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@xylemtree.com Cold Weather Safety Reminder️ As temperatures drop, take extra precautions to stay safe both on and off the job. Dress in layers, protect exposed skin, and wear proper footwear to prevent slips on icy surfaces. Stay alert for changing weather conditions, take warm-up breaks when necessary, and watch for signs of cold stress such as numbness, shivering, or fatigue. Looking out for yourself and your teammates helps ensure everyone gets home safely, in any season. Healthy Resolutions That Stick Healthy resolutions don’t have to be big or complicated to make a difference. Small, realistic changes like taking a short walk each day, drinking more water, getting a little extra sleep, or packing a healthier lunch can add up over time. Focus on progress, not perfection, and choose habits that fit your routine and support your well-being. Simple, steady steps are often the ones that last the longest. Resolution #1: Skip the ER (Unless It’s Serious!) The ER should be your go‑to only for true emergencies — think life‑ or limb‑threatening situations. For everything else, start with your primary care provider. If it’s after hours, head to urgent care instead. You’ll save time, money, and get the right care faster. Here's a handy chart for finding the right care at the right place. By downloading the Anthem’s Sydney app , you’re one step closer to achieving healthy resolutions. Click on the video below to learn how the Sydney app can help you. Holiday Stress and the Blues The holidays often seem to be a time for family and cheer. However, that's not always true. Some people experience stress, depression, and even social isolation during this season. Here are 9 quick tips to help you this holiday season: Plan ahead Learn how to say “no” Stick to a shopping budget Create relaxing surroundings Maintain healthy habits Share your feelings with a trusted friend Respect differences in others Set realistic holiday expectations Take a break when you need one Remember, our two EAP options are available 24/7 and can help you manage your stress levels around the holidays – and beyond. See below. Lincoln Financial EmployeeConnect EAP : Check out the flyer here . Spanish version here . Anthem EAP : When you call, please state that you work for XKIG. More information can be found here . Spanish version here . Cards Corner!! Anthem members, look out for your new Anthem card for 2026! They should arrive in the mail over the next few weeks. Anthem members with the 6500 HSA plan, please make sure you are watching your mail for anything from Chard Synder! Each year some are flagged and need to provide additional information to open your account or to make sure your account remains open. Also, please note that you can NOT have a PO Box listed in UKG with an HSA. We sent an email to all who this applied to. If you have a PO Box listed and have our HSA plan, you need to update to a street address asap. Boosting Your Benefits Health is Wealth Walking Challenge Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in our second walking challenge! This challenge encourages staying healthy throughout the holiday season. We had a lot of great competition among the participants. The first, second, and third-place winners are as follows: 1st Place: Each participant earned a $100 gift card! Depreciating A$$ets Iesha Shipp, Melissa Kelly, Jade Jackson, and Cheryl Lewchenko 2nd Place: Each participant earned a $75 gift card! Content Queens Andrea Rizzo, Madeline Lester, and Katie Hollowell 3rd Place: Each participant earned a $50 gift card! TreeLine Trekkers Sara Rennie, Karen Blanton, and Jen Britton The three raffle winners were chosen from everyone who met the minimum step requirements and will each receive a $50 gift card. The winners are... Christy Bodnar Taylor Flemmings Liza Gibson Congrats to all participants for making strides each day to move your body during this busy time of year! 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 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 !

Service Anniversaries Congratulations to all of those who celebrated a milestone anniversary this past quarter (July - September)! We appreciate your service! Mario Womack William Smith Matthew Irvin Christopher Sanford Christopher Tolson Christopher Lincoln Casey Williams Gregory Longworth Steven Odell Brian Sewell Christopher Johnson Anterrio Monford Jenna Jones Ricardo Lopez Larry Gauger Arlise Bowman Jamie Donhauser Doug Bour Jeri Ballard Anthony Benitez Wilfredo Bracero Armando Hill Jonathan Hubbard Cody Gregory George Cunningham Bradley Hampton Cody King Cody Dempsey Charles Berry Ramiro Morales Cedric Nickell Lane Mills Angel Gabriel Salinas Felix Shults Jose Rodriguez Jesus Rodriguez Lorenzo Perez Ocampo Carlos Sepulveda Santana Bryan Yael Martinez Galeana Stephen Smith Quentin Jamieson Derick Bell Landon Frazier Timothy Larkey Michael Ramsey Dylan Domalik Danny Buttry Justin Short Cody Clevenger Robert Elkins Logan Ball Julian Boyd Christian Horne Samuel Ragan Jose Garcia-Gonzalez Garrin Robinson James Mckee Ronnie Mccowan Caleb Fehrenbacher James Fossett Lee Brooks Jason Lee Alexis Perez Adorno Elisha Thornsbury Gregory Hart Drake Wilt Salvador Vargas Vazquez Martin Tobias Justin Harman Mario Tapia Ruben Salas Salas Deion Hampton Willie Caldwell Pedro Tovar Najera Justin Willis Mao Kpa Yoennys Lobaina Gongora Juan Perez Yurquis Pozo Lopez Yenier Morales Jesus Carrillo Matos Jeremiah Peters Idael Lopez Guerra Raul Salinas III Rodney Laseter Jorge Herrera Jonathan Cutshaw Rene Torres Loza Daniel Lopez Guerra Joshua Craig Keith McMaster Matthew Stinton Jaime Reyes