News Release – 8 February 2010

After an in-depth search, Bartlett Tree Experts is pleased to announce the election of Reyno Giallongo and Robert Stelben to their Board of Directors. 

Mr. Giallongo currently serves as an Executive Vice President at First County Bank.  With over 30 years in the banking industry, he has considerable experience in business development and risk management.   Mr. Giallongo is an active community member and participates in many volunteer activities.  He has experience serving on the Boards of organisations including the United Way of Western Connecticut and the Stamford, Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. 

In a career spanning more than 40 years, Mr. Stelben has held roles as a Vice President and Treasurer at major corporations including Johnson & Higgins, BTR Americas and Marsh & McLennan.  He most recently served as Vice President of Finance for energy services company Con Edison. Mr. Stelben retired from this position in 2006 after successfully negotiating the selection and purchase of new sites to support the electric system’s reliability and growth. 

“We’re excited to have Reyno and Robert bring fresh ideas to our Company,” said Robert  Bartlett Jr., Chairman and CEO of Bartlett Tree Experts.  “Their financial expertise and understanding of successful operating procedures made them ideal choices for the two openings.  During our January meeting, they brought new skills and energy to the group.  We’re looking forward to their continued contributions.”

Mr. Giallongo and Mr. Stelben join existing board members: Robert Bartlett Jr., Gregory Daniels, John Signorini, Frederick Tobin, John Bedosky, Ann Dillon, Jane Bartlett, George R. Kabureck and William E. Matthews.

About Bartlett Tree Experts
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company.  The organisation’s current chairman, Robert A. Bartlett Jr., represents the third generation of Bartlett family management.  Bartlett has offices in 25 U.S. states, Canada, Ireland and Great Britain. Services include pruning, integrated pest and disease management, soil analysis and management, cabling and bracing, tree lightning protection systems and tree/stump removal. Its corporate offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.