Grand Adventure Walking Challenge June 15, 2026 - July 12, 2026 Coming Soon Get ready to explore one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world with the upcoming Grand Adventure Walking Challenge. Over four (4) weeks, you will journey through iconic locations like the North Rim, Bright Angel Trail, Kachina Trail, and Prescott National Forest. Each step brings a new perspective, from sweeping canyon views to forested paths. Did you know the Grand Canyon is over a mile deep and was carved over millions of years by the Colorado River? Its layers tell a story of gradual change over time. Incentive Top 3 Teams Team members of the top-performing teams will receive the following prizes: 1st Place: $200 gift card per team member 2nd Place: $100 gift card per team member 3rd Place: $75 gift card per team member Raffle for Eligible Participants Not a top team? You still have a chance to win. All participants who meet the minimum step requirements will be entered into a raffle for one of three $100 gift cards How to Sign Up Create a team of up to four (4) members with your coworkers. Elect one (1) captain for each team and determine your team’s name. Team captains will need to sign up for the challenge first on the Wellness Portal by selecting Join to create the team’s name in the challenge. Log in to the Wellness Portal Click Challenges in the sidebar Click Join under the Wellness Challenge you want to participate in Team Captains: select Create Team > Create Team Name > Create Team Members: select Join Existing Team > Find your Team’s Name > click Proceed to Join Select how you would like to appear on the leaderboard and click Join Participants must elect to appear on the leaderboard to be eligible for prizes. *Google Chrome is the recommended browser when participating in challenges on the Wellness Portal. Sign Up for the Challenge LOG IN TO YOUR Wellness Portal/Mobile App (Wellworks For You app in the app store) You will have access to your very own personal Wellness Portal. Your account credentials have already been generated for you! Follow the steps below to log in. In accordance with confidentiality laws, your individual data is accessible only to you and the third-party vendor, Wellworks For You. Kendall Vegetation Log in Information Username Format: KVS_FirstName + LastName +DOBinYY Password Format: Birthdate in MMDDYYYY Example: UN: KVS_Johndoe95 PW: 08051995 The temporary password is only for the first time you access the Wellness Portal, and you will be prompted to change it upon entry. If you have accessed the Wellness Portal in the past, you should continue to use your existing password. Xylem Tree Log in Information Username Format: XT_FirstName + LastName + DOBinYY Password Format: Birthdate in MMDDYYYY Example: UN: XT_Johndoe95 PW: 08051995 The temporary password is only for the first time you access the Wellness Portal, and you will be prompted to change it upon entry. If you have accessed the Wellness Portal in the past, you should continue to use your existing password. XKIG Log in Information Username Format: XKIG_FirstName + LastName + DOBinYY Password Format: Birthdate in MMDDYYYY Example: UN: XKIG_Johndoe95 PW: 08051995 The temporary password is only for the first time you access the Wellness Portal, and you will be prompted to change it upon entry. If you have accessed the Wellness Portal in the past, you should continue to use your existing password. Frequently Asked Questions What are my challenge requirements? To view challenge requirements, view the challenge flyer or log in to the Wellness Portal and click Challenges How do I track steps? For help tracking steps, view the challenge flyer or click here (English) or click here (Spanish) to view the Device & Apps Sync Guide I'm having issues logging in. For help logging in or additional questions, select Support on your Wellness Portal or call Wellworks For You at 800.425.4657

Service Anniversaries Congratulations to all of those who celebrated a milestone anniversary this past quarter (October-December)! We appreciate your service! Elmer Davis Javier Jimenez Michael Miller Craig Faulk Roy Himes Timothy Johnson James Roseberry Brandon Naron Thomas Morefield Teddy Nichols Joseph Phillips Marco Torres Alex Alvarez Lujano Dylan Clements Wilber Perez Alvarado Jordon Gearing Tanish Everson Roberto Ramirez Velazquez Rafael Olivares Lopes Elliot Bogan Timothy Paul Ignacio Mosqueda Hinojosa Kelly Blackwell Joshua Little Rene Machuca Abigail Langston Amanda Ranchino Daniel Martinez Luis Troches Rivera Adrian Rodriguez Zachary Quick Travis Owen Robert Harris Brady Ringo Lony Rodriguez Gilberto Guillen Velasco Tenika Harrison Joel Rendon Tyler Horton Austin Catt Pedro German Jared Blunier Jason Horzempa Ariel Eastwood Joshua Tucker Michael Guzman Robert Barber Joshua Trent Osvaldo Ojeda Uriostegui Bryson Wilson Anthony Brandenburg