Technology >> CEO Interviews >> March 13, 2001
JOHN COLSON has been Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services, Inc.,
since its inception in 1997. He assumed the responsibilities of chairman
in 2003. With experience in every aspect of electrical contracting, Mr.
Colson provides the vision that guides the company's growth as a
complete source for all network infrastructure contracting services for
the electric power, gas, telecommunications and broadband cable
industries. Before spearheading the creation of Quanta Services, he had
a 27-year career at PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc., a builder of high-
voltage transmission lines, distribution lines, substations and related
electric utility infrastructure. As President of PAR, he was
instrumental in the company's decision to participate in the founding of
Quanta Services. Mr. Colson holds numerous business and civic positions,
including: Governor of the Missouri Valley Chapter of the National
Electrical Contractors' Association; Regent, Electrical Contracting
Association; panel member of the Council of Industrial Relations,
Washington, DC; member, National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee;
Director, U.S. Concrete, Inc., and Director, Missouri Valley
Apprenticeship and Training Program. Profile
Mr. Colson: We are is a leading provider of infrastructure services to
the telecommunications, broadband cable TV, and the
