Crete United

our people

The beating heart of our business

We’re deeply committed to making our communities, our world, and each other better. As we chart a path for the future, we’re creating space for people from all walks of life to find a home on our team, and championing a culture that sets them up for success.

GOALS

Committing to excellence

A visionary roadmap for safety, diversity, philanthropy, benefits, and empowerment by 2030.

Maintain the highest safety standards in the industry

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Maintain a culture of ZERO harm.

Drive a more diverse culture.

20%

diverse representation on our leadership teams by 2030.

Promote philanthropy that directly benefits our communities.

60%+

of employees volunteering by 2030.

Offer our team an unrivaled benefits package.

80%+

enrollment each year.

Empower the growth of women in the trades.

50+

women in our apprenticeship program by 2030.

Support our veterans.

15%+

of our workforce are Veterans by 2030.

initiatives

programs to power the future

Crete university

A dedicated program to upskill, reskill and accelerate training.

Crete University is a training platform that includes coursework across a variety of topic areas, including Diversity initiatives, Discrimination and Harassment training, Safety Education, Personal Development (soft skills training), and Energy Efficiency. This platform is a resource that helps Crete United drive a company culture of education and growth by offering our team the resources to learn skills needed to advance. Our partnership with HSI Training Solutions allows us to have access to over 2,000 courses for all employees.

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CHAMPIONING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

required training hours scheduled in 2024

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Giving veterans the tools and training they need to thrive

We recognize the sacrifices made by those who served. Crete United is dedicated to supporting veterans as they embark on new careers and transition to civilian life.

Going beyond job opportunities, we create a network that encompasses mentorship, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. By expanding on the invaluable foundation of skills acquired in the field, we help ensure veterans find fulfilling growth within our companies. Crete United currently supports a variety of organizations that help us achieve this goal, and we are always looking for new ways to further our commitment.

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We are proud to partner with Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen soldiers. Together, we offer assistance and funding that helps these brave families build a brighter future. By investing in their academic and professional aspirations, we honor the legacy of their loved ones and reaffirm our commitment to learning and development.

K9s for Warriors is a remarkable organization that pairs specially trained service dogs with soldiers struggling with PTSD. The program leads to significant improvements in the lives of the soldiers, with 92% experiencing a reduction in medication use. The dogs benefit too — 60% are rescues from local shelters. As we look to deepen our partnership, our support reflects our dedication to mental health and transformational change.

Finally, we are deeply committed to supporting Soldier’s Angels, an organization that offers essential aid to veterans in need. As the largest organization providing direct support to the Veterans Administration Hospital network and beyond, Soldier’s Angels plays a vital role in the lives of our veterans. Our efforts focus on three key cities—Dallas, Denver, and Orlando—where our local teams look forward to making a lasting impact. Additionally, Soldier’s Angels is the leading organization in providing food to homeless veterans; our hands-on partnership will also contribute to this critical area of need.

Creating space for veterans to thrive

years of military service across Crete United and its companies

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veterans across Crete United and its companies

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spotlights

celebrating our team

veteran spotlight

Meet Judy Call

For Judy Call, data is data, whether you’re supporting the submarine community or creating a payroll system. After a long career in the U.S. Navy like her father before her, she came to Crete United in 2022 because she saw a real growth opportunity for herself and within our fast-paced acquisitions. Today, she loves the camaraderie of her teams and the value every individual can bring to the organization. There are no bad ideas, she says — just opportunities to bring different perspectives and solutions to the table.

Meet Judy Call

Pro Tech’s Dedication to Hiring Veterans

Pro Tech Mechanical, a Crete United company, is home to seven veterans from the Navy, US Coast Guard, Marines, Air Force and Army. Owner Brian Patridge is a veteran himself — he says his 9 years in the Navy were some of the best experiences of his life. Now, he’s found a way to translate his career as an aviation electrician and specialty training in Mobile Electric Power Plants and Generators into lighting projects of all shapes and sizes, bringing other vets on board to help light the way toward a fulfilling second career.

Pro Tech’s Dedication to Hiring Veterans

RELCO Makes A Dream Come True

Crete United company, Reilly Electrical Contractors, recently joined hands with Shawmut Design & Construction and the Room to Dream Foundation to create a personalized themed bedroom for a local pediatric cancer patient. Through the donation of labor and materials, RELCO has helped to create a healing, hopeful space fit for a young warrior. They are proving that by kindling dreams and nurturing creativity, even in the face of adversity, a brighter future can be woven for the ones who need it the most.

RELCO Makes A Dream Come True

IMA Apprentice Wins State Award

Arthur Welsh started his journey with Industrial Maintenance & Automation, a Crete United company, four years ago when he set forth on the journey of transitioning from being a full-time landscaper to a master electrician. In 2022, he participated in the annual NCAEC apprenticeship skills competition and finished third. He vowed then that he’d come back and win it all. In 2023, he accomplished his goal, completing a timed 50 question NEC code exam and series of fast-paced skills challenges where he installed devices, conduit, boxes, fixtures, and running wire per a set of drawings to take the top spot. The NC Electrical exam is one of the hardest state tests in the country, with a passing rate of 35% and Arthur made a score of 86% on his first attempt. He is proof that with hard work, dedication, and a great support staff, anything is possible.

IMA Apprentice Wins State Award

Join Our Team

Work for an organization that cares about your professional development and your personal growth. We want nothing more than to take care of employees so that they feel supported and able to invest in their own career growth. If you’re committed to sustainability, passionate about energy efficiency, and always ready for the next challenge, take a look at our open positions.

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