Our Story
“Always building the future”
Formed in 1997 by Jeanne Simkins Hollis, Slater Infrastructure Group (previously Multi-Energy Group), has established a long history of leadership and experience in providing the highest level of customer service and professional responsibility in infrastructure-focused services.
Our principles and profound history have always inspired our decision making. Reflecting on this history and our ancestors, we decided to rename our company to honor our distinctive roots with the name Slater.
Slater was chosen in honor of Simon Green Atkins (1863–1934), the great grandfather of our founder, Jeanne Simkins Hollis. SG, as he was fondly called was a North Carolina-based educator, and an entrepreneur who founded and served as the first president of Winston-Salem State University, originally called the Slater Industrial Academy on September 28, 1892. He dedicated his life to the education of Black people and provided entrepreneurial opportunities that positively impacted the communities served. He created a community that allowed Black people to build and own homes, co-founded a bank to serve the Black community and developed a hospital to serve the health care needs of the community-a community that was not allowed treatment at white hospitals during this time in history. SG’s vision was to build a better future for generations to come by intellectually preparing the “head, hand, and heart.”
The legacy of Slater Industrial Academy represents our passion for advancement of knowledge, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure that positively impacts the communities that it serves. We believe that education is the key to the success of future generations and prosperous societies. We continually research, educate, improve, innovate and engage with other leaders to determine needs and develop solutions and opportunities. We strongly believe that we can best succeed by helping others thrive. With that spirit, we continually develop training and workforce development programs to prepare the workforce of the future and create job opportunities for underserved communities.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is important to the Slater Infrastructure Group. Since our founding two decades ago, we have prioritized adhering to highest ethical conduct in all our practices. Our sustainability vision is to solve our clients’ greatest challenges while safely creating value and health outcomes for society and clients.
We promote the principles of integrity and honesty within our business governance. Our firm adheres to the code of practice and ethics required by the critical industries we serve in water and wastewater, transportation, environmental, and education.
Diversity, inclusion, and equality are embodied in our strategy. Our commitment to workforce training and development helps create opportunities and enhance skills for professionals of all backgrounds.
Our leadership team and advisory board ensure that the company adheres to its codes of conduct and policies.
We are inspired by our previous generations’ impactful work in building a better future for the communities we serve and we strive to continue this legacy of operational excellence.
Health & Safety
Integrity & Honesty
Ethical Conduct
Workforce Training & Development
Diversity & Inclusion
Our Vision
We strive to build a better future for all by reinforcing the resilience of infrastructure while delivering excellence in every aspect.
Our Core Values
Honesty
Inclusion
Stewardship
Respect
Social and Professional
Responsibility
Accountability is built into our core purpose and in our company culture. We honor diverse perspectives and are committed to providing learning opportunities for growth and empowerment. Our core business services revolve around ensuring a safer and sustainable future. We believe in enriching communities through providing better access to water, a cleaner environment, and safer modes of transportation.
Our Team
Slater Infrastructure Group consists of a team of committed and experienced professionals who share a common passion to provide practical solutions and exceptional client service in all our work.
Our management team has unique experience representing major multi-national and public sector entities within our core sectors.
