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John Axelson - CEO

John’s decisions are pivotal in driving business expansion, maintaining profitability, and managing risk in an increasingly complex and competitive industry.

John Axelson
Chief Executive Officer

As the CEO of Hunt Electric, John Axelson is responsible for setting the overall direction of the company, ensuring financial growth and stability, and overseeing company operations. He leads the executive team, fostering key relationships with employees, vendors, owners, the board of directors, and customers. John’s decisions are pivotal in driving business expansion, maintaining profitability, and managing risk in an increasingly complex and competitive industry.

With 36 years of experience in the electrical contracting industry, John began his career in 1988 and joined Hunt Electric in 2008. Over the years, he has held several leadership roles within the company, including Project Manager, Business Development (BD) Manager, VP of BD, and Executive Vice President. His diverse experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of both the operational and strategic sides of the business.

John is actively involved in several industry groups and serves on the boards of Federated Electrical Contractors (FEC), Minneapolis JATC, and Hunt Electric Corporation. He is also affiliated with NECA and FEC, where he continues to contribute to the development of the industry.

Supporting Leadership

Our executive leadership team is reinforced by the expertise of other key leaders across the company’s various divisions, who work collaboratively to achieve Hunt Electric’s long-term goals and continued success.

Brandon Hagen

Brandon Hagen

Regional Vice President
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Megan Clyne

Megan Clyne

Human Resources Director
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Brennan Wyatt

Brennan Wyatt

Vice President, Engineering
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Matt Myers

Matt Myers

Vice President, ECSI System Integrators
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Kathy Grieger

Kathy Grieger

Chief Estimator
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Barry Doerscher

Barry Doerscher

Chief Information Officer
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Chris Rollins

Chris Rollins

Corporate Safety Director
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Wendy Richter

Wendy Richter

Vice President, Finance
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Aaron Gunderson

Aaron Gunderson

Vice President, Special Services
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Bill Eckenrode

Bill Eckenrode

Director of VDC
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Jeff Young

Jeff Young

Regional Vice President
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Mike Wilke

Mike Wilke

Director of Project Delivery
Mike Elia

Mike Elia

Vice President, Purchasing
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Andy Leuer

Andy Leuer

Vice President, National Operations
Terry Towey

Terry Towey

Vice President, Business Development
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Chris Herman

Chris Herman

Vice President, Local Operations