Earl C. “Duke” Austin, Jr.

Earl C. “Duke” Austin, Jr. serves as President and CEO of Quanta Services, where he has contributed his expertise for 15 years. Based in Houston, Texas, Austin has led the company with a strong focus on leadership and strategic vision. Outside of his professional role, Austin is actively involved in various non-profit organizations, including the CEO Roundtable, Southwest Line Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Junior Achievement board of Southeast Texas (JASET), Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), and the Texas State University System Board of Regents. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Accounting from Sam Houston State University. Additionally, Austin has engaged in political giving, donating $257,792 to Republican causes and $76,000 to Democrat causes.