leaves. The stems are a reddish color that contain about 5-13 smooth-edged leaves arranged in pairs. Poison sumac also has small, white berries that grow on the plant. However, these berries start out green in the spring and remain that color until the fall, when they mature and change to white.

Poison OakPoison oak got its name because its

leaves are shaped like oak leaves, but this poisonous plant is not part of the oak family. Poison oak is commonly found throughout North America. It usually takes the form of a low-growing, upright shrub that can be up to 3 feet tall, but poison oak also grows as a vine. The leaves are distinctly toothed with a fuzzy quality on both sides. Like poison

ivy and sumac, poison oak also grows berries, which are tan in color. Poison oak also changes colors depending on the season, with red leaves in the fall and green leaves the rest of the year.

Prevention And TreatmentAlong with being able to identify these

poisonous plants, wearing personal protective equipment, such as gloves, as well as long sleeves and long pants while outdoors, can help you avoid contact and an allergic reaction. However, being that urushiol is notorious for clinging to clothing and equipment, it is still easy to be exposed. Immediately after working in an area with these poison plants, washing up well with mild soap and warm water can help cut through and remove the urushiol oils.

Symptoms may vary, but all three plants will cause an itchy, red and blistery rash within 24-72 hours after contact. If you notice an itchy rash starting to form on your skin, do not scratch it. A topical lotion, such as calamine or corticosteroid, can help relieve the itch. Cool showers, a cool compress, or a mixture of water and baking soda or colloidal oatmeal can also be applied to the area to soothe the itch.

While you’re outside, don’t forget to check your surroundings and if it has leaves of three, let it be!

p Poison ivy changes color during the year. During the spring, it is a vibrant green. In the fall, it turns more of a reddish-orange color.Credit: (L) National Parks Service, (R) Poison-ivy.org

u From L to R: Poison oak’s tan berries; red leaves in the fall; and green leaves throughout

the rest of the year. Credit: The Old Farmer’s Almanac

p Poison sumac key identifiers are the berries and red stems.Credit: Poison-ivy.org


FROMTHEARCHIVESFor this issue, we wanted to go back in time and check

out the beginnings of The Asplundh TREE magazine. Did you know that the very first issue of the magazine

was published in June 1940? About 15 years after the first edition, an article from the summer 1955 issue caught our eye because it detailed the process to create an issue of The Asplundh TREE magazine during that time.

With no e-mail back then, letters requesting information for stories and printed photos were mailed out to regional offices and employees. After reviewing the responses, they wrote draft stories before typing them up via typewriters.

Prepping a story for the magazine layout was a complicated, multi-step process in 1955. Layout design today is completed on the computer, using a desktop publishing program (such as Adobe InDesign), where text and digital images are dropped into place as they will appear on the printed page. However, in 1955, each page’s layout design was first drawn by hand, with specific measurements indicating how large a space for an article or photo would be. Next, each article would be typed out with a linotype machine. A linotype machine produced each line of text as a metal strip. These metal plates would then be arranged in order of how they would appear on the page, coated with ink and used to stamp the text onto the pages.

Without digital photos and scanners, the magazine staff had to mail requests for clear, good quality, black and white photographs with a high-contrast background. They would then take those photos and create what is called a halftone. The halftone process, which is similar to the linotype process, creates a metal “stamp” of the photo. First, a photo is taken of the original photograph, which creates a screen of the image. This screen registers onto a metal plate, which is then sprayed with acid. The acid eats away at the light areas of the picture while the dark areas remain untouched on the metal, creating the halftone “stamp” to transfer the photo onto the magazine page.

The linotype text plates and the halftone photo plates were arranged by hand according to the original hand-drawn layout. Eight-page plates were printed at a time onto long sheets of paper called spreads. The spreads were then cut, collated, folded and stapled together into the final magazine. That process, which is now automated, remains mostly the same today.

In 1955, 7,000 copies were printed, which were individually hand-stuffed into envelopes and mailed to our employees and customers. Thankfully, the mailing process today is automated because our mailing list has since grown to more than 34,000 people globally.

p A linotype operator places each metal plate containing text or a photo as it will sit on the page of the magazine.

u Today, the mailing process is mostly automated, but back in 1955 the magazine was hand-stuffed into an envelope.

u Photographs were sprayed with acid to keep the dark areas and

remove the lighter areas to create a halftone “stamp” of the image.

p Like today’s printing methods, the magazine pages are printed eight pages on a sheet called a spread. The spreads were then cut, folded and collated into page order.

On December 19, 2018, Writer / Editor Kristin Wild started writing the next

chapter in her life—the one about retirement! She joined the Corporate Communications Department in 1987 as the voice behind The Asplundh TREE magazine, writing more than 100 issues of the magazine during her 31 years with the company.

Aside from writing the magazine, Kristin was a valued team member, lending her writing and editing talents to a variety of company projects, including press releases, newsletters, brochures, employee communications and videos.

Kristin’s determination didn’t stop there. She was prolific in supporting utility arboriculture, working closely to support the editorial and public relations efforts of several industry associations, including the Utility Arborist Association (UAA), the TREE Fund and the Penn-Del Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

In addition to wielding her pen, Kristin also took to her bicycle, riding in many of the TREE Fund Tour des Trees annual cycling events to raise public awareness and funds to support scientific research in arboriculture and urban forestry.

quality of her work, so she put her all into it and passed the test.

Her devotion has also been an inspiration to those at Asplundh and within the utility arboriculture industry:

“Kristin is a true team player. Her wealth of knowledge and dedication to the company and industry was well respected by all, and it has been a pleasure to work with her for the last 20 years.”

– Patti Chipman, Manager, Corp. Comm.

“Kristin was always professional in every way, but more than that, she often went way beyond her duties.”

– Hyland Johns, retired Sr. Vice President

“Kristin’s wide-ranging knowledge of Asplundh and the utility industry always enabled her to bring out the best in others and support the mission.”

– Jim Orr, retired Director of Technical Services

“We relied on her at ArborMetrics to help us craft messages that would connect with our customers. She never let us down!”

– Rachel Barker, Director of Project Management, ArborMetrics

Join us in wishing Kristin well as she rides on into retirement!

Full-time riders typically ride 500+ miles and raise at least $3,500 per tour.

In April 2015, Kristin also earned the ISA Certified Arborist credential. As many of you know, the test to earn this credential is difficult, covering a variety of topics including tree biology, identification, diagnosis, maintenance and, most importantly, safety. Kristin knew the knowledge she gained from studying for the test would improve the


KRISTIN SETS DOWN HER PEN

RECONNECT WITH CORP COMM

p To celebrate Kristin’s retirement, the Corporate Communications Department hosted a retirement luncheon at the Home Office on December 19!

The Corporate Communications team has undergone some exciting changes this past year. We’ve gained two new faces and dove into social media so we can get to know all of you better. Now, without further ado, come meet your Corporate Communications team!

Patti Chipman Manager

Ronnie Gauker Supervisor

Donna Kemmerer Meeting & Event Specialist

Jessica Saturno Writer / Editor

Danielle Kelly Digital Marketing Specialist

In the early morning hours of January 3, 2019, Paul Arno Region Work Planner Derek Martin saw a

car lose control on a snow-covered road and plunge into the Stoney Brook River in Wilton, New Hampshire.

Derek rushed over to the site of the wreck to see how he could assist when a man emerged from the car and alerted Derek that his sister was still inside and unable to get out. Without hesitation, Derek, a former volunteer firefighter, went into rescue-mode. He grabbed a small emergency hammer that he keeps in his truck and went into the freezing cold, chest-deep waters. Derek quickly broke the side window with the hammer, and pulled the woman to safety. He then kept both victims warm in his truck until paramedics arrived.

Derek’s heroism was honored on March 1 with the Silver Merit Award, presented by Sponsor Barry Hooper and Eversource Energy Vice President of Operations Steve

Driscoll. His quick-thinking actions and courageousness was also praised by the Wilton Police Chief and local news!

