Service Anniversaries Congratulations to all of those who celebrated a milestone anniversary this past quarter (April - June)! We appreciate your service! Gary Johnson How did you get your start with the company? I was working at a tire store, and a friend of mine was working here, and he said he could get me a job. I started as a groundman and journeyman tree trimmer and worked my way up. What has kept you with the company? My boss, the ownership, they’ve been absolutely fantastic to work for and trust. Kari (Hasko, Regional Business Partner) treats everyone with respect. What advice would you give your younger self? I just continue doing what I always did, just do what I was asked and try to do that to the best of my ability. What has been your most rewarding experience with the company? To see other employees come in and start from the bottom and work their way into a journeyman card, and live the life they’d like to live, build a family, and buy a house. Michael Wingfield Simitrio Gonzalez Tucker Miller Manuel Diaz Gomez Vladimir Hernandez Jose Cornejo Marco Portillo Gamez Daniel Stocks Matthew Kroener Greg Farmer Earlie Outlaw Travis West Jamie Gentry Desmond Johnson Bobby Messer Travis Barrett Shawn Bearden John Berryhill Robert Harris Brandon Maple Richard Garcia Timothy Swan William Ellis Nicholas Rowles Roger Cagle Ashley King Nathan Peele Dalton Gorrell Jason Strange Robert Watson George Baker Allanon Britt Carter Dunn Anthony Moreno Kevin Forister Michael Johnnie Jose Oliva Donaciano Ponce Johm Mauck Aaron Williams Mark Mason Randy Burwell Jacob Mann William Buffum Tristan Parton Mitchell Landphair Travis Wiedemann Jeffrey Berger Darcy Vanderwerken Tanner Beicke Tyler Stevens Michael Bradshaw Briar Fite Dominique Saunders Robert Clark Robert Williams Jonathan Mota Emiliano Anguiano Landon English Mark Beck Calvin Saunders Tavio King Christopher Santiago Matias Darrell Shifflett Josh Williams Deacon Roberts Richard Blackburn Clayton Butcher William Bunch Brandon Connor Brian McClure Julio Fuentes Steve Hale Austin Crane James Stone Yohaneli Jimenez Jose Laureano Wesley Mcgee Michael Crowe Daniel Harvey Roberto Gamez Christopher Braxton James Willey Terrell Woodard Donovan Williams Kaleb Swaney Michael Graney Maria Delcid Devon Capps Nicholas Roviso Ronny Deese Carlin Gamble Ronald Thorn Glen Jones Tania Romo Misael Rivas James Mcneil Milton Andrades Jr Francisco Perez Abel Juarez Martin Lomeli Rodolfo Reyes Becerra Moises Melendez Matthew Breeden Phillip Shropshire Thomas Warburton Livan Lorenzo Carledin Junius Bradford Terry Kirby Adrian Martinez Robert Hankins Jonathan Pointer Derrick Locklear Austin Craig Christian Neese Bryson Houston Raekwon Mcneil Roderick McGill James Johnson Billy Johnson Timothy Barr David Astralla Fredrick Scott Joshua Whittington Elijah Bethea Jose Ruiz George Griffin Brandon Smith Charles Polatty Jimmy Graham Noah Dixon Dylan Bruce Samuel Jacobs Justin Teague Abigail Nickoli Isaac Garza Dustin Cook Terrill Samuel Brandon Schuyler Juan Mejia Reyes Tracy Hunt Joseph Enderle James Lamberth Coleman Atwood Claude Ogden Michael Ottinger Hunter Williamson Candido Reyes Michael Mcdaniel Chantal Young Paul Eslinger Gena Diaz William Reyes Alvarado Joshua Ball Jeremy Whitt Lisa Prince Matthew Parrish Colbey Jackson Domingo Sanchez Jake Wyatt Eric Turner Jonathan Williams Taylor Million Alfredo Ibarra Britton Vaughan Robert Clements Jacob Fraley Christopher Poe Tony Whitten Agapito Ortiz Jerry Bennett Hunter Garland Crystal Hudson Wesley Spencer Elijah Banister Anthony Osborn Sarina Waldal Mark Bush Trimmer Test Robert Lowe We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at feedback@xylemtree.com !

