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HOUSTON, TX – October 13, 2020 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Mike Vellano, President and CEO  of the Vortex Companies was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year^® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The award recognizes entrepreneurial leaders who are excelling in overcoming adversity; financial performance; societal impact and commitment to building a values-based company; innovation; and talent management. Mr. Vellano was selected by an independent panel of judges. The award was announced through the program’s first-ever virtual awards gala, hosted by Deborah Norville, anchor of Inside Edition, on October 6, 2020.

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HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Vortex Companies (“Vortex”), a leading trenchless infrastructure solutions provider, announced today the acquisition of Parson Environmental Products, Inc. (Parson Environmental), a national provider of sanitary sewer rehabilitation and stormwater retention products, according to Mike Vellano, President and CEO of the Vortex Companies. “Parson Environmental has a 35-year history providing effective storm and sewer rehabilitation products and treating its customers the right way,” said Vellano. “Parson’s product portfolio and commitment to customer satisfaction complement what we do, making them an excellent fit to our expanding line-up of trenchless product solutions.”

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Shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic and its ensuing nationwide shutdowns are still being felt in every industry across the U.S. But as many states begin to slowly reopen their businesses, many are wondering what’s next for the American economy and the future of public health. While nobody has the answers to those questions just yet, Vortex Companies feels that it’s important to take stock of the current state of our industry and the changes that have been made in 2020 thus far and the changes that will be considered or lobbied for in the upcoming election.

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HOUSTON, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Industry leading trenchless infrastructure solutions provider, the Vortex Companies, has promoted B.J. Kerstiens to Regional Vice President of the Quadex Lining System division (QLS). His main responsibilities will be managing the overall business from the QLS perspective, supporting the sales team and estimating to project coordination, scheduling and licensee support.
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Trenchless infrastructure industry leader embracing change to promote equality within the organization and the industry

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HOUSTON, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Ted Berry Company, acquired by Vortex Companies in February of 2019, has officially changed its name to Vortex Services as part of Vortex’s long-term branding and consolidation strategy. Located in Livermore, Maine, Ted Berry has been providing industrial and municipal trenchless infrastructure solutions throughout the northeast since 1972. “Ted Berry’s name and reputation have always been second to none, which makes it harder to make a name change like this,” said Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “However, as we’ve integrated our business operating systems and blended our cultures over the last 12 months, we believe the transition is complete and the time is right.”
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A note from Mike Vellano, CEO: 

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Mike Vellano, President & CEO, the Vortex Companies

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HOUSTON, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Vortex Companies announced the launch of its new website, vortexcompanies.com, a testament to the company’s growth that showcases its trenchless infrastructure services and trenchless rehabilitation products.

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