Gregory Electric Company, Inc

Robert Livingston, President and Chief Executive Officer

Bob Livingston is president and chief executive officer of Gregory Electric. He holds a PE license in South Carolina and Florida. He previously spent 12 years with South Carolina Electric and Gas, Columbia, South Carolina, most recently serving as manager of electric operations.

A graduate of Hampden Sydney College in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in electrical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a master of business administration from the University of South Carolina, and a master of strategic studies from the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Bob currently serves as the Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO) of the 218th Enhanced Heavy Separate Brigade with the South Carolina National Guard.

Lisa Phillips, Vice President, Infrastructure

Lisa serves Gregory Electric as vice president. She oversees day-to-day activities of Gregory’s Infrastructure Division and handles all corporate marketing. Infrastructure includes overhead and underground power distribution, outside and inside telecomm, street lighting and underground duct bank work. Lisa also oversees the Fort Lauderdale office, which specializes in telecommunications and power distributions projects.

She joined Gregory in 1993 to assist with marketing efforts and the diversification of the company's operations. Since that time, Gregory has expanded into nine states and has added new business sectors including the utility and telecomm industries to its roster of services. Lisa was previously employed with South Carolina Electric and Gas in Distribution Operations for 12 years, most recently serving as manager of the Denmark district. She is a Clemson University graduate, with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.

Representative Jobs

University Neighborhood Street Light Design and Installation

Five Points Streetscape Project

FP&L Fibernet Master Contract

City of Columbia Various

SCE&G Various

Mike Atkinson, Project Manager, Florence

With more than 30 years of experience, Mike Atkinson serves dual roles at Gregory Electric project manager and manager of the company's Florence, South Carolina, office.

Mike has extensive experience in all facets of electrical contracting. He completed an intensive, 22-week course in electrical theory and practical systems at Michelin Tire Company in Greenville, South Carolina. He has worked in a number of capacities at Gregory Electric since 1972, including journeyman, foreman and estimator. He was employed at Michelin Tire from 1980 until 1991, and with United Electric 1991 through 1992. Mike rejoined Gregory in 1992 and has served as project manager since 1995.

Representative Jobs

Roche Carolina	$2,127,000
Darlington Raceway	$354,000
Fleet	$2,424,000
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$913,000
McLeod Regional Hospital	$1,548,000

Steve Baker, Project Manager, Commercial

Steve has been with Gregory Electric since 1983, when he began as an apprentice. He received his journeyman's card in 1985, served as assistant service manager from 1986 to 1992, received LAN network training (1993) and served as service department manager from 1995 to 2004. Steve currently works on projects in the Commercial arena.

Prior to his tenure here, Steve served in the U.S. Navy as a crypto logic intercept operator, specializing in high frequency direction finding. He held a top-secret code work security clearance. He also has worked as a telephone system installer with Executone Telephone Systems.

Representative Jobs

Hardwicke Chemical Company (Prime Contractor)	$230,000
BellSouth Florence Dial & Toll Building, Florence	$332,606
AT&T 1645 Hampton Street, Columbia	$180,471
AT&T 400 North Academy Street, Greenville	$121,040
Bank of America (five-year period)	$1,625,000

Jerry Branham, Senior Project Manager, Industrial

Jerry has an extensive background in the industry, including studies in electrical engineering at Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina; Propulsion Engineering A&B School, United States Navy; and the Carolinas Construction Training Council.

He joined Gregory Electric in 1973 and has served as project manager since 1978. He has been an industrial electrical estimator and project manager for 28 years, a draftsman and designer for 24 years.

Representative Jobs

Orchard Decorative Products	$1,500,000
Becton & Dickinson	$1,200,000
Scott Industries	$450,000
Burlington Industries	$425,000
INA Bearing Inc.	$350,000

Charles E. Dunlap, Senior Project Manager, Fountains

The new Fountains Division of Gregory Electric is headed up by Charlie Dunlap. Charlie brings eight years of experience in fountain installations, design, hydraulic installations, and architectural projects. He holds a state license for swimming pools and fountains. He has been a member of many design build teams and his efforts are visible throughout Columbia and the surrounding areas.

Charlie is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. He is a welcome addition to the Gregory family and continues to add to the diversity of Gregory Electric.

Representative Jobs

Meridian Center
City of Turbeville Entrance Water Feature
City of Camden's Hampton Park
North Carolina State - Venture IV Building
Robert Mills House Historical Gardens and Fountain

Glenn Greer, Vice President, Industrial

Glenn has been a part of the Gregory Electric team since 1972. He received PLC training in Columbia, South Carolina, and attended a number of project management seminars. Glenn specializes in all aspects of industrial construction from service work to the construction of entire, new buildings. He enjoys working with controls and assisting customers in relocating their equipment to facilities in the Southeast.

During his tenure at Gregory Electric, Glenn has served in a number of capacities. He joined the company as top helper and two years later, he was promoted to electrician (three years), foreman (three years), superintendent (two years) and project manager (20 years). He became senior project manager in 1999 and currently serves as vice president in the Industrial group. Glenn also manages the Spartanburg office.

