Founded in 1933 by John L. Wright, Wright Tree Service has grown to become one of North America's largest vegetation management contractors. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, the company specializes in vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services tailored specifically for utility companies and their respective communities. With more than 4,000 employees operating in 16 geographic divisions, Wright Tree Service is committed to delivering the highest quality services while ensuring safety and sustainability.
Wright Tree Service has cultivated an employee-owned model since 2002, which fosters a unique organizational culture and alignment of interests between employees and the company’s success. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees not only benefit from their labor but also directly influence the company's profitability and value, allowing them to approach their work with pride and a vested interest in outcomes.
The company’s mission reflects its dedication to operational excellence and community impact: to keep transmission and distribution lines, as well as railroads, free of obstructive vegetation, ultimately enhancing service reliability and safety for utilities and their customers. Additionally, Wright Tree Service emphasizes sustainability, actively engaging in practices that conserve and protect natural resources, which aligns with their corporate social responsibility efforts.
Wright Tree Service has built a reputation for exceeding client expectations through innovation and resourcefulness. The company proudly aligns itself with various professional organizations, such as the International Society of Arboriculture and the Tree Care Industry Association, to stay at the forefront of industry standards and practices. With a legacy of resilience, growth, and a family-oriented culture, Wright Tree Service strives to make a positive difference in the communities it serves, continuing to honor the vision of its founder.
