December 2025 Edition
Read about the new acquisition, resolutions, CDL obtainers, and more!
Now Live: The XKIG Story
The video “Who Is XKIG?” highlights the scope, expertise, and momentum behind our work nationwide. It shows how our teams respond during disasters, how safety and data-driven decisions are made in the field, and how recent growth is helping us become a full-service partner for utilities across the country. Watch now to see who we are, what we do, and how we’re building for the future.
Welcome Timberline Clearing
We’re excited to share that XKIG has acquired Timberline Clearing, a respected provider of right-of-way cutting and clearing services. This partnership expands our capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve utility, natural gas, electric, and railroad partners nationwide. Just as important, it brings a talented team with a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and quality into the XKIG family. We’re proud to welcome Timberline and look forward to growing together.
See the story here.
Partnering for Industry Progress: Utility Arborist Association (UAA)
We maintain a longstanding partnership with UAA, a key leader in safety, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and innovation within the utility vegetation management sector. Our gold sponsorship enables both Xylem and Kendall to enhance industry collaboration and bolster workforce pipelines, while also supporting improved operational safety and long-term grid resilience. Read more about the value of our partnership here.
New Year’s Resolution: Take Charge of Your Health with the Sydney App
Downloading Anthem’s Sydney app helps you achieve your health goals with personalized tools to find care, track progress, access benefits, and get guidance. It supports all your health resolutions like fitness, stress management, and preventive care, making health management easier. Watch the video to see how Sydney helps you take charge of your health.
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Congrats to the November GF School Grads!
We wrapped another great GF School session with the following 11 attendees: Kyle Farris, William Smith, Joshua Stigall, Josh Dobbs, Frank Harris, Timothy Frazier, Gilberto Guillen Velasco, Matt Ryberg, Gerardo Escobedo, Raul Lopez, and Salvador Fonseca.
Happy Holidays!
As the year ends, we’re grateful for the commitment and care you bring to your work and to one another. May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and time well spent with family and friends. Thank you for being part of our team, and best wishes for a wonderful New Year.
Between the Branches
Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers!
Congratulations to the following team members for obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License last month:
Class A: Cody Hackner and Joshua Hicks
Class B: Dakota Pike, Soloman Cumbo, and Calib Willis
We applaud these five employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications.
Please note: We are postponing classes until the first of the year. All of our crews are working hard to finish their contracts by year's end, and we will focus on completing everyone’s skills evaluations and helping them obtain their CDL licenses.
Compliments for the Crew
A Clinton, MS, resident called in to share that in the 22 years he has owned his property, he has never seen it look so good. With more than 210 acres maintained, he praised the crew (Nathan Sullivan, Brandon Stepro, Tavalas Peyton, David Haynes, Mario Womac Jr., Markavion Owens, and George Place) for being precise, neat, and well organized, and expressed how fortunate our utility partner is to have a team like Kendall.
- Galin H.
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