Representative Jobs

Michelin Tire	$12,000,000
Columbia Airport	$1,762,000
Bose Corporation	$2,119,829
The Okonite Company	$2,408,000
BBA	$1,095,689

Jack L. Royal, Vice President, Commercial

Jack serves Gregory Electric as Vice-President of our Commercial division in Columbia, as well as managing the Charleston and Raleigh offices. With more than 34 years of experience, he has served in virtually every capacity, including apprentice, journeyman, working foreman, superintendent and general superintendent. He also has worked in the office, including assistant project manager and project manager.

Jack received his Journeyman license in 1971. His specialty work includes: conveyors, HVAC controls, card access, service work and all controls-related systems. Jack also oversees our Mr. Electric franchise in the Lowcountry and our Gregory HVAC division.

Representative Jobs

Baker Hospital Addition	$382,000
Kingstree High School	$745,500
Cooper Hall Assisted Living	$614,000
Bell South: A.) Switch gear upgrades B.) Generator additions and upgrades C.) Building additions	$750,000 - $1,000,000
Charleston Air force Base A.) C-17 Hanger B.) Fire Alarm for entire base	$586,000

James J. Spillane, Project Manager, Commercial

Jim is a Master Trainer through Carolina's Association of General Contractors and works with training apprentices for Gregory Electric. He currently holds a MASC Master Electrician License and a City of Columbia Electrical License. He received his Basic Circuitry/Electrical Theory Degree from Passaic County Vocational/Technical College.

Jim has 36 years experience in the electrical business and has spent the past 8 years as a Project Manager. His focus has been in the Commercial market with an emphasis on high rises, hospitals and institutional facilities. He has worked on every level from estimation, design build, value engineering, purchasing of materials and job management.

Representative Jobs

PMSC Corporate Campus	$1,041,000
CHC Providence NE Hospital	$2,756,000
TRMC Emergency Power	$779,000
Strom Thurmond, USC Wellness Ctr.	$3,152,000
UNUM, Epic	$1,273,000

Perry Swann, Project Manager, Columbia

With more than 21 years in the electrical services industry, Perry Swann serves as project manager for Gregory Electric’s commercial division. He has 16 years experience as a project manager, with responsibilities including supervision, cost estimating, safety, submittals and billing. Swann is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College and Midlands Technical College and holds Timberline Estimating certification, as well as OSHA 10-hour certification.

Representative Jobs

Blue Cross Blue Shield
South Carolina History Center
Kelly Mill Elementary School
National Health Care of Lexington
South Carolina Budget & Control Board

Randy Taylor, Senior Project Manager, Telecomm

Randy joined Gregory Electric in 1983 as an electrician’s helper, served two years as an electrician, six years as a foreman/job superintendent and two years as assistant project manager. For the past four years, he has served as project manager for Gregory Telecomm and currently manages telephone inside constructions.

Randy is a graduate of the industrial electricity program at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina. He specializes in power systems, emergency generators, card access and controls projects.

Representative Jobs

Bellsouth Telecommunications, Greenville Dial and Toll A.) Mechanical and Electrical Systems Upgrade B.) Interior Renovations	$355,000
Bellsouth Telecommunications, Bennettsville Central Office	$421,000
Bellsouth Telecommunications, Columbia, SC	$235,000
POP Building Addition, AT&T – Florence POP Building	$252,000

Scott Webber, Senior Project Manager, Power

Scott began his career as a line foreman with Gregory Electric in 1992 and became project manager in 1997. He manages the power division of Gregory Electric Company.

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in legal studies from Louisiana State University. He has more than 20 years of utility line experience and has completed training in Overhead and Underground Distribution courses offered by South Carolina Electric and Gas. He has extensive experience in leading the efforts to restore power during natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes or ice storms.

Representative Jobs

SCE&G Overhead distribution	$4,000,000
SCE&G Underground Distribution	$2,000,000
Fairfield Co-op	$200,000
Fort Jackson Overhead	$200,000
Columbia and Charleston Lighting Project	$200,000
Leesburg Training Center	$5,000,000

William F. Winters, Project Manager, Summerville

Bill has been with Gregory Electric for 15 years in the Summerville area. He works in the telecomm and commercial markets in the South Carolina Lowcountry and serves as Gregory’s Charleston Division safety coordinator. Bill has worked at all levels of fieldwork and supervision and currently handles the service work for the Summerville office.

Bill has completed two years at Trident Technical College in electrical and civil engineering. He is a S.C. Municipal Association licensed Journeyman Electrician and a licensed Journeyman for Charleston County. He also holds an OSHA 10-Hour Certificate.

Representative Jobs

WCSC Channel 5	$185,000
BellSouth Various	$1,200,000
Uranium 232 Hot Fuel Pellet Shaker	$65,000
College of Charleston Various	$175,000
C.R. Bard Conveyor	$550,000