UMC Broadcasts the Retirement of Jerry Bush, CEO

SEATTLE, MUKILTEO, WA —  After 33 years at UMC and 20 years of management as UMC’s president and CEO, Jerry Bush formally retired on December 31, 2022. As a part of UMC’s strategic succession plan, the management transition started in March of 2021 when Steve Brooks was elected president of UMC with Bush transitioning to CEO.  

Bush joined UMC on Might 16, 1989 and labored his approach up by way of the ranks as a undertaking supervisor, development supervisor, and operations supervisor. He was appointed president and CEO in 2001, the identical 12 months the corporate’s headquarters moved from north Seattle to Mukilteo. Bush led the corporate by way of 9/11, the Nice Recession, and COVID-19. His expertise with financial downturns led to an incredible understanding of the necessity for resilience methods within the firm.

Alternatives and Challenges

“We’re all indebted to Jerry’s good, compassionate, and operationally targeted management type, which helped diversify our service choices and strengthen our place within the business,” stated Steve Brooks, President. “His fortitude led us by way of alternatives and challenges alike and into our a hundredth 12 months in enterprise.”  

Throughout Bush’s tenure as president and CEO, he oversaw $1.9 billion in income. He led the enterprise because it expanded its means to self-perform sheet metallic work and established the Power + Surroundings division to turn out to be a state licensed Power Providers Firm (ESCO) with a give attention to vitality effectivity for purchasers.

Bush led and applied UMC’s long-term strategic planning initiative. From his ardour for giving again to the group, he based the UMC Charitable Basis (UMCCF) in 2004. He represented your entire business by way of his tireless work with Mechanical Contractors of America of Western Washington (MCAWW). He negotiated with union companions for greater than 20 years to maintain relationships robust and mutual respect excessive. Along with these and plenty of different accomplishments, Bush shepherded the UMC tradition and household really feel—making UMC an incredible place to work and an incredible companion with purchasers. 

“Jerry cared passionately concerning the folks of UMC, the proud historical past of UMC as an organization and household, and the success of the broader business of which we’re all a component,” stated Pat Damitio, UMC’s VP of Operations. “I can really say that I, and the entire members of the UMC household, wouldn’t be who we’re with out the lifetime of dedication from Jerry.”

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