Brenda Housley Matthew Stone Angelo Alarcon Garcia Kevin Scholl Khiry Thornton Rodolfo Martinez Jayson Olivo Nain Toribio Rubio Jose Fernandez Mairely Nunez Diojer Omar Rivero Morales Karla Herrera Zach Fretueg Elaine Burgalin Saniel Castillo Corporan Rafael Cruz Torres Angel Diaz Amador Elbert Ortiz Emanuel Herrera Blake Meister Charles Ramsey Brenden Gazaway Chris Nelson Heath York Leif Cortez Joshua Ruth Aiden Cowsert Christopher Hollon Noah Eppler Ray Wechsler Jeffrey Winkler Natanael Reynoso Luis Acosta Maykel Gonzalez Napoles Jayden Potter William Moss Angelo Romero Christopher Lyons Cesar Agurcia Barahona Nicolas Silva Dayner Velasquez Jason Fields Gisela Rivera Letona Samuel Cartwright Dillan Newton Dalton Cartwright David Trucchio Isaiah Perry James Cutts Estanislao Diaz Quintanilla Gilbert Dever Alexis Rodriguez Jorge Lopez John Couch Jennifer Cristea Brayan Napoles Sanchez Jonathan Sanchez Jeffery Morrison Joseph Williams Jessica Lopez Alfonso Hendree Noah Forsythe Veronica Latta Zachary Morrison Melvin Latta Michael Moldovan Jak Lewis Francisco Lara Aguilar Frederick Weis Jakkob Morrison Jesus Montenegro Franco Mercedes Maldonado Brandon Slone Jesus Rodriguez Aguirre Danny Slone Rodolfo Giron Domingo Luis Juan Oropeza Randall Perry Stephen Shaw Justin Montes William Hamlin Max Ronchetto Jason Perkins Austin Blanton Tanner Gray Cody Primm Miguel Perez-Avila Jorge Vasquez David Galdamez Fausto Lopez Henry n Vasquez Melendez Joshua Ortiz Nieves Jose Suarez Terry Rosander Kole Haug Kelly Albert Garret Haug Landon Campion Tyler Wolak Rodney Grant Jarred Hurford Samuel Salicrup Nickolas Watkins Michael Mccandless Thomas Townley Kevin Leffert Brent Bauer Juan Rivera Anthony Sanchez Bermon Luis Alba Rojas Luis Soto Roblero Noe Alvarenga Zuniga Mauricio Velasquez Penate Julio Rivera Payton Jones Nolan Andersen John Baker Collin Jones John Hawkins Jason Ince Nicholas Masini Michael Hanrahan Scott Bruns Dwain Foster Chad Paige James Benson Ubaldo Mandujano Jr Hilario Pina Garcia Jeffery Ward Joel Andrews Paul Durham Myles Ward Tyler Durham Stephen Hoeksema Gary Burfield Vincent Wilkinson William Buntin John Marmolejo Jose Carrasco Pedro Bernal Erik Perez Nunes David Aguilar Milan Lopez Kevin Beck Jason Fleischhacker Judd Miller Rogelio Perea Bruce Collins Wayne Brittingham Dylan Weber Lucia Valdez William Vance Austin Croussore Andrew White Jose Vega Roberto Irizarry Yosniel Camarena Felix Diaz Jr. Luis Monge Rodriguez Isaac Foster We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

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Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site for more information about all things benefits related! xkig.hrbenefits.net Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com Preventing Tick Bites Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas and are an inevitable part of the job. Here are some prevention tips to help keep them from becoming a hazard: Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. Apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second. Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases. Read more prevention tips here: Preventing Tick Bites | Ticks | CDC National Immunization Awareness Month Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illnesses. If you have kids or other family members returning to school, remember to consider certain immunizations. Review simple immunization schedules by age group to see which vaccines are recommended for each family member: Vaccine Schedules For You and Your Family | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC Physician Family Day is August 30 Do you have a personal healthcare champion, also called a Primary Care Physician (or PCP)? If not, now is a great time to find one. Having a regular doctor helps you reach your health goals and stay on top of preventive care and screenings. Your PCP will get to know you best and act as your healthcare champion. Learn more here . Spanish version is here . Boosting Your Benefits Check out Our Benefit Resource Center We have a wonderful benefits team that can assist you with understanding your benefits and if any questions come up. But if you have a claims issue or question about the denial of coverage, we partner with USI to help assist you. USI has a Benefit Resource Center that can help talk through your issues with claims and coverage to help resolve them. Click here to learn more. Anthem Members, You May Have Rewards! Did you know you may have unclaimed rewards with Anthem? Anthem keeps track of what preventative health measures you and your family are taking, along with condition management. Whether that’s going to your annual wellness visit or walking a certain number of steps with your family, you can receive rewards that can later be redeemed for all kinds of gift cards. Click here for more information. Use