President

Stan Pitts

Stan Pitts serves as President of HydroExcavators, LLC and HydroExcavators II, LLC. With 38 years of experience in the utility and energy industries, Stan is a proven leader focused on operations, financial performance, and strong customer relationships.

Most recently, Stan served as Vice President, Transmission for Southeast Connections, a leading natural gas pipeline contractor. There, he managed responsibilities including business development, customer experience, and the P&L reporting of the Transmission Division.

Before joining Southeast Connections in 2018, Stan held various roles at major utility companies and natural gas pipeline contractors. He attended Mercer University and Southern Polytechnic University.

Executive Vice President

Doug Anderson

Doug brings nearly 30 years of experience in field construction and management to his role as Executive Vice President of Hydro-X II. Doug is a hands-on leader that places a strong emphasis on safety. He began his career as a laborer and pipefitter and quickly advance to leadership roles as an operations’ manager, general manager, superintendent and construction manager. Doug has been an active member of the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) and is currently serving a 3-year term on the board of directors.

Director of Operations

Adam Vos

Adam has more than 18 years of experience in the utility construction industry. As Director of Operations for Hydro-X II, he manages the administrative/business functions of the company to support the day-to-day field operations. Adam utilizes his extensive project management experience to ensure the best possible service to customers while supporting the professionals in the field. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management with a Business Minor from University of Wisconsin – Platteville.

Director of HSE

Steve Canestrini

Steve has worked in the gas utility industry for over 40 years. Following his first role as a meter reader for a local utility company, he held progressive management roles in the Operating and Administrative areas. Steve then worked for the Illinois Commerce Commission as a Pipeline Safety Analyst, where he was responsible for ensuring gas utilities followed PHMSA regulations. Since then, Steve has worked in the utility contractor sector, working in the Safety, Operator Qualification, and Compliance area.

In his current role as Director, Safety, OQ, and Compliance for Hydro-X II, Steve is responsible for the company’s Safety and Regulatory Compliance. He believes working in the utility construction sector requires leadership to be flexible and support the needs of our customers and the business, while always ensuring employees are properly qualified and working safe.

Steve is a PHMSA certified Pipeline Inspector. He is actively involved with the Distribution Contractor’s Association, (DCA) and Midwest Energy Association (MEA).

Operations Supervisor, Wisconsin

Randy Zajdel

Randy has worked with a wide variety of customers over more than 30 years in the vacuum truck industry. He has held many roles including designing and building vacuum trucks, with extensive experience related to trucking industry weights and measures. Over the past 14 years he has specialized in the hydro excavation industry. Today, as Operations Supervisor he is responsible for hiring, training, and motivating staff to exceed customer expectations, as well as many operations, scheduling, and fleet maintenance responsibilities. His hands-on leadership style and attention to detail results in always focusing on meeting the customer’s needs.

Operations Supervisor, Michigan

Jonathon Short

Jonathon has 15 years of experience in the vacuum truck industry from industrial cleaning to hydro excavation, with numerous years spent in a supervisory role. Jonathon also has 10+ years of experience in the electrical service industry as a field technician and project manager. He has spent many years developing relationships with customers and employees alike.

As operation supervisor, Jonathon is responsible for the day-to-day operation of crews in Michigan, as well as assisting with operations in Ohio.

Operations Supervisor, Wisconsin

James Morgan

James “Jim” Morgan has been in the underground utility construction industry for nearly 20 years. In 2005, he began operating hydrovac truck equipment full-time and continues to use his expertise today as one of our Hydro-X II Operations Supervisors.

The relationships Jim has formed today with many of our customers and partners come from years of experience working side-by-side with them on projects throughout our community in the mid-Eastern and mid-Western regions. Jim’s responsibilities include hiring and mentoring staff, developing customer relationships, and the mobilization and operation of hydro-excavation equipment throughout the region that Hydro-X II serves.

Operations Supervisor, Illinois

Jeffrey Buzicky

Jeff has more than 20 years of experience in the utility and general construction industry. After being a general contractor for over a decade, he transitioned to the hydrovac industry, where he has 10 years of management experience. As Operations Supervisor at Hydro-X II, he manages the hydrovac operations for the state of Illinois.

He uses his business and management skills to support operational excellence and the development of new business for Hydro-X II. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from Illinois State University with a minor in Economics. Jeff is a member of the Illinois chapter of Midwest Contractors Association (MCA).

Operations Supervisor, Ohio

Chris Livengood

Chris Livengood has a decade of experience in hydro excavation and utility construction. He previously held management roles and has been an entrepreneur. These diverse career experiences give him the tools in communication, organization, and dedication to meet the needs of our customers and partners. As Operations Supervisor for Hydro-X II, Chris has oversight of the daily operations in the states of Indiana and Ohio.

Fleet Manager

Dan Craig

Dan Craig serves as Fleet Manager for Hydro-X II. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience with the building of hydro vac trucks, both chassis and body, from his prior experience with a supplier. He has over 30 years of experience working in various roles in the heavy equipment industry. Today, he is responsible for the maintenance of the Hydro-X II fleet, with a focus on minimizing any equipment downtime.

Dan is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin River Falls and holds a degree in Agriculture.  He enjoys his hobby farming on the weekends and spending time with his wife Nicole and four children.

Field HSE Specialist

Roy Peterson

With over forty years of experience, Roy joined Hydro-X II in 2021 serving as the company’s Field Safety Specialist. He conducts safety field audits and operator qualification training to ensure compliance in all aspects of work conducted by its employees. Roy is an administrator for the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) and Energy Worldnet (EWN).

Administrative Assistant

Keri Peterson

Keri joins Hydro-X II with over 20 years of experience in administrative and office support roles in a wide range of industries. Her prior experience includes billing, database administration, and office management. Today, she coordinates with Hydro-X II Operators and Drivers to ensure billing and payroll is accurate and completed in a timely manner. She also supports the Hydro-X II leadership team with administrative duties.