Premier Energy Systems

Brooke Penny Taylor has been following in her father’s (John Penny’s) footsteps in the control business since 2016 and she wouldn’t change a thing. Early in her professional career, an opportunity to start as a controls technician and learn from her dad arose, so Brooke took it and the rest is history.

John Penny, Premier Principal & Vice President of West Virginia Operations, started Premier Energy Systems with Jerry Priddy in 2019. The leadership and strategic vision shared by John and Jerry have been the driver of Premier’s industry success. Brooke has been with the company since its inception. However, she began learning her industry trade as an HVAC/Controls Technician responsible for the installation, testing and troubleshooting of automated equipment and systems.

From Controls Technician, Brooke went on to become an Operations Engineer, followed by Vice President of Engineered Solutions. Keeping the legacy alive, Brooke was promoted to Vice President of Construction and became a Premier Owner in 2025. As Premier management, Brooke works alongside the other Premier Owners, Jerry Priddy, James Beatty and her dad, John; to not only honor the company’s legacy; but lead the vision for Premier’s next chapter of opportunities.

Just a couple daughters of Marshall, on hand at Marshall University to support the 2026 Tri-State Metal Tech Supply Chain Expo presented by Marshall’s Advanced Manufacturing Center and Advantage Valley.

"Let's Get to Work!" Premier is excited about the future of this annual event! https://www.mfg.marshall.edu/30398-2/