Pernix Group Inc. announced that Michael Frye recently joined the management team of Pernix Group as the company's Vice President - Power. Mr. Frye brings over 30 years of progressive industry experience in the energy and independent power business, having led successful development of more than 2,350 MW of power generation both in the U.S. and internationally. He has broad ranging experience structuring complex power projects, including EPC contract negotiations, fuels supply, asset management, project and plant acquisitions, operations, owner's construction oversight, program management, and project finance.

During his distinguished career, he has worked with power utilities, equipment manufacturers, independent power producers and consulting firms. In his new capacity, Mr. Frye will be responsible for growing and managing Pernix's power business, including O&M contract execution and construction of new power generating facilities and related infrastructure in the U.S. and overseas. His role will include long-range/strategic planning, new project sourcing and evaluation, project pre-qualification and bidding, project finance and execution of awarded mandates. Additionally, he will oversee the company's existing power operations in the Pacific region.