MMR President and CEO James B. "Pepper" Rutland receives ECC Lifetime Achievement Award. September 10, 2026 MMR Group is proud to announce that President and CEO James B. "Pepper" Rutland was honored with the ECC Lifetime Achievement Award during the Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC) Association's 58th annual conference in Austin, Texas. Rutland was recognized for a career spanning decades of leadership and growth at MMR, where he built the company into the nation's largest privately owned open-shop electrical and instrumentation contractor. Today, MMR operates 30+ district offices across North America, providing comprehensive solutions through its core electrical and instrumentation, power, and fabrication services. Throughout his career, Rutland has championed a people-first approach centered on integrity, opportunity, and leadership development. He has been a strong advocate for workforce development, investing in training programs, internships, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships that help prepare the next generation of skilled craft professionals and industry leaders. "It's not the equipment, tools, buildings or dollars that have led to our success. It is the compassion, ingenuity and drive to succeed instilled in our people," said Rutland. Beyond his work at MMR, Rutland has remained committed to giving back, supporting charitable organizations and community initiatives that make a positive impact in the places MMR employees call home. The ECC Association is an industry organization that brings together leaders across large scale commercial and capital projects. The ECC Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding individuals with careers that have made a lasting impact on the industry through exceptional leadership, professional achievement, and service. As part of the award ceremony, attendees viewed a congratulatory video with messages from industry leaders, MMR executives, friends, and family.

MMR Group recognized on EC&M's 2026 Top Electrical Contractors List. September 2, 2026 MMR Group is proud to be recognized as No. 8 on EC&M's 2026 Top Electrical Contractors List, an annual ranking that highlights the leading electrical contractors in the nation. This achievement reflects the hard work, expertise, and dedication of MMR employees across the company, as well as the strong partnerships MMR Group has built with its clients. MMR has remained committed to delivering quality electrical and instrumentation solutions while continuing to grow and evolve alongside the industries MMR Group serve. Being included among the nation's top electrical contractors reflects MMR's ongoing focus on safety, innovation, and excellence. More importantly, it is a recognition of the people whose commitment and performance drives its success every day. MMR extends its appreciation to EC&M for the recognition and thanks its employees, clients, and partners for their continued trust and support.

MMR named to EC&M's 2026 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms. July 17, 2026 MMR Group, Inc. has been named #32 on EC&M's 2026 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms list, an annual ranking of leading firms based on electrical design revenue and performance across the engineering and construction industry. This achievement reflects MMR's continued commitment to delivering innovative electrical design, engineering, and construction solutions for some of the world's most complex projects. MMR's end-to-end approach enables clients to benefit from seamless execution throughout every phase of the project life cycle. The recognition is a testament to the expertise and growth of MMR's Power 5 Design & Utility Services division, whose electrical engineering, design, and utility services capabilities support clients across a diverse range of projects. According to EC&M, the electrical design market experienced another record-setting year in 2025, driven largely by continued growth in data center construction and expanding infrastructure demands. Notably, this marks the first year MMR has submitted for consideration in EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms ranking. This achievement marks an exciting milestone for the company, and MMR is proud to be recognized alongside the industry's leading electrical design firms.