TRC Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRR) announced today that B. Keith Trent, 56, has been appointed to its Board effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Trent had a distinguished career with Duke Energy, most recently serving as Executive Vice President Grid Solutions and President Midwest and Florida Regions.

"We are fortunate to have Keith join our board," said Chris Vincze, TRC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Utilities represent TRC's largest client distribution, and Keith's experience as a senior leader of the world's largest utility will provide us with invaluable insight into that critical market."

Following a 15-year career as an attorney, Mr. Trent joined Duke in 2002. During the course of his career, he was responsible for, among other things, acquiring and integrating businesses, implementing capital projects, expanding renewables, developing Duke's strategic plan for the grid of the future and delivering superior shareholder returns. Mr. Trent has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University and a law degree from the University of Texas.

About TRCA pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a national engineering, environmental consulting and construction management firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental, infrastructure and pipeline services markets. TRC serves a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. TRC delivers results that enable clients to achieve success in a complex and changing world. For more information, visit TRC's website at www.TRCsolutions.com and follow TRC on Twitter and StockTwits at @TRC_Companies and on LinkedIn.