Karl Studer

dedication and expertise, beginning as a journeyman lineman and rising to executive leadership. He is a graduate of Northwest Lineman College in Meridian, Idaho, where his leadership qualities immediately earned him responsibilities over crew safety, job efficiency, and client satisfaction. In 2007, Studer Co-Founded Probst Electric as Vice President, where he became instrumental in expanding the company's services from basic commercial electrical work into high-voltage power transmission projects. Under his leadership, the company expanded rapidly across multiple western states, taking on large-scale transmission projects, including all types of grid projects building out energy infrastructure. He also co-founded Summit Line Construction, specializing in electrical infrastructure construction. Both companies were acquired by Quanta Services in 2013, marking Studer's transition to corporate leadership. Following the acquisition, Studer served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Probst Group, overseeing thousands of field and line operators while implementing advanced safety measures to protect workers in challenging construction environments. In 2018, he was promoted to Regional Vice President of Quanta Services, managing operations and major projects across a large territory. Since assuming his current role as President of Electric Power in 2022, Studer has been responsible for guiding Quanta's electric power division through significant growth in grid modernization and renewable energy infrastructure projects. His unwavering focus on safety, innovation, and workforce development has helped maintain Quanta's position as an industry leader. Studer resides in his hometown of Rupert, Idaho, with his wife and five children. In his free time, he remains true to his roots as an active farmer and cattle rancher.