About EDKO
We've all heard origin stories of companies that started as an idea in the garage of its founder. Edko is one of those stories.
With its original focus of providing alternative vegetation management services in oil & gas, Edko has evolved into the largest integrated vegetation management solution provider in the US.
Bring us your vegetation management problems, no matter the size. We'll work together on a solution.
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A Legacy of Innovation
EDKO is a vegetation management company built on one simple idea: when unwanted vegetation becomes a problem, there should be a smarter solution. Founded in 1961 by Max Edwards in Northwest Louisiana, EDKO helped shape modern herbicide application through innovative tools and techniques that are still used today. Max believed that true success is measured by our ability to solve problems, and that philosophy remains at the heart of our company.
Today, EDKO delivers customized, cost-effective vegetation management services across a wide range of environments spanning 24 states through 17 branch locations. From how we operate to the individual services we provide, our approach is shaped by the needs of our clients—utilities, municipalities, oil & gas companies, pipelines, and government agencies. That dedication to service is why many of our partnerships span decades and why we continue to be trusted to handle complex vegetation challenges with precision and care.
Our Leadership Team
Alex Smalling
CEO
Jason Sellers
President
Corey Gilliam
CFO
Jeremy Gilbert
Chief of Staff / Senior VP
Matt Meador
VP of Business Development
Louis Newburn
VP Operations West
Chase Atwood
VP Operations East
Learn about our services
SafeTrim
The safest and longest lasting tool for wire zone reliability.
Mechanical
Reset vegetation height or reclaim rights-of-way.
Brush and Vine Control
Remove the threat of brush from encroaching on reliability.
Turnkey ROW Management
Lock arms with a proven partner in right-of-way management.
Work Type Identification
Identify and quantify your opportunities for IVM in a dashboard interface.