Commercial Utilities

“I AM an entrepreneur and mentor. My passion is my love for our community and my life long efforts to empower it through entrepreneurialism. It has driven all that I have done throughout my professional career and most of my years on the planet. From observing my grandfather operate his small grocery store in Harlem to reflecting on Reginald Lewis’ journey through high finance, African-American business owners, large and small, influenced and shaped my experience.”

Ron is a civil engineering graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ron has worked in senior positions in large corporations but has led entrepreneurial ventures most of his 35+ year career. As President of Commercial Utilities, Ron brings vast experience building new companies, and is focused on putting the people and systems in place to build capacity to service Commercial Utilities’ contract with the City of Baltimore, as well as build a diverse organization capable of serving the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

“I AM a Fitness Enthusiast Family Man. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to leave my parent’s home to start my own. Taking the lessons taught to me by my father, I strive to be a great man, husband and father.

Pursuing my path has taken me on many journeys – each with its own lesson. On my journey, I have learned to spend time focusing on my health. Staying healthy and fit gives me the energy to enjoy life with my wife and four children while helping to develop their futures.

I work hard to cultivate my future possibilities and I am passionate about staying healthy so I can enjoy the next journey and the lessons I am honored to experience”.

Barry has over 35 years of experience in construction and business. With a BS in Civil Engineering from MIT, Barry has worked on project management engagements covering nuclear power plants, historical office building restorations and building an airline terminal at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Barry subsequently received an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He spent five years as a management consultant for Booz-Allen & Hamilton’s commercial consulting group before focusing his skills on developing business infrastructure for companies in various industries.

Barry brings his background to Commercial Utilities as the VP of Operations. He is responsible for the systems and infrastructure necessary for the company to grow and expand.

“I AM a motorcyclist. My joy lies in time with me and my motorcycle on the open road. My favorite roads are long winding back country roads with beautiful serene views. My soul finds solace with the humming of tailpipes, wind in my face, and leaning into the curves of the road.”

Tom attended High School at The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.  He studied Physics at Susquehanna University and University of Maryland.  Tom has 30 plus years of experience in vertical and horizontal construction as well as land development.  Tom brings to the team broad knowledge and experience in infrastructure and underground utilities in the areas of Electrical Ductbank, Gas, Water, Sewer, Storm Drain as well as Storm Water Management.

“I AM a proud grandfather. My grandson is an aspiring DJ and a source of inspiration for various genres of music. I have developed a deep appreciation for the beauty and emotions music invokes whether EDM, jazz, R&B, or rock. Led by my grandson’s passion for music, together we have traveled to meet and greets and music concerts. My greatest passion is my grandson. He is the light and joy of my life.”

Alvin came with 21 years of experience from Encore Development Corporation in construction and project job cost accounting. There he attained experience on projects such as single-family homes, townhomes, high rise apartment buildings, high rise commercial buildings, high rise condominium buildings, and hotels. Alvin was also involved with real estate development and property management. He also served as a revenue accountant and job cost analyst at an international engineering EPC company, Kvaerner Process, out of Norway.