Check out our Asplundh Facebook and Instagram pages for the wonderful write-up of this incident by Eversource’s team!

p Asplundh Manager Paul Arno (far L), Sponsor Barry Hooper (second from L) and Eversource Energy Vice President Steve Driscoll (far R) were on hand to present the Silver Merit Award to Derek Martin (second from R). Not pictured, but also at the presentation were Asplundh Supervisor Peter Powers and General Foreperson William McKinstry, and Eversource Energy Forestry Manager Bob Allen.

In January, a crew from the Bobby King Region in Kentucky presented a young man named Cody with a

brand-new bicycle after his was stolen. Cody traveled more than two hours every day from home to the crew’s job site just to watch them in action. The crew got to know Cody well, offering him some of their lunches and firewood to take home for heat. “He’s a really good kid; he’s just had a hard life,” General Foreperson George Campbell said.

When Cody showed up without his bike one day, the crew was concerned. After learning that someone had stolen it, the crew decided they had to help and bought him a new one. “I teared up. I was kind of speechless about it myself,” Trimmer Jonathan Sawyers said in an interview with local news station WYMT

in Hazard, Kentucky about the good deed. Along with George and Jonathan, the following crew members also pitched in: General Foreperson Shaun Watkins; Forepersons Keith Boyd, Richard Boyd, Johnny Collins, Josh Cox, Cadence Hill and Nicholas Kidd; and Trimmers Steven Adkins, Austin Howell, Micky Lewis, Justin Moore, Jason Perkins, Chris Smith,

Nathaniel Tackett, Dan Wideman and Matt Williams. In addition to the new mountain bike, the crew also provided Cody with a high-vis safety vest so he would be more visible on roadways. Thank you to this crew for going above and beyond to help Cody. What may seem like a small gesture for some is life changing for others.

KENTUCKY CREW DONATES BIKE

MERIT AWARDS


t In this Facebook-posted photo captioned, “Sometimes the best thing in life is helping others,” is the crew with Cody seated on his new bike. This post has gotten more than 1.3K likes since Jonathan Sawyers shared it in January. Pictured with Cody are (L to R): Nicholas Kidd, Josh Cox, Jason Perkins, Richard Boyd, Austin Howell, George Campbell, Chris Smith, Dan Wideman, Jonathan Sawyers and Cadence Hill.

STORMY TIMESA s 2018 was coming to a

close, the Puget Sound area in western Washington was

cleaning up and rebuilding from the destruction caused by a rare tornado that swept through the region.

In the early afternoon hours on December 18, 2018, an EF2 tornado struck the town of Port Orchard in south Kitsap County. This was the first tornado since April 1991 to touch down in this area. The damage to Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE’s) power lines and infrastructure required the expertise of Asplundh tree crews from the Steve Blum Region.

The tornado spun a path of destruction for 1.4 miles and had an average wind speed of 130 mph. It caused severe damage to about 50 homes and buildings, with roughly 300 structures sustaining minimal damage. As it tore through the area, the tornado brought down trees and power lines, leaving approximately 1,500 PSE customers without power.

Answering PSE’s call for assistance were five Asplundh crews under General Foreperson James Cheatham. During the initial response, three crews worked tirelessly over 12 hours to coordinate with first responders from South Kitsap Fire and Rescue, Port Orchard Police and Kitsap County Sheriff’s office, as well as PSE line construction crews, to clear roadways to facilitate search-and-rescue and power restoration efforts.

In the following days, the focus changed to removing any uprooted or leaning hazard trees that posed a serious threat to the remaining structures in the area. Some of the hazard trees were Douglas Firs that were more than 120 feet tall, with the tallest being 163 feet.

“Some of the trees had fallen into adjacent trees,” said James. “The crews dealt with some serious hazards from wood under tension, not to mention the potential targets surrounding the drop zones.”

However, through careful planning and the use of advanced rigging techniques, the crews were able to safely remove the hazard trees over the next three days with no further damage or incident.

Homeowners and first responders were grateful for the Asplundh crews’ help. In addition, PSE and the Mayor of Port Orchard thanked the crews for all of their hard work by providing them coffee, water and snacks, plus an on-site lunch.


t In preparation for removal, Foreperson Jim Meadows carefully limbs a large Douglas Fir to ensure no further damage to the structures below.

u An aerial view of the damage the tornado caused to a neighborhood in

Port Orchard, Washington.

u Some of the trees that needed to be removed after the tornado were Douglas Firs that were

more than 120 feet tall. Seen here is a crew catching the top of one of the storm-damaged

trees after Trimmer Brady Corcoran and Apprentice Parker Johnson cut it.

MANAGEMENTUPDATENEWMANAGERSINTHEFIELD

Pat O’Connor, former supervisor in Virginia, has been promoted to manager of Asplundh operations for parts of Virginia and North Carolina in October 2018. The O’Connor Region is sponsored by Executive Vice President Gregg Asplundh.

Originally from Ohio, Pat joined an Asplundh tree crew in 1982. Over the years, Pat’s career took him throughout the U.S., as far as Australia, and eventually expanded into overseeing our former pole maintenance subsidiary. His success within the company was recognized with his election to vice president in 2000. In 2007, Pat retired early due health-related issues; however, he returned to Asplundh in January 2016 as a supervisor. Now as a manager, Pat oversees crews working on the properties of Dominion Energy, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Northern Neck

Electric Cooperative and BARC Electric Cooperative. An ISA Certified Arborist, Pat is also a board member on the Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Council.

Michael Cassella joined the Home Office staff in August 2018 as the Corporate Safety Director. He reports directly to Vice President of Corporate Safety Bruce Mellott.

Michael came aboard with more than 25 years of experience in the health and safety industry. He has held leadership positions in environmental standards and

health and safety. He is currently responsible for identifying safety performance within assigned regions in the eastern half of the U.S., and supporting them with training and other safety programs. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree in public health from West Chester University in Pennsylvania and is part of the American Society of Safety Professionals.

Josh Magrath, former supervisor in Kansas, was promoted to assistant regional manager for Oklahoma in October 2018. He reports to Manager Ed Bradshaw, under the sponsorship of Randal Haines.

Josh joined the company in March 2004 as a groundperson in Kansas. He advanced to general foreperson in 2010 and was

promoted four years later to supervisor. Josh oversees crews working on the properties of Oklahoma Gas & Electric and various cooperative accounts. A graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in parks/resource management and conservation, he is also an ISA Certified Arborist / Municipal Specialist / Utility Specialist. He also participated in the February 2011 Asplundh Supervisory Training Program and the March 2015 Management Leadership Academy.

Travis Bostock joined Rotor Blade in September 2018 as the Sales Director. He reports to General Manager Todd Gillespie under the sponsorship of Vice President Phil Voltz.

Originally from Alabama, Travis joined Rotor Blade in South Carolina with eight years of prior experience owning his own company in

the erosion and vegetation management industries. His current responsibilities include marketing and sales, technical writing support, bid preparation and public relations. Travis holds a degree in communications and marketing from The University of Montana, and is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and the Helicopter Association International.

James Burton joined Rotor Blade in November 2018 as the Administrative Support Manager in South Carolina. He reports to General Manager Todd Gillespie under the sponsorship of Vice President Phil Voltz.

James came aboard Rotor Blade with six years of prior experience in the finance and

development industries. Currently, his responsibilities focus on operating efficiency and financial analysis in the helicopter and fleet business areas to ensure cost effectiveness. James holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The College of Charleston and an MBA from The Citadel Military College, both of which are located in South Carolina.



NEWSUPERVISORSINTHEFIELD

Carlos Chavez joined Asplundh in August 2018 as a supervisor in Texas under Vice President Scott Bailey. Executive Vice President Matt Asplundh sponsors the Bailey Region.

Originally from El Salvador, Carlos came on board in the Houston, Texas area in August 2018 with more than 20 years of previous

line clearance and supervisory experience. His responsibilities currently include overseeing outsourcing crews working on the properties of Detroit Edison in Michigan, Eversource Energy and United Illuminating in Connecticut, and Georgia Power in Georgia.

