In Memoriam: Jeff Price of NPL Construction
Price was most recently part of the Centuri and NPL Fleet team for nearly 10 years, and his contributions played an influential role in the department’s growth and advancement.


Jeff Price
Jeff Price, capital equipment buyer at NPL Construction, passed away after serving nearly 40 years in the fleet industry.
Price was most recently part of the Centuri and NPL Fleet team for nearly 10 years, and his contributions played an influential role in the department’s growth and advancement, according to Centuri Group, parent company for NPL Construction. He was also part of the Ford Fleet Advisory Board, Kenworth Customer Council for Vehicle Electrification, and Kenworth Medium Duty Truck Council.
Before working at NPL, he served as the national fleet manager for Highway Technologies from 2007 to 2009, and earlier was the district fleet manager for United Rentals Highway Technologies.
From 1993 – 1998, Price was the service advisor/assistant service manager for Phoenix Area Car Delearship, and much earlier in his career was the Administrator-Supervisor-Coordinator for Gelco-GE Capital Fleet Services from 1981 – 1993.
“Jeff was passionate about his work, and he was well-liked throughout the organization for his big personality and sense of humor,” according to Centuri Group.
In his personal time, Price enjoyed golfing, fishing with friends, and spending time at his family cabin on Lake Michigan.
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