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Terrazon Group Names New President/CEO Ryan Stubben

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:07:12 GMT

Terrazon Group Names New President/CEO Ryan Stubben

Tim Van Barriger and his father started Drill It Underground in December of 2017 and shortly there after, received acceptance as a contractor for a major telecommunications company. The Companies mission was to provide underground boring services for utility and other types of construction projects. The first two years proved to be a grind. Early mornings in the office to prep for the upcoming work that day, and late nights at home completing paperwork, invoicing, and planning for the next day.

Tim never had the vision to have a fancy title or run a large enterprise. His mission was to provide for his family and his employees, deliver quality work that he believed in, and not have to report to a boss.

By 2019, Drill It Underground grew and began to hire additional crew members, which then enabled Tim's father to retire. In 2020, Tim and his wife, Heather, began working with the local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which provided the resources and knowledge they needed to purchase the business from Tim's father. After the acquisition, Tim and Heather worked closely with the SBDC and Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center (FVEC), as they could both see great potential in the business's ability to fulfill their dreams.

In the time since, Drill It Underground acquired another utility construction company, which doubled their size and expanded their services nearly overnight. In addition to underground boring, they now provide design and engineering, permitting, aerial construction, fiber placement, splicing and testing services. Drill It Underground had outgrown itself and was rebranded as "Terrazon Group" in order to give customers a clearer picture of what the company was all about.

Eventually, Tim had come to realize that it was not he who drove the success of the business, but the many hardworking and committed individuals he hired and trusted to get the job done. Terrazon Group had exceeded Tim's expectations of what could be accomplished.

The success of the company and the people that work at Terrazon has allowed Tim to retire from the day to day operation while continuing to serve Terrazon Group as Chairman. Ryan Stubben, former COO, has been promoted to the position of President/CEO.

Mr. Van Barriger said “Ryan has demonstrated all the right skills and decision making required of a great leader.” Tim has the utmost confidence in Ryan's ability to continue to move the company forward.

Tim will continue to pioneer Terrazon Group’s philanthropic side in giving back to his community and providing assistance to those in need. He has already started to build a partnership with a national non-for-profit that provides humanitarian aid and disaster response, he is excited about the next chapter and the possibility it brings.

On the Cover & On Top: Terrazon Group Named Top Utility Construction Contractor

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:20:36 GMT

Building a Path to a Smarter Future in Utility Construction

Terrazon Group is redefining utility construction, delivering smarter, faster, and more reliable infrastructure. Their leadership and innovation are now featured on the cover of Utilities Business Review, alongside the honor of being named Top Underground Utility Construction Contractor Services 2025.

Founded in 2017, Terrazon Group streamlines every stage of utility projects—engineering, design, permitting, construction, fiber placement, splicing, and testing—under one roof. This integrated approach ensures efficiency, accountability, and quality from start to finish.

By leveraging advanced tools like ArcGIS and G3 Verifier, they bring precision and agility to a traditionally slow-moving industry. Their focus on mentoring future leaders, maintaining disciplined operations, and—thanks to the guidance and support from Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center (FVEC) —strategically scaling their business has positioned them for long-term success.

The recent award—selected by C-level executives, industry experts, and Utilities Business Review’s editorial board—recognizes their stellar reputation, customer trust, and consistent delivery of excellence.

Terrazon Group isn’t just building infrastructure—they’re building the foundation for a smarter, more connected future.

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Terrazon Group Named a Top Service Provider of 2024 in Construction Tech Review!

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:03:39 GMT

Terrazon Group featured in Construction Tech Review November 2024 issue!

We’re thrilled to announce that Terrazon Group has been spotlighted in the November 2024 issue of Construction Tech Review! Recognized as the top Service Providers of 2024, this honor underscores our commitment to excellence, innovation, and driving progress in the construction tech industry.

This recognition highlights the strides we’ve made in transforming the way the construction world approaches challenges, integrates technology, and achieves success. It’s a proud moment not just for our team, but for everyone who has partnered with us on this journey.

Vero Networks Expands Network to Des Moines, IA - Bringing Diverse Connectivity Options to a Key Data Center Market

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:17:34 GMT

Vero Networks Expands Network to Des Moines, IA - Bringing Diverse Connectivity Options to a Key Data Center Market

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vero Fiber Networks, a leading provider of fiber optic infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the construction of a ~100 mile fully underground multi-conduit fiber network in Des Moines, IA. This expansion to Des Moines, IA boosts Vero's network presence to 20 states and 230 markets. Using a dual ring architecture, Vero's network provides a multitude of diversity and route protection options enabling reliable connectivity in this high-demand, quickly growing region.

