Philosophy
“Every day, our team’s commitment to hard work and achievement, with respect for people and our environment, drive results and opportunities for future generations. We believe what’s good for business and the bottom-line must also be good for people and the communities we work within.
WRB Enterprises began as a Caterpillar Tractor dealership in 1952. Joseph L. Rozier moved his family from the Midwest to Florida with the expectation for growth and opportunity, based on hard work, trustworthy relationships, and the commitment to always do the right thing. G. Robert Blanchard, Sr., Mr. Rozier‘s son-in-law, assumed responsibility for the company as it evolved to include a variety of enterprises, all maintaining the same core values and beliefs…
, an investment firm focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water infrastructure. Robert is a veteran renewable energy executive with more than 30 years of experience sourcing, developing, and managing infrastructure projects, specifically in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has developed renewable energy projects, vertically-integrated utilities, and sustainable infrastructure in Honduras, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Mauritania, Colombia, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Dominica, and the United States. Prior to
, Robert founded and served as President of the Utila Power Company, a vertically integrated electric utility in Honduras, and co-founded the Tennessee Valley Infrastructure Group, one of North America’s top five wind construction firms. He generated a pipeline of 1,200 MW in wind generation assets as Vice President Development – New Markets for Airtricity. He began his career in the United States Peace Corps where he served as the Country Director in the Kyrgyz Republic, Slovak Republic, Hungary, Armenia, and Nicaragua and held executive positions in Honduras and Uruguay. Robert is an active member of the renewable energy community and has developed renewable energy interconnection policies for three Caribbean utilities and geothermal legislation and resource agreements in two Caribbean countries. He is a member of the boards of
with overall responsibility for the technical and regulatory aspects of WRB’s development projects. Murray is a highly experienced professional engineer who has worked in the electric power and energy sector for more than 30 years. Having started his career in the wind energy research field, Murray went on to work in the power generation equipment supply business in the Caribbean. His primary experience has been in the operations and management of vertically-integrated electric utility companies in the Caribbean. Over the last 20 years, Murray has led numerous multi-million-dollar projects covering all aspects of power generation, transmission and distribution on small island nations. His work includes contract management, project management, system planning, renewable energy development and integration, as well as management and regulatory consulting. Murray has been involved as a volunteer engineering mentor in the FIRST
Ed brings more than 30 years of executive financial management experience in a variety of industries since beginning and advancing his career in public accounting with Grant Thornton. Prior to joining WRB Enterprises, Ed served as CFO at Diagnostic Outpatient Centers. His experience in finance, management, and operations led to the successful financial restructuring of the organization, allowing the company to respond to significant regulatory and competitive changes in the marketplace. Ed also cofounded CompServ Inc., a systems integration company that sold IT solutions and services representing IBM, HP, EMC, and Cisco, with sales volume reaching $56 million. As Executive VP and CFO and later President, Ed was responsible for all financial and operational systems and procedures before guiding the company through a successful sale in June 2008. Previously, Ed served the Bullard Group as Executive VP, overseeing centralized finance and operations for an extensive portfolio of diverse companies involving real estate development, property management, and commercial construction. Ed also participated in the start-up of several businesses in the medical and restaurant industries, including the Durango Steakhouse chain. In 1986, Ed was CFO and elected to the Board of Directors and appointed Secretary/Treasurer of Larry’s Ice Cream—a manufacturer of premium ice cream products distributed through 77 franchises. Ed was instrumental in the company’s initial public offering, responsible for SEC reporting requirements, tax and audit preparation, budgeting and long-range corporate planning. Ed is a graduate of Florida State University.
“Every day, our team’s commitment to hard work and achievement, with respect for people and our environment, drive results and opportunities for future generations. We believe what’s good for business and the bottom-line must also be good for people and the communities we work within.
WRB Enterprises began as a Caterpillar Tractor dealership in 1952. Joseph L. Rozier moved his family from the Midwest to Florida with the expectation for growth and opportunity, based on hard work, trustworthy relationships, and the commitment to always do the right thing. G. Robert Blanchard, Sr., Mr. Rozier‘s son-in-law, assumed responsibility for the company as it evolved to include a variety of enterprises, all maintaining the same core values and beliefs:
What’s good for business is good for people, the community and the environment.
Founding of Rozier Machinery Company (RMC), sold in 1986
Founding of WRB Enterprises, Inc. (holding company)
Founding of Blanchard Machinery Company (BMC); 2003 spun off to Joseph Blanchard
Founding of WRB Energy (renewable energy development firm)
Founding of WRB Serra (renewable energy, energy efficiency and water infrastructure investment firm)
WRB Resources (land and water management company), spun off to William Blanchard
KEY FACTS ABOUT W. R. B. ENTERPRISES, INC.
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US Businesses
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Companies in Florida
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Hillsborough County Companies
- Company name
- W. R. B. ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Status
- Active
- Filed Number
- 348783
- FEI Number
- 591266513
- Date of Incorporation
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July 1, 1969
Age - 56 years
- Home State
- FL
- Company Type
- Domestic for Profit
CONTACTS
- Website
- http://wrbenterprises.com
- Phones
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(813) 251-3737
(813) 251-3788
W. R. B. ENTERPRISES, INC. NEAR ME
- Principal Address
- 1414 SWANN AVE,
201,
TAMPA,
FL,
33606-2533,
US
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