KS Energy Services LLC
Address: 19705 W. Lincoln Ave., New Berlin
Year founded: 2004
Product or service offered: Full service contractor providing maintenance and construction services to the utility and natural gas pipeline industries throughout the United States.
Projected 2014 revenue: $190 million
President and CEO: Dennis Klumb, Jr.
Other key members of the leadership team: Tom Schaitel, COO; Shawn Klumb, senior vice president and secretary; Michael Klumb, senior vice president; Richard Klumb, senior vice president
Target clientele: We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric, Wisconsin Public Service, Duke Energy, Xcel Energy, People’s Gas, Ameren
Business organization memberships: MMAC, Midwest Energy Association, Distribution Contractors Association, Wisconsin Utilities Association, Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association, American Public Gas Association, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
What has fueled your company’s growth? “Aging natural gas and electric infrastructure.”
What is the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth? “Qualified personnel.”
Do you plan to make any changes in your company in the coming months? “We are soon to start a multi-million dollar upgrade on our corporate office.”
Who are the business people, locally or nationally, whom you admire? And what traits do those people exhibit that make you admire them? “My parents. They taught us the values of hard work, integrity and giving back.”
What is the outlook for the business conditions of your industry over the next several months? “Very bullish. Our industry looks to be very busy over the next several years.”