May 2025 Edition Check out how the inaugural GF school went, where you can find us on social media, the latest IT training, and how a crew in North Carolina not only helped repair a woman's deck but also saved her life! Empowering Our Frontline: The New GF School Leads the Way The Learning and Development team has officially launched a new leadership initiative: the General Foreperson (GF) School. The inaugural session took place in Norfolk, VA, bringing together 25 enthusiastic participants, including GFs and supervisors, for an immersive four-day experience. With the support of 20 corporate team members who spoke and helped facilitate activities, the event was a resounding success. Throughout the week, attendees explored critical topics such as hiring best practices, compliance, coaching, safety protocols, and operational technology. They also had the opportunity to tour our Norfolk office and engage with teams from Business Development, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, and Resource Readiness—broadening their understanding of how all departments contribute to our mission. Feedback from the session was overwhelmingly positive. One participant shared their appreciation for the experience and the work of Joy Lacher , Assistant Director of Learning & Development, and her team, writing “Thank you so much for all of your diligence and expertise! You have made this a very entertaining and interactive week. A lot of information was covered, and your planning and precision allowed it to all be presented in a successful manner. This was great for an inaugural week! ” We’re proud of this new chapter in professional development and look forward to future sessions that continue to support and strengthen the leadership of our GFs. Celebrating Arbor Day at Wakefield! Happy Arbor Day! Our Norfolk Corporate Team had the pleasure of joining the incredible staff at the Wakefield Fleet and Logistics facility for our third annual celebration. Julie Orton , Corporate Fleet Controller, led a tour of the depot, highlighting the Care Center and Shop Division. The Direction of Supply Chain, John Shannon , provided an inside look at the warehouse and walked the group through the supply work order and fulfillment process. The day concluded with the planting of a commemorative Armstrong Gold Maple tree—our way of honoring Arbor Day and growing our future together! Stay Connected! Don’t miss out on company updates, event highlights, staff kudos, and stories from the field —follow us on social media! Like, share, and stay in the loop with everything happening across our teams. Boost Your Tech Skills with Quarterly “Know-How” IT Trainings All computer and tablet users are required to participate in quarterly “Know-How” IT training sessions. Each training covers key IT topics that keep you up to speed with the latest tools and best practices. Plus, by participating in KnowBe4 cybersecurity training, you're helping to build a workplace culture focused on awareness and proactive online safety. This quarter's training focuses on Multi-factor Authentication and Creating Strong Passwords. You’ll need to complete training by May 30. Look for an email from “KnowBe4” with instructions. Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training classes in Union, IL and to the following eight team members who obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Pintle Hook Restriction: Christopher Snodgrass, Kenneth Savoie Class A: Bryan Velasquez, Nelson Velasquez Class B: Lewis Edmonds, Michael Ottinger, John Golden, Trevor Singleton We applaud these eight 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 Somerset, KY on May 23-24, Hamlet, NC on May 30-31, Mt. Jackson, VA on June 13-14, Myrtle Beach, SC on June 20-21, MD on July 11-12. For more information about the CDL program, contact Tim Haynes at thaynes@xylemtree.com . Crew Helps Elderly Lady During a recent job in North Carolina, our crew (pictured from left to right: GF Martin Rivera, Foreperson Maykel Martin Perez, Foreperson Jose Laureano, Foreperson Angel Quinones, and Assistant GF/Pre-Planner Awilda Rivera ) pulled up to a house to begin working and an elderly woman came out of the house to see what was happening and ended up falling through her wooden deck with her leg dangling through the hole. Without hesitation, Jose Laureano and Maykel Perez rushed to help, ensuring she was safe and comfortable until EMS arrived. Thanks to their quick response – and the support of the rest of the team - she received care and was later taken to the hospital as a precaution. The crew went a step further, pooling funds to repair the damaged deck. This unexpected moment reminded us why awareness, compassion, and teamwork matter every day. We're proud of our team’s swift action and grateful they were there when it counted. Compliments for the Crew A customer called to commend our crew (Michael Hampton, Fallon Rowe, Josh Elder, Devonta Poteat, and Casey Thrailkill ) for work they did on the trees on his property. He said they worked extremely hard and have done a fantastic job all over his neighborhood. Compliments for the Crew A homeowner called in from Elizabeth, NC to say what a great job John Lawson's crews did and how professional the crew was. Compliments for the Crew A homeowner called in from Little River, SC and stated he was impressed with the great attitude of the crews (Josh Floyd's crews) working in his neighborhood. He walks the neighborhood daily and our guys always have a great attitude and a smile on their face. We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@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 Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@wakendall.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@wakendall.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

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 !

