Duke Austin serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services. He has been instrumental in growing Quanta Services into a Fortune 300 company with over $17 Billion in revenue in 2022 and approximately 50,000 workers worldwide. Austin has led significant growth in Quanta’s key markets, including the strategic development of the company’s capabilities for all phases of infrastructure solutions. From assessment and planning to engineering and construction to operations and management, Austin has transformed Quanta Services from a construction company to a partner of choice for critical infrastructure solutions.



Before joining Quanta Services, Austin served as President of North Houston Pole Line, LP, a Quanta operating company. His vision and hands-on understanding of the electric power, gas, and telecommunication industries manifested in the exceptional strategic growth of the Texas-based firm. In 2009, Austin joined the Quanta executive team as President of Quanta&#8217;s Electric Power, Natural Gas, and Pipeline Division and lead an expansion of Quanta&#8217;s pipeline operations. He then served as Chief Operating Officer from 2013 until assuming the Chief Executive Officer role in 2016.



Austin also holds positions on the CEO Roundtable, the board of the Southwest Line Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Junior Achievement board of Southeast Texas (JASET), and the executive committee for the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), and serves as Chairman of the Texas State University System Board of Regents.



Austin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Accounting from Sam Houston State University. In 2016, Austin received the Sam Houston State University Distinguished Alumni Award. Austin resides in Houston with his wife, three sons, and one daughter.

Earl C. “Duke” Austin, Jr.

Jayshree Desai serves as Chief Financial Officer of Quanta Services. She oversees the company’s finance and accounting, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, and IT functions, leveraging her industry knowledge and financial expertise to position Quanta for continued growth.



Desai previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), where she led the company through multiple recapitalizations, including the 2005 sale of EDPR NA’s predecessor company to the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., the 2007 sale to Energias de Portugal for $2.7 billion, and the 2008 initial public offering of EDP’s renewable energy subsidiary, valued at $2.4 billion. Desai also served as Chief Operating Officer of Clean Line Energy Partners LLC from 2010 to 2018 as the company worked to bring renewable energy to market. In 2018 she was named President of ConnectGen LLC, a private-equity-backed developer of utility-scale wind energy, solar energy, and battery storage projects. Desai joined Quanta as Chief Corporate Development Officer in early 2020, overseeing all mergers and acquisitions opportunities, as well as treasury functions, and she was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2022.



Desai currently serves as a director on the board of TPI Composites, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of wind turbine components. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jayshree Desai

Redgie Probst serves as Chief Operating Officer of Quanta Services. Probst began his career in the trades at the Utah Valley University lineworker program. Developing his skills in the field, he attained certifications as a Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Substation Technician, and Master Electrician. Through his experience in the trades, Probst recognized the opportunity posed by unmet needs in the industry, and founded Probst Electric Inc. in 2004 and Summit Line Construction, Inc in 2008. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of both companies until they were acquired by Quanta in November 2013.



As a member of the Quanta family of companies, the knowledge and insight Probst has gained from his experience as a lineman, entrepreneur, and executive have proven invaluable. He has served in various roles within Quanta, including Regional Vice President of Electric Power, Senior Vice President of Electric Power, and President of Electric Power. In January 2022, Probst was appointed Chief Operating Officer, leveraging his in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the trades and his keen eye for opportunity to keep Quanta Services the industry-leading provider of energy infrastructure solutions.



Probst is a third-generation rancher who is passionate about building better lives for individuals and their communities through work in the trades.&nbsp;

Redgie Probst

BJ Ducey serves as President of Strategic Operations for Quanta Services. As part of his strategic oversight, Ducey supports Quanta’s extensive and growing business portfolio and leads a team that evaluates technologies, assets, projects, and opportunities. He has been a key driver of growth and innovation across the company.  



