ANAHEIM, Calif., Penhall Company, the market leader in concrete cutting, coring and removal services, announced the appointment of Mr. Jeff Long as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Long will succeed Mr. C. George Bush, who is retiring from active leadership in the Company and will transition to serving as Senior Advisor to the Company.
Mr. Long brings a wealth of experience to this role and a deep knowledge of Penhall and its industry, after having served on the Board of Directors of the Company and worked closely with the senior leadership team of the Company since 2010. Mr. Long was most recently Senior Managing Director at Centerbridge Partners, L.P. from 2010 until 2015, where he focused on improving portfolio company operations. Prior to joining Centerbridge, Mr. Long was a Managing Director at Vestar Capital Partners, where he was similarly responsible for portfolio companies across a variety of sectors. Before that, Mr. Long was a Principal at McKinsey and Company, Inc. where he consulted for CEOs in the aerospace and defense, energy, engineering and construction and diversified industries. Mr. Long served on active duty for fourteen years as a Cavalry Officer of the U.S. Army and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
"I am excited to join Penhall, which has a great brand, a rich history, a nationwide footprint and highly skilled operators, and customer-focused management," said Mr. Long. "Penhall is the market leader in concrete cutting and grooving and grinding services, and I look forward to working with our exceptional employees on further strengthening and growing the business." Read More