HGP, Inc. was formed in 1985 to provide the highest quality consulting services to a variety of industries. It operates as a closely held Management/Technical Consulting Firm with corporate offices located in Greenville, South Carolina, and a regional office located in Reno, Nevada. HGP's staff consists of Principals and Officers from other management consulting firms, Officers and Senior Managers from Electric Utilities, Directors from large A/E-Construction firms, Design Engineers, Senior CPA's and accountants and financial personnel, MIS personnel, and a highly qualified administrative staff. The Company has continued to grow by adding dedicated and competent professionals, most with advanced degrees, who share a zest for work, career and life.

Fred W. Giffels

The G of HGP, and one of the original three founders of Hawks, Giffels & Pullin (HGP) Inc. Mr. Giffels helped form the firm in 1985 in Houston, Texas, along with two other principals, Mr. Hawks who retired and Mr. Pullin who left the firm to pursue other interests.

Mr. Giffels initially served as the Executive Vice President of Operations and Business Development for the firm, where he headed up all Client project engagements and business development activities from 1985 until 1990. He has been the CEO of the firm for the last 20 years and is responsible for the continuous profitability, day to day operations, and long range strategic and tactical planning.