Ducey has significant industry experience, previously serving as Quanta’s Senior Vice President of Operations from 2017 through 2023. As Senior Vice President of Operations, he played a key role in the development and execution of advanced projects and programs in countries throughout North America and beyond and within a range of end markets, including the electric power, renewable energy, and underground utility and infrastructure segments. Prior to being named Senior Vice President of Operations, Ducey served in various other management roles within Quanta from 2012 through 2017 and as Vice President — Operations and Business Development at Dashiell Corporation, a Quanta operating company, from 2006 through 2012. Throughout his tenure at Quanta, Ducey has helped position the company as a global leader for infrastructure solution services and the development of key infrastructure projects that empower the growth of reliable and cleaner energy in complex markets.



Ducey holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas and a Master of Business Administration from Rice University. He lives in Houston with his wife and is the proud father of two children.

BJ Ducey

Scot Fluharty serves as President of Underground Utilities &amp; Industrial. With more than 30 years of experience in the gas and pipeline industries, Fluharty has developed a deep understanding of the markets and methods that shape the landscape of underground utilities. His history of implementing innovation and operational oversight across four continents serves him well as he builds on Quanta’s reputation as the underground utility solutions provider of choice.



Fluharty began working with the Mears Group, Inc., now a Quanta operating company, as a laborer during high school and college, moving on to become operations manager in 1990. In 1993 he facilitated the adoption of horizontal directional drilling services that expanded the companies’ capabilities. Fluharty was appointed Vice President in 1997 as he led an expansion into international markets. When Mears was acquired by Quanta Services in 2000, Fluharty assumed the role of President, becoming the third generation of his family to lead the company. In that capacity, he oversaw projects and operations throughout North America, Brazil, Argentina, India, Bangladesh, and Australia, along with building Mears into a nationwide leader in gas distribution services. His skill in identifying and meeting the needs of the industry is instrumental in growing Quanta’s underground utility business.



Fluharty attended Central Michigan University. He is involved in many industry organizations and has served on the Board of Directors of the International Pipeline Contractors Association (IPLOCA) and is involved in many industry organizations. Fluharty lives in Scottsdale, AZ, with his wife and family.

Scot Fluharty

Karl Studer serves as President of Electric Power. Studer directly oversees all of Quanta’s electrical operations across the United States, Canada, and Australia. His leadership has directly and positively impacted the strategic growth of Quanta in all areas of electrical engineering and construction.



Studer previously served as Regional Vice President of Quanta as well as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Probst Group, consisting of Quanta-owned operating companies that specialize in the construction of electrical infrastructure across the US. He has overseen thousands of field and line operators and implemented the most advanced safety measures to protect them. Studer is a co-founder of Probst Electric and Summit Line Construction, Inc, operating companies acquired by Quanta Services in 2013.



Studer is a graduate of the Northwest Lineman College in Meridian, ID, where his leadership qualities immediately afforded him responsibilities over crew safety, job efficiency, and client satisfaction. Studer resides in his hometown of Rupert, ID, with his wife and five children. In his free time, Studer stays true to his roots as an active farmer and cattle rancher.

Karl Studer

Derrick Jensen serves as Executive Vice President of Business Administration of Quanta Services. Leveraging his vast financial experience and keen eye for opportunity, Jensen is developing organizational design and development strategies to serve the strategic goals of the C-suite. He also evaluates and develops business processes to manage organizational risks and improve performance, facilitating Quanta’s continued growth.



Jensen began his career as a manager at Arthur Andersen LLP, where he obtained his Public Accountant Certification (CPA). He served primarily commercial clients, many of which were highly acquisitive. Joining Quanta as Controller in December 1997, his responsibilities grew quickly with the addition of Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer roles in 1999. In 2009, Jensen was appointed Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration while maintaining his role as Chief Accounting Officer. Jensen assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2012, a position he would hold for ten years until being named Executive Vice President of Business Administration.&nbsp; As Chief Financial Officer, Jensen oversaw the company’s finance, accounting, treasury, IT, and risk management functions. His financial skills make him indispensable in Quanta’s acquisition and integration strategies and instrumental in developing integrated business and information system processes.



Jensen graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1992 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. He is a longtime supporter of Child Advocates in their mission to protect abused and neglected children.&nbsp; Jensen enjoys hunting and is a student of history in his free time. He and his wife have one son.

