Brad Fontenot

As Beta’s president, Brad Fontenot oversees company operations, works with the executive leadership team and determines the company’s strategic direction to ensure the success of Beta’s team, partners and customers.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University, Brad first worked in the specialty chemicals industry where he scaled multiple pilot projects to multi-site, full-scale production operations. In 2017, he transitioned into the electric power delivery industry at Crest Industries, Beta’s operating company, and used these skills and experiences to create processes that improved operations, planning, and quality at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations (DTPS).

Brad assumed the role as President of DTPS ten months after joining the team, and in February 2021 he helped launch Avant Organics, a new Crest company that uses the art of biotechnology to redefine traditional organic chemistry and create sustainable products for its customers in multiple industries. He transitioned from DTPS to his current role as President of Beta Engineering in 2021, which he holds along with his ongoing role as President of Avant Organics.

Brad is passionate about teamwork and emphasizes that “building strong teams is the foundation of success and allows them to accomplish more than they ever could as individuals.” He wants to leverage this teamwork to provide the right solutions for Beta’s customers in the power delivery industry.