Jeff Barber
Executive Vice President, Projects
Jeff Barber is the Executive Vice President of Projects and has been with the company since 2001. He is a member of the Board of Directors and Principle for the company. In 2001 Mr. Barber started the Systems Integrator Group to service the low voltage and information technology needs of our existing clients and also added another capability that helped VEC stand apart from the competition. In 2015 he was promoted to his current position overseeing all projects the company performs.
Mr. Barber is an active member in NECA both locally and nationally along with several non-profit groups in the greater Youngstown area. He is a Marine Corps veteran and worked for a period of time with the Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team. As a Youngstown State Alumni he holds a Masters Degree in Business with a focus on leadership. In September of 2024, Jeff was inducted as a Fellow into the Academy of Electrical Contracting.
Rachel Barber
Executive Vice President, Finance
Rachel Barber is the Executive Vice President of Finance for VEC, Inc. She started her career at VEC in 1999 as the Accounts Receivable Manager. Rachel continued to oversee the Accounts Receivables as well as many other accounting tasks over her 20+ year career at VEC.
Her background also includes co-founding Women in NECA(WIN), affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association with her sister, Tricia Ferry. WIN supports the professional development of women working in the electrical contracting (EC) industry through educational and networking events.
Community and volunteer commitments include the Better Business Bureau of Youngstown as a board member for over five years. Volunteering for the American Heart Association to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease by sitting on the Heart Ball Executive Leadership Team, the Heart Walk Executive Leadership team as well as being a Tri-County Board member and most recently the Board Chair for the local AHA.
Rachel has been married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff Barber for over 24 years. They have two children, Elizabeth and Nathan. Rachel and Jeff are very proud that Elizabeth also works at VEC as the Safety Manager. Their son, Nathan is currently attending college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio studying Business Finance.
In addition to working in the family business, volunteering her time with the American Heart Association, Rachel is an avid runner and enjoys spending weekends on Lake Erie and as much time as possible on the beach in Pensacola, Florida.
Tricia Ferry
Executive Vice President, Operations
Tricia Ferry is the Executive Vice President of Operations. As a second generation family business, continuing her family’s succession plan and being of service to VEC’s most valuable asset, its people, is Tricia’s passion. Throughout her VEC career, she has led culture initiatives engaging internal and external teams to come together professionally and personally, sharing in similar experiences that builds stronger teamwork. She strives to create an environment of empowerment to allow for her team to become prouder, stronger and more valuable contributors to the day to day operations at VEC.
Her background includes co-founding Women in NECA(WIN), affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association. WIN supports the professional development of women working in the electrical contracting (EC) industry through educational and networking events. She also served as co-chair on ELECTRI International’s Talent Initiative Committee, whose goal was to create a talent pipeline for EC. ELECTRI International funds, coordinates and monitors the electrical construction industry’s most critical research.
Community and volunteer commitments include Mahoning Valley Boards – The Regional Chamber, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown, Advisory Member to Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries and a volunteer for the local Panera-thon. Tricia has one daughter, Madison, an Associate Chemist at Revlon who lives in NYC. Tricia is currently renovating an 1869 farmhouse with her fiancé Bruno Frate: their wedding is set for September 2021 blending their families together; Bella, Digital Marketing at Cleveland State University and Joe, Architecture Program at The Ohio State University.
Dominic Spelich
Executive Vice President, Client Services
Dominic began working at VEC in 1990 as a freshman in high school part time and then full-time upon graduating from high school. He then was accepted to the IBEW local union 573 electrician apprenticeship in 1997 and received his certification and journeyman wireman card in 2002. Dominic spent time in the field working on various projects for VEC until 2007. In 2007, Dominic led VEC’s Service Department and was a Project Manager on other projects. In 2009, Dominic took on the role of Business Development Manager for VEC, Inc. In this role, he helped VEC grow in all capacities and during this time, VEC transitioned from an electrical contractor to a total solutions provider on many projects for many clients providing civil, mechanical, electrical and fabrication services to a variety of industries.
In 2015, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Client Services which includes estimating, business development, subcontractor management, marketing, Civil & Infrastructure Division and Power Division. Dominic is also a member of VEC’s Board of Directors. Dominic is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping in his RV. Dominic resides at home with his daughter Mackenzie and his fiancé Jessica.
Brandon Davies
Vice President, Systems Integrator
Brandon began his career in technology working for a local health system, Forum Health. During his 11 years he started out as a Data Processor and then moving through the ranks into the Information System Auditor position. After a couple years in that position Brandon wanted to get back to working closer with technology and he made the transition to VEC, Inc. in 2007.
At VEC, Inc. Brandon again rose through the ranks beginning as a Network Engineer to a Technical Operations Manager and then to his current role as V.P. of Systems Integrator. Throughout these transitions Brandon developed a passion for servicing the customer and building long term relationships with them. In addition, he enjoys designing Audio Video, CCTV and Structured Cabling solutions that meet our customers’ needs and expectations that make a positive impact for our clients.
Brandon graduated from Kent State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology. He likes to spend his personal time with his wife and their three children being involved in their Kids sports and activities. He is also involved in many community and local school organizations in the hometown of where he grew up in Cortland, Ohio.
Areas of Focus: Education & Healthcare
b_davies@vecohio.com | 330.539.4044 ext. 1105
Bruno Frate
Vice President, Manufacturing/Industrial Construction Services
Bruno has spent the last 25 years of his career in the building and construction industry. As graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Civil Engineering, he began working in Construction Management for a large national firm. He moved to a general contractor that focused on self-perform work and was part of growing a portion of that business. From here, Bruno began his own consulting business where he contracted out his experience to various construction companies. Eventually making the move to VEC, it’s his experience and entrepreneurial spirit that makes him a great fit for growing VEC’s newest group.
Bruno is currently working on a passion project with his wife Tricia Ferry. They are currently renovating a 150 year house that will become their family home with the hopes of sharing a location that everyone feels welcome at. He knows his two children Bella and Joe, and Tricia’s daughter Madison will enjoy the family farm; calling it home for years to come.
Areas of Focus: Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Mission Critical, Manufacturing
b_frate@vecohio.com | 330.539.4044 ext. 1262
Jason McClellan
Vice President, Oil & Gas
Jason McClellan started working at VEC in 2008 as a project manager. Prior to joining VEC, Jason was a plant manager at Kundel Industries for 15 years. During his time as project manager, Jason oversaw projects for the newly formed oil and gas division. This division worked in the oil and gas industry performing electrical work (then as Evets Electric) and transitioned to providing all services to these clients. Jason was promoted to operations manager for the division and in 2015 became the vice president. The division has steadily grown, providing construction services for some of the largest oil and gas companies in the country.
Jason is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a degree in Business Administration. A lifelong resident of Cortland, Ohio, he lives there with his wife Lisa, and two children Mariah and AJ.
Areas of Focus: Oil & Gas
j_mcclellan@vecohio.com | 330.539.4044 ext. 1265
Ron Remsey
Vice President, Power
Ron Remsey began working at VEC in 2008. A graduate of Youngstown State University, Ron has held a variety of positions for the company starting at Project Clerk and moved up to Project Manager for the Industrial Division. He switched gears and began working with the Project Controls team as a Project Controller and Purchasing Manager. In 2020, Ron became the director of the newly formed Power Division and was promoted to Vice President in 2021.
Areas of Focus: Energy
r_remsey@vecohio.com | 330.539.4044 ext. 1147
