GRANVILLE, OHIO — March 19, 2026 — New River Electrical Corporation (NRE), a nationwide, 100% employee-owned electrical contractor, announced today that Chris Berk has joined the company as Vice President of Information Technology.
Berk’s appointment reflects NRE’s continued commitment to building the enterprise structure and systems required to support disciplined national growth. As the company scales beyond $1 billion in annual revenue and strengthens its national delivery platform with regional execution, enterprise technology capabilities remain a critical strategic priority.
Berk will be based in NRE’s Granville, Ohio office and report to Laura L. Volpini, Executive Vice President – Enterprise Shared Services & Corporate Secretary.
“Chris is joining NRE at a pivotal time in our evolution,” said Volpini. “As we position the company for sustainable, profitable growth, we must ensure our technology infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, and enterprise systems scale with us. Chris brings proven experience transforming IT organizations into high-performing strategic partners that enable operational excellence and disciplined execution.”
Chris Berk, Vice President of Information Technology at NRE.
Chris Berk, Vice President of Information Technology at New River Electrical Corporation
Berk brings more than 30 years of executive technology leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Expedient, where he led enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, AI initiatives, and compliance operations supporting rapid expansion. Prior to Expedient, he served as CIO at Covetrus, a multi-billion-dollar global technology and distribution company, where he modernized enterprise systems, implemented cloud-based platforms, and supported major organizational transformation including spin-off, merger, and IPO activities.
Throughout his career, Berk has focused on building high-performing teams and aligning technology investments with measurable business outcomes. His expertise includes enterprise resource planning (ERP), cybersecurity, cloud platforms, data and analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and enterprise-wide change management.
“I’m excited to join New River Electrical Corporation at such an important point in its journey,” said Berk. “This is an organization with a strong culture, a disciplined growth strategy, and a clear focus on long-term independence. I look forward to strengthening the technology capabilities that enable scalable growth, operational performance, and a secure, reliable foundation for the future.”
As previously announced, John Vehmeier will transition the technology side of his current role to Berk and immediately begin serving as Vice President of Marketing & Communications.
ABOUT NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION
Founded in 1953, NRE is a nationwide, 100% employee-owned electrical contractor specializing in high-voltage construction and maintenance for utility and industrial clients. With nearly 2,500 employees and operations coast to coast, NRE delivers complex infrastructure projects through a disciplined national delivery platform with regional execution. Learn more about employee-ownership and ESOP companies at the National Center for Employee Ownership.
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