Meet the Masters Electrical Services Team
Executive Officers
Gary K. Weddle, President & Owner
Gary has been in the electrical industry since 1980. His career began in high school, where he worked as a shop hand, delivering materials to projects at night and working weekends on job sites. Starting from the ground up—digging ditches and advancing through the roles of apprentice, lead man, and journeyman electrician—Gary built a solid foundation. He furthered his career as a service technician and job foreman before obtaining his Master Electrician License in 1998.
After earning his license, Gary took on key leadership roles, including labor superintendent, project manager, senior project manager, vice president, and is now the president and general partner of Masters Electrical Services, LTD. He brings extensive knowledge and expertise in commercial and industrial project management to the firm, overseeing all day-to-day operations.
Gary works closely with the estimating and service departments to stay ahead of bidding trends and ensure client satisfaction, while also supporting the project management team. He is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and is always available to offer guidance.
By implementing new methods in cost coding, job setups, and budgeting, Gary drives innovation and excellence at Masters Electrical Services, with a focus on long-term growth and improvement.
Annette Weddle, Vice President & Owner / Controller
Annette has been in the electrical financial industry since 1999, following a 17-year career in banking, where she gained experience across all areas of banking operations. As Vice President and Controller at Masters Electrical Services, Annette oversees all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Her key responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounts payable and receivable, overseeing company collections, and handling both franchise and federal tax matters. Annette's leadership is instrumental in maintaining the financial health of the company.
Office Administration
Alyssa Spaw, Human Resources & Office Manager
Alyssa is a 2010 graduate from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business management. Alyssa worked as an office/HR assistant for MES for four years, while attending college. Following graduations, she became HR manager in 2010 and is responsible for labor allocation, payroll, and employer compliance. Other responsibilities include monthly contractor billings, overseeing company insurance, employee relations and benefits as well as company advertising, promotion, and events.
Melissa Meeley, Office Administrator
Melissa, or Missy, has been our office administrator since 2013. She holds an associate degree in business and brings over 30 years of experience in human resources, administration, and supervision across the retail, hotel, and manufacturing industries. In her role, Missy manages office inventory, directs phone communications, and assists with payroll, benefits, 401(k), accounting, and various day-to-day administrative tasks.
Jacklyn Villanueva, Accounts Receivable Administrator
Jacklyn, or Jackie, has worked for our company since 2014. She is a graduate of Career Point College with a certification in accounting and she is knowledgeable in QuickBooks, payroll, and accounts receivable/payable. Throughout her time at Masters, she has been trained in various areas of the company but now acts as an accounts receivable administrator. Along with other tasks, she assumes our oilfield billings and manages the company's fleet fuel and insurance.
Andrea Reiley, Accounts Payable Administrator
Andrea, or Andi, started at MES part-time in high school learning the business dynamic for 2 years. She then went on to work in the childcare industry as a childcare professional. Andi obtained her CDA certification in early childhood development and worked as a teacher with children between the ages 6 weeks-12 years old. After 5 years in this profession, she decided to return to MES and resume a business career as an office administrative assistant in 2019. Some of her responsibilities include accounts payable and receivable, field and HR compliance, and other various administrative tasks.
Jennifer Weddle, Project Coordinator and Community Outreach
Jennifer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications. After graduation, Jenn worked for HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for 7 years, as a corporate trainer and a senior account manager.
As Project Coordinator, Jenn works closely with project managers, handling administrative paperwork, managing submittal processes, coordinating delivery schedules, and preparing O&M documents. She ensures smooth project operations from start to finish.
In her role as Community Outreach Coordinator, Jenn engages the community through career fairs and other community events, introducing students to career paths in the electrical industry. She also partners with Seguin ISD to work with Seguin High School’s construction classes, inspiring young adults to explore opportunities in the field.
Estimating
Justin Weddle, Chief Estimator
Justin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in City Planning. Throughout high school and college, he gained experience at Masters Electrical Services by working summers with the company, and after graduating, he joined full-time as an estimator. To develop a well-rounded skill set, he spent several years in the field gaining hands-on industry knowledge.
Since 2011, Justin has specialized in estimating commercial electrical projects. As Chief Estimator, he plays a key role in preparing detailed cost estimates, analyzing project specifications, and assisting general contractors in setting construction budgets based on past project data. His leadership is essential in managing the day-to-day bidding for the estimating team and maintaining competitive and precise estimates for Masters Electrical Services.
Mike Riley, Estimator
Mike has been in the electrical trade since 1987, and a journeyman electrician since 1993. Mike has been employed with our firm since 2000 and served as a large project supervisor. He also served as a project manager for two years, gaining management skills along the way. His expertise in managing projects in the field and proficiency in assessing all-size projects led to his promotion as an estimator. Mike is one of our leading estimators and bids a large range of projects on a day-to-day basis. Mike’s expertise is in bidding on Musco Sports Lighting projects, schools, surgical centers, finish-outs for existing construction, and other various commercial and industrial sites.
