18
THE DAVEY BULLETIN
|
November/December 2025
From the left:
Alberto De La Riva
Alfonso, Kevin Klein
and Walker Tewell
stand with their
Davey Dollars after
fulfilling the Davey
value of expertise
while on the job.
Through the Davey Dollars program, 63 team members in
Eastern Utility services this year have been recognized for
going above and beyond in living out Davey's values.
Operations leadership awards Davey Dollars, which can
be redeemed for select items through Arborwear, to team
members who demonstrate behaviors that align with com-
pany values of leadership, expertise, perseverance, safety,
integrity and stewardship. Real-life examples of rewarded
actions include sharing an idea to increase efficiency or
safety, earning client compliments and helping a community
member in need.
Alberto De La Riva Alfonso, Kevin Klein and Walker Tewell
of Wolf Tree, Inc., a Davey company, also earned Davey
Dollars for addressing a challenging oak tree dangerously
overhanging a power line. With careful planning, precision
and teamwork, they completed the job safely and efficiently,
fulfilling the value of expertise.
"I respect the needs of the customers and accounts we
work for," Klein, foreman, Clinton Utility Board account, Wolf
DAVEY DOLLARS REWARDS OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE ACTION
Tree, said. "They don't want their trees to look bad, so I
guide them in what they need and listen to what they want."
Klein said his team has been a huge support during his time
with Davey, and keeping company values at the forefront of
his day on the job has allowed him to represent the compa-
ny to the best of his ability.
"It felt really good to be recognized for our accomplishments,"
Klein said. "I would definitely recommend this program to
others and would encourage team members to work hard
and support each other along the way."
Programs like Davey Dollars give the company a chance to
pause, recognize and celebrate these efforts across teams,
said Autumn Dickerson, director of employee development,
Eastern Utility services, corporate office.
"What makes this program so great is that it celebrates
those who truly live our Davey values," Dickerson said.
"These team members go above and beyond what's
expected and make a lasting impact through their actions."
LEADERSHIP
Q & A with Employees
Lon McCaslin
tree care coordinator
Naperville office
Q: What do you do to keep safety a priority for you and your crew?
A: I always try to approach everything with an attitude of
gratitude: I'm happy to be here. I'm happy to teach you about
safety. I'm happy to keep you safe. I'm happy that you're going
to make it home.
