Category: Employee Spotlight

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Employee Spotlight
Jerry Staton, Senior Operations Manager at ACRT Services, wearing a dark blazer and light blue shirt, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

Employee Ownership Month: Jerry Staton

As we celebrate Employee Ownership Month this October, we are proud to highlight colleagues who have served on the ACRT Services Board of Directors. At ACRT Services, our independence as a 100% employee-owned company empowers every employee-owner to share in …

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Anna Davis, Operations Manager at ACRT Services, wearing glasses, a navy blazer, and white top, smiling outdoors with greenery in the background.

Employee Ownership Month: Anna Davis

As we celebrate Employee Ownership Month this October, we are proud to highlight colleagues who have served on the ACRT Services Board of Directors. At ACRT Services, our independence as a 100% employee-owned company empowers every employee-owner to share in …

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Steve Skelton, an ACRT consulting utility forester, was recently recognized for his heroism by the Air Force.

ACRT Consulting Utility Forester Recognized by USAF for Heroism

Steve Skelton, an ACRT consulting utility forester (CUF) based in Pennsylvania, was recently awarded the Air and Space Commendation Medal for heroism after saving the lives of two elderly women on Jan. 12, 2025. Skelton, who doubles as a U.S. …

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A headshot of Cynthia Flores wearing a plum-colored shirt to accompany her employee spotlight on wildlife conservation to vegetation management.

Wildlife Conservation to Vegetation Management: Cynthia Flores’ Story

Cynthia Flores is a consulting utility forester who joined ACRT in 2024. The Texas-based forester holds a B.S. in Wildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Sciences from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX, and is a certified Associate Wildlife Biologist® through The …

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Stan Villiers wearing a white hard hat and high visibility vest standing next to a large log.

After a Career in the Military, Stan Villiers Found His Home at ACRT

Stan Villiers’ interest in the outdoors and a BS in Environmental Science eventually led him to ACRT in 2019. After retiring from the military, Stan said he was looking for a company with a strong culture of taking care of …

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Two brothers wearing white hard hats and high visibility vests in front of a field

Arthur Brothers: Growing Together in the Utility Vegetation Management Industry

Eugene (Geno) and Matthew Arthur are more than just brothers; they are colleagues at ACRT, where both have carved out successful careers in the environmental and utility vegetation management industries. Growing up in Upstate New York, Geno and Matthew were …

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Embracing a Forestry Career: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

By Len Jagelski, Consulting Utility Forester 3 Some say a person is conditioned by their experiences. In my case, my family’s 140-year-old homestead, the Sheriff Ranch, located in Grand County, Colo., has strongly influenced me. Though I was born and …

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Embracing Change: A Journey in the UVM Industry

Brock Vinson’s initial plans for college revolved around playing baseball. It wasn’t until a couple of years later when a friend of his told Vinson about the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University, …

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2024 Richard E. Abbott Safety Scholarship Recipient: Krystee Van Den Bosch

There’s nothing more important than sending people home safe at the end of each day. One way we demonstrate our commitment to safety and the development of our employees is showcased through the Richard E. Abbott Safety Scholarship — a …

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