Team

over 125 years total experience

Our leadership

Team 1

Kevin Richardson

President

Kevin has 40 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. He graduated at the top of his class from the Apprenticeship Training School in 1981. He earned his Master Electrical license in 1981.

Kevin has either managed or owned an electrical contracting firm for the last 31 years. Kevin started Kevco Electrical Construction, Inc. in 1994. His current job duties are sales and management of Kevco Electrical. He oversees all aspects of this company, from estimating, project management to quality control.

Team 2

Chuck Beasley

VICE PRESIDENT/
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Chuck has recently been promoted to Vice President / Operations Manager. He oversees all projects and manages day to day operations. Chuck has 35 years in the electrical industry. He has brought many good attributes to Kevco Electrical. He has a great work ethic and works well with all of our customers. Chuck earned his Master Electrical license in 1999. Chuck manages some of our large projects. He has the ability to dissect projects and find problems before they impact the project. He has extensive computer skills and has years of experience with computer estimating software. Chuck is experienced in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) for Design Build projects and Engineering.
Team 3

Don Birdsong

Project Manager
Don has 35 years of experience in the electrical industry. He is a Master Electrician with vast knowledge in the field and office. Don is a people person with great communication and leadership skills. He is detail oriented and organized, making him proficient in managing multiple projects. Don is also a military veteran, serving as a Marine for 12 years.
Team 4

Larry Maxam

Project Manager
Larry is a project manager for Kevco Electrical. Since graduating in 1978, he has been an electrician for 42 years. On account of his decades in the industry, he possesses great knowledge and brings his expertise to the table while providing meticulous design capabilities. Larry’s expertise is in Visual Design and Construction Management. He also has extensive computer skills, is certified in AutoCAD MEP, and has 20 years of experience being a superintendent at job sites. His vast knowledge of the field, exceptional work ethic, and positive demeanor make him a valuable asset to our team.
Team 5

Ron Smiley

Service Manager/ Special Projects

Ron has been with Kevco since 2015 and has over 29 years of electrical experience. Ron graduated in 1998 from the IEC Apprenticeship Program in Fort Worth, Texas. As Service Manager, he provides great leadership when working with our Service Techs. He also has extensive knowledge in providing quotes, job tracking and invoicing. In the role of Special Projects Manager, he is very detail oriented while managing multiple projects. He has excellent communication skills and completes the job(s) in a timely manner.

Team 6

Gary Wright

Project Manager/Safety DIrector

Gary has over 40 years in the electrical industry. The major portion of this time was as Lead Project Manager on numerous commercial electrical projects. Gary’s strict attention to detail has establish him as one of the best Project Managers in the area. Gary is extremely proficient is multiple software packages including Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Conest and BIM 360. Gary is very structured and organized which makes him a valuable asset to our company and our customers.

Team 7

Robert Schatz

Senior Estimator

Robert served in the U.S. Army and was recruited by Kevin Richardson out of Fort Hood in 1998. Robert attended and graduated the IEC Apprenticeship School in Dallas, TX. Robert has 18 years of experience in the electrical industry.

Robert oversees all estimating for Kevco Electrical and is the company’s IT person. Robert has exceptional computer skills and is proficient in computer based estimating software. Robert handles all our Design Build projects from design, engineering to CAD lay out and drawings.

Team 8

Jordan MacDonald

Estimator

Jordan has 7 years of electrical experience, both in the field and as an estimator. He graduated from the IEC Dallas chapter apprentice program in 2018. Jordan provides precise estimates, focusing on capturing all details of projects for accurate pricing and bids. He builds solid relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and general contractors. Jordan is experienced in Accubid, Live Count, Bluebeam, and other estimating software packages.

Team 9

John Powers

Assistant Service Manager/Estimator

John has over 5 years of experience and has recently been promoted to Assistant Service Manager. He has been with Kevco Electrical since 2014. John attended and completed the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Apprenticeship Program in Dallas, Texas. While attending, he received the IEC Outstanding Apprentice 2014-2018 Award and finished 4th overall in the National IEC Apprentice of the Year Competition. John also contributes to the estimating department.

Team 10

Blake Richardson

Office Administrator

Blake is our office administrator and handles the duties of payroll and accounts payable. Blake has extensive knowledge of computer programs and accounting software.

Blake’s responsibilities also include maintaining direct contact with all credit managers and vendors to ensure our accounts payables stay current.

Team 11

Melisa Byron

Administrative Specialist

Melisa has been with Kevco since 2013. She handles our HR responsibilities, employee benefits, assists with accounts payable and other various tasks for Kevco.