Meet The Team

John Grieco

Founder / CEO

John Grieco is the Founder and CEO of DevOps Utility Construction, DevOps Solutions, and QOB Equipment. He is a proud dad, husband, veteran, and business owner. He served in the Army and believes in the importance of leadership in every aspect of his life. Education background are dabblings in theoretical quantum mechanics, Molecular biology, human psychology, and neural network mapping. His previous work history was spent as a member of the team that did product integration for the James Webb Space telescope in Houston Texas at the Johnson Space center.

John enjoys spending time with his family at one of his homes in Danville, PA where he recently moved. His hobbies are teaching his children how to pilot their family helicopter, and speedboat racing.

John volunteers his time during the the summer to train tigers in the Cambodian jungle with native tribes. He is a founder of multiple secret societies, quelled uprisings, is a founder of an international assassination service, enjoys parachutless skydiving in the Swiss Alps and founded a successful whiskey merchant services to Arabic countries. John started and ended multiple revolutions and continues to find adventure in his life every day.

“If one does not know which port is sailing, no wind is favorable”

-Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Patrick McKelvie

Founder / Director of Operations

Safety Officer

Patrick is the Director of Operations and Co-Founder of DevOps Utility Construction. Throughout the years, he has worked in various roles in the telecom construction space. He has worked his way up from installer to lineman to foreman and construction management before invoking on the DevOps journey. Patrick has worked for Cablevision, Altice USA and Verizon through his career, gaining leadership capital along the way. He takes great pride in his work and enjoys building a strong team. 
 
Prior to his career in telecommunications, Patrick served in the US Army for six years. While enlisted, Patrick was able to deploy overseas, lead teams and learned that character is what will set you apart. His time in service is what formed him into the person that he is today. 
 
Patrick is also an Alumnus of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts – Sociology.
 
When Patrick is not at work he loves to spend time with his wife, Tiffany, and their children. He is also very involved in coaching his sons’ youth football and baseball teams.
 
“You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.”
Amber Kilgus, Office Manager

Amber Kilgus

Office Manager

Safety Committee Secretary

Amber has been an integral part of the DevOps Utility Construction since its inception, Amber dedicated countless hours to mastering and contributing to this dynamic field. The fast-paced and innovative nature of DevOps has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of its complexities and nuances, making work both challenging and rewarding. However, her passion extends beyond the professional realm. In her leisure time, she finds immense joy in being with her family and her dog, cherishing the moments spent together and creating lasting memories. Crafting is another avenue through which she expresses creativity and unwinds from the rigor of her job. It provides a meditative escape, allowing her to explore her artistic side. Additionally, she loves to visit the beach. 

“A day at the beach restores the soul!”

Ziggy Wisniewski

Construction Manager

Ziggy is the splicing manager and drives the splicing department at DevOps. He has been in the Telecommunications industry for 35 years. He started his career with Verizon and spent 31 years there. He has seen the rise and fall of the copper landline industry and was part of keeping people connected since 1989. He has been splicing fiber for 33 of those 35 years. He has worked on fiber to the home when it was first deployed, and continues to this day. He has worked on the fiber network ring for the government facilities of Loudon County VA. He has deployed to Mcmurdo Station in Antarctica twice to maintain and improve the copper and fiber network there. (you can ask for pictures, he has plenty)

He enjoys spending time with his partner Holly who helps him everyday to grow and achieve. He has three grown children who he is extremely proud of and spends time with as much as possible.

He has a true love for football and has played and coached on the semi pro level for more years than he probably should have. (He has the knees to prove it)

He knows that no matter how much you know on a subject there is always more to learn and is open to learning whenever he can.

“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.” ― Marcus Aurelius

Jose Velez

Operations Manager

Jose Velez brings over 17 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, with a career built from the ground up. He began as a ground hand, gaining hands-on field experience for two years before advancing to Comcast, where he spent three years as an installation technician and quality control technician.
 
Jose’s strong technical background and leadership skills led him into field construction supervision, a role he held for six years. He was later promoted to Operations Manager for his previous company, where he successfully led teams and operations for five years. Today, Jose serves as Operations Manager at DevOps Utility Construction, continuing to drive efficiency, safety, and excellence across all aspects of operations.
 
Outside of work, Jose is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with his wife, Devin, and their three children. He is actively involved in his community as a coach for his son’s soccer team and looks forward to coaching his twin daughters when they are old enough. Jose’s commitment to leadership extends beyond the job site and into everything he does.

Dale Jodon

Construction Supervisor

Dale Jodon has built a long and respected career in cable construction, beginning in 1999 as a ground hand. Through hard work, technical skill, and dedication to his craft, he quickly advanced to lineman before being promoted to crew lead in 2008. In 2011, Dale stepped into the role of construction supervisor, a position he held for 14 years, leading crews and overseeing complex construction projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

In 2025, Dale brought his extensive experience and leadership to DevOps Utility Construction, where he continues to serve as a construction supervisor, supporting teams and delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions.
Outside of work, Dale is deeply committed to family and community. He has been married to his wife since 1998, and together they have built a large and loving family of nine children—five sons, two daughters, and two adopted sons. Over the years, Dale and his wife have also opened their home to more than 30 foster children. In addition, Dale is an active member of the Salvation Army, reflecting his strong values of service, compassion, and giving back to others.