Field-proven support for America's solar build-out
A renewable-energy subcontractor specializing in utility-scale solar EPC support — built on a legacy of hard work, integrity and field-tested experience.
Who we are
Dynamite R&D partners with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, general contractors and developers to deliver structural welding, fabricated components, heavy-equipment services, trucking and field operations — from fabrication through completion.
With over 100 years of combined experience across the oil & gas and renewable-energy industries, we bring a culture built on three things: safety, quality and speed. We're proud to work hand-in-hand with organized labor and the skilled trades building America's clean-energy future.
Our mission: committed to excellence with a skilled workforce, we ensure successful support to the completion of large-scale projects.
Safety, quality & speed
Safety
A formal health & safety program, an EMR of 1.0 and a zero-recordable-incident record. Safety is the foundation of every job.
Quality
Work built to PE specifications and held to a disciplined quality management program from fabrication through field execution.
Speed
Field-ready crews and a full fab shop that mobilize fast — keeping large-scale projects on schedule and on budget.
A signatory union workforce
Dynamite R&D is a proud signatory contractor with the IUOE, IBEW and Laborers (LIUNA), giving us direct access to a deep bench of skilled, organized tradespeople. Our team includes certified welders and licensed electricians ready to mobilize on demand.
From one trade to a full scope, we cover your welding, mechanical, electrical and civil needs — start to finish.
Led from the field up
Veronica Whitesell — Co-Founder & President
Leads company strategy, business development, compliance and process development, and manages complete front- and back-office operations, safety, quality and employee management. Veronica brings 15+ years in oil, gas and pipeline operations and deep expertise in safety, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance — API, OSHA, DOT and EPA.
Nolan Whitesell — Co-Founder, Operations & Field Leadership
Oversees daily field operations and execution. A certified welder with extensive hands-on experience in commercial construction, fabrication, equipment repair and field logistics, Nolan ensures every project is executed safely, efficiently and to client expectations — turning planning into performance and keeping crews productive from mobilization through completion.
We travel wherever the work takes us
Headquartered in Marshall, Illinois, we support utility-scale renewable-energy projects across the United States — mobilizing crews and equipment wherever critical solar work takes us.