Scott Cross

I have spent close to 19 years in the utility line clearance workforce. Continue to work and provide a stable home for my family. My goal is to continue my career learning and advancing in this industry.

I've been a General Foreman for almost 9 years now I started as a ground person worked my way up climbing, and running a 45' bucket truck, 55' bucket, 70' bucket, Track skidder and PJ I started my Management career In Jackson, MI taking over a pullout with 6 crews struggling to hit miles target unit cost etc. built that up to a pullout with 10 crews through training a promoting within and letting go of some bad attitudes that didn't want to buy in to the culture we established. In doing so we produced some the highest miles targets in the region and lowest unit cost and doing so safely, I set expectations and goals with my crews and hold them accountable as needed. Second half of my management is moving to Coldwater, MI. headquarters similar situation as Jackson group used the same goals and expectations, we've built a very strong team in Coldwater headquarters built on mutual respect and me holding my foreman's accountable and them holding their trimmer/grounds person accountable. We've held the highest production numbers and lowest unit cost for the past 2-3 years along with my CO-GF in Battle Creek and again without any major incidents or injuries on Consumers Energy property. I have continued my growth and development at Lewis Services where I have learned to lead with the guidance of Lewis's operating principles and culture, I've enjoyed my time here and hope to continue to grow to help make Lewis the preferred vendor for our customers and our employees.

• 2024-01-16, Tyler Papiersky, Scott wears the proper clothing in his role as General Foreman, Scott exhibits great knowledge in his role as GF, Scott follows directions when work is given out, Scott and I have a good working relationship, Josh's crews provide good quality of work., Scott works well with customers and I have heard good compliments from customers about him, Scott handles customer complaints on his own and I am never needed for help, Communication between Scott and I is great and there are no issues, Scott is a good General Foreman and very organized. He communicates any issues with me in a very timely manner and we are able to talk about them. Whenever work is given to him he is on top of it the next day and lets me know when the work is completed. Safety is number one priority and he communicates that well with his employees. Scott has also helped bring me up to speed on certain things in the area since I have came to Battle Creek/Coldwater headquarters which is much appreciated.
• 2023-09-26, Erik Butchart, UAE, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, I continue to enjoy working with Scott. His good natured acceptance of shifting priorities and the challenges that come with running a very productive group of workers, aides greatly in the running of the forestry program.
• 2023-07-05, Erik Butchart, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, Scott's good attitude and leadership skills translates into a smooth running operation. Very little for me to be concerned with in the Coldwater headquarters.
• 2023-04-05, Erik Butchart, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X, Scott was absence from my area for a good portion of the quarter but did an outstanding job keeping me updated with remaining concerns here and his progress in the Jackson headquarters.

Driving License: Class B CDL

• Caleb Thompson, Forester, Consumers Energy, Coldwater, MI, 269-221-1517, Caleb.Thompson@cmsenergy.com
• Erik Butchart, Supervisor of Electric Operations, Consumers Energy, Coldwater, MI, 269-209-8639, ERIK.BUTCHART@cmsenergy.com
• Paul Dwight, Region Supervisor, Asplundh Tree Expert, 989-506-2599, PDWIGHT@asplundh.com
• John Huizenga, State Supervisor, 517-260-9615
• Chuck Kemplin, Supervisor, 734-417-0698