Johnny Crockett, former general foreperson in West Virginia, was promoted to supervisor there in July 2018 under Manager Mike Wolford. Executive Vice President Chris Asplundh, Jr. sponsors the Wolford Region.

Johnny first joined Asplundh in August 2014 as a general foreperson with more than

15 years of prior experience working on tree crews. His current responsibilities include overseeing crews working on the property of Mon Power in West Virginia. In addition to being an April 2015 graduate of the General Foreperson Training Program, Johnny has received corporate recognition for fleet management excellence.

Eric Force, former general foreperson in Washington, was promoted to supervisor there under Manager Steve Blum in November 2018. Sponsor Shawn Shapiro oversees the Blum Region.

Born in Japan, Eric first joined an Asplundh tree crew in 2003 in Washington and was promoted to general foreperson in 2014.

Eric’s current responsibilities include overseeing six divisions of vegetation management crews working on the property of Puget Sound Energy in western Washington. In addition to being a March 2016 graduate of the General Foreperson Training Program, Eric is also an ISA Certified Arborist.

William “Duck” Ailstock, former superintendent in Virginia, has been promoted to supervisor there under Vice President Larry Kirk. Executive Vice President Chris Asplundh, Jr. sponsors the Kirk Region.

With more than 10 years of prior tree crew experience, Duck joined Asplundh in Virginia as a general foreperson in February 2001. He

advanced to superintendent in 2014. Duck’s current responsibilities include overseeing transmission and distribution line crews on Appalachian Power property in the Roanoke area, as well as tree crews working for the City of Lynchburg. Duck is a graduate of the November 2002 Asplundh Supervisory Training Program and the December 2009 General Foreperson Training Program.

Gabriel Clark, former general foreperson in Ohio, advanced to supervisor there under Manager Kris Keefer. Executive Vice President Gregg Asplundh sponsors the Keefer Region.

Gabriel came to work for Asplundh in March 2013 as a trimmer in his home state of Ohio. He rose through the ranks, advancing to general foreperson in 2015. As a supervisor,

Gabriel oversees crews working on Toledo Edison, Ohio Edison, Penn Power, The Illuminating Company and Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative properties in Ohio. A recipient of the 30-hour OSHA course certification in 2013, Gabriel holds a commercial pesticide applicator license in Ohio, is a qualified CPR / first aid instructor and holds several climber training credentials.

Robbie Adkins, former regional safety superintendent in West Virginia, advanced to supervisor there in November 2018 under Vice President Larry Kirk. Executive Vice President Chris Asplundh, Jr. sponsors the Kirk Region.

Robbie began his career at Asplundh in 1989 in his home state of West Virginia. In 1991, he left to work for another line clearance

contractor, but returned in 1998 as a general foreperson. Three years later, he was promoted to supervisor and, in 2014, Robbie was promoted to manager for parts of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. He briefly left company, but returned in August 2016 as an RSS under Vice President Larry Kirk in West Virginia. He currently oversees crews working on Appalachian Power distribution and AEP transmission properties. Robbie is an ISA Certified Arborist / Utility Specialist, a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), a qualified first aid / CPR instructor and holds a commercial pesticide applicator license.

Henry Kay, former general foreperson in Connecticut under Manager Dan Duncan, has been promoted to supervisor there in July 2018. Executive Vice President Gregg Asplundh sponsors the Duncan Region.

Henry joined Asplundh in July 2013 as a work planner, and within two years was promoted to a general foreperson. He currently

oversees crews working on the properties of United Illuminating, Eversource Energy and various municipal accounts in Connecticut. Henry holds a bachelor’s degree in forestry from the University of Maine and is a graduate of the June 2016 General Foreperson Training Program. In addition to participating in the August 2018 Management Leadership Academy, Henry is an ISA Certified Arborist, a member of the New England ISA and Connecticut Tree Protective Association, and is a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and a certified first aid / CPR instructor.

Christopher Gosney, former general foreperson in Pennsylvania, has been promoted to supervisor there in July 2018 under Manager Frank Lambert. Executive Vice President Gregg Asplundh sponsors the Lambert Region.

Chris began his career with Asplundh in July 2008 as a groundperson in his home

state of Pennsylvania. In September 2016, he was promoted to general foreperson. Currently, Chris oversees crews working on the properties of West Penn Power in central and southwestern Pennsylvania, as well as the Department of Transportation in southwestern Pennsylvania. A July 2017 graduate of the General Foreperson Training Program, Chris is also an ISA Certified Arborist and a licensed pesticide applicator for Pennsylvania. In addition, Chris is a member of the Penn-Del ISA.

Jeff Fritz, former general foreperson in Washington, was promoted in October 2018 to supervisor in Oregon under Manager DeWayne Emerson. Sponsor Shawn Shapiro oversees the Emerson Region.

Jeff joined the company in June 2010 as a groundperson, and by 2016 had worked his way up the ranks to become a general

foreperson. His current responsibilities include overseeing crews on the properties of Portland General Electric and Pacific Power & Light. A March 2017 graduate of the General Foreperson Training Program, Jeff is also an ISA Certified Arborist and a certified first aid / CPR instructor.

John Keliihananui, former superintendent in Florida under Manager Ron Hallock, was promoted to supervisor there in December 2018. Sponsor Doug Roof oversees the Hallock Region.

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, John moved to South Carolina in October 2010 where he started his Asplundh career as a trimmer. He

advanced to a foreperson there in 2011 before moving to Florida in 2014 with a promotion to general foreperson. As a supervisor, John is responsible for overseeing crews on the property of Florida Power & Light in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. A February 2017 graduate of the General Foreperson Training Program, John also holds a commercial pesticide and herbicide applicator license for Florida.

Pawel Pregowski, former project manager in Pennsylvania for American Lighting and Signalization (ALS), was promoted to a regional supervisor there under Vice President Steve Lowe. President Phil Voltz sponsors the Lowe Region.

Pawel started his career as a chief estimator with ALS in July 2015 with 10 years of prior

experience in asset management, engineering and construction. Pawel’s current responsibilities include business development, estimating and overseeing distribution crews on the properties of the City of Philadelphia, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Atlantic City Electric and Potomac Electric Power Company. A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Pawel holds a degree in architecture.

Erik Rogan joined Asplundh as a supervisor in July 2018 in Arizona under Manager Jeff Vining. Vice President Jim Hines sponsors the Vining Region.

Erik began his career with Asplundh in July 2008 as a scheduler in Arizona. He briefly left the company in 2010 to serve three years of active duty in the U.S. Army Infantry, 10 th

Mountain Division. After the army, he went to work for various utility companies before rejoining Asplundh in 2018. He currently oversees crews working on the properties of Arizona Public Service, Mohave Electric, NV Energy, Bountiful City Light and Power and various other investor-owned and municipal utilities. A graduate of Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Erik is also an ISA Certified Arborist / Utility Specialist, a certified crane operator and a licensed herbicide applicator in Arizona.



William Wood, Jr., previously a general foreperson in Florida under Manager David Craddock, advanced to a supervisor there in September. Sponsor Doug Roof oversees the Craddock Region.

William joined Asplundh in 2014 on a tree crew in Florida with about 24 years of prior tree service experience. Six months later, he was promoted to general foreperson and after briefly leaving the company, he returned in 2017. William’s current responsibilities include supervising crews working on the properties of the City of Tallahassee, Gainesville Regional Utilities, Talquin Electric and Clay Electric. An ISA Certified Arborist, William is also a qualified first aid / CPR instructor.

t Dennis Stapola (center, L), vice president and director of the Risk Management Department in the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, retired in January 2019. On January 10, the Home Office, along with Dennis’ wife, Kathy (center, R), celebrated his retirement with a breakfast send-off. Dennis first came to work for the company in 1987 with 12 years of prior claims experience with major insurance companies in Philadelphia and New York. In January 1991, he advanced to manager of the Corporate Insurance Department and, in 2002, was promoted again to director of Risk Management with the merger of the Corporate Insurance and Safety Departments. His role in developing successful risk management programs and overseeing claims was recognized with his election to vice president in April 2008. Here’s to a happy and healthy retirement, Dennis!

