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Davey Bulletin May-June 2019

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13 May/June 2019 | THE DAVEY BULLETIN every year other than 2012 when we barely broke even," Covey said. "Our operating results have always been seasonal. To not start the first quarter with negative operating profit is a significant achievement." Covey said this success is because of several factors. Residential operations have improved their sales of dormant pruning and other work during winter months. A southern acquisition strategy in recent years has seen Davey acquire firms in the southeast region, where weather permits more year-round work in high-density population areas. And collaboration on large projects have all bolstered first-quarter sales. "Employee recruiting efforts also impacted this," Covey said. "This year, we're fully 1,000 people above our employee count compared with the same time last year. We're going into the busy season with 1,000 people more than we had last year. We're ahead in headcount everywhere." DAVEY BOARD MEMBER RETIRES Davey Chairman Karl Warnke announced the retirement of John E. Warfel, who retired in May following 11 years of service on the board of directors. Warfel served on the board's audit, compensation and governance committees, including serving as chair of the governance committee for the past nine years. He owns Warfel Group, Inc., a business coaching franchise, and is president of Warfel Enterprises, LLC, a consulting company. He's served on various boards of private companies and was president of Westfield Financial Corporation, a diverse group of financial services and related companies. He previously served as chairman of Westfield Bancorp and of Southern Title Corporation. Prior to joining Westfield Financial Warfel was vice chairman and president of Oswald Companies from 1975 to 2002. Warnke said Warfel has been a champion for preserving Davey's employee-ownership culture. "His personality and many contributions will be fondly remembered," Warnke said. "John has been truly engaged with the company and the board. His perspective has set well with the employee-owners." Davey President and CEO Pat Covey and Davey Chairman Karl Warnke present John Warfel with a custom Davey logo etching, a plaque and proclamation upon his retirement at the shareholders' meeting. Warfel served on the board of directors for 11 years. Above left: Davey President and CEO Pat Covey speaks during the 2019 Annual Davey Shareholders' Meeting. Right: Davey Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Joe Paul speaks during the shareholders' meeting in May.

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