Utility Metering Services

Category: Employee Spotlight

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As a utility field services partner with more than 50 years of experience, Bermex understands the challenges utilities face, from smart meter deployment transitions to damage prevention compliance, from aging infrastructure to evolving customer expectations. Our thought leadership content shares practical insights, industry trends, and real-world solutions drawn from decades of hands-on utility operations experience.

Whether you’re navigating AMI implementation, planning gas compliance programs, or exploring new approaches to utility field services, our resources provide the knowledge and perspective you need to make informed decisions.

Employee Spotlight
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Welcoming Melvin “Johnny” Henson to Bermex

Bermex welcomes Melvin “Johnny” Henson as a damage prevention specialist in Ohio, bringing 20+ years of utility safety experience and leadership.

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Three smiling men stand close together celebrating a work anniversary. The man on the left takes a cheerful selfie, while the man in the center holds a decorated sheet cake that reads “Congratulations… 30 years.” The man on the right gives a thumbs-up. Two of the men wear shirts with the Bermex logo. They appear to be in an office setting with charts and papers on the wall behind them.

Fernando Gomez Celebrates 30 Years at Bermex

Fernando Gomez’s milestone highlights his commitment to excellence and the strength he brings to the South Florida team.

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A Path to Success: Sylvia Rafanan

Sylvia Rafanan is an operations manager who joined Bermex in 2023. Rafanan holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Eastern Visayas State University (formerly Leyte Institute of Technology) in the Philippines, and holds a National Association of Corrosion …

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Weidner Attributes Success to Strong Management and Seasoned Employees

Trevor Weidner’s journey began in residential collections and has evolved to supervising a team of meter readers in Columbus, Ohio. His progression culminated recently with his completion of ACRT Services’ annual Honor’s Program, aimed at developing leadership skills. “Management skills …

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A Damage Prevention Career in Motion: Jimmy Zacharias

Jimmy Zacharias has been in the damage prevention industry for nearly a decade and started as a driver. When he joined Bermex, Zacharias left a lasting impression on the utility’s supervisor and was quickly promoted to the damage prevention supervisor …

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Dan Cerrezuela Joins ACRT Services as Business Development Manager

June 19, 2024 — Stow, Ohio — We’re pleased to introduce Dan Cerrezuela as our newest business development manager. Cerrezuela brings more than three decades of experience within the utility sector, including advanced metering infrastructure, smart grid industries, and water …

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Setting an Example Through Safe Practices: Cole Bronson

Cole Bronson has a melting pot of professional experience. From operating his own video production company and driving for a national shipping & receiving organization to working at a school for children with developmental disabilities, Bronson brings bits and pieces …

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John Hamilton Celebrates 20th Anniversary

John Hamilton recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with Bermex. Learn more about the tenured meter reader. Tell us about yourself. I live in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and am in a long-term relationship with my girlfriend, Rebecca. I enjoy bicycling, music, and …

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Inaugural Hammer of Honor Recipient: Andrea Hawco

This year’s Managers’ Summit brought together representatives from ACRT Services and all four of our operating companies (Bermex, ACRT, ACRT Pacific, and EnviroScience) at Deer Creek State Park in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. During the Summit, managers from each company had …

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