GRAY, La. – Performance Energy Services, a Danos company, announces the appointment of Jerry Knight as vice president of project services. In his new role, Knight will oversee the company’s construction, project management, rope access, scaffolding, coatings and coastal restoration service lines.
Knight joined Danos in 2021 as general manager of project services. He has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry.
“Jerry’s appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our leadership team with industry veterans who deeply understand our customers’ needs,” said Paul Danos, CEO of Danos Group Holdings. “His proven track record of success and dedication to operational excellence and employee development make him the ideal candidate to help lead the PES team.”
“Jerry’s leadership and expertise will be instrumental in guiding our offshore operations to new heights,” said PES President Jon Boudreaux. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our team and look forward to continued success under his guidance.”
“I am extremely excited about the possibilities created by these new opportunities,” said Knight. “I look forward to working with the talented team at PES to deliver exceptional results and drive growth in our project services.”
Before joining Danos, Knight held leadership positions at Williams for nearly 14 years. Before that, he spent 16 years at Occidental Chemical Corporation. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.