Derrick A. Jensen

Donald Wayne serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Quanta Services. With over 25 years of legal experience, including more than 20 years as General Counsel to energy and construction companies, he provides Quanta with insightful legal advice tailored to the industries in which Quanta operates.&nbsp;



Wayne began his career as an attorney with the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer &amp; Feld LLP. In 1999, he took on the role of Vice President and General Counsel of U.S. Concrete, Inc. He later served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Archrock, Inc. and its predecessor companies, Exterran Holdings, Inc. and Universal Compression Holdings, Inc. from 2006 through 2017. During his time at Archrock and its predecessor companies, he concurrently served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the managing general partner of a master limited partnership controlled by Archrock and its predecessor companies and as a director of the managing general partner from 2015 through 2017. Wayne’s extensive background with publicly traded energy and construction companies has afforded him the industry knowledge needed to guide Quanta in its continued growth.



Wayne holds a Master of Business Administration from Tufts University and a Juris Doctor degree from Washington University.

Donald Wayne

Moanica Caston, J.D., SPHR, serves as Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Quanta Services. She is responsible for defining, promoting, and maintaining Quanta’s culture of inclusion and belonging. Drawing on her wealth of experience from corporate industry and private practice, Caston has helped Quanta to develop innovative, diverse supply chains and build a workforce that reflects the communities they serve.



Caston began her career in private practice specializing in employment law. Joining the corporate world, she honed her skills in several senior-level positions in diversity and inclusion and human resources. In 2006, Caston was appointed Director of Human Resources for Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. and was soon promoted to serve as Vice President, External Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Caston was appointed Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Georgia Power Company, an operating company of the Southern Company, in 2011. She served in this capacity through 2016.



Her work in the field of diversity and inclusion has earned Caston numerous honors and national recognition, including the 2015 Diversity Hall of Fame, Atlanta Tribune Magazine, the 2016 Top Executives in Corporate Diversity, Black Enterprise Magazine, Women Worth Watching Profiles in Diversity Journal, and 100 Women of Vision, Atlanta Business League.



Caston is a graduate of Louisiana State University and Harvard Law School. Caston engages with a number of non-profit profit organizations, including the National Association of Africa-Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR), the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and Urban League of Greater Atlanta. She and her husband are natives of Shreveport, Louisiana. They enjoy travel, Formula 1 racing, and photography.

Moanica Caston

Matt Compher serves as Senior Vice President of Safety, Health, and Environmental for Quanta Services. He brings 25 years of safety management experience to the executive team, the last 19 of which were gained in the electric utility and underground infrastructure construction industries. Compher is responsible for cultivating Quanta’s pervasive culture of safety and has innovated tools and policies that advance safety as the company’s core value.



Chief among his numerous contributions to safety at Quanta and across the industry stands The Capacity Model, a unique safety approach that drastically limits harm from serious injuries. For his work on The Capacity Model, Compher was named a Top 25 Newsmaker by Engineering News-Record and awarded their 58th annual Award of Excellence in April 2023. Nationally recognized for his expertise, he was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Construction, Safety, and Health (ACCSH) by the acting Secretary of Labor in May 2023. Compher is a member of the National Construction Safety Executives (NCSE) and the OSHA Electrical T&amp;D Strategic Partnership Steering Committee, and he currently serves on the Board of Advisors of the Construction Safety Research Alliance.



Compher holds Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), and Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certifications. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Boys Home of Virginia. Compher lives with his family in The Woodlands, TX.

Matthew “Matt” Compher

Kim Riddle serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Quanta Services. Riddle draws on over 25 years of human resources experience as she shapes and drives Quanta’s people and culture strategy. She and her team of HR professionals are responsible for leadership succession, learning and talent development, workforce planning, and total rewards. Riddle is instrumental in honoring Quanta’s commitment to caring for our most valuable resource: our people.



Riddle began her career in human resources as a specialist in total rewards at McGregor Medical Association. She progressed through several roles and was soon appointed Manager of Human Capital Consulting at Deloitte LLP. In 2008, Riddle was appointed Vice President, Human Resources for Hercules Offshore, Inc. She served in this capacity until joining Quanta in 2016 as Vice President of Human Resources.



Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Houston.

Kim Riddle

Leadership

Rick Boreham serves as Regional President of the Quanta Australia region. Boreham’s experience in the construction industry, both in Australia and internationally, spans four decades. He has served the civil, oil and gas, and water industries throughout his career, and has more recently gained experience serving the electrical transmission industry. His vast construction experience and deep understanding of client needs have proven essential in positioning Quanta Australia as the infrastructure solutions provider of choice for the renewable energy, oil and gas, and electrical transmission industries throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea.



Trained as an engineer, Boreham got his start designing and implementing water and civil engineering projects. He joined McConnell Dowell Constructors Pty. Ltd. in 1996 as a Project Manager, overseeing many onshore oil and gas pipeline projects in Australia and abroad. In 2003, Boreham joined Nacap Pty Ltd, now a Quanta operating company, as a Construction Manager. Recognizing his leadership qualities as well as his technical skills, Boreham was named General Manager of Operations in 2007, serving in that capacity through Quanta’s acquisition of Nacap in 2013. In 2018, Boreham was appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Quanta Australia Group.



Boreham holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Melbourne. He is a member of the Institute of Engineers Australia and graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Boreham enjoys gardening, kayaking, and hiking, having completed two treks through the remote mountains of Papua New Guinea. He and his wife have three children and are hoping to become grandparents soon.

Rick Boreham

Zane Brink serves as Regional President of the Quanta Central region. Brink is passionate about the utility industry, and his dedication runs as deep as his hard-earned expertise. His leadership, marked by sincere respect, appreciation, and fairness, continues to draw the best work from his teams.



Brink has over 30 years of experience in the utility industry. He began his career as a groundman, lineman, and foreman with Brink Electric Construction, now a Quanta operating company, in 1989. Brink has worked as an engineer and has held management positions at every level, completing major utility projects across the United States. He was selected as President of Brink Constructors in 2008, leading that organization through its acquisition by Quanta in 2015. In 2021, Brink was named Regional President of Quanta Central region.



Brink holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He is a devoted husband to his wife of over 30 years and a committed father to his four children. Brink enjoys spending time with family and friends, lake activities, running around on farm equipment, hunting, and anything that requires a key switch to start.

Zane Brink

Bo Cassidy serves as Regional President of the Quanta South region. Cassidy provides operational leadership for 12 operating companies, guiding and coordinating their service to the electric power, gas, telecom, and midstream energy industries.



Cassidy began his career in 2002 with R. R. Cassidy, Inc., now a Quanta operating company. Founded by his father, a second-generation contractor, and his mother, an attorney, R. R. Cassidy, Inc. is a recognized leader in subsurface solutions for the electric power industry. Working closely with his parents, Cassidy was afforded invaluable exposure to the energy infrastructure industry, both in the field and in the back office. He quickly gained experience in operations, administration, estimating, and project management. After his father’s passing in 2017, Cassidy took up the mantle of leadership.



Following the acquisition of R. R. Cassidy, Inc. by Quanta Services in 2019, Cassidy continued to lead the company until he was named Regional President. Cassidy’s leadership qualities and in-depth local knowledge of the industries Quanta serves have made him indispensable in Quanta’s growth.



Cassidy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. Active in his community, he was a member of the Baton Rouge Rotary Club and graduated from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Cassidy spends his free time with his wife and three children in Houston, TX, where they reside.

Randolph “Bo” Cassidy

Loren Chandler serves as Regional President of the Quanta West region. He leads the strategic development and operational execution of Quanta operating company capabilities and client services to advance energy transition solutions for the Western United States. Quanta relies on Chandler’s hands-on leadership and deep understanding of the energy industries, and vision for the future of energy infrastructure as he plans and coordinates the efforts of over 5,000 craft labor and management employees.



