The Davey Tree Expert Company
12/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2025 07:40
Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On December 5, 2025, Charles D. Stapleton notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of The Davey Tree Expert Company (the "Company") of his intention to retire as a director of the Company effective on the expiration of his current term at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The Board intends to nominate a candidate to replace Mr. Stapleton to stand for election as a director at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Stapleton's decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
On December 5, 2025, the Board appointed James E. Doyle to President, Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Doyle has served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager, Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited since May 2014.
On December 5, 2025, the Board appointed Brent R. Repenning to President, Specialized Services and Emerging Businesses, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Repenning has served as Executive Vice President, U.S. Utility and Davey Resource Group since July 2017.
On December 5, 2025, the Board appointed Erika J. Schoenberger to President, Davey Tree Surgery Company, effective January 1, 2026, in addition to her roles as General Counsel, and Secretary. Ms. Schoenberger has served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President since January 2025 and as Vice President and General Counsel and Secretary since May 2021 and as Assistant Secretary since September 2018. Ms. Schoenberger joined the Company in August 2018 as Vice President and General Counsel.
See the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section of the Company's most recent proxy statementfiled with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 4, 2025, for a description of the Company's executive compensation program and award terms.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Doyle, Mr. Repenning or Ms. Schoenberger and any other person pursuant to which they were selected to serve, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Doyle, Mr. Repenning and Ms. Schoenberger and any other director or executive officer of the Company. The Company has not entered into any transactions with Mr. Doyle, Mr. Repenning or Ms. Schoenberger that are reportable pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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