Matrix Service Company provides engineering, fabrication, infrastructure, construction and maintenance services primarily to the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, industrial, mining and minerals markets. The Company's segments include Utility and Power Infrastructure, Process and Industrial Facilities, and Storage and Terminal Solutions.
The Utility and Power Infrastructure segment includes services provided in power delivery and power generation, as well as utility-grade LNG peak shaving facilities and other services supporting renewable power, grid upgrades and enhanced connectivity as well as battery storage.
The Process and Industrial Facilities segment includes turnaround and plant services for the refinery, midstream natural gas processing, chemical and petrochemical industries, as well as other industrial processing infrastructure supporting biofuels, fertilizer, and sulfur, mining and minerals infrastructure, and aerospace.
The Storage and Terminal Solutions segment provides services for aboveground storage tanks and terminals, crude oil marketing and export/import terminals, LNG facilities for import/export fueling and bunkering, NGL and other specialty vessels, aboveground storage tank products, and other renewable energy storage and terminal solutions.
Through both organic and acquisitive growth, it is a success story made possible by the commitment of our more than 5,000 employees to our core values: Safety, Integrity, Positive Relationships, Stewardship, Community Involvement, and Delivering the Best.
And it is this commitment that has resulted in Matrix consistently being recognized as a top tier contractor by Engineering-News Record, as one of Forbes' Most Trustworthy Public Companies, and consecutively as a Great Place to Work® from 2016-2021.
Matrix Service Company reports combined performance in three operational segments:
All four divisions report as one under MTRX.
Community involvement is more than a core value -- it’s a commitment from all levels of the organization to improve the communities where we live and work. From supporting the United Way and participating in various races to local food drives and holiday gift collections, Matrix employees are passionate about giving back and supporting our communities.
Learn MoreMatrix Service Company is the parent to four divisions that provide engineering, fabrication, construction and maintenance to the energy and industrial markets.
Founded in 1984 with many acquisitions along the way, Matrix Service Company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and trades under the NASDAQ symbol MTRX.
John R. Hewitt
President and Chief Executive Officer
John R. Hewitt has been President and Chief Executive Officer at Matrix Service Company since May 2011. Prior to joining Matrix Service, Mr. Hewitt served as Senior Vice President of Aker Solutions where he was responsible for providing executive oversight on major capital projects in Power and LNG. He previously served as President, United States Operations, at Aker Solutions E&C US, Inc. from 2007 to 2009 where he was responsible for managing all construction services in North America. Previous to that, he served as President of Aker Construction Inc. where he had full profit and loss responsibility for a multi-disciplined direct hire industrial construction business operating throughout North America. Mr. Hewitt has spent his entire career in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry. Mr. Hewitt earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Stetson University in 1980 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology in 1983. Mr. Hewitt is a member of the Construction Industry Institute; he has served on various committees including the Implementation Strategy Sub-Committee and Optimizing Project Organizations research committee.
Alan Updyke
Chief Operating Officer
Alan Updyke is the Chief Operating Officer at Matrix Service Company. Prior to this position, Mr. Updyke served as President of Operations for Matrix Service Company. Before that, he served division Matrix Service Inc. in multiple capacities-- most recently as President from February 2018 to September 2019. Prior to his presidency, he was the Senior Vice President, Operations for all Matrix Service Inc. operating divisions throughout the U.S. and Canada including Estimating, Project Controls, Business Development and Craft Recruiting. He joined Matrix Service Inc. as Vice President of Construction in July 2012. Before joining Matrix Service Inc., Mr. Updyke spent 17 years with Brinderson, most recently as President of Western Operations. In that role, Mr. Updyke was responsible for providing strategic leadership and management direction to four regional offices and all major capital construction projects. Before that, Mr. Updyke served in various management positions with Brinderson including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Construction, and Vice President of Business Development. Previous to that, Mr. Updyke held the General Managers position for Turner Industries overseeing West Coast Operations.
Kevin S. Cavanah
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin S. Cavanah has served as Chief Financial Officer since December, 2010. Mr. Cavanah served as Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting from August 2007 to December 2010 and as Controller from April 2003 to August 2007. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Cavanah served as an Accounting Manager for Williams Communications from 2001 to 2003 and as an Accounting Manager for The Williams Companies from 1998 to 2001. Prior to joining Williams Companies, Mr. Cavanah served as an Audit Manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Cavanah has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Arkansas and is a member of Financial Executives International.
Nancy E. Austin
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Nancy E. Austin is Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, with responsibility for leading our Human Resources, Training and Development, and Corporate Marketing divisions. She previously served as Vice President, Strategic Services and Administration, with responsibility for these same areas. Mrs. Austin served as Vice President, Human Resources, from January 2006 to August 2016 and as Director of Human Resources from September 2000 to January 2006. Prior to joining the Company, Mrs. Austin worked for TV Guide, Samson Resources and Villareal & Associates specializing in human resource management, employee relations, and consulting. Mrs. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She is also a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, World-at-Work and Tulsa Area Human Resources Association.
Quinton Beasley
Vice President, Accounting
Quinton Beasley serves as Vice President, Accounting for Matrix Service Company. He joined Matrix Service Company in 2005 as the Director of Accounting and was promoted to the Company's Controller position in 2010. Mr. Beasley began his career as an auditor for Ernst & Young and subsequently gained considerable experience with The Williams Companies, WilTel and Phillips Petroleum prior to joining Matrix. Mr. Beasley is a Certified Public Accountant. He graduated from the University of Arkansas.