SPECIALRETIREMENTHONORS

t Pat Jacobs, corporate safety manager in the Home Office Safety Operations Group, officially joined the retirement club in March 2019 after 37 years with the company. During the 2019 Safety Summit in San Antonio, Texas, Corporate EHS Manager for Training Tracy Hawks (L) and Vice President of Corporate Safety Bruce Mellott (R) presented Pat (center) with a pewter truck to commemorate his retirement. After the summit concluded, Pat and his coworkers enjoyed a nice celebratory dinner. Pat joined Asplundh in October 1982 as a tree crew member in Ohio. He rose up the ranks and was promoted to supervisor there in 1990 before being named manager in 1995. In 1997, Pat joined the Safety Department as a corporate safety supervisor. He then advanced to corporate safety manager in 2003, which he continued to do until his recent retirement. Wishing you good health and happiness in your retirement, Pat!




RETIREES HONORED

Congratulations and best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement to all the retirees listed here!

Roy AdamsForester, North CarolinaFirst employed October 1978Retired December 2018

Troy BallGeneral Foreperson, TennesseeFirst employed December 1980Retired July 2018

Richard BernierGroundperson, New HampshireFirst employed January 2015Retired August 2018

Steve BostockRotor BladeSales Director, AlabamaFirst employed January 1977Retired January 2019

Steven BouwmaForeperson, WisconsinFirst employed December 1995Retired December 2018

Pierce BrennanAsplundh ConstructionRSS, New YorkFirst employed December 2015Retired August 2018

Jerry ChappellUtility Lines Construction ServicesEquipment Operator, AlabamaFirst employed June 1976Retired November 2018

Thomas ChouinardGeneral Foreperson, MaineFirst employed July 1982Retired August 2018

John ChurchichWork Planner, NebraskaFirst employed August 1997Retired March 2019

Craig CouillardTrimmer, IllinoisFirst employed October 1999Retired March 2019

Alejandro CruzForeperson, New JerseyFirst employed January 2008Retired December 2018

Willie DallasForeperson, AlabamaFirst employed April 1984Retired December 2018

James DaughertyReliable Property ServicesMechanic, MinnesotaFirst employed December 2006Retired August 2018

Robert DewisCrew Leader, IllinoisFirst employed October 1999Retired December 2018

Thomas DurhamForeperson, KentuckyFirst employed September 1983Retired January 2019

Lynn DyerData Entry Clerk, North CarolinaFirst employed December 2007Retired September 2018

Dave EllifritzRotor BladeField Supervisor, West VirginiaFirst employed April 1981Retired February 2019

Clare FinleyContract AdministratorWillow Grove, PennsylvaniaFirst employed January 2005Retired December 2018

Lewis FrazierJourneyman, KentuckyFirst employed March 2000Retired February 2019

Michael GoleshTrimmer, WisconsinFirst employed January 1998Retired March 2019

William GualtiereTrimmer, OhioFirst employed June 2012Retired January 2019

Marie HaganSupply Chain AssociateWillow Grove, PennsylvaniaFirst employed August 2005Retired October 2018

Douglas HansenForeperson, IowaFirst employed March 2011Retired September 2018

Joseph HarringtonGeneral Foreperson, LouisianaFirst employed September 2014Retired July 2018

Herbert HashSprayer, VirginiaFirst employed January 2014Retired July 2018

Philip HawkinsForester, South CarolinaFirst employed January 2012Retired December 2018

Dean Hills, Sr.Utility Lines Construction ServicesRSS, FloridaFirst employed August 2015Retired March 2019

Charles HoslerForeperson, PennsylvaniaFirst employed January 2002Retired September 2018

Robert HulbertTrimmer, IllinoisFirst employed November 1999Retired August 2018

Kathy HutchinsonRailroad DivisionAdministrative Assistant, OhioFirst employed August 2015Retired December 2018

Wayne KetchumTrimmer, NebraskaFirst employed May 2008Retired September 2018

Thomas KirchnerTrimmer, IllinoisFirst employed October 1999Retired December 2018

Wayne LaFleshAsplundh Brush ControlForeperson, New YorkFirst employed May 1992Retired August 2018

William Lewis, Sr.Foreperson, DelawareFirst employed May 1996Retired February 2019

Darryl LoatmanCrew Leader, New JerseyFirst employed January 1999Retired February 2019

R. Jay LockeAsplundh ConstructionDistrict Area Mgr., MassachusettsFirst employed January 2015Retired October 2018


Jose LopezTrimmer, TexasFirst employed November 2011Retired December 2018

Miguel LozadaCrew Leader, New YorkFirst employed April 1988Retired January 2019

Barb McCartyOffice Manager, DelawareFirst employed June 1999Retired February 2019

Delores McDanielAdministrative Assistant, TexasFirst employed May 2002Retired November 2018

Michael MaggardUtility Lines Construction ServicesEquipment Operator, FloridaFirst employed October 2011Retired September 2018

Roger ManzForeperson, KansasFirst employed July 2016Retired November 2018

Rene Marquez, Sr.Asplundh ConstructionForeperson, CaliforniaFirst employed July 2016Retired February 2019

Gary MartzGeneral Foreperson, PennsylvaniaFirst employed September 1977Retired October 2018

Eileen MaviliaAmerican Electrical TestingAdmin. Assistant, MassachusettsFirst employed February 2003Retired September 2018

David MullinsTrimmer, OhioFirst employed October 2006Retired November 2018

Janet NewbergReliable Property ServicesCFO / CAO, MinnesotaFirst employed January 1997Retired December 2018

Lawrence NickelTrimmer, WisconsinFirst employed March 2005Retired November 2018

James PearsonGeneral Foreperson, TexasFirst employed June 1980Retired March 2019

Loren PetersonGeneral Foreperson, IllinoisFirst employed November 1999Retired August 2018

Ervin RidingerForeperson, PennsylvaniaFirst employed April 1994Retired December 2017

Franklin RobertsForeperson, ArkansasFirst employed March 2014Retired February 2019

Michael RoosendaalSupervisor, WashingtonFirst employed January 1998Retired November 2018

Ray SchneiderVice President, MichiganFirst employed September 1983Retired April 2019

Shawn SmithCorporate Safety Advisor, OhioFirst employed October 1973Retired January 2019

Harry Stock, Jr.Work Planner, PennsylvaniaFirst employed March 1973Retired April 2019

Dale SudduthTrimmer, AlabamaFirst employed October 1980Retired July 2018

Danny Terwilliger, Sr.Crew Leader, PennsylvaniaFirst employed August 1972Retired December 2018

Donald TownsendForeperson, MarylandFirst employed April 1997Retired February 2019

Carl WagnerCrew Leader, IllinoisFirst employed October 1999Retired April 2019

Jimmy WatsonForeperson, OhioFirst employed June 2011Retired February 2019

Randal WhiteJourneyman, OhioFirst employed September 2013Retired September 2018

Robert WymoreUtility Lines Construction ServicesField Coordinator, IowaFirst employed June 2008Retired August 2018

Claude ZukowskiALS of North CarolinaSupervisor, South CarolinaFirst employed January 1989Retired August 2018

INMEMORIAMRoy Morris, retired work planner from the Wilmer McWhirter Region in Georgia, passed away on February 2, 2019, at his home in Valdosta at the age of 76. Roy worked his entire career in Georgia, joining Asplundh in October 1967 as a climber / trimmer. Three months later, he was promoted to foreperson of a crew in Kingsland, Georgia and over time, advanced to general foreperson. After 48 years of service for the company, he retired in May 2015. Roy was an avid bass fisherman and was well-known for his fishing abilities, as well as his love of his family and his dog, Scooter. Roy is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his siblings, Jerry Morris, Emma Guess, Kathleen Porter, Bill Morris, Perry Morris, Linda Eunice and Linda Gilliam; and many nieces and nephews. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and all who knew him!

