The History of Hunt Electric
Our story starts in 1965, when Dick Hunt, Ron Harris, and Shelly Stewart founded a small electrical services company called Hunt Electric. Our first home was the old Yoerg Brewery building in St. Paul, Minnesota - where we'd often welcome customers in the decommissioned pump room.
Over the next five decades, Hunt Electric expanded into a full-service design, build, and maintenance firm. Today, you can find us driving groundbreaking work on major projects throughout the Midwest and nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reputation
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.