ETTI History
Enterprises Trenchless Technology, Inc. was founded by James W. Kelly in 1995, who has been involved with electrical contracting, high voltage overhead and underground utility work, and general construction for over 38 years.
His son, Scott Kelly, has been responsible for the company’s operations since 1996.
President – Scott W. Kelly – scott@hdd-etti.com - has 23 years of experience in the utility / construction industry. His expertise includes all aspects of the directional drilling field, estimation, and utility construction. Scott has completed over 3,000 bores in the past 15 years. Scott is also the founder of the recently formed “Northeast Trenchless Association” and sits on the board of directors for Venture Maine.
Vice President – Bruce M. Hubbard – bruce@hdd-etti.com – has 42 years of experience in the construction and utilities industry with extensive background in construction related activities, project management and HDD estimating. Bruce was the 2008 president of the Northeast Trenchless Association, Inc.
Treasurer -James W. Kelly has 42 years of experience as owner of Enterprise Electric, a very successful Industrial / Commercial Contracting company servicing New England. His expertise includes all aspects of electrical contracting, including a vast knowledge of overhead high voltage systems, fiber optic cabling / termination, and directional drilling.
CFO/Office Manager – Michelle B. Hoffman has 26 years of experience in the public accounting, banking, and tax industry. Combining her Bachelor’s degree and financial expertise, Michelle continues to be a valuable member of ETTI’s team.
ETTI Timeline
| 1995 | - Jim Kelly’s Vision and Development of ETTI |
| 1996 |
- 2 Employees and 42 Installations – Installed 6,100 ‘ of pipe - Utilized all of EE’s Equipment to Operate |
| 1997 | - Bought ETTI’s first truck, used out of Canada |
| 1998 |
- Developed agreement with NEUCO to do all HDD work - 50% of the work was out of the state in MA and NH |
| 1999 | - Hired 3rd full-time employee |
| 2000 |
- Trenchless Project of the year finalist in Trenchless Technology Magazine - Bought the 4020 drill rig - Did longest drill of 750′ - Hired 4th full-time employee |
| 2001 | - Increased our sales over 400% since 1996 |
| 2002 | - Doubled our longest drill job at 1,250′ (2 runs of 8″ pipe) |
| 2003 |
- Hired 5th full-time employee - First Build Maine award |
| 2004 | - Nearly doubled our sales since 2002 |
| 2005 |
- 6 full-time employees - Purchased our first 8020 drill - Invested nearly 1 million dollars in equipment |
| 2006 |
- 8 full-time employees -Started natural gas division - Received 2nd Build Maine Award from AGC |
| 2007 | - 13 full-time employees – doubled in 2 years |
| 2008 |
- 14 full-time employees - Purchase of our first Vermeer drill - New 24,000 sq ft facility |
| 2009 |
- 16 full-time employees - Largest sales year in our history |
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2010
2011 |
- Our first safety seminar with over 400 people -Connected Freeport and Pownal, Maine to Natural Gas with over 8,000′ of pipe -Started the ETTI Wellness Program including the addition of a gym at the ETTI Facility -Received our 3rd Build Maine Award from AGC - Received our 4th Build Maine Award from AGC |