Tony Pagaza Romeo Soto Jose Robles Rene Soto Jr Jose Jesus Trujillo gomez Ethan Copeland Mitchell Mosbach Juan Sustaita Angel Mendez Daniel Cruz Castillo Carlos Perez Perez Daniel Alexander Sorto escobar Cristobal Polanco Vargas Victor Navarrete Guzman Correa Scott Eriksen Oscar Ernesto Diaz Diaz Julio Perez Jeremiah Jessee Juan Miranda Brian Fuentes Lopez Pedro Cruz Hector Reyez Brian Cunningham Eloy Chavez Parra Arturo Gonzalez Salazar Kevin Morehouse Paula Hough Dominic Jackson Dayton Nichols Danny Greer Jorge Perez Anthony Walden Alexander Ferraz Lopez Stacy Mitchell Joshua Aday Reginald Henderson Joshua Richards Jonathan Holbrooks Jose Cruz Castillo Carlos Robles Darius Banks Jorge Torres Marcos Soriano Ricardo De Los Santos Velez Hubert Hubbard Joshua Branham Juan Flores Juan Izquierdo Perez Jorge Torres Mike Roth William Townsend Richard Figueroa-Cosme Joshua Presnell Jacob Bryant Manuel Martinez Gutierrez Josiah Evans William R Velasquez Hernandez Jonhatan Montoya Bradley Scott Jorian Torres Eli Lehnhoff Alexander Villanueva Domingo lizardo Hidalgo Matthew Blankenship Bryhiam Ocasio Rodriguez Michael Aquino Sonera Timothy Towe Phillip Rodriguez German Aguilar-Lopez Deaton Myers Rogelio Arredondo Marco Soto Ever Quintanilla Cody Clemons Juan Diaz Gonzalez Marcos Escobar Herrera Manuel Ortez Morales Walter Quintanilla Jaime Cortez Munoz Mark Garcia Manuel Campos Gonzalo Gamez Degerrian Graham James Hulbert Jose Morales Jose Reyes Gerardo Escobedo Josiah Ward Kantavious Trammell Jose Felix Diaz Jose Velazquez Jose Efigenio Escobar Dilver Chavez Navarrette Trandon Hutchinson Joey Meiseman Sean Wright Andrew Bridges Cameron Smyth Angel Rivera Cortez Juan Gonzalez Torres Enrique Rivera Diaz Harvey Freeman Sergio Herrera Romero James Kleiber Jamie Powell Daniel Tittle Cody Johnson Michael Hyatt Jason Combs Cameron Thompson Bobby Brown Stephen Dexter Michael Markezich Brandon Fillers Marco Adan Bernabe Miguel Perez-Landaverde Jairo Cortez Conner Gray Brandon Penticuff Francisco ChankinChambor Eduardo Prieto Vera Luis Antonio Licona Dubon We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

November 2025 Edition Read about the Hoovers' vision in TCI Magazine, Joey Bidwell's retirement, and more! TCI Magazine Leadership Shoutout Every company has a story, and ours started with two brothers who believed the utility services industry needed improvement. Today, XKIG is driven by a people-first culture and top-tier execution. This month, that story received national recognition as CEO Randolph Hoover and President Benjamin Hoover were featured in Tree Care Industry Magazine’s “Faces of the Industry,” showcasing leaders shaping the future of vegetation management and infrastructure services. Read more here . Celebrating 27 incredible years of service From his first day on the crew to his role as Regional Manager, Joey Bidwell has embodied hard work, steady leadership, and an unwavering commitment to his team. His career has shaped Kendall’s culture through laughter, loyalty, and dedication. Wishing him the happiest and most well-deserved retirement yet. Click here to learn more about Joey’s career. October GF School is Complete! I just wanted to extend a thank you for the GF school I attended last week. I’ll be honest, I really wasn't wanting to come. After I got there and classes started, I was glued. I enjoyed every min. It lit a fire in me. I was getting numb, I guess you could say, to my role and job. Now, after attending, I am looking at Power BI scores closely. Looking at ways to improve. I know to reach out to different departments for help. I hope this class just gets better for future students. Thank you all so much. I know I didn't include everyone, please let all involved know I truly appreciate their time and knowledge. Thank you again so much. I see a bigger picture of the company. - Richard Brooks , General Foreperson We wrapped another great GF School session with the following 10 attendees: Ashton Garza, Eric Niles, Jesus Montenegro Franco, Jimmy Fine, Joshua Owens, Justin Wilson, Ricky Anderson, Roberto Irizarry, Ross Clagg, and Scott Addington . Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and your family a joyful, restful, and safe holiday weekend. Thank you for all you do. Whether you're traveling, cooking, or celebrating close to home, please take good care and enjoy the time with loved ones. Check out what Supervisor Mark Pitt and his GF's Scott Addington and Brett Baldridge in Fort Wayne, IN, did to celebrate the holiday and 96 days incident free. They also wanted to remind their crews of the importance of staying focused on safety throughout the holidays since this is typically the time when accidents tend to rise. Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training class in Johnson City, TN. The following team members obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class B: Dustin Ridner, Naelvis Velasquez, Brandon Fillers, Felix Martinez We applaud these four 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 resident in Raymond, MS, called in to tell us what a wonderful employee Fabian Donato is. She stated that he is great at what he does, has a great attitude and is an absolute sweetheart. - Jeri-Lynn A. We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

