Bay Electric names new Executive Vice President

Barry Robertson, former President of a HBA Engineering Division, to direct Engineering & Construction Services for Bay

      Newport News, Va., June 24, 2004 – Bay Electric Co., Inc., (www.bayelectricco.com) a general contracting and electrical service company based in Newport News, announced today that Barry S. Robertson, P.E., has joined the company as Executive Vice President.

Robertson, former President of the Engineering Division for HBA Architecture, Engineering & Interior Design in Virginia Beach, has more than 30 years experience and expertise in engineering, construction and construction management. In his new role at Bay, he will direct the company’s engineering, engineering management and construction management services.

“Barry is definitely an asset to Bay because he brings a wealth of experience, especially on government projects, that is sure to enhance our company’s capabilities and expertise,” said John F. Biagas, Bay Electric CEO.

Since 1976, Robertson served the Atlantic Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in numerous capacities. As Head of the Construction Engineering Branch, Robertson was responsible for the technical and administrative support of field construction administration offices for the entire Atlantic Division area, including the subordinate Engineering Field Activities and their field offices in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Pa., and Naples, Italy. The Atlantic Division was responsible for construction work during this time that exceeded $1.6 billion annually.

Robertson also served as Deputy Resident Officer in Charge of Construction and Contracting Officer at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. As the senior civilian in the office, he managed a staff of 50 who were responsible for the administration of all construction and facility supports contracts valued in excess of $90 million annually.

In addition, he was the senior civilian and Chief Engineer in charge of administering the $120 million design build Refuse Derived Fuel Power Plant for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. In earlier years, he served as Construction Area Manager for all work at the Norfolk Naval Base, including the Naval Air Station, CINLANTFLT compound and outlying areas. As Assistant Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, he administered a variety of construction contracts at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, NSGA Northwest, NTF Driver and Craney Island Fuel Depot.

For the U.S. Air Force, Robertson worked as a Contract Programmer, preparing Military Construction Program Documentation (DD 1391’s) for submission to MAC headquarters and Congress for Pope Air Force Base projects.

Robertson, who has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute and a Masters degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Virginia, is a registered professional engineer in Virginia and North Carolina. He is an experienced presenter at seminars and briefings for senior military and civilian personnel and at workshops, ROICC conferences and training sessions. He has served on Architectural and Engineering selection boards, technical evaluation boards and source selection boards, A&E liability boards, claim review boards, and sole source and change order negotiation board.

About Bay Electric Co., Inc.

Founded over 40 years ago, Bay Electric specializes in general contracting, electrical services, technology/cabling and security. Bay Electric, purchased in 1997 by John Biagas, is one of the fastest growing small businesses in Virginia. A minority-owned, privately held company, Bay was certified as a HUB Zone contractor in 2002 and as an 8(a) SDB company in 1999.

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For more information about Bay Electric, call 757.595.2300 or go to www.bayelectricco.com.

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