Our People
Meet the Team
People Who Know the Grid
Power Grid Pros was built by people who have spent careers in the field — linemen, engineers, operations leaders, and business professionals who understand what it takes to protect critical infrastructure.
Our team brings together deep utility industry expertise with a solutions-first mindset, delivering products and services that work in the real world.
Larry McHenry
Founder
lmchenry@powergrid.proLarry is a certified lineman with over 30 years of experience working in the electrical utility industry. His hands-on expertise and deep industry relationships laid the foundation for Power Grid Pros and its flagship product line.
Deon Wright
Co-founder and President
dwright@powergrid.proDeon brings over 20 years of experience in disaster recovery, environmental remediation, power restoration, and debris removal. As Co-founder and President, he drives the strategic direction and growth of the company.
Brent Parris
VP, Manufacturing & Engineering
bparris@powergrid.proBrent oversees manufacturing operations and engineering development for PGP's product portfolio, ensuring every product meets the rigorous standards demanded by the utility industry.
Zeke Smith
Chief Operating Officer
zsmith@powergrid.proZeke leads day-to-day operations at Power Grid Pros, coordinating across teams to deliver consistent results for utility clients and partners nationwide.
Joe Thrasher
Co-CFO, Comptroller
jthrasher@powergrid.proJoe manages the financial health of the organization, overseeing accounting, compliance, and financial reporting to support sustainable growth.
Janie Otuonye
Administrative Director
jotuonye@powergrid.proJanie keeps the organization running smoothly, managing administrative operations, HR functions, and internal coordination across the PGP team.
Tony Bretzke
Director, Electrical Product Implementation
tbretzke@powergrid.proTony leads product implementation efforts, working directly with utility clients to ensure successful deployment and adoption of PGP's electrical protection solutions.
Steve Thompson
Operations Manager
sthompson@powergrid.proSteve manages field operations and logistics, ensuring projects are executed on time and to the high standards Power Grid Pros is known for across the utility sector.
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