Rick Spaw, Estimator
Rick has been in the electrical industry since 1979. He received his journeyman license in 1980 and began working and running a variety of projects on the San Antonio military bases before transitioning to the industrial field. His background in industrial work ranges from cement plants, steel mills, water, and wastewater treatment plants. Rick has held his master's license since 1998, and has been a project superintendent, project manager, and estimator for both commercial and industrial electrical projects and now brings this expertise to our company. Since 2002 his focus has been on estimating and design bids. He is experienced in handling jobs ranging from small service to multimillion-dollar projects.
Project Management
Clint Mergele, Senior Project Manager
Clint graduated from Texas A&M in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Development. He initially joined the MES team as an assistant project manager in 2008 and has since worked his way up to senior project manager. Currently, he manages many of our jobs ranging from small finish-outs to multi-million-dollar projects handling all change orders, submittals, and O&M's closeout documents for each job he manages. He also works in conjunction with the general contractor's project management team for day-to-day scheduling. Clint and our labor superintendents discuss all projects every day to properly maintain our workforce on our projects to meet GC schedules.
Josh Spaw, Project Manager
Josh is a 2009 graduate from Texas Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and has been with our company since 2007. Josh started out as a project manager assistant and then progressed to the company Purchasing agent in 2008. He handled purchasing, shipping, receiving, and daily material orders for all active projects. In 2018 Josh moved into a Project Management role. Josh manages projects ranging from 100k to 4M and handles all submittals, O&M's, change orders, subcontractors, and material for each of his jobs. He also works in conjunction with our general superintendents and general contractor teams for day-to-day scheduling and manning of his projects.
Justin Flippin, Project Manager
Justin is a seasoned electrical professional with decades of experience in the industry. He received his journeyman electrical license in 2003 and has since advanced his qualifications, currently holding Master Electrical Licenses in Texas, Montana, and Wyoming.
Throughout his career, Justin has worked on a diverse range of electrical projects, including new hospitals, high-rise office buildings, public schools, and small office remodels. Since joining Masters Electrical Services in 2018, he has excelled from the role of Foreman to Project Manager, showcasing his leadership and expertise.
In his current position, Justin manages various projects, from small remodels to multi-million-dollar undertakings. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management, including handling change orders, submittals, and closeout documents, ensuring that each job runs smoothly and meets the highest standards of quality. With his extensive knowledge and commitment to excellence, Justin continues to contribute significantly to the success of Masters Electrical Services and the projects he manages.
Morgan Hallmark, Service Manager & Small Project Manager
Morgan manages all day-to-day operations in both our service department as well as the oil field division of our business. This includes bidding of projects, scheduling of manpower, and project invoicing. Morgan has been in the trade since 1996 and attained his journeyman's license in 2004 and his masters in 2024. He also has an extensive collection of control and programming certifications including Allen Bradley (RS Logix 5, 500, 5000, GuardLogix, and Powerflex 750), and Hydraulics. In addition to his oilfield management, he acts as an estimator of small to mid-sized projects for our Special Projects Division. Morgan also acts as a commercial and industrial project manager for select projects.
BIM Coordination
Dylan Weddle, BIM / CADD Coordinator
Dylan has been working part-time for Masters Electrical Services since he was a sophomore in high school. He attended The University of Texas at San Antonio, graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science Management. During his studies, he gained proficiency in various programs, including Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
Since joining the company full-time as our BIM/CADD Coordinator, Dylan collaborates with project managers, estimators, foremen, and the Prefab department to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. His expertise plays a crucial role in streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.
Purchasing Department
Christopher Brannon, Purchasing Manager
Chris started his career in the electrical trade in 1999 as an electrical apprentice. He earned his Journeyman license in 2012, and started working for Masters Electrical Services that same year. Chris was an essential electrician in our Service Department from 2012-2019. Due to Chris’ attention to detail and superior workmanship, he was promoted to the Quality Control department.
Chris was again promoted in 2021 to Purchasing Agent. His duties include reviewing PO requests from the field, sending RFQs out for bid, awarding vendors orders, then ensuring accurate and timely deliveries to our various jobsites.
