Rosendin Energy Group Names New Leadership to Drive Strategic Growth
Rosendin Electric, Inc., (Rosendin), the largest employee-owned electrical contractor in the United States, announces the promotion of William (aka Billy) Watts to Regional Vice President to lead Rosendin’s Energy Group. This strategic appointment and new division name reflect Rosendin’s commitment to diversifying capabilities and positions the company for accelerated growth in high-demand energy markets.
Under Watts’ leadership, the Energy team will focus on scaling operations, strengthening partnerships, and capturing new opportunities in the evolving energy market. This includes expanding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and substation capabilities that play a critical role in data center needs and grid stability. The team will also continue to serve customers requiring high voltage expertise and EPC capabilities in Renewable Power Generation, while exploring emerging technologies such as floating solar, SMR, and gas turbines.
“Rosendin has installed over 9.5 gigawatt-hours of BESS, 151 substations, and over 7.1 gigawatts of solar, and now we’re using that expertise to embrace new opportunities that help our customers make use of diverse energy solutions,” said Keith Douglas, CEO, Rosendin Electric, Inc. “The Leadership Team has full confidence in Billy Watts and the entire Energy team to help us shape the future of energy infrastructure through long-term investments in our people and our technology.”
Watts brings over 25 years of experience in renewable energy and power generation, having served in senior leadership roles with Primoris Renewable Energy, Mortenson, and Siemens Energy. His experience spans engineering, construction & operations throughout North and South America and the Middle East.
“Our approach prioritizes strategic partnerships and projects where we can leverage our proven expertise while building capabilities for tomorrow’s energy landscape,” said Watts.
“This restructuring reflects our commitment to innovation and our willingness to invest in technologies that will drive grid modernization and energy security across the United States.”
In addition, Ron Hopgood has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience focused on operational excellence. Amanda Amos and Manny Rosabal have also been promoted to Operations Managers, to leverage the company’s established relationships with utility partners while developing new capabilities to serve emerging energy markets.
Rosendin is an elite Tier 1 Solar EPC that designs and self-performs the full spectrum of medium and high-voltage electrical, substation, transmission, and BESS work. Rosendin’s portfolio includes NECA Excellence Award-winning projects in California, Texas and Nevada, among many others throughout the U.S. This expanded scope aligns with the company’s broader mission to support complex infrastructure projects that require specialized knowledge, scalability, and safety expertise.