Chandler began his career as a lineman, completing his IBEW apprenticeship and receiving his journeyman license in 2002. He worked his way up through the trade, building his knowledge of every level of the industry. In 2014, Chandler assumed the role of President of Summit Line Construction, Inc, where he led the execution of electric construction projects, including the new installation and rebuild of over 1,000 miles of transmission and distribution line. He was named Chief Operations Officer for Quanta West LLC in 2022, a position he held until his appointment as Regional President of Quanta West region.



Chandler attended Northwest Lineman College and the Mountain States Apprenticeship Program. He is a dedicated husband to his wife and father to his five children. Chandler is an avid hunter, fisherman, and boating enthusiast and is passionate about spending time with his family.

Loren Chandler

Robert Jones serves as Regional President of the Quanta Canada region. His four decades of energy services experience span executive leadership, strategy, business development, planning, engineering, construction, operations, and professional consulting. Jones’s vast industry knowledge and leadership qualities are indispensable as Quanta positions itself to provide the expert capabilities needed to build Canada’s energy transition infrastructure. 



Jones began his career as a pipeline engineer in Canada. Over the next twenty years, he honed his technical expertise, learning the intricacies of designing, constructing, and operating oil and gas pipelines. Recognizing his talents as an engineer and as a leader, Jones was appointed to numerous business development roles supporting Iroquois, PNGTS, Millenium, and Tamazunchale pipeline systems, leading to his selection by TC Energy to serve as Vice President of Keystone Pipeline from 2008 to 2012. Jones oversaw the project from inception to completion, managing the development and construction of all phases. He was ultimately accountable for securing land, permits, engineering, regulatory proceedings, procurement, construction, and pre-operational activities. Jones was named Senior Vice President of Major Projects, providing executive leadership to six vice presidents who were responsible for the development and construction of pipelines and power generation facilities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. He was appointed President TC Energia, growing the company’s Mexican presence and financial performance. Jones retired as President in 2021, joining Quanta Services in 2022.



Jones holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta and is a registered Professional Engineer. He has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and the Directors Education Program through Rotman School of Management at the University of Calgary.

Robert E. Jones

Dan Lazic serves as Regional President of the Quanta Northeast region. Lazic leads Quanta operating companies across 16 states in the midwestern and northeastern US. He continuously advances Quanta’s Culture of Safety and guides operating companies in his region to better serve partners and clients in the electric transmission and distribution, pipeline, telecom, and renewable energy generation markets. Lazic is an integral part of Quanta’s continued growth, setting and implementing strategies for operational excellence, as well as mergers and acquisitions for his region.



Lazic began his career at Babcock &amp; Wilcox, working in many varied engineering, business development, and operations roles. He ultimately led global strategy, business development, and marketing until joining Quanta in 2018. Drawing on his 20 years of industry experience, Lazic assumed the role of Vice President of Business Development, in which capacity he worked until assuming his current role.



Lazic holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. He has also attended executive leadership courses at UC Berkeley. Lazic and his wife have two teenage sons. They enjoy traveling together to experience new places and cultures. Lazic has a passion for cars and also enjoys supporting his church and local organizations that help families and children in need.

Daniel “Dan” Lazic

Mikell Murray serves as Regional President of the Quanta Southeast region. He oversees six operating companies across the Southeast and leads them in delivering solutions that meet Quanta’s standards of safety and quality. Murray is responsible for project execution for southeastern investor-owned, cooperative, and municipal customers and uses his decades of experience to provide excellence in every customer interaction.



 Murray has worked in the electrical construction industry for over 30 years and has experience in many capacities, including project management, field operations, estimation, and executive leadership of distribution, transmission, and substation projects. He holds active electrical and public utility licenses in several southeastern states. Murray joined Quanta in 2000, most recently serving as the Executive Vice President of Sumter Utilities until being named Regional President, Southeast.



 Murray holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He and his wife have three children and two grandchildren. Murray is active in his local church and spends as much time as he can with his family outdoors, backpacking, fishing, hunting, and traveling.

Mikell Murray

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Jo-ann dePass Olsovsky

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Raúl J. Valentín

Martha B. Wyrsch

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