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 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! Lightning Ashley Powell, Kameraan Johnson, Victoria Phelps, and Tanish Everson 2nd Place: Each participant earned a $75 gift card! No New Team Casey Langston 3rd Place: Each participant earned a $50 gift card! Holy Walkamolies Nick Oney, Cameron Thompson, DiJonai Johnson, and Erin Pape 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@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 !

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@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 !

Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@wakendall.com Colorectal Cancer: Why screening is so important Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in the U.S.? The good news is that it’s also the number one most preventable cancer. This means getting a colorectal screening may save your life. Now is the time if you are over the age of 45 or high-risk. Some factors may include: Personal or family history Inflammatory bowel diseases or genetic syndromes Lifestyle choices like drug and/or alcohol use, smoking, unhealthy diet Here are some questions to ask your primary care provider: When should I get my first colon cancer screening? Can you tell me what to expect with a colonoscopy? What is the preparation like? Does somebody have to come with me to the appointment? If I don’t have someone or have a problem with transportation, is that something you can help with? Find more information and resources here: Anthem Cancer Care Navigator Screening for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer | CDC. Your New Benefits Site is Live! We are committed to giving you competitive options to improve your health and wellness. Explore this link (https://xkig.hrbenefits.net/ ) to find your benefits guide and information on the employee assistance program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and so much more. Benefits 101: What’s the difference between a primary and secondary beneficiary? A primary beneficiary is just what it sounds like. This is the first person to receive your benefits should you pass away. A secondary beneficiary comes second, should the primary beneficiary also pass away. Make sure to designate beneficiaries and keep them up to date. This will help your loved ones avoid unnecessary legal issues in the future. To learn more about beneficiaries, click here . John Hancock 401(k): Have you named your beneficiaries? If you’re enrolled in our 401(K) retirement plan with John Hancock, make sure you have designated someone as your beneficiary . Follow these steps: Log on or register with myplan.johnhancock.com Click on My Profile and follow the drop-down screen to Update My Beneficiary Info Fill in your primary and secondary beneficiary information Boosting Your Benefits Keep Track of Health Records All in One Place with Sydney App Anthem members, do you have trouble keeping track of your health history and medical records? There’s now one place where you can store everyone’s important health information: Anthem’s Sydney app or online at anthem.com. Don’t worry, all your health data is kept private and secure with Anthem. For more information, click here . Scan QR Code to download the Sydney app: National Parks Walking Challenge Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever walking challenge! This challenge focused on the national parks as your backdrop. We had a lot of great competition between 10 participants. The first, second, and third-place winners are as follows: 1st Place - each participant earned a $50 gift card! DOT Fleet HR Casey Langston, Nick Oney, Erin Pape, and Emily Cline 2nd Place - each participant earned a $40 gift card! Thunder and Lightning Kameraan Johnson, Ashley Powell, Victoria Phelps, Tanish Everson, and Jenna Jones 3rd Place - each participant earned a $30 gift card! Team Finance! Cameron Thompson, Danielle Cody, Jessica Mora, and Michael Hyatt We will have another challenge soon and encourage you to participate to stay active, engaged, and possibly win prizes! 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.

