Richard Reeves
Job Title: Foreman
Company: Masters Electrical Service
Location: Seguin, Texas
Age: 29
Years on the Job: 8
Interests: Spending time with his wife and son, going outdoors, hunting, archery, woodworking, and trying new tools
With his dad working as a former welder and contractor, Richard (Ricky) Reeves grew up in a construction environment. In fact, one of his best friends’ families owned the company he currently works for.
“I worked here in high school one summer and was very interested in the work,” he says. “I hadn’t seen anything like it before.”
Born and raised in Texas, Reeves attended college for two years before attending IEC San Antonio for four years. In 2019, he completed the program and tested out for his license in his fourth year. As an apprentice, he said he was able to work under some great journeymen.
“Taking the experience of the older guys — and listening to what they have done and applying it — has allowed me to be able to install fast, clean, and quality work,” he says.
As a job-site foreman, he lines out his crews with daily tasks, attends coordination meetings, walks the site, and plans projects for his crew. He also completes material orders and assists with installation issues on site.
“Since gaining more experience and completing jobs, I have been given more responsibility and freedom to do the job as I see fit,” he says. “I design my own installation methods and work plan, and I like having control over the installation process.”
Over time, he has been able to work on larger jobs. For example, he is currently in charge of renovation and new construction work at the 90-acre Carvana warehouse facility in San Antonio as well as many school facilities in San Antonio and Austin.
Currently, he is studying the NEC, focusing on learning better field installation methods, and sharpening his organization and planning skills to become a master electrician.
“This trade is also a passion of mine, I love the work I get to do, and I want to be the best,” he says. “I think for a young employee to succeed, you have to be passionate about your profession and always take your education to the next level.”
