Officers & Staff

Officers

	Kevin Riley President Since 1999, Kevin has led Riley Electric Company serving as President with the same vision, values, and dedication as his father and grandfather have before him. After graduating in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, currently the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Kevin began his career at Riley Electric Company as an Estimator and Project Manager along with serving as teacher for the Electrical Apprenticeship Program for 5 years. Kevin is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and currently serves on the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) Board of Directors, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Board of Directors, and has served in the past on the Association of General Contractors (AGC) Board of Directors.


	Jimmy Riley Vice President Jimmy oversees all field personnel and works with clients to ensure the successful completion of projects. He is a 35-year member of the International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers (IBEW). After graduating from Marshall County High School in 1978, Jimmy is a 1982 graduate of the IBEW Apprenticeship & Training School. He served Riley Electric Company for 18 years as a Field Foreman, where gained valuable experience while supervising many large-scale projects across Western Kentucky.


	Derek Riley Chief Financial Officer Derek estimates costs and manages Riley Electric Company projects of all sizes. Beginning as a Shop Hand in high school, Derek later worked as a Journeyman Wireman and a Field Foreman until his appointment to CFO in 2001. Derek received training from the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Murray State University and is a 1995 graduate of the IBEW Apprenticeship & Training School.


	Jason Reed Safety Director / Consultant Jason oversees, improves, and implements Riley Electric’s Employee Safety and Health Program. He is the Founder and President of Tri-State Safety Management based in Murray, Kentucky. Since 2005, he has managed employee safety and health training, workplace drug screening, jobsite and facility safety compliance audits, implementation of corrective actions and hazard reducing measures, acting as Case Manager for company Worker Compensation Claims, maintaining all OSHA compliance paperwork, and periodically reviewing company safety policies for enhancements and necessary changes. Jason holds a degree from the renowned Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) program at Murray State University. Coupled with over 15 years of experience in the safety and health field, Jason helps mitigate and/or eliminate all hazards faced by Riley Electric Company employees. Jason’s wide ranging exposure to most all facets of employee workplace safety has led him to firmly believe in the motto: “Safety Pays!”

Staff

	Shara Parish Office Manager / Senior Accountant Shara oversees all aspects of Riley Electric Company’s Accounting Department and office management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Murray State University. After graduating in 1974, she was a school teacher in Evansville, Indiana for four years. Shara has a wealth of experience managing payroll and accounting. She began working at Riley Electric Company in 1985.


	Laura Riley Secretary / Accounting Assistant Laura works in Riley Electric Company’s Accounting Department and assists managing the day-to-day operations within the main office. She began working at Riley Electric Company in 2000, after graduating from Caldwell County High School in 1995.


	Patsy Steele Secretary / Accounting Assistant Patsy joined the Riley Electric team in 2010. Patsy graduated from Marshall County High School in 1980 and worked for Regions Bank in Calvert City, KY for over 20 years and for the Marshall County Board of Education for 14 years.

Past Officers

	Joe Frank Riley President (1987 - 1999) Joe was 15 years old when he was first introduced to the electrical trade, beginning as a shop boy and material handler in 1958. Four years later, he became an Electrician’s Helper and in 1967, after graduating from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Joe began his engineering career at Riley Electric Company. For over 20 years, Joe served in several capacities as an Electrical Engineer, Estimator, Field Manager, and Project Manager. In addition, Joe served as teacher for the Electrical Apprenticeship Program for 7 years, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) Board of Directors, the Association of General Contractors (AGC) Board of Directors, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Board of Directors and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Joe became President of Riley Electric Company in 1987 and served for 12 years before his retirement in 2003.


	Frank H. Riley (April 1, 1922 - September 25, 1996) Founder & CEO After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Frank became an IBEW electrician and began working in and around Calvert City, KY beginning in 1954. Three years later in 1957, he founded Riley Electric Company, Inc. Frank served Riley Electric as CEO & President until his retirement in 1987. Frank was a 45-year member of the IBEW. Frank’s wife, Eulene, served beside him as the company’s Vice President. Frank’s quality workmanship and his commitment to his employees and clients is the cornerstone of Riley Electric’s longstanding successful tradition as a third-generation, family-owned business. Company History... In the beginning