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES

January – June 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and 1999

40YEARS


Ronald DickinsonForepersonPennsylvania

Ricky WestGeneral Foreperson

North Carolina

Patty PermarFleet Administrator

Pennsylvania

Wayne BaileySupervisorMinnesota

Tim FlansburgGeneral Foreperson

Minnesota

35YEARS

John CombsGeneral Foreperson

Kentucky

Greg BennettSupervisor

Financial AccountingWillow Grove

Freddy MillerWork Planner

Kentucky

Gene LentzGeneral Foreperson

Pennsylvania

Michael ParsonsWork Planner

Kentucky

Richard BasslerForepersonPennsylvania

Bruce Eldridge, Jr.Work Planner

Kentucky

Orbie GrigsbyTrimmerKentucky

Warren YatesTrimmerKentucky

Fred Wensing, IIISupervisor

Reliable Property ServicesWisconsin

Tim MitchellShop Foreperson

Asplundh Canada ULCBritish Columbia

Remo MaddalozzoVice President


Ed MaddalozzoSupervisor


John HildebrandGeneral Foreperson



30YEARS

35YEARS

Roger SatterfieldGeneral Foreperson

West Virginia

Thomas RasmussonForepersonWisconsin

Edward PenningtonGeneral Foreperson

Kentucky

Jeff StrombergPermitterMichigan

Bobbie ValentinoInput Operator

PayrollWillow Grove

Charles BeardenGeneral Foreperson

Alabama

Joseph BishopGeneral Foreperson

Florida

Robert Bolling, Jr.Foreperson

Virginia

David BrabenderForeperson

T. R. Gear LandscapingOhio

Donald BrownCoordinator

Florida

Donnie CarterForeperson

Alabama

Rod DamonForeperson

Asplundh Canada ULC British Columbia

Ifocsa FedericForeperson

Florida

John FivecoatTrimmerMissouri

Kelly GreencornForeperson

Asplundh Canada ULCNova Scotia

Kenneth GregoryPermissions Person

North Carolina

James HardimanSr. Vice President

ALSFlorida

Albert HillForeperson

North Carolina

Thomas KelloughForeperson

Ohio

Raymond KitzmillerSuperintendent

Texas

David LongRSS

Alabama

Juan MartinezForeperson

Virginia

Stacey MolenariClaims ExaminerRisk Management

Willow Grove

James MorganForepersonPennsylvania

Darrell PyeForeperson

Georgia

David ReynoldsTrimmer

New York

David RomigForepersonPennsylvania

Bruce SmithForeperson LineworkerMusgrove Construction

Florida

John StevensGeneral Foreperson

Florida

Kevin StrobelGeneral Foreperson

Florida

Phil Tatoian, Jr.VP / Asst. General Counsel

LegalWillow Grove

Manuel UriarteForeperson

Florida

Clint WhitneyCrew LeaderNew Jersey

Richard WilliamsSupervisor - OperationsInformation Technology

Willow Grove

Fausto ZapataGeneral Foreperson

Florida

25YEARSRobert Brown

ForepersonOhio

Maria CandlerPresident / COO

James River Grounds Mgmt.Virginia

Andre CarterGeneral Foreperson

Maryland

Alfredo CastroCrew Leader

Illinois

Keith ConfereRegional Sponsor

Ohio

Rick CushingForeperson

Florida

Maverick DaoustMower Operator


Thomas DegolierForepersonNew York

Paschal DickersonForeperson

Kansas

Jeff ElliottSupervisorDelaware


25YEARSRussell England

ForepersonAsplundh Canada ULC

Nova Scotia

Shon ErskineForeperson

Maine

Greg EzellForeperson

Missouri

Jennifer FochtComputer Ops. SpecialistInformation Technology

Willow Grove

John FosterRSS

Florida

Donald Fowler, Jr.ForepersonNew York

Graham GarlandGeneral Foreperson

Asplundh Canada ULCNova Scotia

Steve GolliherForeperson

Michigan

Wilson GonzalezGeneral Foreperson

Florida

Brian GraverSupervisor

Florida

Adam HildebrandGeneral Foreperson

Asplundh Canada ULCBritish Coumbia

Brian HobbsForepersonWisconsin

John HodgdenForeperson

Kansas

Richard HoltPermissions Person

Florida

Stephen IachettaRSS

Florida

Raymond KlonczTrimmer

Minnesota

Jerold LangleyForepersonWashington

Larry MensingGeneral Foreperson

Minnesota

Louis MesidorForeperson

Florida

Paul MilamForeperson

Alabama

Carol MillerAdministrative Assistant

Human ResourcesWillow Grove

Michael MolskiForepersonWisconsin

Wireman NeaceForepersonKentucky

Salvatore RibaudoForepersonNew York

Wayne SanfordField Mechanic

Alabama

Remio SantanaGeneral Foreperson

Florida

Charles Schonder, Jr.General Foreperson

Florida

Paul SparksTrimmerVirginia

Michael Thompson, Sr.ForepersonPennsylvania

Johnny TracyEquipment Operator

ULCSAlabama

Jose TrujilloCrew Leader

Illinois

Jimmy UnderwoodForeperson

Alabama

Ramon Underwood, Jr.Foreperson

Florida

Rodrigo ValdezForeperson

Indiana

Jose VelasquezForepersonMaryland

Charles Warner, Jr.ForepersonPennsylvania

Jackie WestfallOffice Assistant

Ohio

Kurt AdamskiForepersonWisconsin

Thomas AschenbachTrimmerMichigan

William BaileyWork Planner

North Carolina

Douglas BakerForeperson

North Carolina

Michael BashioumProject Lead

ArborMetrics SolutionsPennsylvania

David BeanForeperson

New Hampshire

Anthony BevisForeperson

Indiana

James BoswellGeneral Foreperson

Alabama

Robert BoydTrimmer

Wisconsin

Dennis BradshawForeperson

Virginia

Larry BrowningGeneral Foreperson

Pennsylvania

Steve BuckinghamOperations ManagerAsplundh Australia

Auckland

Maryann BuelowCorp. Safety Tech. AnalystSafety Operations Group

Willow Grove

Chris BurbankForeperson

Alabama

Kenneth CarltonForeperson

Virginia

Beverly Carver, IIForeperson

Virginia

Jason CawleyForepersonWisconsin

Richard CharlesworthForeperson

Oregon

David ClaryForeperson

North Carolina

Herbert Cole, Jr.Foreperson

Ohio

Jamie CollinsForeperson

South Carolina

Barry ComoglioSpray Foreperson

Pennsylvania

Donald CoyleUnderground ForepersonAsplundh Construction

New York

Jonathan CunninghamCrew LeaderNew Jersey

Ricky DawsonCrew LeaderNew Jersey

20YEARS


20YEARSTimothy Dunham

RSSMichigan

Michael EdgecombSupervisor

Kansas

Patrick EliasForepersonWisconsin

Denny EvansForeperson

Virginia

Douglas FlowersForeperson

Virginia

Sean FlynnForepersonWisconsin

Mark GallihughForeperson

Virginia

Donald GarrowCrew Leader


Russell GeorgeCrew LeaderPennsylvania

Duane GilbertGeneral Foreperson

Florida

Thomas GrutzaTrimmer

Wisconsin

Charles HeilandForepersonMinnesota

Anthony HendersonForeperson

Alabama

Chris HighfieldGeneral Foreperson

Kentucky

Clarence Holbrook, Jr.General Foreperson

Kentucky

Roger JacksonForeperson

West Virginia

Donald JohnsonForeperson

North Carolina

Keith KastForepersonWisconsin

Dwight KellisonForeperson

Virginia

Chad KinneySr. Corp. Safety Trainer

Safety Operations GroupWillow Grove

Flobert LamiForeperson

Florida

Bill LeaseForeperson

West Virginia

Robert Ledvina, Jr.ForepersonWisconsin

Nicholas LienardCrew LeaderPennsylvania

Denis LittleForepersonPennsylvania

Martin LoatmanForepersonNew Jersey

Jesse LongSupervisorWisconsin

Alan LuxTrimmer

Pennsylvania

Alins LuzincourtForeperson

ANNCO ServicesFlorida

Stephen McQuownTrimmer

Pennsylvania

Angelo MattioliController

Corporate AccountingWillow Grove

Bernard PowellForepersonOklahoma

Darrick PriceForeperson

North Carolina

David RawlsGeneral Foreperson

North Carolina

Jeffrey RawlsGeneral Foreperson

North Carolina

Daniel RileyCrew LeaderPennsylvania

Paul RoccoCrew LeaderNew Jersey

Ramon RolonGeneral Foreperson

Florida

Humberto RomeroTrimmer

Minnesota

Sammy RoyRSS

West Virginia

Robert SelnerForepersonWisconsin

Joseph SimmonsGeneral Foreperson

Alabama

Gabriel Soto MarinForeperson

Kansas

James SpargurCrew LeaderPennsylvania

Michael SpruillForeperson

North Carolina

Kenneth SteinkeGeneral Foreperson

Minnesota

James StephensForeperson

Virginia

Jasin StewartGeneral Foreperson

Delaware

Charles Stewart, Jr.TrimmerVirginia

David SweeneyGeneral Foreperson

Nebraska

