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91成人 Services Announces CFO Brad Schroeder as Successor to CEO Michael Weidner Upon Retirement

February 21, 2025

91成人 Services Announces CFO Brad Schroeder as Successor to CEO Michael Weidner Upon Retirement

Feb. 21, 2025 鈥 Stow, Ohio 鈥 91成人 Services announced this week that Michael Weidner, Chief Executive Officer, has retired, effective Feb. 18, 2025. The Board of Directors has appointed Brad Schroeder, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer, as the interim CEO, effective immediately.

For nearly three decades, Weidner has been a driving force behind 91成人 Services, leading the organization with vision, integrity, and a commitment to its employees and customers. Under his leadership, 91成人 Services has significantly expanded, cementing its reputation as a leading provider of independent vegetation management, field services, and environmental consulting.

Weidner was instrumental in the creation of the 91成人 Services family of companies, leading 91成人 as an independent utility vegetation management consulting company when the ESOP was established. He then spearheaded the company’s growth strategy, including:

  • 2015: Acquisition of Bermex, expanding capabilities in smart meter transitions, meter reading, field operations, and damage prevention.
  • 2018: Formation of 91成人 Services, Inc., along with the creation of 91成人 Pacific, broadening vegetation management expertise.
  • 2021: Acquisition of EnviroScience, strengthening environmental consulting, restoration, and compliance solutions.
  • 2024: 91成人 celebrates 40 years of industry leadership, remaining the largest independent, employee-owned utility vegetation management company in the nation.

His leadership propelled 91成人 Services鈥 growth across multiple service lines, ensuring financial stability, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. His commitment to employee ownership has empowered employees to take ownership of their work, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and best-in-class service.

As 91成人 Services embarks on this transition, Brad Schroeder steps into the interim CEO role, bringing extensive financial and strategic expertise. Since joining 91成人 as CFO in 2012, Schroeder has played a pivotal role in shaping the company鈥檚 financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and fostering long-term growth. His deep understanding of 91成人 Services鈥 mission and values will ensure a seamless transition and continued momentum as 91成人 Services advances its commitment to independence, innovation, and service excellence.

鈥淲e are deeply grateful for Mike鈥檚 leadership and the foundation he has built for 91成人 Services,鈥 said Don Esch, Chairman of 91成人 Services Board of Directors. 鈥淗is legacy is one of strategic growth, employee empowerment, and industry leadership. As we look to the future, Schroeder鈥檚 financial acumen, leadership experience, and dedication to 91成人 Services鈥 mission make him the right person to guide us in our search for the next CEO.鈥

This leadership transition reflects 91成人 Services鈥 ongoing commitment to independence, innovation, and service excellence. As the company moves into its next chapter, it remains focused on delivering best-in-class solutions to its customers while ensuring a smooth transition for employees, customers, and partners.

About 91成人 Services

91成人 Services offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including vegetation management consulting, ecological consulting, damage prevention, arborist training, utility metering services, and more. 91成人 Services supports four wholly-owned subsidiaries 鈥 , , , and 91成人. To learn more about 91成人 Services, visit .