Pete Jernigan The Thirsty Horse

Who Is Pete Jernigan?

Entrepreneur Pete Jernigan built his company from nothing, sold it to a private equity group for $60 million only to be fired while he battled prostate cancer.

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Thirsty Horse Book

A fascinating candid memoir of an individual who overcomes a troubled childhood to build a hugely successful business.

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Speaking Engagements

Audiences have praised Pete’s unique presentation style—the way he delivers compelling and instructive business lessons based on his incredibly successful career.

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"Entrepreneur Pete Jernigan’s remarkable blue collar-white collar success story. From climbing cell towers to building a $60 million business."

Pete Jernigan – Thirsty Horse

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POSTS FROM THE THIRSTY HORSE

A glimpse into Pete Jernigan’s life story, lessons, and success.

Organizations achieve success, (or otherwise) according to the core values of the leader. When I founded TEP, my core value was winning with honor. I would outwork anyone to get the win, but I would not cheat.

26 Aug 2022

Emotional Fuel

Organizations achieve success, (or otherwise) according to the core values of the leader. When I founded TEP, my core value was winning with honor. I…

24 Aug 2022

Founding Core

The founding core of Tower Engineering Professionals (TEP) was as a tower structural engineering firm. The straightforward name said it all. You knew exactly what…