Earl WagersMechanic


Gregory WaltimyerWork Screener

Pennsylvania

Russell WernerTrimmer

Wisconsin

David WhiteTrimmer

North Carolina

Edward WilliamsonForeperson

Ohio

Robert WilliamsonForeperson

North Carolina

Mark WilsonProject Manager

United LawnscapeMichigan

Timothy WiltroutCrew LeaderPennsylvania

Bobby WintonGeneral Foreperson

Illinois

Marvin WrenForeperson

Missouri

Stephen YoungVice President

United LawnscapeMichigan

Manuel MayorTrimmerIllinois

Chad MetsalaGeneral Foreperson

Minnesota

David MeyersForeperson

Michigan

Ronald MiddletonForeperson

North Carolina

John MillerTrimmer

New Jersey

Sid MorganForeperson

North Carolina

Douglas OlsenForepersonMinnesota

Juan Pablo OropezaSupervisor

Pennsylvania

Arturo PerezSupervisor

Illinois

Carlos PerezForepersonWisconsin

Sean PickarForepersonPennsylvania

CREWS & NEWS


ONTHEJOB

p ULCS Crew Responds Quickly To A Streetlight Outage— A crew from the Mike Johnson Region of ULCS received high praise for their prompt response to street light outages. One community member applauded the crew, saying, “I have been so very impressed with the responsiveness in fixing these lights. We recognize what great service [ULCS] provides in keeping our community safe. Please keep up the great service!” Pictured (L to R) are Groundperson Jake Smith, Foreperson Dylan Lacasse, Groundperson Mike Bowen, Foreperson Danny Ulibarri, Groundpersons Anthony Wilson and Shawn Kolego, Foreperson Rob Nielsen and Equipment Operator Dennis Piasio. This crew works out of Wilmington, Delaware on Delmarva Power property.

p Preventing Forest Fires In British Columbia— In August 2018, wildfires plagued British Columbia and the BC Wildfire Service was busy trying to contain them. Asplundh Canada Foreperson Travis Johnson and Leadhand Marty Lundy from the Steve Later Region (formerly the Remo Maddalozzo Region) volunteered to hike through the woods to assess potential hazard trees. One of the hazard trees identified required BC Hydro to schedule a power outage for its safe removal. The top of the power line was sprayed with fire retardant so Certified Utility Arborists Doug Jewell and Josh Harder could quickly and safely remove the hazard tree to prevent a future issue.

Wall Calendar Entries Due: July 20, 2019Shoot Out Contest Entries Due: Sept. 21, 2019

You may enter up to 10 total photos combined in the Nature and / or Work Related categories. High-resolution digital images (either e-mailed or on disc) are acceptable, as well as color or black and white prints. No negatives, please. If your photo is selected for the 2020 wall calendar, you will be sent three complimentary copies. Shoot Out winners will receive a VISA gift card, ranging from $75 for Honorable Mention to $200 for first place.

Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number and the categories you wish to enter, along with a brief description of each picture. If you send in prints or a disc, please package them carefully. Entries wiil not be returned unless you specifically request it. Please e-mail your top-notch entries to: [email protected], or snail mail them to:

Asplundh Corporate Communications708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Thank you!

u Professional Communication Goes

Far—Forestry Manager Todd Reese from MidAmerican Energy

Forestry Services complimented Joe Sterbenz Region General

Foreperson Chad Hollingshead and his crew for their

professionalism while handling a difficult situation. Chad, along with Forepersons Jose Andrade, Grant Bunce, Jonathan Deniz, Guillermo Flores, Avary Golfin,

Jermaine Golfin, Josue Ontiveros and Ricardo Ruiz, took on the challenging task of clearing a

three-phase line in Urbandale, Iowa. For years, this had been a controversial area due to the residents’

concerns, but the trees had grown past the point of pruning. With a plan in place, Chad compassionately handled the concerns of the homeowners while the crews removed targeted trees to successfully make this section of the line compliant with safety and reliability regulations. The task was made more difficult due to cold weather conditions and setting up on a two-lane main arterial road, but Chad and his crew removed the trees

and implemented the traffic flagging operation without incident!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!


30-YEARWATCHES

p Foreperson Thomas Kellough (center, January 1989) was treated to lunch to celebrate his 30th anniversary with Asplundh, where he was presented with a specially-engraved watch by General Foreperson Jeff Lindsey (L) and Superintendent Randy Nihiser (R). Thomas oversees Mike Wolford Region crews working on South Central Power property in Ohio.

p With a handshake of gratitude, RSS John Hutchinson (L, October 1988) received a specially-engraved watch from (then) Manager Gene Blount (R, now with the Railroad Division) for 30 years of excellent service. John is responsible for the SafeProduction® of crews working across the Hawaiian Islands on the properties of various investor-owned and cooperative utilities.

p Manager Ron Hallock (R) and Supervisor Juan Montero (L) had the pleasure of recognizing another employee for 30 years of outstanding service. This time, Foreperson Eribert Cius (center, August 1988) was presented with a specially-engraved watch at a dinner banquet held in his honor. Eribert and his crew work in Broward, Florida on FPL property.

p Supervisor Dean Delsman (second from R) and General Foreperson Eric Bussiere (far R) were on hand as Foreperson Dan Thoney (second from L, May 1987) received a specially-engraved watch from Vice President Joe Schneider (far L) at a luncheon in honor of his 30 years of dedicated service. Dan oversees a crew on Wisconsin Public Service property.

p Foreperson Frederic Johnson (center, April 1988) was presented with a specially-engraved watch by Manager Ron Hallock (R) and Supervisor Juan Montero (L) at a dinner banquet held in appreciation of his 30 years of loyal service to Asplundh. Frederic oversees a crew working on Florida Power & Light (FPL) property in Broward, Florida.

p The Information Technology (IT) group at the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania threw a surprise luncheon to mark the 30 th anniversary of IT Supervisor-Operations Rich Williams (center, February 1989). He received a specially-engraved watch along with the gratitude of CIO George Gunther (R) and Financial Systems Manager Pete Pellicone (L).

p At the January 2019 UtiliCon Annual Meeting in Florida, American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) Sr. Vice President James Hardiman (center, February 1989) was presented with a specially-engraved watch by UtiliCon President Brent Asplundh (L) and ALS President Phil Voltz (R) for 30 years of outstanding service to the corporation. James is the Line of Business Lead for ALS and ALS of North Carolina, and brings his oversight expertise to Asplundh Construction operations in Ohio.

PRO CERTIFICATIONSCongratulations to the following employees who have gone the extra mile to better themselves by earning

professional development certifications

ISA Certified Arborist®

ISA Utility Arborist™

U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program

If you’ve earned a professional credential within the last six months, please let us know! Send an

e-mail to [email protected] and we’ll list your name in an upcoming issue.

