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2025 March-April Davey Bulletin

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27 March /April 2025 | THE DAVEY BULLETIN RETIREE ENJOYS RELAXED LIFESTYLE IN RETIREMENT Bruce Davenport left a job inspecting utility poles at a wood preservation company to start his Davey career in 1996 as a pole inspection foreman, PG&E account, Davey Tree Surgery Company. He'd heard through the grapevine that Davey had great people and good benefits. In 1997, Davenport relocated from his home state of Oregon to California's Bay Area. That same year, he was promoted to area supervisor, PG&E Pole Treatment account. Alongside his wife, Carolyn, and their two sons, Marc and Robbie, he bought a house in the Redwoods area of Cazadero, California. While there, he managed utility crews throughout California, Washington, and Oregon, until he retired in 2020 with 24 years of service. Throughout his career, Davenport traveled and formed close bonds with fellow employees and clients. Some of his most rewarding and proud career moments came when he got to assist in cleanup efforts following major disasters. "I was always proud that clients would choose to call us in times of need," Davenport said. "It's rewarding to know they trusted and respected our people and our work." He credits Terry Bier, retired regional vice president, Surgery Company, with mentoring and guiding him during this time and throughout his career. "We were a team, and I learned a lot from Terry," Davenport Have stories to share about retirement or your life at Davey? To be featured, or to nominate a fellow retiree, call 800-447-1667 ext. 8615 or email bulletin@davey.com. said. "We treated each other with mutual respect, and even though he was my superior, it always felt like we were working together." Davenport, a proud employee-owner, was able to prepare in advance for retirement through the Davey Employee Stock Purchase Plan. He sold some of his stock back to buy a new GMC 2500 pickup truck. At the start of retirement, Davenport and his wife moved back to Oregon. He likes to work on projects in his home workshop and plan for their travels, including their recent seven-week road trip to Yukon, Canada and Alaska in their fifth wheel RV. "I'm loving retirement, but I do miss the camaraderie I had with Davey," Davenport said. "There was always a strong family attitude within Davey." Please send your email address to treasury@davey.com to be added to the Alumni Newsletter with exclusive information and news just for you. RETIREES! ADVICE FROM BRUCE DAVENPORT: 1. For current Davey employees: Start saving as soon as possible and participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. It remains my favorite investment to this day. 2. For fellow retirees: Find hobbies and things to do that allow you to have fun! Bruce Davenport (right) alongside his wife Carolyn, son Marc, and daughter-in-law, Lorena, near Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, during a visit in 2023. The Davenports flew there to visit Marc and Lorena, who live in the country's southwest jungle region. During their trip, they got to experience the local beaches, jungles, and wildlife including three-toed sloths, lizards, monkeys, and macaws. Davenport with one of his travel companions, Bailey, at Diamond Lake in Oregon, near Crater Lake National Park. RETIREE CORNER

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