Your EAP If You’re Concerned About Substance Use Disorder For Yourself Or Suicide Prevention September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you're worried about a loved one or yourself, here are some steps to take: If you are in immediate danger, call or text 988. Learn the warning signs. Normalize seeking help. There are proven treatments that work. Check out SAMHSA’s toolkit here for more information. Use your no-cost employee assistance program (EAP) for more help. Lincoln Financial EmployeeConnect EAP offers: In-person guidance Online resources Unlimited 24/7 assistance – online, on the mobile app, or by phone: (888) 628-4824 GuidanceResources.com Username: LFGSupport Password: LFGSupport1 Check out the flyer here . Spanish version here . Anthem EAP offers: Counseling Legal consultation Financial consultation ID recovery Dependent care and daily living resources Crisis consultation Contact information is as follows: 800-999-7222 Anthem EAP website When you call, say you work for XKIG . More information can be found here . For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site for more information about all things benefits related! xkig.hrbenefits.net

October 2025 Edition Read a message from CEO Randolph Hoover, check out the MVV Recognition Program Quarterly Winners, and learn about our new blogs! A Growing A Message from Randolph Hoover Hello and welcome, everyone. First, I am happy to share that Sterling Investment Partners has completed their first-ever continuation vehicle recapitalization of XKIG, which underscores the firm’s confidence in our performance and long-term potential. Thank you to every member of our team who has helped make XKIG—and all our subsidiaries—Kendall, River City, and Xylem—what they are today. You can read Sterling’s press release here . As we continue to grow and strengthen our organization, I am pleased to bring Thomas Contracting into the XKIG group of companies. Founded in 2000 and based in Tennessee, Thomas Contracting is a respected provider of vegetation management and utility line clearance services across the Southeast. The company will operate across all XKIG subsidiaries in supporting the reliable delivery of energy to communities across the nation. At XKIG, we pride ourselves on combining the expertise, resources, and relationships of our subsidiaries to deliver seamless, high-quality solutions to our customers. Through shared services in safety, HR, technology, marketing, and finance, we strengthen each brand’s ability to grow efficiently and focus on what they do best. Our integrated model also allows us to cross-sell complementary services, expanding our partnerships with utilities while ensuring consistent excellence at every touchpoint. Thank you for your continued hard work and commitment to excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of infrastructure services and ensuring that the lights—and opportunities—stay on for the communities we serve. If you haven’t already, please like and follow our XKIG pages here: Blog: “Mr Hoover Goes to Washington" At the end of September, our CEO, Randolph Hoover, represented our company and the broader vegetation management industry at the Tree Care Industry Association’s Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Joining 40 other industry leaders, he met with members of Congress to advocate for key priorities shaping our work and the nation’s safety—including an OSHA standard specific to tree care, proactive wildfire risk reduction, invasive species control, and workforce development. His message was clear: our industry stands at the intersection of public safety, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience. Together, we’re helping to protect people, power, and the planet. Read more here: Mr. Hoover Goes to Washington - Xylem Tree Experts Blog: High Climbs, Higher Standards: NPR Spotlights XKIG at the Tree Rodeo Utility arborists took center stage this month as National Public Radio (NPR) highlighted the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1249 Tree Rodeo in northern New York—showcasing the high-skill, high-safety world of vegetation management. This national recognition underscores the expertise, teamwork, and commitment behind the work that keeps power systems safe and communities connected. Read more here: High Climbs, Higher Standards: NPR Spotlights XKIG at the Tree Rodeo  - Xylem Tree Experts September GF Schools are Complete! We wrapped two great GF School session with the following 30 attendees: Angel Tucker, Jamie Johnson, Cody Cook, Hunter Schultz, Jay Bradley, Chad Schnick, Damien Townsend, Marvin Brown, Stanley King, David Thomas, Jamie Norton, Mehujael Mendoza Castro, Asael Montero, Rick Jolley, Gary Johnson, James Saunders, Jorge Mendoza, Henry Peace, John Snider, Rusty Russ, Kelvin Garcia, Clinton Lawrence, Jessie Hunter, Boz