Joshua CulverGarrett DeWolf

Travis DillonSheldon Hubbard

Joseph Ivanowicz Susan Wolbransky

Juan Pablo Oropeza Earnie Riddle

p At a monthly GF Meeting in Warsaw, Indiana, General Foreperson Joe Sutton (center, July 1988) received a handshake of congratulations for 30 years of loyal service along with a specially-engraved watch from Manager Stephen Williams (L) and Supervisor Jon Jordan (R). Joe oversees crews working on Indiana Michigan Power property in the Muncie area.


COMMUNITYSERVICEu Employee Of The

Year: Maryann Buelow—Corporate Safety Technical

Analyst Maryann Buelow was named the Home

Office Employee of the Year at the Holiday Assembly on December 13, 2018.

Maryann was recognized by the Safety Operations Group and four field regions for the critical role she played in the development and integration of SafetySuite. Maryann was praised for her dedication to

the task, communication skills and positive attitude. Vice

President of Corporate Safety Bruce Mellott presented Maryann with a $1,000 cash prize, a specially-engraved plaque and a personalized jacket.

Congratulations, Maryann!

HOMEOFFICEHONORS

p Home Office Employees Of The Month—Every month, a hard working and dedicated Home Office employee is recognized for providing outstanding service to the field and their coworkers. The latest recipients of this award are (L to R): Vitaliy Levitskiy, IT, who received the award in November 2018; Lee Sheppleman, Risk Management, who was honored at the Holiday Assembly in December; Dora Newman, Accounts Payable, who was the first winner of 2019; Heather Herter, Payroll, who took home the prize in February; and Gary Bennett, Fleet Services, who earned the award in March. Congratulations to all of the winners and keep up the good work!

p Blum Region Assists With “Christmas Tree Round Up”— For the last 15 years, the Steve Blum Region in Washington has volunteered multiple crews to help the Boy Scouts with their “Christmas Tree Round Up”. This year, they helped three different troops with Christmas tree drop-off sites in Lacy (pictured), Snoqualmie and Kirkland. Volunteering their Saturday off were: General Forepersons Marc Geoffrion, Lonny Poling, Steven Thompson and Roger Winans; Forepersons Scott Busch, Daimen Butterton, Jesse Gaston, Mike Kelly, Mike Maybin and Jon Jasper; Trimmer Justin Johnson; and Apprentices Eddie Luchi, Dan Olsen and Brick Strait.

t Hanging A New Flag—When the Pat Pinelli Region in Pennsylvania received a request to assist World War II Veteran George Hudicka, they knew they had to help. The American flag on Hudicka’s property in Doylestown had fallen into disrepair to due his health issues, so Bob Curran, director of administration and operations at Health Quality Partners and Veterans, reached out to his brother, General Foreperson Bill Curran, for Asplundh’s assistance. On December 8, Bill, joined by Randy Holden, Foreperson Ryan Schuler and Trimmer Jacob Holden replaced the tattered flag with a new one. Mr. Hudicka (center) displayed his gratitude by posing for a photo holding his Airborne Division flag with (L to R) Bob, Bill, Randy, Jacob and Ryan.

p Christmas Tree Recycling—Manager Steve Later and Driver / Operator Barry Langley of Asplundh Canada stepped in to help the Comox Fire Department with their annual Christmas Tree Recycling Weekend on January 5-6 in Comox, British Columbia. For a minimum donation of $10, the firefighters picked up Christmas trees to be chipped and repurposed as landscaping material. Thanks to the effort and equipment provided by the Later Region, the event was a success. The Fire Department holds this project every year to raise money for local charity, You Are Not Alone (YANA), which assists families with sick children by covering medical and travel costs. This year, more than $4,000 was raised.


FAMILYALBUM

u Britnie (L) and Andrew Hinton (R) are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Oscar Oliver

(center)! Born on July 1, 2018, weighing 8 lbs., 14 oz.,

Oscar was 21 inches in length, but as you can see in this

photo, the happy guy is growing fast! Britnie is an

administrative assistant for the Steve Blum Region

in Washington.

u Cade Warkentin (back L) and his wife,

Chelsie (back R), welcomed their second

daughter, Brynlee Faith (front R), to the world on

June 1, 2018. She was 6 lbs., 9 oz. and measured

19 inches in length at birth. Her four-year-old sister,

Serenity Ray-Lynn (front L), has been a huge help to her mom and dad.

When he’s not home, Cade works as a general

foreperson in the Jeff Vining Region in Nevada,

overseeing crews on NV Energy property.

t Piccola Livingston (L), daughter of Regional Safety Superintendent Mike Landers, was married on October 27, 2018 to Jared Carter (R). It was a beautiful day for a wedding in Picayune, Mississippi. Mike has been with the company for 12 years and currently works in the Don Hogan Region, overseeing the SafeProduction® of crews on Mississippi Power property. Piccola also worked in the Hogan Region prior to the wedding as a trimmer on Coast Electric Power Association property.

u On November 5, 2018, Jennifer Mitchell became

a first-time grandparent when her daughter, Haleigh

Cronin, and son-in-law Blake, welcomed little

Carter Dale (pictured) to the world. Weighing 7 lbs., 10 oz., Carter’s nana and papa, Daniel “Joe”, are

overjoyed with the blessing of being grandparents!

Jennifer has worked as an administrative assistant for

Manager Mike Wolford for two years.

t Supervisor Josh Sterbenz was very proud of his 13-year-old son, Lukas (pictured) who took second place in the American Pool Players Association (APA) Junior National Tournament in 2018. Lukas has been competing for three years, and he continues to bring home trophies! In February 2019, Lukas took second place in the Wisconsin Youth 9 Ball Championship. He also qualified for this year’s APA Junior Nationals, which is taking place in St. Louis, Missouri on June 27-30. Join us in cheering him on!

t Madison (pictured) donned her dad’s PPE while she and her sister, Morghan (age 9), waited for dad, Paul Scarberry, to return from storm duty in Florida. The adorable three-year-old was missing her daddy while he was gone for three weeks with the Hurricane Michael restoration efforts on West Florida Electric Co-op. property. Paul is a general foreperson in the Rickey Bailey Region and regularly works on Alcorn Co. Electric Power Association property in Alabama.


TRAININGTIMES

p Two-Day Herbicide Training In Missouri—Arborchem Vice President Joe Lentz conducted a two-day herbicide training in the Scott Harmon Region. Held on May 29-30, 2018 in Greenview, Missouri, (L to R) Trimmers Denter Hall and Timothy Ashlock, General Foreperson Dusten Hall and Foreperson Duane Martin (far R) reviewed a variety of topics with Joe (second from R), including calibration and proper record keeping. Then the group took part in cut stubble and foliar spraying demonstrations. These crews put their new herbicide application techniques to work on Southwest Electric Cooperative property.

p Wolford Region Is A Crowd Pleaser At IVM Day—West Virginia University Forest Resource Management program students turned out in force on May 23, 2018 for the annual integrated vegetation management (IVM) field training day. Held near Morgantown, West Virginia, Mon Power Forestry Supervisor Todd Revello and Foresters Matt Cummons and Evan Comer joined Asplundh General Forepersons Richard Varner and Greg Jones, Notifier Marcellus “Red’ Moats and Forepersons Brad Lipcomb and Richard Wilhelm to demonstrate proper low- and high-volume herbicide applications. Always popular, the demo will be held again this year in May.

p June 2018 GFTP—On June 25-29, 2018, Field Personnel Manager Pete Kwasnjuk led the General Foreperson Training Program (GFTP). Held at the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the graduates were (front row, L to R): Arturo Parker, West Virginia; Levi Zinn, Ohio; T.J. Johnson, New York; Matt Yats, Michigan; Ben McFadden, Pennsylvania; Jason Wilmoth, North Carolina; Jim McCloskey, New Jersey; and Roman Molina, Texas. In the back row were (L to R): Mike Rafferty, Kentucky; Doug Allison, Kansas; Herb Babb, Kansas; LeKeith Williams, Alabama; Jean Labbe, Florida; Jeff Clark, Connecticut; Scot Siverling, Florida; and Carrie Martin, Indiana.

