Quanta Services Appoints Margaret B. Shannon To Board Of Directors

HOUSTON, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) today announced the appointment of Margaret B. Shannon to the company's board of directors. Shannon brings vast experience from the energy industry as well as in corporate governance.

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"Margaret is a strategic addition to an already well-balanced and dynamic board," said John R. Colson, executive chairman of Quanta Services, Inc. "She is highly regarded in the energy industry and will provide valuable insight as Quanta sharpens its focus on emerging opportunities in the energy market."

Shannon, 63, brings more than three decades of experience in corporate governance, public company requirements and the energy industry. She served as vice president and general counsel of BJ Services Company, an international oilfield services company, from 1994 to 2010, when it was acquired by Baker Hughes Incorporated. Prior to 1994, she was a partner with the law firm of Andrews Kurth LLP.

Shannon serves on the board of directors of Matador Resources Company, an exploration and production company. In addition, she is active in several not-for-profit organizations in Houston.

Shannon received her Juris Doctorate cum laude from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1976 and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University in 1971.

ABOUT QUANTA SERVICES

Quanta Services is a leading specialized contracting services company, delivering infrastructure solutions for the electric power and natural gas and pipeline industries in North American and in certain international markets. Quanta's comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining network infrastructure. Additionally, Quanta licenses point-to-point fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure in certain markets and offers related design, procurement, construction and maintenance services. With operations throughout North America and in certain international markets, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope.

Forward-Looking Statements
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