MEET THE EXECUTIVES

The WTS executive team consists of the following team members:

Wade Myers

Wade joined WTS in 1987, where he started as a groundworker and advanced through the ranks to general foreperson, division manager, vice president, senior vice president of operations, and was announced as president of the company in 2021. Through exemplary performance and commitment, Wade has a record of strong leadership, deep industry knowledge, and institutional tenure. Active in the utility vegetation management industry, he is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and is an ISA Certified Arborist. Wade’s primary focus is on the company’s mission of safety and operational excellence, where he brings a wealth of leadership experience and passion for the industry.

Nick Fox

Nick serves as vice president of operations for WTS where he oversees divisions on the eastern side of the U.S. working on the contractor side and the utility side of the business throughout his utility vegetation management career, as well as in various areas of the country. Nick has a wide range of experience that has allowed him to be successful at understanding the unique challenges that utilities face every day. Nick is an ISA Certified Utility Specialist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) and holds membership in the ISA, UAA and National Arbor Day Foundation.

Rick Bonifas

Rick joined WTS in 2005, working his way from project manager to division manager to regional manager to vice president of operations and in 2022, Rick was promoted to his current role of senior vice president of operations. With his current role he oversees WTS of Canada. He has also been an integral part of the WTS west coast operations throughout his tenure. Rick is an ISA Certified Arborist and a member of UAA.

Jerry Black

Jerry has been working in the utility vegetation management industry since 1998 when he began his career with WTS. He started as a trimmer before being promoted to general foreperson, project manager, division manager, regional manager, and now his current position as vice president of operations. In this role, Jerry oversees operations in the Midwest and southern regions of the U.S. Jerry shares the company values and mission with his passion for safety, training, and the education of employees. Over his career, he has been exposed to a diverse customer base, allowing him to develop a wealth of knowledge that he brings to his customers to meet their needs.