Keystone Energy Group

The Management Team

CEO

JW Lorett

Jerry (JW) is a disabled veteran who proudly served in the United States Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1962. With nearly five decades of experience in inspection and utility services, JW has held senior operational roles including VP of Operations for Cleveland X-Ray and President of Cleveland Inspection Services. He later founded Tulsa Inspection Resources and built it into a respected national provider. His background as an AWS CWI and his leadership across multi-state field operations shape KEG’s commitment to quality, accountability, and long-term client trust.

Chief Operating Officer

Kris Lorett

Kris has 15 years of experience across the utility, energy, and infrastructure sectors. He began his career in the field, working as a Utility Inspector, Coating Inspector, Chief Inspector, and Construction Manager on projects throughout the United States. That field foundation gives him a strong understanding of operations, safety, and what teams need to perform in real-world conditions.

Kris later advanced into project and operational leadership, where he managed staffing, schedules, permitting, budgets, and daily communication between clients and field teams. As COO, he oversees KEG’s operations, workforce strategy, and companywide processes. His focus is on building reliable systems, strengthening field performance, and ensuring KEG delivers consistent, dependable service across all utility sectors.

Director Of Shared Services

Michele Lorett

Finance and operations professional with 20+ years of experience in AR management, payroll, accounting, billing, and HR. Passionate about building efficient shared services that support business growth.

Test & Treat Manager

Michael Abernathy

Michael is a leading expert in wood pole assessment and test and treat programs. With hands-on experience inspecting over half a million utility poles, he brings unmatched practical insight into pole conditions, decay patterns, and groundline evaluations. His background includes intrusive and non-intrusive inspections, remedial treatments, production oversight, and training new inspectors.

At KEG, Michael leads the Test & Treat division, builds training standards, oversees field execution, and ensures safe, accurate program delivery. His expertise strengthens KEG’s footprint in the electric utility sector and helps clients extend the life and reliability of their pole systems.

Business Development Manager

Justin Hunter

Justin supports KEG’s growth across utilities, energy, and infrastructure markets. He brings two years of experience in sales, client relations, and service coordination. Justin focuses on responsiveness, relationship building, and understanding client needs so KEG can match them with the right field support.

He works closely with KEG’s leadership and operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding and reliable communication from initial contact through project completion. Justin plays an important role in expanding KEG’s reach with utilities, co-ops, IOUs, EPCs, and service partners.

Keystone Energy Group, LLC
7 S 109th E Pl,
Tulsa, OK 74128

info@keginspection.com
918-392-7872

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