JD Martin Company Joins Forces with UAI Reps – Now “UAI Martin LLC, A JD Martin Company”
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Houston, TX – September 24, 2025 — JD Martin Company is excited to announce that it has joined forces with Utility Agency & Import (UAI Reps), effective immediately. UAI will now operate as UAI Martin LLC, A JD Martin Company, joining JD Martin’s growing family of operating companies.
This strategic move reinforces JD Martin’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the electrical utility, transmission & distribution (T&D), and EPC markets- offering broader geographic reach and an enhanced portfolio of solutions to customer and manufacturing partners.
For decades, Utility Agency & Import (UAI) has served the electric utility, OEM and T&D markets with precision, delivering quality products and services from leading domestic and global manufacturers. Backed by deep industry expertise, UAI has remained ahead of market trends to provide customers with reliable, forward-thinking solutions and support.
“The UAI leadership team has built a strong, successful business rooted in technical expertise and customer focus,” said Rick Morrison, President of UAI. “Our shared values and complementary cultures make this partnership a natural fit. Together, we’ll bring expanded capabilities and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the customers and manufacturers we proudly serve.”
With this transition, the President and CEO of JD Martin, Greg Baker, has appointed Tim Cillessen as President of UAI Martin LLC, A JD Martin Company, bringing decades of leadership experience in the electrical industry. Rick Morrison will continue to serve in a key leadership role as Executive Vice President, ensuring continuity and customer commitment during this exciting new chapter. JD Martin also welcomes Ross Morrison, Vice President of UAI, and five other dedicated employees to further strengthen the team.
JD Martin Company, founded in 1954, has a long history of strategic growth through partnerships and joining forces. Now that UAI is a part of the JD Martin family, we will continue to build a strong portfolio of specialized operating companies, united under the vision of ‘Local Power. Accelerated Growth.’
Media Contact
Tim Cillessen
President- UAI, A JD Martin Company
tcillessen@jdmartin.com