Chad W. Percy entered the explosives industry at a young age working for Piedmont Explosives. He learned blasting techniques for quarries and construction sites from industry veterans, and later became a licensed blaster.  In 1994, he began Piedmont Drilling and Blasting to focus on the construction aspect of the industry.  Chad brings over 30 years of experience in the drilling and blasting industry to Piedmont Drilling & Blasting, Inc. and is a member of the North Carolina Utility Contractors Association and the International Society of Explosive Engineers.