June 2025 Edition Meet the Central Office team, see who attended the GF school, check out who obtained their CDLs and the large number of kudos from customers! Hurricane Season is Underway – meet the Central Office Team What’s open 24/7 and helps track daily field systems and storm response in real-time? If you said a national weather service, you would not be wrong. But another correct answer—that also makes your job easier—is the Central Office. Led by Tucker Miller , Director of Central Office, and Hannah Kallenbach , Central Office Manager, this team of eight makes sure our crews run safely and efficiently each and every single day, whether it’s during storm season or not. This includes making sure work time, safety forms, and pre-job planning are transparent to the office, customer, and employee. Central Office uses the UKG platform to get the right people moving around to the right job. From there, our CRM system aggregates data assets and crew information and flows it to Motive, the fleet management and driver safety platform. The Central Office is a pivotal part of headquarters in Norfolk, VA. The Storm Wall is always on and features six screens, with two weather stations, Motive GPS, an outage tracker, and any other details needed on the remaining screens. When our crews are sent for storm response, Central Office deals with the logistics of lodging, fuel cards (including getting them turned on and monitoring potential issues), and lining up everything else needed to get the job done. In the likely event of a power outage in a storm response situation, the Central Office can keep the communications going with the General Foreperson and customer, still putting together rosters, tracking hours worked, and uploading safety forms. Read more about our Storm Response and Restoration here: Storm Response & Restoration - Kendall Vegetation Services May GF School is Complete! We wrapped up another great GF School session with the following 9 attendees: Nathaniel Postelle, Jason Henry, Jerry Shaw, Antonio Hernandez Patino, Jacob Ahu, Steve Nash, Jorge Vasquez, Miguel Perez-Avila, and Brandon King. Stay Connected If you have any cool photos from the field or with your team that you think would be great to share, please email marketinghelp@wakendall.com for the chance to have your photo featured on social media and in a newsletter! Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training classes in Hamlet, NC, and to the following four team members who obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Pintle Hook Restriction: Lee Brooks, Justin Short Class B: Gunnar Presnell, James Barron We applaud these four 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 Mt. Jackson, VA, on June 13-14, Myrtle Beach, SC, on June 20-21, MD, on July 11-12. For more information about the CDL program, contact Tim Haynes at thaynes@xylemtree.com . Kendall is now a Gold Level ISA Canopy Partner The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Canopy Partners program is a collaborative initiative that brings together industry leaders to support ISA's mission to promote the professional practice of arboriculture, inform the public about tree benefits, and provide a global network of arborists, urban foresters, and people who care for trees. Compliments for the Crew A homeowner from West, MS, called to share how impressed he was with the work done by Willie Frizell and Jesse Perry , who finished up a job on his property. He said they did an outstanding job, were very friendly, and showed an incredible work ethic. THANK YOU KENDALL! Compliments for the Crew A resident in Boone, NC, called in to say she is so grateful for Matt Coffey and the crew that came out and said they did a fantastic job! The work they did on her yard looks amazing. Compliments for the Crew Ron G. from Evansville, TN, called back to thank Brenda Housley, Timothy Frazier & Crew for being so polite and good on our word. He stated he could not be happier with the work, and within 30 mins, all the limbs were cleaned up. Thank you, Kendall, for being a company of your word! Compliments for the Crew A customer in Noblesville, IN, left a message of appreciation with our utility customer for Josh Dobbs and said he was extremely respectful and worked well in a timely manner. Compliments for the Crew A Coop Supervisor in Georgia acknowledged Carlos Reyes ' great job running the hourly crew and believe his efforts & the rest of the crew members are considered one of the best crews on their system. Compliments for the Crew A homeowner in Oklahoma City, OK, called in to thank us for the timely response regarding their yard. She said our field supervisor, Francisco Castaneda Salas , and crew (Eden Rodriguez, Manuel Martinez, Carlos Robles, Brian Mendoza ) were absolutely amazing. Again, THANK YOU!!! Compliments for the Crew Anthony H. from Gravel Switch, KY, called in to compliment the crew (GF Daniel Lister Jr., Mike Baker, Brandon Davidson, David Lister, Lee Lister ) to specifically praise their hard work and dedication. He emphasized that this crew has performed better than any previous teams he has seen in his 60 years of living in the area. They went above and beyond and deserved a pat on the back. Compliments for the Crew Elizabeth M. from Texarkana, AK, sent in a note thanking Marcos Soriano for taking the time to walk her property. She wrote, “it helped ease our minds and your team was very professional when they did the trimming the next day. We appreciate it so much.” We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@wakendall.com!