About Hunt Electric
Hunt Electric is a national electrical design, build, and maintenance firm headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. With offices throughout the Midwest and jobsites across the country, our goal is simple: to be the most reputable and sought-after partner in the industry.
Built on Relationships, Powered by Innovation.
We deliver full-service solutions backed by the expertise of over 500 office personnel and 1,400 electricians nationwide. You’ll find us in major healthcare facilities, complex data centers, out in the solar field, and on iconic job sites of every scope and size.
Strong relationships are the backbone of our business. We prioritize clear communication and shared success. That’s why most of our projects are with repeat customers – our clients trust Hunt Electric to deliver cost-effective, people-first, cutting-edge solutions every time.
Stability in Numbers
60 Years of Excellence
Established in 1965, Hunt Electric has 60 years of proven experience building lasting relationships with our clients and driving innovation in the electrical industry.
Expert Workforce
We employ 1,400 skilled electricians and over 500 office professionals, including a 45+ member design and engineering team.
Advanced Manufacturing
We offer 450,000 square feet of prefabrication space at our manufacturing facility in Hudson, WI.
Industry-Leading Safety
Hunt Electric is Level 3 CHASE Certified. This is the top safety recognition awarded by MN OSHA; we implement these intensive requirements company-wide, on a national level.
Dedicated Safety Team
Our 17 full-time safety professionals are committed to creating safer job sites every day.
Pioneers in Solar
We began offering solar services over a decade ago and continue to lead with forward-thinking energy solutions.
Our Core Values
Our core values provide a consistent message of who we are – both past and present, while giving direction to the future:
We Honor Our Commitments
We Set the Pace
We Find a Way
We are Better Together
What we’ve defined as core values have existed in this organization since 1965. These were not created new to move forward with. These time-held traditions developed out of years of shared experiences and are the cornerstones on which are company built.
Our History
While our capacity has grown, leadership has transitioned, and our talented workforce has tripled in the last two decades, we’ve worked hard to stay true to our roots.
We might have a little more leg room in our offices now – but you’re still family here.
1965
Hunt Electric was founded by Dick Hunt, Ron Harris, and Shelly Stewart. Hunt Electric’s original offices were located in the old Yoerg Brewery Building in St. Paul, where customers were frequently welcomed in the old pump room.
1983
Dick Hunt retired as President and Bob Tipler took over. Hunt Electric also relocated to its corporate headquarters to 2300 Territorial Road in St. Paul, MN where it remained until 2015.
1996
Mike Hanson stepped in as President of Hunt Electric.
2003
Hunt Electric purchased the assets of Commonwealth Electric.
2004
Hunt Electric opened a branch office in Rochester, Minnesota. Working exclusively in the Southern Region, we work with the attitude of a small town contractor, but have the resources of our corporate office at our fingertips.
2010
ECSI joined Hunt Electric to offer a variety of low voltage solutions. ECSI is a full service communications contractor specializing in engineering, integration, and support for low voltage systems. Learn more by visiting www.ecsillc.com.
2011
The Power Solutions division was created to provide comprehensive power solutions, including testing, engineering, analysis and maintenance.
2012
Hunt Electric purchased the assets of the APi Electric Company, located in Duluth, MN.
2015
Hunt Electric celebrates 50 years in business.
2016
Hunt Electric began the transition of ownership to ESOP.
2018
Hunt Electric purchased the assets of Mayer Electric in Brooklyn Park, MN.
2019
John Axelson stepped in as President of Hunt Electric.
2021
As of April 2021, Hunt Electric is 100% employee-owned!
2022
In response to significant growth—including doubling in size over the past five years—we formalized an Executive Leadership Team to support our expanding operations, strengthen leadership across markets, and position the company for continued growth and opportunity.
Hunt Electric reimagines brand identity to better reflect core values. The cool blue color scheme represents loyalty, connection, innovation, and expertise we bring to every project. The dynamic elements symbolize how we raise the bar and set the pace.
2023
As a leader in prefabrication, we’ve increased our footprint and expanded our capabilities by opening a new facility in Hudson, WI called Baer Manufacturing.
Hunt Electric purchased Kat Keys locksmith business in St. Paul, MN. The family operated business has been serving our community since 1924. Through a new distribution agreement with Medeco Keys, this brings an added capability to the locksmith solutions we currently offer.
2024
The strategic move of acquiring H & R Electric located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin allows us to extend our reach into the Western Wisconsin area.
Hunt Electric acquired AFC Technologies to expand our limited energy service and maintenance division. The collaboration of resources and synergies between both companies enhanced our operations and open new growth prospects by merging with Hunt’s in-house limited energy division, ECSI System Integrators.
Hunt expanded presence in the North Dakota region by acquiring Mayer Electric and leveraging their established foothold in North Dakota. The collaboration of resources and synergies between both companies enhanced our operations and opened up new growth prospects.
Hunt strengthened our presence in southern Minnesota by acquiring Paul’s Electric in New Ulm. By combining resources and expertise, we enhanced our operations and unlocked new growth opportunities for both companies.
2025
Hunt acquired River City Electric in Mankato, MN to strengthen our Southern Minnesota presence and expand into the road work market—supporting growth alongside our teams in Rochester and New Ulm.
Hunt formed a new Hunt Leadership Team (HLT) to support growth and help our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) improve our operations, support services, and business processes, and to encourage new ideas.
We expanded our Central Minnesota footprint by acquiring Granite Ledge in Foreston, bringing added strength in the road work market and enhancing our growth alongside River City Electric.
We expanded and relocated our headquarters to Eagan, Minnesota—creating a modern, collaborative space that supports our continued growth and strengthens connections across our network of offices.
Hunt Electric has acquired Rick Electric, uniting two trusted electrical contractors serving Western Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota.
We Succeed Together
In 2016, we began the transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and became 100% employee owned in 2021. The Hunt Electric ESOP gives employees ownership interest and a meaningful voice in company directives.
We know everyone brings something to the table, no matter where they’re at in their career. That’s why we provide ESOP eligibility to our non bargaining unit team members – from entry-level staff to our executive leadership personnel.
The reputation of our company starts with the leadership of our management team, and we take that seriously. Each of our managers take an active role throughout each project to ensure success and satisfaction for all parties involved. We pride ourselves on building long-standing relationships not only with our clients, but within our team as well. Our people are our greatest asset.
