At Principle, people aren’t just part of the solution. They are the solution.
Our team is made up of inspectors, project managers, and compliance professionals who have spent decades in the field managing complex utility and power projects. They understand the technical demands of the work, but just as importantly, they understand the responsibility that comes with it.






Troy Vaughn is President and co-founder of Principle Services. He is responsible for providing vision, leadership, strategy, and executive management to the company. Prior to co-founding Principle Services in 2019, his experience in the energy industry includes over 10 years leading cross-functional teams to execute preliminary design, regulatory, right of way acquisition, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of electric transmission construction projects. Troy is a United States Military Academy graduate and United States Army Veteran. After his service, Troy obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University in Operations Management and Energy Finance.
Jason is the Senior Vice President and co-founder of Principle Services. He leads the Operations team, responsible for executing projects with quality, integrity, and efficiency. Before co-founding Principle Services in 2019, Jason led cross-functional teams at an electric utility and managed more than 15 contracting companies to execute scoping, regulatory, right-of-way acquisition, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of electric transmission construction projects. He has accumulated over 19 years of experience in project management, construction management, and entrepreneurial efforts. Jason is a West Texas A&M University graduate with a degree in Business Administration.
Carrie Eberhard is the Senior Vice President of Principle Services. She is responsible purposely fostering cohesion and alignment among the vital functions of the business, pursued through developing clear objectives, providing strategic leadership, driving excellence through accountability, and championing a consistent way of doing business. Prior to joining Principle Services in 2020, Carrie gained 7 years of experience within the power industry with roles in engineering and proposal management. She is a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas and Wyoming. Carrie is a graduate of Colorado School of Mines with a B.S. Engineering, Civil Specialty, and the University of Colorado – Denver with a Master of Business Administration.
Melissa Snell is the Vice President of Finance and Accounting at Principle Services. She is responsible for strategic management and oversight of all company financial functions as well as building financial infrastructure for future growth. Prior to joining Principle Services in 2020, Melissa gained 8 years of experience in financial analytics through preparing financial and operational reports and developing various models for analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and valuations helping to drive critical business decisions. Melissa is a graduate of Henderson State University with a B.A. Public Administration and a Master of Business Administration.
Charisse is the Director of Business Development and Marketing. She is responsible for driving strategic growth, leading a team of business development professionals and overseeing marketing and proposal initiatives that support long-term client partnerships and company expansion. Prior to joining Principle Services, Charisse gained 9 years of experience within the power industry with roles in business development, marketing and event strategy, including aligning business strategy with operational goals and directing cross-functional initiatives by leading the planning. Her leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of the utility market, a passion for collaboration, and a proven ability to deliver results.
Jennifer Ciebiera is the Organizational Development Director at Principle Services. She is responsible for driving business success through strategic leadership of human capital and operations excellence. More specifically, she focuses on people and culture providing leadership of human resources, talent acquisition, talent development, talent recognition and succession planning functions. Jennifer has over 17 years of power industry experience with roles in transmission engineering, utility consulting, generation project management, and business development. She is a graduate of Colorado School of Mines with a B.S. Engineering, Civil Specialty, and the University of Colorado – Denver with a Master of Finance. She is also a licensed Professional Engineer and holds a real estate license.
At Principle Services, people are our power. Every project we touch is guided by integrity and accountability. For us, excellence isn’t an act, it’s a habit.
We do what’s right—even when no one’s watching. Every decision, inspection, and report reflects our commitment to the owners and communities we serve.

Challenges are inevitable. We face them head-on with resilience, discipline, and a commitment to seeing the work through.

We combine attention to detail with the ability to adapt. Clear communication and thoughtful execution keep projects moving forward.

We stay curious and open to better ways of working—balancing proven practices with forward-thinking solutions that improve outcomes.

We treat clients, partners, communities, and teammates with professionalism and humility. Respect is foundational to trust.

We’re always looking for people who take pride in their work and ownership in their role.
If you value integrity, accountability, and doing things the right way, you’ll find a place at Principle. Our team thrives on responsibility, collaboration, and the satisfaction that comes from protecting work that matters.
Every Principle team member is selected not only for their experience, but for their character. We look for professionals who take ownership, communicate clearly, and treat every project as if their reputation depends on it—because it does.
Join a team built on principle and backed by people.