p Aspen Grove APDP—On September 17-21, 2018, the Administrative Professional Development Program (APDP) was held at the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania for employees of the Aspen Grove Landscape Companies. Led by HR-Compliance Administrative Assistant Becky Rohrer (now in the Legal Department), the graduates were (front row, L to R): Yvonne Ball, Integrated Landscape Management (ILM), Arizona; Michael Rhoades, Reliable Property Services, Minnesota; Yini Molina, Clippers, Massachusetts; Elvira Cordeo, ANNCO, Florida; and Samantha Schnitzer, Independence Property Services, Pennsylvania. In the back row were (L to R) Gale Meagher, James River Grounds Management, Virginia; Leidis Lopez, Clippers, Virginia; Christine Warren, United Lawnscape, Wisconsin; and Jessica Junco, ILM, Arizona.

p July 2018 GFTP—The General Foreperson Training Program (GFTP)was held at the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania on July 16-20. Hosted by Field Personnel Manager Pete Kwasnjuk, the participants were (back row, L to R): Jasmany Masvidal, Florida; Lowell Wilderman, Illinois; Matt Morales, Connecticut; David Miller, Kentucky; Pete Collar, West Virginia; Cody Freeman, Oklahoma; Drew Washington, Alabama; Chris Gortney, Alabama; Frank Corrales, Florida; and Josh Malone, Ohio. Seated in the front row were (L to R): Juan Melendez, Florida; Kyle Holdman, Oklahoma; Jacob Perkins, Ohio; Matt Irvin, West Virginia; Cody Stripling, West Virginia; Max McAuliffe, Ohio; Martin Jovel-Benavides, Virginia; Lonnie Mask, Louisiana; and Daniel Maldondo, Ohio.

p Kirk Region Focuses On Leadership—Last June and July, the Larry Kirk Region hosted eight Foreperson Leadership Academies. Held in various locations in Virginia and West Virginia (the Barboursville, WV class is shown above), approximately 425 forepersons from the Kirk Region attended the sessions, which were led by Bob McCall and David McPeak of Frontline Utility Leadership Training. The forepersons took away a variety of leadership development and improvement skills to use with their crews, including communication, relationships, coaching and feedback.

t A huge congratulations to Mariah Lundstrom for taking first place in the speed climb and throwline events at the 2018 International Tree Climbing Championship, finishing in ninth place overall. That’s an excellent achievement, especially since she has only been competing for two years. Mariah works on Xcel Energy North property out of Edina, Minnesota as a foreperson in the David Fulford Region. Join us in cheering on Mariah as she prepares for the Minnesota Climbing Competition on May 3-5 at Round Lake Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.


SPORTSMEN’SCORNER

p Kiley Bangs (R), wife of Trimmer Jared Bangs (L), harvested a bull moose with antlers measuring more than 46 inches in size in northern Idaho in early October. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the couple. Jared led the 12-mile hike to where Kiley harvested the moose, and it took more than 14 hours for them to bring the prize back to their truck. When Jared is not spending time outdoors with his family, he works in the Jon-Paul Paulsen Region on Avista property in Kellogg, Idaho.

p September GFTP—Another session of the General Foreperson Training Program (GFTP) was held at the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania on September 10-14, 2018. Conducted by Field Personnel Manager Pete Kwasnjuk, the graduates were (back row, L to R): Jarrod Rock, Ohio; Aubrey Casstevens, North Carolina; Nicholas Valentine, Jr., Maryland; Jeremiah Masso, Massachusetts; Ryan Teichs, Pennsylvania; Scott Cunningham, Ohio; and Fidel Ramirez, Arizona. Seated in the front row were (L to R): Laverne Miley, Missouri; Kenneth Roten, North Carolina; Larry Payne, Sr., West Virginia; Nicholas Coleianne, Florida; Jonathan Justice, West Virginia; and Codi Quesenberry, Virginia.

p October GFTP—On October 8-12, a group of employees from across the United States traveled to the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania to take part in the General Foreperson Training Program (GFTP). Hosted by Field Personnel Manager Pete Kwasnjuk, the participants were (front row, L to R): Roger Dale Williams, Michigan; Keith Lewis, Louisiana; Kendle Rock, Florida; Wade Jackson, Virginia; Tony Shotwell, Virginia; Jake Roberts, Illinois; and Brandon Testerman, North Carolina. In the back row were (L to R): Danny Watson, Iowa; James Loving, III, Virginia; Javier Diaz, Florida; Marion Thomas, Virginia; Roger Sumner, Kentucky; Justin Adkins, West Virginia; and Barry Cregger, Virginia.

p November GFTP—The final 2018 class of the General Foreperson Training Program (GFTP) was held on November 5-9 at the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Led by Field Personnel Manager Pete Kwasnjuk, the attendees were (front row, L to R): Josh Reed, Idaho; Matt Cary, Oklahoma; Greg Christensen, Michigan; Tim Maksin, Pennsylvania; George Sagal, Pennsylvania; and Rustin Peck, Mississippi. Standing in the back row were (L to R): Philip Blodgett, Maine; Mayhlon “John” Troutman, Pennsylvania; Earl Turley, West Virginia; Mark Everitt, Delaware; Roy Mitchem, West Virginia; Charles Pierce, North Carolina; Tony Defosse, Connecticut; and Damian Wisdom, Oklahoma.

p October UGFTP—Field Personnel Manager Pete Kwasnjuk led the UtiliCon General Foreperson Training Program (GFTP) on October 22-26, 2018. Held at the Home Office in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the graduates were (back row, L to R): Jonathan Reid, GOS, Pennsylvania; Kenneth “Ray” Morrow, ULCS, Mississippi; Joshua Landrum, ULCS, Maryland; and Gary Cantrell, ULCS, Tennessee. In the front row were (L to R): Ron Lucas, GOS, Pennsylvania; Jeremy Carmack, ULCS, Louisiana; Dave Parkman, ALS, Missouri; and Chris Keever, ULCS, North Carolina.

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CO-OPCORNERLocated in east central

Mississippi, 4-County Electric Power Association (EPA) is a

not-for-profit electrical distribution cooperative, which currently serves more than 48,000 members in nine counties. The original four counties included Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Clay and Noxubee, but overtime grew to include parts of Monroe, Choctaw, Webster, Chickasaw and Winston counties. A shared mission for excellent communication and safety practices are the building blocks for the solid foundation between Asplundh crews and 4-County EPA.

For the last year and half, Asplundh has been serving 4-County EPA’s vegetation management requirements. “We strive to provide reliable service and Asplundh is a big part of that,” said Jonathan Howell, System Arborist for 4-County EPA and an ISA Certified Arborist / Utility Specialist.

Coming up on their 80-year anniversary this summer, 4-County EPA covers about 4,000 miles of overhead lines through heavy pine, timberwood and flatwood forests. A majority of Asplundh’s line clearance work comes from the safe and efficient removal of trees suffering from Southern Pine

Beetle infestations and drought to help maintain their reliable coverage. But navigating the wet and muddy terrain where the flatwoods grow creates its own set of challenges for 4-County EPA line workers and Asplundh tree crews.

Leading the day-to-day coordination of the Asplundh team’s service to 4-County EPA is Don Hogan Region General Foreperson David Todd, who works under Supervisor Jimmy Spicer. He

oversees five crews, plus one “floater” crew with a 70-foot bucket truck.

In addition to the Asplundh crews’ great work ethic, Jonathan applauded their fantastic communication skills, especially with 4-County EPA customers. David Todd agreed, saying, “4-County EPA’s platform set-up makes it easy for us to perform our jobs and give their customers great service with fast and timely results.”

u Foreperson Ernie Clayborn and Trimmer Raheem Brand of the Don Hogan

Region in Mississippi removed a tree threatening 4-County EPA transmission lines

in the central region.

t An Asplundh aerial lift truck proudly displays a sign recognizing the team effort with 4-County EPA.

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