Valard Construction Founder Victor Budzinski Retires

April 24, 2017

Valard Construction LP CEO Victor Budzinski (shown in photo) has retired effective April 1. President Adam Budzinski, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.

“Victor’s time at Valard has been an exciting ride covering four decades, both for him and for the rest of us that have been involved in developing his vision,” says Adam Budzinski. “Victor will continue as an advisor to the company to assist in the development of Valard through the next phase of its growth. One of Victor’s great loves has always been the people of Valard Construction, and in his new role he is excited that he will have sufficient time to visit all of our facilities and meet with the people that have helped him realize his dreams.”

Valard Construction, a Quanta Services company, is a leading utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications and renewable energy.

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