EXECUTIVE OFFICER INFORMATION
Executive Officer Biographies
In addition to Mr. Hewitt, the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, who serves on the Board and whose biographical information is set forth under the caption, Nominated Director Biographies, the executive officers of the Company are:
Joseph F. Montalbano, age 70, has served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since May 2008. In August of 2019, Mr. Montalbano notified the Company of his intent to retire on June 30, 2020. 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 degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He earned a Masters in Business Administration degree from New York Institute of Technology and is registered as a Professional Engineer in multiple states. Mr. Montalbano also served on the Board of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa from September 2014 to September 2018.
Kevin S. Cavanah, age 54, has served as Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer since December 2010 and as Treasurer since December 2013. Mr. Cavanah also served as Secretary for the Company from December 2010 to October 2018. Mr. Cavanah served as Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting for the Company from August 2007 to December 2010 and as Controller from April 2003 to December 2010. 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, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. Prior to joining The Williams Companies, Inc., Mr. Cavanah served as an Audit Manager for Ernst & Young, LLP. Mr. Cavanah has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas. Mr. Cavanah also serves on the Board of the Tulsa Area United Way as well as its Finance and Audit Committee.
Alan R. Updyke, age 59, has served as President of Operations since September 2019. He was President of Matrix Service Inc., one of the Companys principal operating subsidiaries, from February 2018 to September 2019. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Operations for Matrix Service Inc. from September 2014 to January 2018. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Construction for Matrix Service Inc. from July 2012 to August 2014. Before joining Matrix Service Inc., Mr. Updyke spent 17 years with Brinderson in various roles, most recently as President of their Western Operations. In that role, Mr. Updyke was responsible for providing strategic leadership and management direction to four regional offices and all major capital construction projects. Previous to that, Mr. Updyke was the General Manager of Turner Industries West Coast Operations.
Jason W. Turner, age 48, has served as President, Matrix North American Construction, one of the Companys principal operating subsidiaries, since December 2013. He previously served as Vice President, Corporate Development and Treasurer for Matrix Service Company from August of 2012 to December 2013 and as Vice President and Treasurer from May 2010 to August 2012. Prior to that, 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.
Nancy E. Austin, age 52, has served as Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer for the Company since October 2018. She previously served as Vice President, Strategic Services and Administration from August 2016 to October 2018 and as Vice President, Human Resources from January 2006 to August 2016. Prior to that, 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