About Us
Our Company
R.R. Cassidy, Inc. combines almost 50 years of field construction experience with specialized equipment and tooling.
This enables our organization to become the industry leader on sub-surface and pole setting projects that take place in the most challenging of environments. The Cassidy reputation has been built upon, and continues to grow upon, our ability to consistently overcome any obstacle or situation a project could encounter, and still provide quality workmanship that exceeds customer standards and expectations.
We owe gratitude to our clients and partners—many of whom we have worked with frequently over the course of decades. We consider ourselves fortunate to have earned your trust.
The solid foundation upon which we stand today will serve as a platform for our continued growth and expansion. We’re steadily expanding our scope of services, building upon our innovation solutions, incorporating new technologies, and continuously raising the bar for quality, safety, and employee advancement.
Where We Work
We have worked in many locations throughout the southeast and midwest, and we’re always expanding to new regions.
Our Family
Whether you’ve been part of the team for two years or twenty years, we’re all like family at R.R. Cassidy.
Our company was started as a family business, and we’ve made it a point to have carried that culture forward. There’s a certain pride that comes with working at our company, and it’s evident every single day, in everything we do.
The success and longevity of our company can be attributed to our current and former employees, because their commitment, hard work, and dedication to both quality and safety, have been the essential ingredients to our company’s success story.
Jonathan (JB) Pipsair
Vice President of Operations
Mr. Pipsair has been with R. R. Cassidy, Inc. for almost 4 decades and offers extensive experience in project management including, but not limited to, 345kV, 500kV and lattice towers. JB’s work ethic and desire to learn has allowed him hands-on experience at every level — representing the full range of work scopes, roles, and responsibilities. He has personal, functional experience in every position within a crew – from laborer, to operator, to foreman, to site superintendent, to site safety coordinator. JB’s extensive knowledge earned him a promotion to Executive Superintendent and now to VP of Operations. In this role, he works closely with customers building and maintaining relationships. JB’s insight ensures the right crew is built out with the right project manager for each project depending on scope. He remains closely involved with each project to ensure quality outcomes, jobsite safety, project efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Ben Cassidy
Vice President
Ben Cassidy serves as Vice President of R. R. Cassidy. Continuing his family’s legacy, he brings over 20 years of hands-on experience to our Estimating and Business Development departments. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University after spending his summers as a yard laborer. Ben resides in Baton Rouge with his wife and kids and spends his free time coaching his kids in various sports and is an avid basketball enthusiast.
Jeremy Swanton
VP, Substation & Relay Services
Jeremy Swanton serves as the VP of Relay/Field Services for R.R. Cassidy, Inc., overseeing the Electrical Testing & Commissioning Division for RR Cassidy. He leverages his knowledge, expertise, and years of experience in this field to lead, cultivate and grow the team’s dedication to Quality, Customer Service, Excellence in Craftsmanship and Safety. Jeremy holds an Associates of Applied Science degree in electrical Instrumentation from Lamar Institute of Technology. Jeremy is a proud father of 2 daughters and 3 sons. In his free time, he enjoys getting away to the Lake or Beach and spending time with his family.
William (Billy) Copeland
Director of Substation Operations
William (Billy) Copeland serves as the Director of Substation Operations for R.R. Cassidy, Inc. providing operational and executive leadership for the Substation teams. Billy has an associate degree in electrical technology from Louisiana Tech, and brings over forty years of substation construction, maintenance, and testing experience to his position. Billy began his career with R.R. Cassidy, Inc. in 2022 as the Director of Relay/Substation Operations. He and his wife, Cindy, are proud parents of two children a daughter, and a son, that is also a part of R.R. Cassidy, Inc. as a Commissioning Engineer. Billy also has three grandsons that consume his free time. Outside of spending time with his family, Billy loves the outdoors primarily hunting and fishing.
Bradley Harris, CPA
Director of Accounting & Administration
Bradley Harris is the Director of Accounting & Administration at R.R. Cassidy, Inc. In this role, he expertly manages the company’s accounting practices and financial performance, utilizing his extensive industry knowledge to drive growth and prosperity. Brad also oversees the administrative departments, including accounting, finance, human resources, information technology, and payroll.
Brad earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University and has been a licensed Certified Professional Accountant since February 2021. His diverse work experience ranges from working as a boilermaker on refinery turnarounds to fund his college education, to serving in public accounting at Postlethwaite & Netterville, primarily assisting clients in the construction and industrial sectors.
Brad attributes his professional success to his broad scope of experience, which allows him to bridge the gap between field operations and backend administration. A native of Watson, Brad graduated from Live Oak High School and continues to reside there with his wife and two children.
