SAN JOSE, CA — Rosendin, an employee-owned firm in the electrical contracting industry, announces it will promote three longstanding officers in California to replace retiring company leaders. The 2020 Executive Leadership Succession Plan positions Paolo Degrassi as the new President, succeeding the retiring Larry Beltramo, who has been with Rosendin for 44 years. Additionally, Matt Englert is Chief Operating Officer and Justin Tinoco is now Executive Vice President. These leaders will be part of the new Executive Committee.

The retiring executives have more than 100 years of experience at Rosendin combined. To ensure a smooth transition during a time of rapid growth, they will remain with Rosendin through 2020, providing support and mentoring for the new executive team, and a bridge for business partners.

“When thinking of who best to succeed me, it was clear that Paolo is the perfect choice not only because of his knowledge and ability to lead high-performance teams but for the respect and trust he’s earned from his peers both here at Rosendin and within the industry,” said Beltramo, who is also the President of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). “I am looking forward to working with the new leadership team and continuing to serve on the Board of Directors here at Rosendin.”

Degrassi began his career as an Apprentice Electrician in 1985 and spent 19 years in the field before moving into project management. In 2006, he started at Rosendin as a Senior Project Manager on the design-build, mixed-use Hollywood and Vine project in Hollywood, California. He was promoted to Division Manager in the Los Angeles office and then to Vice President, where he oversaw multiple divisions in Southern California. As President, Degrassi will continue to build, enhance and maintain Rosendin’s relationships with clients, industry partners, NECA and IBEW nationwide.

Englert began his career with Rosendin, over 19 years ago, as an Assistant Project Manager. Englert progressed through the organization as a Project Manager, Project Executive and Director leading the organization through complex power and technology projects. He established Rosendin’s Mission Critical Group in 2008 and founded Rosendin’s sister company, Modular Power Solutions, in 2011. As Chief Operating Officer, Englert will lead teams and set the direction for continuous operational innovation. He will oversee and support the operating units in Hawaii, California and the Pacific Northwest.

Tinoco joined Rosendin in 2001 during the last year of his apprenticeship in the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. In 2012, he became the Director of Modular Power Solutions and Vice President in 2016. As Executive Vice President, Tinoco will focus on setting direction, aligning resources, driving innovation and developing and implementing operational standards across the country. He will also oversee national labor relations, LEAN initiatives, QA-QC, workforce development and support Rosendin’s safety standards company-wide.