Ever wonder what it takes to join the ranks of America’s fastest-growing private companies? REI Utility Services just did, making its debut on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list! With impressive revenue growth, they’re redefining utility solutions through innovative engineering and field services. Their success highlights the power of dedicated teams and strong partnerships. What makes a company thrive in today’s dynamic economy?
REI Utility Services has achieved a significant milestone, earning a coveted spot on the annual Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes America’s Fastest-Growing Companies. This prestigious ranking highlights their remarkable business growth and innovation in the competitive utility sector, marking their first-time inclusion among elite private businesses driving the U.S. economy.
The Inc. 5000 list, compiled by Inc. magazine, serves as a definitive snapshot of the most successful independent, entrepreneurial businesses across the United States. It celebrates companies that have demonstrated exceptional growth and resilience, with past honorees including household names like Microsoft, Meta, and Patagonia, underscoring the list’s profound significance for the nation’s economic landscape.
REI Utility Services distinguished itself with an impressive three-year revenue growth of 180 percent, securing the No. 2,355 position on the 2025 list. This substantial expansion reflects their unwavering commitment to delivering superior utility services and expanding their reach to meet the evolving demands of their partners.
“Our growth directly reflects the trust our utility partners place in us and the dedication of our team,” stated the Chief Executive Officer of REI Utility Services. “Being named to the Inc. 5000 list is an honor that validates our mission of delivering high-quality engineering solutions, field services, and technology solutions that help power electric utilities across the nation. We’re just getting started.”
This year’s honorees navigated a complex economic environment characterized by uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and a fluctuating labor market. Their ability to achieve and sustain such high levels of business growth during these challenging times speaks volumes about their strategic foresight, operational efficiency, and unwavering tenacity.
The editor-in-chief of Inc. emphasized the exceptional nature of this year’s achievements, stating, “Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision. These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”
Headquartered in Athens, Texas, REI Utility Services is a leading provider of comprehensive utility services and engineering solutions to electric utilities nationwide. Their expertise spans power distribution engineering, substation testing and commissioning, joint use management, and other specialized field services vital for generation, substation, transmission, and distribution assets.
The ranking methodology for the 2025 Inc. 5000 is based on percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024 for U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent companies. Inc. magazine, through its journalism, aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community of risk-takers and innovators, making REI Utility Services’ inclusion a testament to their significant impact and continued promise in the sector.