Meyers, Casey Thrailkill, Orbyn Sierra, James Stone, Derrick Flagg, and Jacob Flagg. Mission Vision Values Employee Recognition Program Quarterly Award Winners After introducing the Mission, Vision, and Values Recognition Program in February, it’s now time to announce our first quarterly award winners! Team members were initially nominated by their Regional Managers. These nominations were then reviewed by an impartial panel of judges who selected an outstanding employee for each of our core values. Here are the winners! Core Value Trust: James Smith Xylem Region 4 “James has created best takedown crew I have ever seen. They deal with dangerous trees on a daily basis and have a high level of trust in each other." Core Value Transparency: Michael Wheeler Xylem Region 7 "You can be sure Mike knows everything that's going on his job." Core Value Respect: Kevin Farris Xylem Region 2 "Kevin has built the respect of every person working with him and is always willing to go beyond to help each person and get the job done." Core Value Unity: Donaciano "Chano" Ponce Xylem Region 9 "He's a true leader who brings his crews together." Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training class in South Bend, IN, and to the following two team members who obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Pintle Hook Restriction: Ryan Skipper Class B: Dusty Jacobs We applaud these two employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications! We will be holding off on classes until the first of the year. For more information about the CDL program, contact Tim Haynes at thaynes@xylemtree.com . Work Anniversaries Congratulations to all Xylem employees who celebrated milestone anniversaries this past quarter! Click the button below to see the employees who hit milestone anniversaries. View Now Compliments for the Crew "Kemp West (Xylem) did an absolutely wonderful job. We really appreciate their (Jeremy Bailey, Braden Cote, Ryan Teter, Leo Valleza, and Will Lyons ) work ethic." Compliments for the Crew It is rare that homeowners take the time to call and compliment employees and contractors for doing a great job. As I have shared before, Timmy (Reed) does a great job representing Xylem and we appreciate his hard work and professionalism. He is a credit to your company. - Client in Knoxville, TN We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xkig.com Better Understand Insurance Terms To better understand your coverage and make the best plan selection for your specific needs, it’s helpful to be familiar with healthcare vocabulary. Take a moment to review these terms, which may be referenced throughout this Benefits Website . Do You Have Your New Insurance Cards? Reminder – you should have received your new Anthem and Lincoln dental cards. If not, you can download the Anthem card yourself on the Sydney Health app and print it, and the Lincoln dental card can be found by downloading the Lincoln dental app here . Take Care of Yourself and Get Rewarded! Preventive screenings such as annual physicals, cervical cancer, and prostate health checks are one of the best ways to stay healthy by catching issues early, often before symptoms appear. Many recommended screenings are covered by your health plan. Even better, completing eligible preventive care can earn you rewards. Check out the new Rewards Brochure to see how you can earn up to $200. Find out which screenings qualify and how to participate here . Boosting Your Benefits Resolutions That Support You Working toward healthier habits this year? Your benefits are here to help. Nutrition support: Connect with a licensed nutritionist through our Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) with Anthem and Lincoln Financial Group for help with meal planning, energy, and healthy routines. Anthem EAP can be found here (Spanish version ). LFG EAP can be found here (Spanish version ). Smoking cessation: If you’re ready to quit or keep the progress going after our November focus, confidential support is available anytime. Get support here . Alcohol & substance help: January is National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a reminder that private, judgment-free support is available year-round through Aspire 365 and the EAP. Access Aspire 365 resources here . All services are confidential and designed to fit your schedule. Stay Ahead of Flu Season Feeling sick? Skip the waiting room. Telemedicine lets you talk to a doctor by phone or video for flu and cold symptoms, often on the same day. Telemedicine can be found here . It’s not too late in the season to get a flu shot. It’s a simple way to protect yourself and your crew, with many options covered at little or no cost. Flu Shots here . You may qualify for up to $500/year for getting a Physical! Are you enrolled in the Anthem 6500 Health Savings Account (HSA) Medical Plan? If