About Us
About Potelco
Potelco was founded in 1965 as a private business in Sumner, Washington. We currently employ over 1400 people across 16 regional offices and we provide comprehensive electric utility construction services. Our fleet operations are located in Puyallup, Washington and we have over 3,500 pieces of equipment.
Quality Assurance
At Potelco, quality assurance is a critical part of the way we do business and is embedded in our company culture. We bring this value to life in our quality control program. Our program provides an overview of our approach, philosophy, prescriptive and specific procedures, as well as our documentation. We identify specific personnel, instructions, records and forms to be used to insure quality at all levels during any project. Each Potelco employee is expected to participate in our goal of continuous quality improvement. Individual and team performance is then measured to determine the effectiveness of our program and the contributions of our employees. Our record in quality assurance is among the best in the industry.
Quanta Services provides engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for comprehensive infrastructure needs in the electric power and oil/natural gas industries, both onshore and offshore. In 1998, Potelco and three other contractors merged together to create a network of highly respected and experienced contracting firms from different disciplines across the nation. Each Quanta company retains its own management team and each offers services that no single firm could tackle. Today Quanta Services is made up of over 50 operating units and conducts business in the United States, Canada, Australia, India and Central America.
Potelco is part of the Quanta West group of companies, enabling us to leverage and scale a broad array of resources for complex electrical infrastructure programs across the western United States
Leadership Team
George Coleman
President
George Coleman is the President of the Potelco Group as of 2022 and has worked for the Quanta family the past 17 years.
George Coleman
President
George Coleman has taken the role of President of the Potelco Group. Previously, George spent 17 years at PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc. assigned in various leadership roles and most recently as a Senior Vice President. George is third-generation in the trade and started in the industry as a Groundman for PAR in Phoenix, AZ. He also holds an MBA from Northern Arizona University. George calls the Northwest home with his wife and three children.
Rachel Hardman
Chief Financial Officer
Rachel has more than 16 years of experience with the Quanta family and over 25 years’ experience in financial leadership in the outside electrical construction industry.
Rachel Hardman
Chief Financial Officer
Rachel Hardman is the Chief Financial Officer for the Potelco Group. Her responsibilities include all aspects of financial management of the company to include accounting and controls, financial planning, and operational support to help execute our profitable growth strategies.
Rachel has more than 16 years of experience with the Quanta family and over 25 years’ experience in financial leadership in the outside electrical construction industry. Prior to joining Potelco, she has held various finance roles with increasing responsibility, including Regional Controller, Senior Operations Controller, and Vice President of Finance. Rachel holds a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
She is a Kansas native, having lived the past 12 years in Colorado with her husband and three children prior to relocating to the Northwest. She is passionate about engaging in employee development and the ongoing pursuit to strengthen opportunities for women in construction.
Michael Ritter
Senior Vice President
Michael is the Senior VP for the Potelco Group with over 16 years of utility experience.
Michael Ritter
Senior Vice President
Michael is the Senior VP for the Potelco Group, including Potelco Inc & InfraSource Services, LLC. Michael has over 16 years of utility leadership experience across many functional areas including Major Projects and Programs, Engineering, Fleet Operations and Sourcing. He holds a Master of Business Administration from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Scott Keaton
Vice President, Engineering & Projects
Scott has been in the trade for nearly 45 years and uses his experience from the utility side, as well as the leadership side to serve our long term service provider agreements, client services, and continued business development.
Scott Keaton
Vice President, Engineering & Projects
Scott was promoted to Vice President, Engineering & Special Projects in July 2022, his responsibilities include Northwest Regional Engineering and Special Projects. Scott’s utility career began at Snoqualmie Falls Hydro Plant with Puget Power in 1978. He soon moved into Substation Operations and received his Journeyman Wireman certification in 1986. Scott worked through many leadership positions over 33 years of service in Electric Operations at Puget Sound Energy before moving on to InfraSource Construction in 2011 as Director of Operations and then holding the same position, moved to Potelco Inc. in 2013. While applying his utility experience and leadership, Scott is critical to our success serving long term service provider agreements, client services and continued business development.
