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 !

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!

Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com May is Mental Health Awareness Month! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established by Mental Health America to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing—and it's just as relevant today as ever. In our line of work, we know how physically demanding and mentally challenging each day can be. That’s why you should remember that mental health is just as important as physical health. Whether it’s job stress, personal struggles, or just the weight of life piling up, we all need support now and then. Here are a few eye-opening stats: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental illness each year 1 in 6 kids and teens live with a mental health condition Less than half of kids and adults get the treatment they need This month, we encourage you to check in—with yourself, your coworkers, and your loved ones. Small actions like taking breaks, setting boundaries, or talking to someone you trust can make a big difference. Let’s keep safety at the top of our priorities—not just for our bodies, but for our minds too. If you're looking for support or resources, we’ve got some helpful tools to get started below! Take care of yourself. You matter. This May, and throughout the year, prioritize yourself and explore the resources that can help you build resilience, manage challenges, and thrive, like these: FREE EAP Resources for You and Your Family FREE Anthem Employee Assistance Program (English and Spanish ) FREE Lincoln Financial Employee Assistance Program (English and Spanish ) Remember, you and your household members can get counseling and crisis support through the EAP. These programs can also help with addiction, work/life balance, stress, and other issues. Anthem Members – Get Virtual Mental Health Support Having a tough time? Anthem members can chat with a board-certified therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist through a virtual video visit. Read More. Anthem members can also access the Headway Program, which helps you find the right therapist to provide the support you need. Read More. Benefits 101 Struggling to stretch your healthcare dollars with rising costs? Here are eight budgeting tips that can help you get the most out of your money. Spanish version HSA Promotion – Reminder for HSA participants! Anthem HSA members, reminder to complete your annual physical with your Primary Care Provider (PCP) and submit your proof of annual physical form to Wellworks by JUNE 1, 2025. If you complete your physical and submit your form by June 1, you will earn up to an additional $500 per year/$125 per quarter in your HSA account. You can find your annual physical form in your wellness portal and mobile app within the Wellness Locker. Your Wellness Program Guide can be found here . It provides more details on how to submit your form. The annual physical form can be found on page four. If you have any questions, please reach out to Benefits @ 1-877-949-1113. Benefits of an Eye Exam Having your eyes checked annually can help identify early signs of certain chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Both of our vision plans through EyeMed and our medical plans through Anthem offer annual eye exams to enrolled members for a copayment of $10-15. One vision exam per year is covered under the Anthem medical plans for children at $0 copayment! Your eyes play a bigger role in your health and learning than you might think—here’s why everyone needs to get their eyes checked – no matter how old you are. Babies and toddlers: Should have their first eye exam between 6 and 12 months. School-age children: 1 in 4 may have vision problems that affect learning. Adults: Over 200 million in the U.S. alone need vision correction. Seniors: The most common sufferers of glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Moms-to-be: Pregnancy can cause vision changes, so it is important that you have your eyes checked throughout. This way your doctor can assess any changes. To learn more about why eye exams matter, click on the flyer (Spanish ). Step Into Adventure: the National Parks Challenge is Coming Soon! Ready to move more, connect with your coworkers, and win cash prizes? We’ve got the perfect excuse to dust off your sneakers and dive into an epic, step-filled journey. Join the Tour of the National Parks Challenge — a six-week virtual adventure that will take your team across some of the most stunning landscapes in the country! The Challenge starts May 5. You received an email from Wellworks earlier this week regarding the challenge. If you didn’t, check your spam folder! Here are the details: What’s the Challenge? For six weeks, you and your team will “hike” your way through breathtaking national parks, logging your daily steps as you go. To complete the challenge, participants need to average at least 6,000 steps per day. Whether you’re a casual stroller or a hardcore stepper, this is your chance to get moving and stay motivated — all while soaking in some virtual nature vibes. Why Join? Cash, connection, and cardio — that’s why! First Place Team: $50 per person Second Place Team: $40 per person Third Place Team: $30 per person That’s money in your pocket just for walking and having fun while you’re at it! How to Get Started Form a team of up to five coworkers. Choose your team name and elect a captain. Your captain will sign up and activate your team on the Wellness Portal: www.wellworksforyoulogin.com . Don’t have a team? Don’t let that stop you! You can still join as a team of 1. Scores will be based on the overall average steps of team members, so individuals or teams of 2 will have just as much of a chance to win as a team of 5. Please Note: Your National Challenge sign-on is different from your Wellworks HSA login. Hit the Virtual Trail You won’t be hiking the entire 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail… but you’ll still cover serious virtual ground — with plenty of fun, friendly competition, and healthy habits along the way. So grab your team, name your squad, and let’s hit the (virtual) trail! You’ll receive additional emails about the National Parks Challenge in the coming weeks. In the meantime, see the flyer for full details — and get ready to walk your way to wellness (and some sweet prizes)! Celebrating Earth Day! Yesterday was the 55th anniversary of Earth Day! This year’s theme according to earthday.org is “Our Power, Our Planet.” For 55 years, Earth Day has led the world in awareness and taking action on critically important issues. Here are ten simple choices you can make for a healthier planet: Bike More – Drive Less. Educate – When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources. Volunteer! - Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed too! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three “R’s” to conserve natural resources and landfill space. Choose Sustainable Seafood – Learn how to make smart seafood choices at www.FishWatch.gov . Plant a Tree – Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air and help combat climate change. Conserve Water – The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean. Shop Wisely – Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag. Don’t send chemicals into our waterways. Choose nontoxic chemicals in the home and office. Long-lasting light bulbs are a bright idea. Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room! Since we’re out in mother nature every day, by taking part in one of these choices, you can help make the earth just a little bit healthier. Boosting Your Benefits For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com