DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 31, 2026--
Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) (“Primoris” or the “Company”) today announced the appointments of James A. Greer and Oscar K. Brown to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026, increasing the number of Directors of the Company to ten members.
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David L. King, Primoris’ Chairman of the Board commented, “We are excited to welcome Jim and Oscar to the Primoris Board of Directors. Jim is a highly respected industry leader whose decades of experience overseeing critical electric transmission and distribution operations, engineering and asset management will bring valuable operational and technical expertise to the Board. Oscar is an accomplished executive and public company director whose leadership experience spans energy infrastructure, corporate strategy, business development, finance and governance. Their backgrounds will complement and strengthen the Board's oversight capabilities, broaden our strategic perspective and support Primoris as we pursue sustainable growth and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Mr. Greer has over 40 years of experience in the energy delivery markets, with leadership experience at both the corporate and operating subsidiary level. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) from October 2011 until his retirement in 2025. From October 2007 until October 2011, he served as Oncor’s Senior Vice President, Asset Management and Engineering and was responsible for the development of strategies, policies and plans for optimizing the value and performance of electric delivery systems and related assets. Since joining Oncor’s predecessor in 1984, Mr. Greer held a number of leadership positions within Oncor and its predecessors and affiliates in such areas as engineering, operations, and governmental relations.
Mr. Brown has more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry. Mr. Brown has served as President, Chief Executive Officer for Western Midstream Partners, LP (“Western Midstream”) (NYSE: WES) since October 2024. Additionally, he has served as a member of Western Midstream’s Board of Directors since August 2019, including as Chair of the Sustainability Committee from February 2021 to October 2024.
About Primoris
Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. We deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance capabilities that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, power generation, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media @PrimorisServicesCorporation.
Oscar K. Brown, Board Member Primoris Services Corporation, Effective October 1, 2026
James A. Greer, Board Member Primoris Services Corporation, Effective October 1, 2026
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Melissa Jefferson-Wooden put it best when she crossed the finish line and looked over at the clock: “Wow!”
Her shock came after she saw those winning numbers — “21.47” — shining back at her after the 200-meter run Sunday at track's Ultimate Championship.
It was the fourth fastest time in history. It also was a time that wrapped up the 100-200 double in Budapest, banked her another $150,000 to go with the $150K she won the night before, beat her old personal best by .21 and locked in her status as the fastest woman in the sprint game with 22 months left before the LA Olympics.
“Shocked the heck out of me," Jefferson-Wooden said. "Honestly, I wanted to PB. I was thinking, like, 21.6-low, 21.5. But I skipped all over 21.5 and went 21.4. I did not know 21.4 was in the scope of things tonight.”
The only three faster times were a pair by two-time Jamaican world champion Shericka Jackson — who ran one of those, a 21.41, three years ago on this very track in Budapest; and the world record, set by Florence Griffith Joyner. which has stood at 21.34 since 1988.
Jefferson-Wooden sped to her win minutes after another American, Kenny Bednarek, who trains with her down in Florida, ran a personal-best 19.52 to also complete the 100-200 double.
“For me, this year was about applying the pressure and letting them know, like, ‘Hey, I’m not here to play games,'” Bednarek said.
His biggest threat, Noah Lyles, pulled out of this meet last week with a nagging injury he suffered back at U.S. Nationals in July. Bednarek's $300,000 will still spend well.
Bednarek's wins — this one by a .24-second margin over Olympic champ Letsile Tebogo — give track and field a year to dissect what could be a good matchup between Americans who have long gotten past their brief shoving match at the end of the 200-meter finals at nationals last year.
For anyone to shove Jefferson-Wooden, they'd have had to get much closer than they did Sunday.
In a sign that Flo-Jo's record might be in jeopardy, Jefferson-Wooden’s 21.47 came on a cool evening and into a headwind (0.6 meters per second). None of the other three fastest times did. It was also part of a frenetic schedule in which she ran four races — two 100s and two 200s — in the span of about 26 hours, which is not normal in any track meet.
“No, I did not see that one coming,” said Gabby Thomas, the reigning Olympic champion who finished second in 21.77. “I think it's really impressive. I'd love to get up there and compete at that level. Gives me something to shoot for.”
Among those congratulating Josh Kerr after his latest victory — this one in the 1,500 at Ultimate — was Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the Norwegian champion who has been going back and forth with Kerr about race tactics, schedules and other topics over the past two years.
“Just talkin' (expletive),” Kerr said with a laugh. “No, he congratulated me on my performance, said it was very impressive. I told him he's walking the line with some words. I think he regrets (some words) that he said. But that's life. Competition's going to continue in 2027.”
Kerr won in 3 minutes, 29.35 seconds to add to titles he won this year at world indoors in the 3,000 meters and the Commonwealth Games in the mile. He also broke Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old world record in the mile earlier this summer.
Olympic champion Cole Hocker, also part of the ongoing drama in this event, finished fourth with his season-best time of 3:30.74. Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000 on opening night but withdrew from the shorter race, saying his fitness wasn't good enough for two races so close together in the wake of Achilles surgery earlier this year.
Kerr said he had no problem being part of what, at times, feels like a soap opera interrupted occasionally by running.
“I believe I'm the best in the world, other people think they are, as well, and that's what creates a rivalry," he said. "I don't really care what they're going to say in a post-race interview. I need to go out there and race them.”
Brazil's Alison dos Santos closed out his dominant season in style. Two weeks after setting the world record in the 400 hurdles, he cracked the 46-second mark again, finishing in 45.98.
It was only the third-ever sub-46 mark; the other belongs to Karsten Warholm (45.94) at the Tokyo Olympics. Dos Santos ran 45.80 on Aug. 27 in Zurich.
America's Rai Benjamin finished a distant second, but this felt like a win of sorts. Though much has been made of the $150,000 top prizes at Ultimate, Benjamin earned $75,000 for second to go with the $75,000 he won the night before, where he also finished a distant second in the 400 flat.
“I feel like a lot of chatter online was, ‘He’s crazy, he's not going to medal, he won't do good in either event,'” Benjamin said. “But I believe in myself and I knew I could come out here and do something great. And I got the 150 anyway.”
Jacory Patterson opened up a nearly .4-second lead on the third lap and Aaliyah Butler widened it to help the Americans cruise to a win in the 4x400 mixed relay, giving them a sweep of the team events. The four winners split an $80,000 first prize.
And in probably the most effervescent victory of the meet, Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi danced, clapped and leaped his way to victory in the high jump. Tamberi, injured much of the year, needed a special invitation to make it to Ultimate. He cleared 2.37 meters (7 feet, 9 1/4 inches), the highest jump of the year, to win the $150K.
“Now I can say to everyone, never stop believing in your dreams, never put a limit on yourself,” he said.
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High jumper Gianmarco Tamberi, of Italy, looks at Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, of the United States, holding her two trophies for the women's 100 and 200 meters at the end of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, of the United States, celebrates with sprinters Aaron Brown, of Canada, left, and Kenneth Bednarek, of the United States, after winning the women's 200 meters final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, of the United States, celebrates with sprinter Kenneth Bednarek, also of the United States, after winning the women's 200 meters final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Josh Kerr of Britain poses on the red carpet during the formal opening of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
Josh Kerr, of Britain, wins the men's 1,500 meters final during the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, of the United States, poses with her trophy after winning the women's 200 meters final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
