Industrial Resources - News

Phillip E. Burnside is retiring following 13 years of service with Industrial Resources, Inc. Phil joined the company in June 2008 as Vice-President, and has served as President since June 2016. Phil holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Fairmont State University and an MS degree in Safety Studies from West Virginia University. We wish Phil and his growing family God’s blessings in retirement. His work ethic, energy, integrity, intelligence, and dedication to our employees and customers are known by all who have worked with him.

Abby Hay, daughter of Industrial Resources Senior Project Manager, Tom Hay, recently competed at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The atmosphere in the CHI Health Center was electric! There were light shows and hype music in the arena that made it seem like the NBA finals.

Frank D’Amico former West Virginia Electric president now serves as Emeritus President.

D’Amico began his career with West Virginia Electric in June of 1969 as an electrician’s helper and was promoted to electrical foreman and then project engineer. In 1979, D’Amico jointed Interstate Fabricators to form Coal Construction Electrical Contractor Company.

Phillip E. Burnside was promoted to president of Industrial Resources, Inc., June 1, 2016.

Jerry Karr currently serves as the president of West Virginia Electric.

West Virginia Electric is pleased to announce and welcome Jerry Karr as President to further strengthen the company's experience and ability to provide engineering, automation and installation of electrical systems to the energy and aggregate industries.