Rusty Stone Promoted to President & COO of Martell Services Group, Inc.

SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 23, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Martell Services Group, Inc. (MSGI) is excited to announce that Rusty Stone has been promoted from Executive Vice President and COO of MSGI to President and COO of MSGI and its subsidiaries.

Rusty joined MSGI in July of 2023 as Executive Vice President and COO. Rusty has been in the construction industry for more than 40 years. He has served in several leadership roles at established electrical contractors in Texas, Illinois, and California following completion of the NJATC apprenticeship program in the early 80s. 

“We are thrilled to have Rusty accept the role of President and COO of MSGI,” said John A. Martell, CEO of MSGI. “His operational experience coupled with his strategic mindset and passion for excellence aligns perfectly with our company’s values and objectives.” Jennifer Martell, former President and current Board Member, shared, “The Board is confident that Rusty’s leadership will not only further propel our expansion plan that was announced when we became an ESOP in 2021 but also reinforce our position as an industry leader.”

As President and COO of MSGI, Rusty will manage and lead the daily business operations of the company, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support the day-to-day activity of employees. With his leadership, operational, field, and mentoring experience, Rusty will bring a great wealth of experience that will serve the MSGI family of companies for years to come.

Rusty expressed enthusiasm about taking on the new role. “I am honored to be part of the MSGI team and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and success,” he stated.

About Martell Services Group, Inc.  

Martell Services Group, Inc. is the parent company of Martell Electric, LLC and Ideal Consolidated, Inc. In February of 2021, MSGI became 100% employee-owned through the formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a move John Martell made "to secure the legacy of the business and the future for employees for generations to come." The company currently has more than 500 employees.

MSGI services span electrical, infrastructure, highway specialty, renewable energy, telecommunications, and fiber optics providing solutions for clients in commercial, industrial, institutional and government markets. MSGI's mechanical division specializes in commercial, industrial, and institutional piping, plumbing, and sheet metal work. Martell Services Group is headquartered in South Bend, IN, with its subsidiaries covering most of the Midwest to Phoenix, Arizona.

Source: Martell Services Group, Inc.