Rick J. Bennett
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Rick J. Bennett joined Matrix Service Company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer in 2014. Prior to Matrix, Rick served ten years as the Chief Information Officer at T.D. Williamson based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His past professional achievements include Information Technology leadership positions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blakely Crop Hail Insurance, National Farmers Organization, Taylor Ball Construction Management and The Principal Financial Group. Mr. Bennett holds a Masters of Energy Business (MEB) degree from the University of Tulsa, has obtained an Executive Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, and achieved his Bachelors of Business from Western Illinois University majoring in Management Information Systems and minoring in Computer Science. Early in his career he served in the United States Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician. A father of three, Bennett serves as past-Chairman of the Board for Junior Achievement of Eastern Oklahoma and the Deans Council for Northeastern State University College of Business and Technology.
Kevin A. Durkin
Vice President and Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer
Kevin A. Durkin is the Vice President and Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer at Matrix Service Company. Mr. Durkin previously served as Vice President, Business Development for Matrix Service. Before that, he served as Pre-Construction Manager for the Orange Region from November 2006 to May 2008; Small Capital Construction Division Manager for the Orange Region from June 2000 to October 2006; Business Development Manager for Matrix Service from June 1998 to May 2000; Southwest Turnaround Manager for Colt Construction Division from June 1996 to May 1998; and as Assistant Regional Manager for the Orange Region from July 1989 to May 1996. Prior to joining Matrix Service, Mr. Durkin worked for HMT Tank Service holding numerous positions in operations, engineering and marketing. Mr. Durkin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Marketing from California State University, Fullerton.
Melissa K. Gilliland
Vice President, Human Resources
Melissa K. Gilliland serves as Vice President, Human Resources for Matrix Service Company. Ms. Gilliland joined Matrix Service Company in 2001 as a Human Resources Administrator and since then has served as Corporate Human Resources Manager from 2003 -2011 and Director, Human Resources from 2011 – 2019. Ms. Gilliland holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, both from the University of Tulsa. She also holds certifications as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). Last, Ms. Gilliland is a member of SHRM, World at Work and the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association.
Justin D. Sheets
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Justin Sheets serves as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Prior to his current role, Mr. Sheets served as Vice President, Legal and Risk Management, from October 2014 to September 2019. Since joining Matrix Service Company in 2002, Mr. Sheets has served as Sr. Director, Legal and Risk Management; Director, Risk Management; and Sr. Counsel, and Consultant. Prior to Matrix Service Company, Mr. Sheets worked with Conway, McKenzie and Dunleavy in New York consulting with construction clients with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and liquidations. Mr. Sheets holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Sciences from Indiana State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa. Mr. Sheets holds Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist certification and is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, Association of Corporate Counsel and the International Risk Management Institute.
Matrix Service Company is committed to delivering the very best to our customers, communities and employees. We're proud of our consistent recognition that reflects our culture and focus on excellence.
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2020 - 2021 Great Place to Work® |
Matrix is proud to consistently earn certification by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list. | |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2020 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #58 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. | |
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2019 - 2020 Great Place to Work® |
Matrix is proud to consistently earn certification by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list. | |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2019 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #71 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. | |
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2018 - 2019 Great Place to Work® |
Matrix is proud to consistently earn certification by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list. | |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2018 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #74 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. | |
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2017 - 2018 Great Place to Work® |
Matrix is proud to once again be certified by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list. |
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OSHA VPP Star Designation |
Matrix Service's fabrication facility in Catoosa, OK, is one of only two heavy metal fabrication facilities in the U.S. to achieve OSHA's VPP Star status. It is the most challenging of OSHA's category designations and demonstrates the facility's successful implementation of management leadership and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, and safety and health training | |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2017 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #56 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. | |
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2016 - 2017 Great Place to Work® |
Matrix is the only industrial contractor to be certified by Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. In the US, it produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2016 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #49 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. | |
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Oklahoma Inc. - Best Performing Businesses List 2016 |
Oklahoma Inc. names Matrix #8 on its list of Best Performing Businesses in 2016. | |
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Forbes - America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2016 |
Forbes recognizes Matrix as one of the 100 most trustworthy companies in America. Only 24 companies, including Matrix, have been recognized more than once. | |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2015 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #43 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2014 |
Ranked #56 on ENR's Top 400 Contractor list. ENR also recognized Matrix as the number 16 contractor in the petroleum sector and as a top 50 contractor working abroad for its work in Canada. |
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Forbes - America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2014 |
Forbes recognizes Matrix as one of the 100 most trustworthy companies in America. Only 24 companies, including Matrix, have been recognized more than once. | |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2013 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #77 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2012 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #80 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2011 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #82 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2010 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #71 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2009 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #87 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2008 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #97 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2007 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #108 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2006 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #102 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2005 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #56 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2004 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #137 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies 2004 |
Matrix is ranked #55 in Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies in 2004. |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2003 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #182 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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Daily Oklahoman - Top 50 Publicly Traded Companies in Oklahoma 2003 |
The Daily Oklahoman ranks Matrix as #1 on its Top 50 Publically Traded Companies in Oklahoma. | |
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ENR's Top 400 Contractors List 2000 |
Engineering News-Record names Matrix #172 on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. |
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Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies 1992 |
Matrix is ranked #58 in Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies in 1992. |
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Business Week's Top 100 Small Growth Companies |
Business Week recognizes Matrix in its Top 100 Small Growth Companies in 1992. |
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Forbes - 200 Best Small Companies |
Forbes ranks Matrix #4 on its list of the 200 Best Small Companies in 1992. |
“Our highest priority is the safety of our natural gas infrastructure, our communities and our employees. The contractor we selected (Matrix) had to share our emphasis on safety, offer proven excellence in this specialized construction, and commit to minimize disruption to our neighbors.”
“Even with the unexpected challenges, because of Matrix’s commitment, skill and resources, we lost no time on schedule.”
“Building all six gathering terminals at the same time was a huge undertaking that could not have been achieved without Matrix’s expertise and the commitment of the many levels of management from both organizations.”