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Matrix Service CompanyJohn R. Hewitt - President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph F. Montalbano - Chief Operating Officer
Kevin S. Cavanah - Chief Financial Officer
Nancy E. Austin - Vice President, Human Resources
Jason W. Turner - Vice President and Treasurer
Matrix Service Inc.
James P. Ryan - President
Bradley J. Rinehart - Vice President, Midwestern Operations
William R. Sullivan - Vice President, Western Operations
Kevin A. Durkin - Vice President, Business Development
Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc.
Matthew J. Petrizzo – President, Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc.
Albert D. Fosbenner - Vice President, Accounting and Administration
Matrix Service Company
John R. Hewitt has been President and Chief Executive Officer at Matrix Service Company since May 2011. Prior to joining Matrix Service, Mr. Hewitt served as Senior Vice President of Aker Solutions, where he was responsible for providing executive oversight on major capital projects in Power and LNG. He previously served as President, United States Operations at Aker Solutions E&C US, Inc. from 2007 to 2009 where he was responsible for managing all construction services in North America. Previous to that, he served as President of Aker Construction Inc. where he had full profit and loss responsibility for a multi-disciplined direct hire industrial construction business operating throughout North America. Mr. Hewitt has spent his entire career in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry. For the past 25 years, he has worked for various operating businesses of Aker Solutions ASA (Aker) and its predecessor companies. Mr. Hewitt earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Stetson University in 1980 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology in 1983. Mr. Hewitt is a member of the Construction Industry Institute; he has served on various committees including the Implementation Strategy Sub-Committee and Optimizing Project Organizations research committee.
Joseph F. Montalbano has served as Chief Operating Officer since April 2008. From 2002 to 2008, Mr. Montalbano served as Senior Vice President - Senior Project Director Energy Sector of Black & Veatch, where he was responsible for all construction projects under his direction. Prior to working at Black & Veatch from 1972 to 2002, Mr. Montalbano served numerous project management roles with a national construction firm serving the energy sector. Mr. Montalbano holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering degrees from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He earned a Masters in Business Administration from New York Institute of Technology and is registered as a Professional Engineer in multiple states.
Kevin S. Cavanah has served as Chief Financial Officer since December, 2010. Mr. Cavanah served as Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting from August 2007 to December 2010 and as Controller from April 2003 to August 2007. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Cavanah served as an Accounting Manager for Williams Communications from 2001 to 2003 and as an Accounting Manager for The Williams Companies from 1998 to 2001. Prior to joining Williams Companies, Mr. Cavanah served as an Audit Manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Cavanah has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Arkansas. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of Financial Executives International.
Nancy E. Austin has served as Vice President Human Resources since January 2006. Mrs. Austin served as Director of Human Resources from September 2000 to January 2006. Prior to joining the Company, Mrs. Austin worked for TV Guide, Samson Resources and Villareal & Associates specializing in human resource management, employee relations, and consulting. Mrs. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, World-at-Work and Tulsa Area Human Resources Association.
Jason W. Turner has served as Vice President and Treasurer since May 2010. Mr.Turner served as Director of Finance for Matrix Service Company from March 2006 to May 2010. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Turner served as Vice President Credit Products Officer for Bank of America. From May 1996 to February 2005, Mr. Turner held various positions with Gemstar-TV Guide including Vice President of Finance for TV Guide Networks. Prior to 1996, Mr. Turner worked for the Federal Reserve Bank and in commercial banking. Mr. Turner has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from the University of Tulsa. Mr. Turner is a member of Financial Executive International, the National Investor Relations Institute and a board member of Oklahoma Project Women.
Matrix Service Inc.
James P. Ryan has served as President of Matrix Service Inc. since August 2005. Mr. Ryan previously served the Company as Chief Operating Officer from October 2004 to August 2005. Prior to this, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Matrix Service Inc. since October 1999. Prior to joining Matrix Service, Mr. Ryan worked for Gibraltar Construction Company from January 1993 to September 1999 providing construction management services. Previous employers include MW Kellogg, Kiewit Industrial Co. and Hoffman Construction Company. Mr. Ryan also previously provided independent consulting services to the power industry. Mr. Ryan graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1979.
Bradley J. Rinehart has served as Vice President of Matrix Service Inc. since May 1997; Regional Manager – Michigan Region from April 1991 to April 1997; Operations Manager – Michigan Region from January 1990 to March 1991; and as a Project Manager – Michigan Region from January 1988 to December 1989. Mr. Rinehart holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Science from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Rinehart is a director of the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House.
William R. Sullivan has served as Vice President, Western Operations for Matrix Service Inc., since June 2008. He has previously served as Regional Manager of the Southwest Region from 2002 to 2008 and Operations Manager for the Southwest AST Region from 1989 to 2002. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Sullivan worked in various capacities for HMT Tank Service holding numerous positions in operations, project management, and manufacturing.
Kevin A. Durkin has served as Vice President, Business Development for Matrix Service Inc. since June 2008. He previously served as Pre-Construction Manager for the Orange Region from November 2006 to May 2008; Small Capital Construction Division Manager for the Orange Region from June 2000 to October 2006; Business Development Manager for Matrix Service Inc. from June 1998 to May 2000; Southwest Turnaround Manager for Colt Construction Division from June 1996 to May 1998; and as assistant Regional Manager for the Orange Region from July 1989 to May 1996. Prior to joining Matrix Service Company, Mr. Durkin worked for HMT Tank Service holding numerous positions in operations, engineering and marketing. Mr. Durkin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Marketing from California State University, Fullerton.
Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc.
Matthew J. Petrizzo has served as President, Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc., since June 2008 and as Vice President, Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc. from November 2007 to June 2008. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Petrizzo served as a Project Director for Washington Group International from 2006 to 2007. Mr. Petrizzo also worked in various capacities for Washington Group International from 2001 to 2006 and for Washington Group legacy companies, Raytheon Engineers and Constructors from 1994 to 2001 and Ebasco Services Inc. from 1984 to 1994. Mr. Petrizzo graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of New Jersey.
Albert D. Fosbenner has served as Vice President, Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc. since June 2004. Mr. Fosbenner previously served as Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Acting CFO for Western Integrated Networks LLC from December 2001 through 2003, President and CEO of CCS Fitness, Inc. from January 2000 through December 2001 and Senior Vice President & Treasurer of Frontiervision Partners LLP during 1998 and 1999. Mr. Fosbenner has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Philadelphia University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and is a Certified Management Accountant (inactive). Mr. Fosbenner is a member of the Financial Executives International and the Association for Corporate Growth.











