Executive Biographies


High-Rez Image	Rex Ferry President/CEO Rex Ferry, a 1969 graduate of Leavittsburg High School completed a four-year IBEW Apprenticeship program with Local 573 Warren, OH. Rex worked as General Foreman/Journeyman Wireman on various projects in the electrical industry. Rex's business background as he would describe it is from the "School of Hard Knox" and attending many NECA Management Seminars. In 1988 Rex joined Valley Electrical as Partner and Vice President. Two years later he purchased the company, which services all phases of the electrical industry: Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Technology, Design/Build, and a 24hour emergency Service Department. In 2001, Rex was involved with the start up of VEC Systems, Inc, a commercial roofing company that was sold in 2006. In 2001 Rex started VEC Systems Integrator, the technology division of Valley Electrical. In 2003 Rex acquired Evets Electric, Inc, an electrical contractor specializing in the natural gas industry. Today Valley Electrical Consolidated is a successful, growing contractor. Rex belongs to the Mahoning Valley Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). He has served as National Vice President District II of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and is the NECA President Elect for 2008 where he will serve as the NECA President for 2009 thru 2011. Rex serves on several national and local committees including Management Executive Institute / NECA, NECA's Electrical International Council, Mahoning Valley Chapter NECA, Board Member, Huntington National Bank's Mahoning Region Board Member, Youngstown State University Foundation Board Member, Alzheimers Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter Board Member, Valley Electrical Consolidated, Inc. Chairman of the Board, and various local charity boards including Goodwill, New Life Maturity Home, and United Way. Rex has been married to Mary Haney, his high school sweetheart for 36 years and has two daughters and a son-in-law who are all involved in the company: Tricia Ferry, Service Department for VEC; Rachel Barber, Accounts Receivable Mgr. for VEC; Jeff Barber, VP of Systems Integrator / Technology Division for VEC. In his spare time, Rex enjoys travelling with his wife Mary, playing golf and spending time with his three grandchildren: Elizabeth, Madison and Nathan.

High-Rez Image	Chris Jaskiewicz COO Chris Jaskiewicz joined Valley Electrical in January 1995. He began his career as an AutoCAD draftsman and has advanced in the company through several positions including estimator, project manager, and division manager. In 2003, Valley Electrical purchased Evets Electric. Chris was promoted to Operations Manager for Evets. He currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer for Valley Electrical and Evets Electric. Chris earned a Bachelor Degree at Youngstown State University where he majored in Electrical Engineering Technology. He is involved with OSHA 30 Training, is the NECA Representative for Evets Electric, is a member of the Mahoning Valley 20/30 club and its Finance Committee, is involved with Lector and Choir at St Pius X Catholic Church and is the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament Director for St Pius X Festival. Chris's hobbies include golf, swimming, travel, bocce, softball and music.

High-Rez Image	Jeff Barber Vice President of Systems Integrator Jeff Barber joined Valley Electrical Consolidated, Inc in August of 2001. Jeff is currently Vice President of Systems Integrator. He was tasked with the start up of the Systems Integrators department of Valley Electrical Consolidated in 2001. Jeff severed in the United States Marine Corps for 9 years from 1990 to 1999 where he attended school for aircraft electronics. Jeff was a member of the Navy/Marine Corps Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team from 1995 to 1999. From the military he moved briefly to Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah GA then moved back to the Mahoning valley area where he was born and raised. Jeff obtained a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics and an Associate's degree in Aircraft Safety. His professional certifications include: Registered Communication Distribution Designer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, OSHA 30 Hour, Hubbell Certified Installer, Panduit Certified Installer, Leviton Certified Installer, Pelco CCTV Certificate, Vicon CCTV Certificate, Blonder Tongue Certificate, Cisco Certification, 3Com NBX Certified and Peerless Mount Safety Certified. Jeff is a member of the Mahoning Valley Chapter of NECA, a member of BISCI, and is the chairman of IBEW Local 573 Pension Committee.

High-Rez Image	Jason Krieg Vice President, Sales and Business Development Jason Krieg joined Valley Electrical in December 2002. He began his career with VEC as an engineering intern and estimator while attending Youngstown State University. After graduating from YSU with a Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical Engineering he was promoted to project manager where he managed many successful hydrant fuel system and compressor station installations. Jason currently holds the position of Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Valley Electrical and Evets Electric. Prior to employment at VEC, Jason attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus, Ohio where he studied in the Electrical Engineering Technology program. He also attended and graduated from the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School Electricity program. Jason also has many years of experience in the agricultural industry from his experiences while growing up on a family dairy farm. Jason serves as an advisory board member for the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School Electricity program and is a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Jason’s hobbies include golf, snowboarding and travel.

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