After helping to rebuild Florida after Hurricane Andrew’s devastating impact in August of 1992, Pike began working closely with Florida Power & Light and building a strong Florida presence. Amid the rapid growth, Pike defended a major Duke Power contract in a competitive bid among 14 competitors, reaffirming its industry leadership. As longtime employees retired, a generational shift began. J. Eric Pike, grandson of the founders, joined the company and insisted on starting in the field, learning the business from the ground up as a lineman. In 1998, Eric became president, carrying forward his family’s legacy with a deep respect for Pike’s culture and a fresh vision for the future.