Labor Superintendents
Perry Winchester, General Superintendent
Perry began his electrical career with Masters Electrical Services as an apprentice in 1999, received his Journeyman license in 2002, and his Masters license in 2013. Perry has been one of our large project foremen since 2004 and has completed a diverse portfolio of projects for Masters ranging from $150,000 to 4.4 million in contract value. Some of his completed projects include a major renovation of The Shops at Rivercenter, Univision Television and Radio new studio building and the Bexar County Adult Probation Office. Perry also has experience in LEED construction completing Broadway Bank Cheever Building and Cibolo Green Elementary (NEISD). Perry is now a General Superintendent for Masters, working with Project Managers, Job Superintendents and General contractors to schedule manpower and materials, and to review project documents to help ensure a prompt and professional installation. Perry also helps facilitate quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy of our work at the completion of each project, making sure it meets the highest industry standards.
Lonnie Harper, General Superintendent
Lonnie started in the electrical industry in 1988, where he attended apprenticeship school at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas. He worked on the industrial side in chemical and gas plants for five years before earning his Journeyman license in 1993. Lonnie has been with Masters since 1995, and has been a huge asset to our company. He has successfully completed many types of projects such as schools, hospitals, banks, historical city halls, police stations, and many more ranging in from $100,000 to 2.5 million in contract value. Lonnie is well rounded in managing small crews to teams of 50 employees.
Lonnie was recently promoted to general superintendent and works closely with project managers, job superintendents, and general contractors to schedule manpower, layouts, equipment, and material.
Thomas Noll, Construction Coordinator
Thomas began his career in the electrical industry in 1985, working his way up from a warehouse position to an apprentice before earning his journeyman electrician license in 1995. His expertise spans industrial, oil field, commercial, and residential electrical work.
Thomas joined Masters Electrical Services in 1992 and was promoted to foreman in 1995. Recently, he advanced to the role of Construction Coordinator, where he reviews project specifications, performs underground takeoffs and layouts, and collaborates closely with superintendents, project managers, and foremen. Thomas ensures that all projects are executed in compliance with regulations and adhere to critical details. His decades of experience are vital to the success of every project.
Safety Department
Matthew Barillet, Safety Director
Matt Barillet has work for Master since 2007. He was a foreman in the oilfield where he worked on building production facilities and installing production equipment. One of his main duties included making sure equipment was installed correctly and timely.
Matt was promoted to Safety Director in 2020. He has a vast knowledge of the industry’s strict safety procedures and guidelines from working in the oil field. Matt chose to take on the job not only to gain more knowledge but also to learn various elements of this profession. As our Safety Director, he ensures the safety of all employees and keeps safety standards high. Other responsibilities of our safety director include OSHA compliance, reporting injuries and accidents, facilitating safety training, and monitoring company vehicle usage.
Warehouse Management
Jay Garza, Prefabrication Supervisor
Jay Garza began his career in the electrical industry in 2005 as an apprentice and quickly advanced to operating heavy equipment for underground work on commercial, industrial, and oil field projects. He joined Masters Electrical Services in 2012, serving as an Oilfield Underground Foreman for several years.
In 2017, Jay transitioned to Prefabrication Manager when the company initiated efforts to streamline efficiency on large-scale projects. He collaborates with project managers, field foremen, and his team to ensure seamless prefabrication operations. Jay also mentors and trains new hires, providing them with comprehensive instruction in electrical installation and parts knowledge. His leadership is critical to the success of our prefabrication efforts.
Brad Gauthier, Warehouse Manager
Brad began his career in the electrical field in 1995. He started at Masters Electrical Services in early 2013 as an apprentice. Before applying to Masters, Brad worked at an AC supply house and electrical supplier where he held positions in their warehouse, Sales Department, and in Management.
Brad was promoted to Warehouse Manager in 2021. He oversees receiving, storage, and shipping of products. He manages inventory logs of all product entering or exiting the warehouse, as well as scheduling deliveries to all job sites.
Fleet Management
Kyler Spaw, Fleet Manager & Mechanic
Kyler joined Masters Electrical Services in 2014, initially working in the oil field before specializing in underground electrical work. From 2017 to 2022, he led Musco sports lighting projects, demonstrating his expertise in managing large-scale installations. In 2022, Kyler transitioned to the role of Fleet and Equipment Manager, where he oversees the maintenance and repair of all company vehicles, equipment, and trailers. In addition to managing the fleet, Kyler holds a Class A CDL, allowing him to handle deliveries and vehicle operations. His technical skills and leadership ensure the smooth operation of the company’s fleet and equipment.
Quality Control
Jaime Pawelek, Quality Control Supervisor
Jaime started as an apprentice with Masters Electrical Services in 2000. By 2004 he had obtained his Journeyman license, becoming a Foreman, and running his own jobs.
In 2020 Jaime was promoted to Quality Control Supervisor. He has excelled in this position and ensures projects are thoroughly vetted before completion. His process includes preparing each project for inspections, MEG testing feeder wires, confirming wires are properly torqued on panels, verifying circuits for panels and panel schedules, creating punch lists, and a myriad of other tasks.