Hope Mills, N.C. – July 9, 2024 – Cinterra, one of the nation’s leading electrical utility and utility-scale solar contractor, announces the promotion of Shelby Barbier as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Barbier joined Cinterra as Chief Operating Officer in January 2024 and brings a wealth of energy and construction experience to his new role as CEO. As a next-generation leader, Barbier is a seasoned executive with a proven background critical to the future success of Cinterra’s growing national footprint in the renewable energy and electric utilities sector.
Founded in 2005, and formerly Directional Services, Inc. (DSI), the company was recently ranked as one of the top electrical and solar contractors in the United States. The company’s diverse capabilities include construction and implementation of utility-scale solar and electrical services, energy storage, below- and above-ground utility installation, and directional drilling to the nation’s leading utility and renewable energy development companies.
“Shelby has demonstrated tremendous leadership capabilities with a command for the renewable energy sector we believe is unmatched in the industry”, said Brantley Turner, one of the founding board members of Cinterra. “He is the right person to guide our teams as we accelerate our growth across the United States.”
Barbier possesses diverse energy construction experience that spans over 30 years managing integrated project teams, including various strategic initiatives for Black & Veatch, a global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company. He has led the planning, implementation and management of all aspects of construction projects across many different sectors.His full life-cycle management skills have been put to the test successfully leading billions of dollars in renewable energy, and fossil energy projects including solar, hydroelectric, wind, nuclear,petrochemical and telecommunications construction and maintenance.
“This is an exciting and challenging time in the renewable energy space as we witness the transformation to clean sources of energy accelerating across the globe,” said Barbier. “Cinterra is a company of passionate, knowledgeable industry leaders who I am confident will make a significant contribution to a rapidly-changing energy landscape. I am proud to lead this team as we build the facilities that harness the power of the sun, natural gas and other renewable sources into clean power for millions in America.”
About Cinterra
Cinterra, formerly Directional Services, Inc. (DSI), provides specialized electrical infrastructure and utility-scale solar renewable energy development services to some of the nation’s leading energy providers, EPCs, private industry, and public utilities. The company offers construction, operation, and maintenance services that bring electric power and renewable energy to millions across North America. In business since 2005, Cinterra is headquartered in Hope Mills with operations nationwide. Learn more at www.cinterra.com.
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