Andrejs Kukainis
Vice President, Operations
Andrejs is the Vice President of Operations with over 20 years of leadership experience both in a military and corporate setting.
Andrejs Kukainis
Vice President, Operations
Andrejs is the Vice President of Operations with over 20 years of leadership experience both in a military and corporate setting. He has estimated, planned, and executed high voltage construction projects ranging from small distribution or transmission repair projects to large EPC substation and transmission line projects.
He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Bryan Sabari
Vice President, Safety and Training
Bryan Sabari is the Vice President of Safety & Training at Potelco and has been working with Potelco since 2005.
Bryan Sabari
Vice President, Safety and Training
Bryan assumed the role of Vice President of Safety, Training and Risk in 2012 after working for the organization for seven years as the Director of Safety. Bryan has been working in various roles within the Safety & Health industry for the past 24 years, including Director of Safety & Risk Management for an underground construction firm and Manager of Corporate Safety for a Pacific Northwest power & gas utility provider serving over 1 million customers. In addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Safety & Health Management; Bryan has served on the Washington State Dig Law Safety Committee, is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and received his Certified Utility Safety Professional designation in 2012. Bryan’s primary responsibilities include the strategic planning and management of the safety, training and risk management functions of the organization.
Becca Westlake
Director, Business Strategy
Becca is the Director of Business Strategy, overseeing strategic initiatives that support organizational growth and fostering a culture where people and business can succeed together.
Becca Westlake
Director, Business Strategy
Becca is the Director of Business Strategy for the Potelco Group, where she drives initiatives that fuel growth, strengthen culture, and position the organization for long-term success. She has built her career within the Quanta family, holding diverse roles that span operations, project leadership, and strategic program development. Her background includes leading EPC projects and major programs, giving her a deep appreciation for how strategy, execution, and people intersect to drive lasting success.
A graduate of Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science, Becca is passionate about leadership and growth, empowering individuals and teams to thrive while advancing the company’s strategic vision. Her leadership philosophy centers on empowering people, because strong teams build strong organizations.
Kelli Bush
Director, People Operations
Kelli is a seasoned HR leader who blends heart and strategy to build empowered, thriving teams and cultures.
Kelli Bush
Director, People Operations
Kelli is a people-first HR leader, who has been building her career around supporting employees and shaping company cultures since 2008. From the beginning, she discovered a genuine passion for people and believes they are the true lifeline of any company. Her philosophy is simple: when you keep people front of mind, you build stronger businesses, healthier teams, and workplaces where individuals thrive.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and SHRM certification, Kelli combines expertise with empathy in her approach to leadership. She is dedicated to creating meaningful connections, fostering trust, and building cultures that empower employees to bring their best selves to work. Whether it’s guiding leaders through important decisions or championing employee growth, Kelli is committed to making sure people remain at the heart of the organization.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kelli now lives in Enumclaw with her husband and their two daughters.
Jason Wandler
Corporate Counsel
Jason oversees legal matters for the company, including corporate, real estate, contract review/negotiation, regulatory, general liability claims, Labor and Industries appeals, and litigation.
Jason Wandler
Corporate Counsel
Prior to joining Potelco as General Counsel in 2023, Jason spent over 25 years in private practice, assisting his clients’ construction project teams proactively identify legal issues and find solutions quickly, allowing projects to keep moving forward. From drafting contracts for public or private construction projects, through dispute resolution and every single issue in between, Jason developed a strong expertise in the construction industry that he brings to the Potelco team.
Committed to workforce development, Jason currently serves on Washington State University’s School of Design and Construction, Construction Management Advisory Board and previously served as an Adjunct Instructor for the Washington State University School of Design & Construction.