With the growth of AI technologies, Des Moines is poised to be an increasingly important midwest market for data center operators. This can be attributed to reasons such as power and land availability, comparatively low power costs and increasing investment in renewable energy. Currently, the Des Moines data center market covers over 4 million square feet with 397 megawatts and ranks as the 14th largest market in the United States. Vero's network is built to support the capacity and up time requirements critical for data centers and AI workloads and will provide new connectivity options across the Des Moines metro area. The high capacity route was designed to strategically pass all 16 existing data centers in the Des Moines metro area.

"Vero is excited to establish a significant presence in Des Moines and serve the connectivity needs of companies across all industries," said Pamela Moore, CEO of Vero Fiber Networks. "Phase 1 of this new network will be completed this year."

This expansion underscores Vero's commitment to building critical fiber optic infrastructure in areas of need. In the last year alone, Vero's network has grown more than 50% to over 750,000 fiber miles.

About Vero Networks

Vero Fiber Networks is a leading provider of fiber optic infrastructure solutions, with a proven track record of delivering fast and reliable connectivity to K-12 schools and libraries, higher education, state and local government, wireless carriers and hyperscale content providers. Vero is headquartered in Boulder CO, with offices in several other locations across the country. Vero provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, Vero Fiber Networks, Vero Broadband, Glass Roots Construction, Clearnetworx, Deeply Digital and FastTrack Communications. For more information, please visit https://www.veronetworks.com or reach out directly to: info@veronetworks.com

SOURCE Vero Fiber Networks

Terrazon Group Donates $10,000 to the FVEC

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:11:12 GMT

Terrazon Group donates $10,000 to the Fox Valley Enterpreneurship Center

Today, Tim Van Barriger, owner of Terrazon Group and proud FVEC alumni, generously presented a $10,000 check to the FVEC. This donation reflects our gratitude for the tremendous support and opportunities provided by the FVEC, which have been instrumental to our success. We hope this contribution will enable other entrepreneurs and businesses to benefit from the accelerator program as we have.

A heartfelt thank you to Tim and his team for their generous donation! The FVEC is a non-profit organization, and contributions like these are vital to sustaining our programs. Consider supporting the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center by donating today at fvec.org.

Owner of Terrazon group to join the FVEC board of directors

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:21:03 GMT

Tim Van Barriger joins the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center board of directors

Effective immediately, Tim Van Barrigner, the proprietor of Terrazon Group, Inc., has been welcomed onto the board of directors of the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship (FVEC). Having previously been a participant in the FVEC accelerator program, Tim has successfully incorporated the insights and expertise gained from the program into the expansion of his company in recent years. Tim is eager to contribute to the program by assisting other local businesses and entrepreneurs in the Fox Valley community. For further information about the FVEC, please visit fvec.org.

TERRAZON GROUP INC. TO START NEW 5 YEAR FIBER PROJECT IN DES MOINES IOWA IN SPRING OF 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:23:45 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 31, 2024 — Terrazon Group, Inc. Initiates Five-Year Fiber Installation Project in Des Moines, Iowa Area.

Terrazon Group, Inc. is gearing up for a significant infrastructure enhancement in the Des Moines, Iowa area with the commencement of a five-year fiber installation project starting in the spring of 2024.

The initial phase of the project will see the installation of 100 miles of cutting-edge fiber optic infrastructure throughout the Des Moines area. Terrazon Group, Inc. will oversee the entire project lifecycle, providing comprehensive turnkey services encompassing design, permitting, engineering, construction, and ongoing maintenance.

To kickstart the project, Terrazon Group will be deploying skilled personnel and crews from their Sugar Grove, IL offices. As the initiative progresses, additional employment opportunities will be created, with the intention of fostering relationships and partnerships within the local community. The company anticipates the generation of 30-40 new jobs in the Des Moines area workforce and plans to establish a remote office to support project operations.

Upon successful completion, the newly installed fiber system is poised to catalyze economic growth by creating thousands of job opportunities within the Des Moines community.

For further information, please reach out to Tim Van Barriger or Andy Wright.

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