so, you can earn up to $500 per year! When you complete an annual physical, XKIG will contribute $125 to your account each quarter. To receive all 4 employer contributions of $125 in 2026, proof of physical needs to be submitted to Wellworks by March 1, 2026, if it wasn’t previously submitted in 2025. An employee can earn subsequent contributions if proof of physical is submitted later, but there won’t be any retroactive funding. For example, if proof of physical is submitted on August 5, 2026 for the first time, employees will only receive Q3 and Q4 contributions. The Proof of Annual Physical Form needs to be received by December 1, 2026 to receive Q4 funding of $125. Details are outlined in the Wellworks Program guide that has been emailed and can be found here: https://xkig.hrbenefits.net/health-savings-account/ If you have any questions reach out to Benefits at 877-949-1113 or benefits@xkig.com for assistance. For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xkig.com Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@wakendall.com Have you added a beneficiary to your 401(k) with John Hancock? Have you elected your beneficiary in your 401(k) plan through John Hancock yet? Please make sure you do so if not! Your beneficiary listed in UKG does NOT carry over to John Hancock. Rather, you need to make the election yourself within their website @ https://myplan.johnhancock.com . Log in, go to the bottom right-hand side of your page, find “About Me” and “My Beneficiary” underneath. Click on this and update accordingly. To learn more about what a beneficiary is, click here . Still Smoking? It's a Great Time to Quit! This November is Lung Cancer and COPD Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of protecting lung health. To help you be at your best, the Anthem ConditionCare program offers free resources, including: 24/7 phone access to nurses who can address your health questions and concerns. Support from healthcare professionals to help you reach your health goals. Educational guides and useful tools to help you learn more about a certain condition, like COPD. While we’re talking about lung health, if you or someone you care about smokes, think about quitting – even just for one day – on November 20, the Great American Smokeout day. Do whatever it takes on your path toward long-term health. For additional Great American Smokeout resources, including quitting tips and support tools, visit the American Cancer Society. To further support you on your quitting journey, please see the Anthem Wellbeing Solutions tobacco cessation flyer, which outlines coaching, tools, and quit plans available through your benefits. These programs also offer opportunities to earn rewards for participating in healthy actions. See more here. There’s never been a better time to quit smoking! Understanding Diabetes and Symptoms Do you or someone you care about have diabetes? Or do you think you might? Being aware early can make a big difference. Common symptoms include: Feeling very thirsty or hungry Frequent urination Feeling tired Blurred vision Slow-healing cuts or frequent infections Anthem offers the no-cost Lark Diabetes Prevention Program to support digital health coaching. You can find more here (Spanish version here ). There is also the ConditionCare program that covers chronic issues like diabetes, asthma, and COPD. To learn more about diabetes and prevention, visit the World Health Organization’s diabetes fact page. National Healthy Skin Month It's National Healthy Skin Month, a great time to focus on simple habits that promote healthy and protected skin. As your body’s largest organ, your skin plays a vital role in your overall well-being. Giving it a little extra care can make a big difference. Healthy skin tips: Wear sunscreen daily Stay hydrated Use gentle cleansers and moisturizers Avoid tanning beds Check your skin regularly for changes For more information, visit the National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus page on skin care . Small daily habits can make a big difference! Happy Thanksgiving! As we head into the holiday, we want to share our gratitude for everything you do each day to support our team, our customers, and our mission. We hope you enjoy this time with the people who matter most. Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day , a great reminder to check in with loved ones about your family’s health background. These conversations can help you and your family make informed choices and stay proactive about your well-being. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving! Boosting Your Benefits Update on Walking Challenge The Health is Wealth walking challenge is halfway through! We have 10 teams participating across the two brands. We’re now increasing the steps from 5,000 to 6,000 per day. This is a great opportunity to connect with team members by creating teams and staying healthy. For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@wakendall.com Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