August 2025 Edition Check out our new XKIG website, our latest Kendall blog, along with who received a compliment and obtained their CDL! Learn More About the XKIG Rollout Our new XKIG site is officially live! Here are some highlights: About Us includes information and website links for Kendall, River City, and Xylem, as well as our shared mission, vision, and values. Latest News aggregates the most recent news and blogs from our companies. Careers is a comprehensive site for all XKIG opportunities, offering over 600 current openings! Have you followed XKIG on social media yet? Our XKIG LinkedIn account is now active. If you have an account, please follow the corporate profile and share/repost/comment on our posts. Our XKIG Facebook and XKIG Instagram accounts are also active—please visit us and follow our profiles. We are always looking for more good news to share on social media. Please email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com with ideas! Blogs: “The Calm in the Storm: Inside Kendall’s Emergency Response” Check out our latest blog about how we respond to emergencies. Click here . August GF School is Complete! We wrapped up another great GF School session with the following 10 attendees: Shannon Lipham, Michael Blevins, Roger Tolson, Devin Ott, Phillip Markland, Gabriel Rayo, Rogelio Perea, Wayne Metroz, Brayan Napoles Sanchez, and David Galdamez. Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training class in Aurora, MO, and to the following five team members who obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A Pintle Hook Restriction: Gary Burfield, Stephen Hoeksema Class B: William Buntin, Andres Arreola, and Landon Cain We applaud these five employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications! Our upcoming training session in Hamlet, NC, is on August 29. For more information about the CDL program, contact Tim Haynes at thaynes@xylemtree.com . Compliments for the Crew “Thank you for your crew's (Rinson Pena, Juan Suarez, Marco Celedon, Eliezer Florres, and Diego Camacho ) professionalism and taking care of my property today! This crew was great!” - Daniel G., Plainfield, IN Compliments for the Crew A resident from St. Grenada, MS, called to let us know what a great job our crew (Derald Hankins, Roberto Curet, and Marcos Adrian ) did: “The crew went above and beyond and took extra care with her magnolia tree. The crew had to move her dog houses but made sure they moved everything back exactly the way it was. I hope to get the same crew again in the future.” - Barbara R. Compliments for the Crew A resident from Kendall Region 10 called with plenty of good things to say about Elizabeth Nash and her crew. Along with how lovely the view in the neighborhood is now. She said, “Elizabeth and her crew were extremely courteous and responsive to everyone’s needs and was impressed with the safety measures taken. They went above and beyond with making sure that there was no damage to some bushes and flowers in my yard by making sure no branches fell on them. I wanted to make sure that we knew how much she appreciated the crew’s efforts.” - Betsy W. We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at feedback@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 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 for more information about all things benefits related! xkig.hrbenefits.net Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com Open enrollment is coming October 20-31! Any changes you make will start January 1. This is your chance to add, drop, or update coverage without needing a qualifying life event. If you don’t make changes, your current benefits will automatically carry over into 2026. Important: If you’re on the Anthem 6500 plan with an HSA, you’ll need to choose a new HSA contribution amount for 2026 to keep contributing. You will start receiving text messages and emails with more details in the near future. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer? Early detection saves lives. Here are some tips: Get the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test starting at age 40. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors and family history. If you’re a survivor, share your story to inspire others. Here is more information on prostate cancer screening: Screening for Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer | CDC . CDC - PHQ Depression Questionnaire This October 9 is Depression Screening Awareness Day. Having depression is more than a bad day or the blues. It can interfere with your daily life. Find symptoms and treatment here. Also, here is a depression screening tool . The good news is that depression is very common and can be managed. Our two EAP options are available 24/7 and can help you with depression, anxiety, or whatever else life throws your way. Lincoln Financial EmployeeConnect EAP: Check out the flyer here . Spanish version here . Anthem EAP: When you call, say you work for XKIG . More information can be found here . Telemedicine for Flu Season We like using software programs to track our fleets and assets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses FluView Interactive , a surveillance system to see where flu can be found this season. This is also a good time of year to remember your telemedicine benefit. Whether you have a cold, you’re feeling anxious, or need help managing your medication, you can have face-to-face visits with a board-certified doctor, psychiatrist, or licensed therapist from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Go to livehealthonline.com or download the free mobile app from the App Store® or Google Play™. Boosting Your Benefits Get Ready for a New Team Walking Challenge! Our next team walking challenge is called Health is Wealth. It will begin November 8 and last for six weeks. Start with 5,000 steps per day and finish strong with 6,000 steps per day. As we gear up for the holidays and a busy time of year, consistency is the best investment! 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