Earl C. Austin Jr.

Earl C. "Duke" Austin Jr. is an American business executive who has served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Quanta Services since March 2016. He previously held the role of chief operating officer from 2013 to 2016. Under his leadership, Quanta has expanded its infrastructure-services business in electric power, pipelines, and communications sectors.

Early life and education Austin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in management from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, in 1992, where he later received the university's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016.

Career Early career Before joining Quanta, Austin served as president of North Houston Pole Line, L.P., a Texas-based electric power and utility infrastructure company.

Quanta Services Austin joined Quanta Services in October 2009 as president of its Oil and Gas (pipeline) Division. In January 2013, he was promoted to chief operating officer.

Other roles and affiliations Austin serves on several business and civic boards, including: the executive committee of the Greater Houston Partnership; the board of the Southwest Line Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association; and the Texas State University System Board of Regents.

Personal life Austin resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife, three sons, and one daughter.