January 2026 Edition Read a message from CEO Randolph Hoover, learn how to access your W-2, and hear about our upcoming employee app! My A Message from Randolph Hoover Happy New Year to the entire XKIG team! As we begin a new year, I want to thank each of you for the hard work, dedication, and pride you put into your jobs every day. Whether you’re in the field, yard, or office, your commitment to safety, service, and teamwork drives our success and keeps our communities powered and connected. Speaking of teamwork, we will send a separate announcement about our 4th Quarter MVV program once the winners are selected. Look for it in your inbox. Looking ahead, I’m excited to share an important update: the upcoming launch of MyXKIG, our new intranet app. This platform was designed with our field employees in mind and aims to make your workday easier. MyXKIG will act as a central hub for the information and resources you need — everything from work tools and company updates to pay details and key documents — all easily accessible. MyXKIG shows our commitment to offering you better tools, clearer communication, and easier access to what matters most. By bringing everything together in one place, we cut down on frustration, save time, and help you stay focused on doing your job safely and efficiently. We will provide more details soon on how to access and use MyXKIG, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of it once it launches. This is just one way we are investing in our people and continuing to build a stronger, more connected XKIG. Thank you again for everything you do. I wish you and your families a safe, successful, and rewarding year ahead. If you haven’t already, please like and follow our XKIG pages here: Machines That Power XKIG: Inside the Heavy Equipment Behind Safer, Smarter Right-of-Way Clearing Our newest blog, “Machines That Power XKIG: Inside the Heavy Equipment Behind Safer, Smarter Right-of-Way Clearing,” explores the powerful fleet supporting our industry-leading ROW operations. From high-horsepower grinders and chippers to versatile excavators, precision dozers, and reliable haul trucks, each piece of equipment is designed to improve safety, speed, and dependability in tough terrain while helping us reduce outage risks and better serve communities. It’s not just about having more machines; it’s about having the right machines to boost performance, increase efficiency, and deliver the consistent results our partners rely on every day. Read more here: Machines That Power XKIG: Inside the Heavy Equipment Behind Safer, Smarter Right-of-Way Clearing  | XKIG It's Tax Season Click here to learn more about accessing your W-2 from the UKG app. Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training class in Knoxville, TN, and to the following 10 team members who obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Roberto Gamez, Ryan Smith Class B: James Scott, Brandon Lewis, Abraham Anmdrades, Jarrod Powel, Cody Cray, Michael George, Jacob Bateman, Josiah Dunlap We applaud these 10 employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications! Our next training sessions will be held in Johnson City, TN, on February 6-7, Suffolk, VA, on February 20-21, Macon, GA, on March 6-7, and Ludington, MI, on March 20-21. For more information about the CDL program, contact Tim Haynes at thaynes@xylemtree.com . Work Anniversaries Congratulations to all Xylem employees who celebrated milestone anniversaries this past quarter! Click the button below to see the employees who hit milestone anniversaries. View Now Compliments for the Crew “Thank you to Steve Hosaflook, Darcy Dellinger, Eddie Peters, Danny Spitler, and Mike Hosaflook for safely removing a tree that was very close to the power line. The work went smoothly, and it was clear the team knew exactly what they were doing. The cleanup was excellent — branches were removed, the wood was neatly stacked, and the area was left clean and tidy. We truly appreciate the extra care and would gladly recommend your services.” -Kimberly E. Compliments for the Crew “I want to offer sincere thanks and applause to Steve Hosaflook and his crew, Prophet Scott, Gabe Vermillion, Tom Hodges, and Mike Harrod , for the prompt and courteous removal of a long-dead maple tangled in power lines that had created unsafe conditions for motorists and pedestrians. The team arrived quickly, worked with great care, protected our property, and cleaned up every last twig, leaving only safety behind. I highly praise their professionalism, respect for the tree, and outstanding work. Thank you for providing us with the best!” - Mayor of Toms Brook, VA We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !