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Ben Foreman has been promoted to Hunt Electric’s first-ever Director of Innovation, where he will focus on fostering creativity, improving processes, and supporting teams across the company. With a passion for problem-solving and collaboration, Ben is excited to drive innovation and help Hunt deliver exceptional results.

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Hunt Electric is excited to announce Brennan Wyatt’s promotion to the role of Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. With over 17 years of experience at Hunt, Brennan brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a deep understanding of the company’s operations to this new position.

Hunt Electric is thrilled to announce the promotion of Andy Giefer to Commercial Design Manager! Andy started as an Electrical Engineer and has risen through the ranks over the course of his 12 years at Hunt. He now leads design-build opportunities, oversees budgets, ensures top-quality designs, and mentors the next generation of talent.

Hunt Electric is proud to celebrate the growth and success of its leadership team with two exciting promotions. Norm Motter has been named Vice President of the North Region, overseeing the Minot, Moorhead, and Fargo branch offices, while Mark Christopher has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Minot office.

Chris Bentrott has been promoted to Vice President of Operations at Hunt Electric. With decades of experience and a passion for leadership, he’s excited to guide the team into the future.

On our lates episode of the Beyond the Breaker podcast, Josh Bone of ELECTRI International shared how data, AI, and apprenticeships are revolutionizing electrical contracting. Hands-on training is replacing costly education, while technology and efficiency are reshaping the industry. With trends like modular construction and a focus on speed, Bone highlighted the exciting opportunities ahead for those ready to adapt.

Hunt Electric has acquired Rick Electric, uniting two trusted electrical contractors serving Western Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota.

This December, team members at our Eagan Headquarters partnered with Neighbor’s Inc. to donate gifts to a local family in need. This act of kindness reflects their commitment to supporting the community and spreading holiday cheer.

Dive into the high-stakes world of supply chain management, where logistics, technology, and market volatility collide. Industry experts Martin McAdams and Sean Cherry share how they tackle post-COVID challenges like extended lead times and skyrocketing demand, all while leveraging cutting-edge tools like Remarkable to streamline operations and boost efficiency. From navigating massive construction projects to adapting to volatile markets, this episode offers a fascinating look at the strategies and innovations keeping the modern supply chain running smoothly.

Brian Jacobson has been promoted to Operations Manager of Local Operations after 23 years with Hunt Electric. In his new role, he will provide leadership and support to Project Managers and General Foremen, leveraging his extensive experience and passion for helping others grow.

On the Beyond the Breaker podcast, we sat down with Alex Xu, a traveling project manager at Hunt Electric, to discuss life on the road, teamwork, and what makes our people-first culture thrive.

At Hunt Electric and ECSI, events like these remind us of the importance of community, connection, and a little bit of spooky fun. We’re already counting down the days until next year’s Halloween celebration!

Hunt Electric highlights five team members whose roles didn’t exist five years ago. From safety and risk management to business intelligence, advanced construction planning, learning and development, and digital media creation, these employees share how their work supports growth, drives innovation, and helps the company deliver exceptional results for clients.

Hunt Electric’s annual Managers’ Breakfast brought employees together for a morning of delicious food, camaraderie, and gratitude. Management traded their usual roles for aprons, serving meals and fostering connections across departments, highlighting the company’s commitment to respect, recognition, and community.

Recently, on the Beyond the Breaker podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with Connor Simonet, a long-time employee at Hunt Electric, to discuss what makes Hunt unique and how our core values shape everything we do.

In this episode of Beyond the Breaker, we sat down with Rob Enos, a seasoned electrician with over three decades of experience, to talk about the trades, the opportunities they offer, and why they should be a first-choice career path—not a fallback option.

On Beyond the Breaker, locksmith Geoff Gall shared stories of safe-cracking, family history, and how Kat Keys has grown from a St. Paul shop into part of the Hunt family of companies.

On the Beyond the Breaker podcast, Hunt Electric’s Rod Mayer shared stories from decades of government contracting, lessons from tough jobs, and his ongoing role shaping the electrical trade in North Dakota.

On a recent episode of the Beyond the Breaker podcast, Hunt Electric’s Corporate Safety Director, Chris Rollins, joined the hosts for a candid conversation about communication across generations in the workplace. From navigating humor at work to choosing the right platform for the message, Rollins emphasized adaptability, empathy, and the importance of clear expectations.

Hunt and Baer celebrated National Intern Day by hosting 16 interns at the Eagan Headquarters for a day of inspiration, career advice from leadership, and connection over a taco bar lunch. The event highlighted the interns’ achievements and reinforced their value to the team.

The 3L Safety Upgrade project showcased the strong partnership between Hunt Electric and 3M Hutchinson. Despite challenges like drawing changes and tight deadlines, Hunt successfully delivered the project on time, on budget, and with zero safety incidents. The client praised the team’s adaptability and highlighted General Foreman Trevor Tontat’s excellent leadership and collaboration. This project reflects Hunt Electric’s commitment to safety, quality, and maintaining strong partnerships.

Chris Barrera, a former professional MMA fighter turned general foreman at ECSI, recently shared his inspiring story on the Beyond the Breaker podcast. From the adrenaline-fueled world of mixed martial arts to leading construction teams with a focus on safety, Chris’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and a commitment to helping others.

Hunt Electric is proud to announce the promotion of Megan Clyne to Vice President of Human Resources. Rising through roles such as HR Generalist and HR Director, Megan has been key to cultivating a people-focused culture that fuels success. In her new position, Megan is dedicated to empowering both employees and the organization, reflecting her commitment to Hunt’s talented and collaborative team.

Hunt Electric is proud to announce several promotions within our growing Safety and Risk team, highlighting our continued focus on building a strong safety culture across all divisions. With new leadership roles for Sami LeRoy, Kyle Casey, and Bill Dravis, along with the addition of several new team members across the state, Hunt is reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that every jobsite remains safe and compliant as we grow.

Hunt Electric has officially relocated its headquarters to the newly named Eagan Innovation Center, a 300,000-square-foot facility nearly double the size of its previous Bloomington location. The move, completed on June 30, 2025, supports Hunt’s continued growth and provides enhanced space for operations, collaboration, and future expansion.

Hunt is proud to award its first-ever full scholarship to Landon Reid, a standout Brooklyn Center High School graduate and future trailblazer in the electrical trade. In partnership with Lake Street Works and Wallin Education Partners, this scholarship supports Landon’s two-year journey at St. Paul Tech and includes a summer job with Hunt.

Hunt Electric has promoted John Matejcek to Vice President of Safety and Risk Management. Since joining Hunt in 2023, John has led key improvements in risk processes and claims management. In his new role, he’ll unify safety and risk efforts company-wide, supporting a proactive, full-circle approach to incident management.

Hunt Electric’s 2025 Safety Fair brought together over 120 employees per day for three days of training, wellness education, and leadership development. Featuring expert speakers, breakout sessions, and vendor showcases, the event reinforced Hunt’s commitment to a strong, proactive safety culture across all branches.

Mike Jones has been promoted to Senior Buyer—marking 30 years of dedication, growth, and impact at Hunt Electric. From his start as a Project Engineer to becoming a trusted mentor and procurement expert, Mike continues to lead with humility, passion, and a deep commitment to his team.

Hunt Electric celebrated our Q1 Core Value Award winners with a special night at the Minnesota Twins game, honoring team members who go above and beyond to live out our values every day. Their dedication, innovation, and teamwork continue to power our success—on and off the field.

Hunt Chief Estimator Kathy Grieger has announced the promotion of Ryan Vorhees to Estimating Team Lead – Mission Critical. In this new role, Ryan will lead the estimating process for Mission Critical projects and support the growth and development of the team in this expanding market.

Hunt’s Vice President of National Operations, Andy Leuer has announced Brian Jezierski’s promotion to National Automotive Operations Manager. Effective immediately, Brian will oversee project teams dedicated to the automotive market sector.

Veteran electrician and industry leader Rod Mayer continues his commitment to North Dakota’s electrical community with his reappointment as President of the State Electrical Board. With decades of expertise and a passion for the trade, Rod’s leadership remains a guiding force for electricians across the state. Congratulations, Rod!

Hunt’s Chief Operating Officer Keith Colvard recently announced three exciting promotions in the Operations Department! Chris Bentrott has been promoted to Operations Manager-Local Operations; Jeff Young has been promoted to Regional Vice President; and Kevin Colvard has been promoted to Field Labor Manager.

In January 2025, Keith Colvard, COO of Hunt, announced the promotion of Jim Monroe to Operations Manager at Hunt’s Duluth branch. Jim, who has a long history with electronics, served in the Air Force as an Avionics/Electric Welfare technician before working as a field electrician and joining Hunt in 2012. He became a Project Manager in 2019 and has led notable projects like Maurice’s 11-story headquarters and the expansion of Duluth-area hospitals. Jim is grateful for his colleagues and the opportunities at Hunt. The company congratulates him on his well-deserved promotion.

In December 2024, the Bloomington, MN team participated in Neighbor’s Inc. Holiday Gift Assistance program, adopting three families. They donated over 80 gifts for eight children and seven adults.

Daniel joined Hunt as a Senior Engineer 13 years ago after spending nine years in The Navy and then getting his electrical engineering degree at Mankato State University. From his very first interview in the A&E industry, he was instantly hooked on the idea of putting buildings together electrically. During his tenure at Hunt, he has worked on everything from medium voltage system design to high rises and office remodels.

One of the key topics discussed this year was the role of Artificial Intelligence in estimating. Kathy highlighted AI's transformative impact on the industry, noting, "The current capabilities of AI appear to be streamlining processes and saving hours on intricate projects, and the advancements projected in the coming year are truly remarkable. I am eager to see and experience the cutting-edge technology to drive even greater efficiency and success in future projects.”

AGC members gathered to hear an inspiring safety message from Dr. Charlie Cartwright and honor the 57 CHASE contractors who together achieved at 1.22 incident rate in 2023 through their strong safety policies and practices.

We truly enjoy giving back to our community and are "better together" (one of our core values!) when connecting with organizations like American Cancer Society’s Richard M. Schulze Family Hope Lodge.

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Paul’s Electric in New Ulm, Minnesota! This strategic move will strengthen our presence in southern Minnesota, capitalizing on PEI’s established reputation in the area. By combining our resources and expertise, we aim to enhance our operations and unlock new growth opportunities for both companies.

Growing up in a family of electricians sparked Mike’s passion for the electrical industry. His career with Hunt has followed an impressive trajectory. Beginning in 1995 as an apprentice, he rose through the ranks as a Journeyman, Foreman, General Foreman, Field Superintendent, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Vice President, President of Hunt North, Senior Vice President of National Operations, and now Director of Project Delivery.

Hunt Chief Estimator Kathy Greiger has announced two promotions in the Estimating department. Chris Nicholson has been promoted to Lead Estimator – Mission Critical, and Bryan Clymer to Centralized Estimating Team Lead.

Our core values form the foundation of our success, so earlier this year we developed a program where every quarter employees – across all divisions and brands - can nominate peers who go above and beyond and exemplify these values.

With so many important projects under his belt, it is hard for Dylan to pick a favorite. But if he had to choose? “I have really enjoyed creating financial reports (Financial Statements and the Financial Plan) for Hunt Electric. These reports allow us to set goals, track our progress, and give us the data we need to make strategic decisions to move the company in the right direction.”

In an effort to make learning about ESOPs enjoyable, the committee recently organized a trivia event designed to foster knowledge retention among employee owners. The event kicked off with delicious donuts and divided participants into teams for a spirited trivia competition. With categories ranging from terminology to distributions, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and camaraderie. At the end of the event, three winning teams walked away with exciting prizes, celebrating both knowledge and teamwork.

Beau has been integral in building many applications in Qlik for billings, the sales pipeline, HR, a GF Dashboard, labor projections, service tech, and many other departments. Building the "PM Overview-Field" application has been his favorite project so far. This application brings together data from all over Hunt to give a heartbeat of the status of our jobs and work orders. Beau thrives on the challenge of solving a problem that helps others succeed.

Since 2016, Hunt has offered an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving Hunt’s workforce ownership interest in the company.

Belinda discovered her knack for purchasing at a previous job before starting with Hunt in 2022. In her time here, she has created numerous subcontracts requested by Project Managers, which has given her deeper insight into Hunt’s projects.

What can you expect when you stop by our booth at a career fair? Our employees engage with students, offering insights into the company's culture, growth prospects, and career-path opportunities.

At the fair, representatives in attendance excitedly discussed insurance plans, coaching services, mental health resources, and more! Employees were encouraged to visit as many booths as they could to fill out a punch card, and once they had visited at least six, they could get a free lunch from the El Burrito Mercado food truck.

One important process Lydia has been involved with in her time at Hunt has been the daily maintenance of purchase orders and the purchase order exporting process. This includes 150-200 purchase orders that need to be exported into Spectrum every day so our accounting department can pay invoices. Earlier this year, there were more than 300 unknown purchase orders in the log, and, with Lydia’s help, it has since been reduced to about ten.

We can’t wait to unveil our new HQ, coming Spring/Summer of 2025!

Please join us in congratulating Andy Leuer on his promotion to Vice President of National Operations!

In his new role, Andy will be working throughout the country with the National Team and its partners, and we are excited to see him uphold that culture and represent Hunt in all corners of the United States!

This tour provides you with an invaluable glimpse into Baer’s operations, fostering the connection between Hunt and Baer and highlighting their potential to support one another.

Please join us in congratulating Wendy Richter on her promotion to Vice President of Finance!

“Being a leader in an ESOP organization is rewarding, as the results of our collective efforts can be measured, and success can be shared with those that earned it.”

We are excited to share that we have acquired Mayer Electric in Minot and Bismarck, North Dakota.

We are excited to share that we have acquired AFC Technologies based in Ramsey, MN. This strategic decision will expand our limited energy service and maintenance division focusing on reoccurring revenue.

Megan Clyne, Director of Human Resources shared some exciting news - Emily Lindblom n was recently promoted!

In this new role, Emily will be focusing on developing and executing Hunt's learning and development strategy to help our employees maximize their growth and reach their potential.

Megan Clyne, Director of Human Resources shared some exciting news - Molly Halgrimson was recently promoted!

As the Human Resources Manager, Molly will manage and support the talent acquisition team, take on employee relations, performance management, and partner on a wide array of HR areas. Additionally, she will be another resource for any office benefits and payroll questions.

The short version - we nailed it when it came to effort in promoting and selling Records line of automatic doors

Hunt Electric's COO, Keith Colvard, has appointed Brandon Hagen as the new Regional Vice President. Brandon will oversee the branch offices in Duluth, Rochester, Hudson, and Chippewa Falls, and work closely with branch managers to address operational challenges and guide future business development. He has worked for Hunt for over five years, contributing his skills to various sectors. Brandon enjoys design-build/design-assist projects and looks forward to expanding existing client relationships and cultivating new ones.

We are thrilled to announce our acquisition of H & R Electric located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This strategic move will allow us to extend our reach in the Wisconsin area through H&R’s strong presence in the Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire area. We believe that the shared synergies and resources will strengthen both companies and provide new opportunities for growth.

We are pleased to announce that we have 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.

In his new position, Mike will have the CDL Drivers and Logistics Specialist roles reporting to him. He will be focused on helping build our logistics strategy with Baer Manufacturing and our operations teams.

Our team and our capacity continue to grow and we have expanded into new markets. We’ve also re-structured the management of the company to support the growth to date, and allow for additional growth.

The company has more than doubled in size in the past 5 years but we’re still family here. And we have proof for the 4th year in a row!

We kicked off summer by hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house of our new prefabrication and manufacturing facility in Hudson, WI – Baer Manufacturing.

Imagine you are an electrician "just doing your job" and it turns out just doing your job is more impactful than anyone could have thought - even years later. It's people like Steve that solidify our core values, make us enjoy coming to work, and just really put into perspective why we do what we do.

It turns out during the interview, the estimator was the only person the customers wanted to speak to because they wanted to make sure she had a full understanding of the project. Kathy says “talk about being under a heat lamp!”

Jolene Is an important member of our VDC team and is constantly pushing the department further. She’s a rising leader that demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities, relentless when she starts working on a task, and has a bias for action. In addition, Jolene represents women in construction well, and has the respect of the team around her.

From the joy in her voice to the praises from co-workers and customers alike, it sounds like Lecia made the right choice and we are lucky to have her on our team.

In Jasmira’s own words (in a heavy Bosnian accent), “I know my story is a long one but I promise it’s interesting, so grab your snacks and get comfy.”

Assistant Project Manager, Donny Foster, coined Anna the "Swiss Army Knife" of the most recent job site she was on and Senior Project Manager, Pat Capouch, could not agree more. In his opinion, she has accepted every challenge that has been presented to her, with energy and ambition and is certainly worthy to be recognized as a standout Woman in Construction.

We give our employees plenty of opportunities to get involved with something they’re passionate about. This time around, we chose 3 companies to be a part of our end of the year employee match program.

Why Hunt for Kathy? She says it’s simple. “Hunt stands behind every core value that we have and provides many opportunities for each person that works here. The limits are endless and we are bound only by our own constraints.”

Children's Minnesota will soon unveil a new intraoperative MRI (iMRI) suite — a three-room, 2,970-square-foot facility. This is a first of it’s kind in North America. To install the breaker to feed this new space required shutting down 8 floors of critical power for a 2 hour window of time. No surgeries can happen when critical power is off.

“Hunt was an easy choice for me. Prior to working at Hunt, I have worked on projects that Hunt was a part of. Everything that I witnessed was the type of situation you would want to be in.” – Chris Rollins

“In my years of service, I have worked on anything from a small retail build out to a large hospital from the ground up, to a historic military facility remodel, and many more. Each site is unique on what makes it enjoyable and challenging.” - Kevin Huntley

The new facility, called “Big Baer,” will include 234,000 square feet of manufacturing space, 13,000 square feet of office/storage space, and a second level with 13,000 square feet of future office/storage space.

“I think some of the jokes with some of the other managers are that I’ve had every job in the company” – Mike Wilke

It's that time of year! Every year we are required to re-qualify to be in the CHASE program. As a Level 3 Contractor, we are at the highest level.

With our VDC team growing at such a rapid pace, the department has needed to add an additional layer of management to keep things running smoothly. We’ve promoted 3 internal employees to VDC Team Managers. Each team manager will take ownership of both projects and personnel, managing a team of +/- 6 designers each as well as mentor and take the lead on projects.

Our core values provide a consistent message of who we are – both past and present, while giving direction to the future.

Over the course of 50+ years we have had many married couples who work for Hunt Electric. This (success) story started out a little bit different.

“It has been a pleasure working for such a great company and alongside the best team in our industry for over 20 years. We are better together and that has been proven time and time again. Our foundation is strong, our future is bright and I look forward to what it holds for our great team.” – Matt Myers

The world health community continues to monitor the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the emergence of its varients, and the disease it causes. The virus, named “corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19)” has already had a tremendous impact on our daily lives, including the way we conduct business at Hunt Electric Corporation. Hunt is committed to the protection of our employees, trade partners and the communities in which we do business.

Our team and our capacity continue to grow and we have expanded into new markets. We’ve also re-structured the management of the company to support the growth to date, and allow for additional growth.

The company has more than doubled in size I the past 5 years but we’re still family here. And we have proof for the 3rd year in a row!

Understanding and planning for the unique hazards of each job site helps us keep our teams and our clients safe from harm. It’s our priority.

Grab your ribbon-cutting scissors, it’s time for the big reveal! We’ve been hard at work on a brand makeover – and our new logos are ready for their closeup.

Hunt Electric’s Duluth office and the Proctor Moose Lodge #1302 teamed up to donate and deliver the pumpkins to Proctor area organizations including the Proctor Childhood Center, Scandia Senior Care, Bay View Elementary, and Mesabi Preschool Academy in St. Rose Church.

Timed electrical code and installation competitions? YES PLEASE! Each year from coast to coast, professionals and apprentices show off their skills in a national competition against their peers. Okay let’s read that again and pick out that words that SCREAM Hunt Electric: professionals, show off, skills, competition. Okay well that checks all the boxes for us. So naturally, we have one of our people involved!

Over the past 5 decades, while our capacity has grown, leadership has transitioned, and our talented workforce has multiplied, we’ve worked hard to stay true to our roots. After expanding into a new headquarters just over 5 years ago, we might have a little more leg room in our offices now – but we’re still family here. And now we have proof!

Containerized Facilities Relieve Honolulu’s Testing Troubles

Reliable rapid detection is the first line of defense against the spread of COVID-19. But accessing the resources and facility space necessary for mass testing has challenged pandemic response efforts worldwide.

In Hawaii – the task was even more daunting.

By now, it's a familiar story. Countries worldwide have struggled to meet the infrastructure demands of the COVID-19 pandemic - with images of overwhelmed hospitals, testing facilities, and vaccination operations near-constant features on the nightly news.

Simply put: Space is in short supply.

Every fall, the staff of EC&M unveils its highly anticipated Top 50 electrical contractors list, ranked specifically by electrical and datacom revenue. Guess who made the 2020 list!

This photo gallery offers a sneak peek at the companies making it into the Top 20 spots, listed in descending order and based on their 2019 electrical sales data.

Our latest #projectprofile takes a closer look at Protolabs’ site expansion and facility improvements. A highlight? This was the first time our teams combined prefabrication and design!

Containerized Solutions for COVID-19 Emergency Medical Relief

Completing electrical work in a live facility can be a major procedure. Our latest #projectprofile takes a closer look at how we drove a successful operation at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. Check it out!

Places, everyone! The Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center steals the show with creative elements and intentional design. Check out our latest #projectprofile to learn more!

Collaborative Design for State-of-the-Art Results

Effective teamwork was the cornerstone of this project, which was delivered under a tight budget and timeline. Meeting the 15-month project schedule required the design-build team to collaborate closely across disciplines to meet all scope requirements and maximize owner satisfaction.

Driving Innovation with High-Tech Tools

It’s no question: robotic technology and 3D modeling have revolutionized construction. Both can improve efficiency and accuracy, minimize waste, increase safety, and dramatically trim construction schedules.

Their potential is immense—provided the humans know how to harness it.

Thursday's #WICweek feature is Wendy Richter! As a controller, Wendy helps Hunt Electric manage and interpret our finances.

We’d like to give a big shout out to today’s #WICweek feature: General Foreman Sara Hammond!

Sarah is a twenty-year veteran of the trades. Like many, her path to the industry was tradition; most of her family works in one trade or another. When it came time to choose a career, she was confident she could make a decent living in the field.

This highly-successful project rebooted Hunt Electric’s relationship with Donaldson Company. Although we’d worked with the multi-national filtration innovator in the past, over ten years had passed between projects. The new build of this materials research center was an opportunity for our team to show our old client some new tricks.

Hunt Safety Representative Brian Jackson is now a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)!!

Meet our newest recruit, Nick Haut! Nick joined our team as an Estimating intern in 2019 while studying Electrical Design and Management at Dunwoody College.

It's that time of year! Every year we are required to re-qualify to be in the CHASE program. As a Level 3 Contractor, we are at the highest level.

The Academies of Shakopee are small learning communities of students and teachers organized around areas of interest. Students connect with others who have similar aspirations and with teachers who can make meaningful connections to their plans for the future.

Snowy Midwestern states bordering Canada might not seem like the place to bet on solar, but, in fact, Great Lakes states are aggressively ramping up their use of power from the sun.

We’d like to give a big congratulations to Electrical Engineer Andy Giefer! Andy is a member of our talented in-house design team and recently became president of the North Central Electrical Engineering Society (NCEES).

SIGNING DAY—Meet our newest recruit, Anders Hellem! Anders joined our team as an intern in October 2018 and “signs-on” today as a full-time Estimator. You can catch him in our National division making plays in the industrial and automotive sectors.

The new website for ECSI System Integrators, has launched!

Our team is deep into the preconstruction phase of a new hospital facility in Redwood Falls!

“I’ve noticed an increase of women in safety positions in construction in general. Overall there’s been an increase of women in the trades and I believe it’s due to the pre-apprentice program. Women get a feel for the position prior to actually joining the apprentice program. You find out quickly if this is something you’d like to make a career of.”

At home, she has three girls of her own, ages 5, 9, and 11. At this point, they think Mom’s job is “normal” but when Abigail, the oldest, was 5 – she asked her Mom “What do you do at work? I tell everyone you dress like a boy.”

"Not knowing what I really wanted to do next, I saw a billboard on the freeway that said WE WANT YOU! LOCAL 110."

“Working in a predominantly male field hasn’t affected my feelings about my job. I feel I have been successful because I focus on my work and take pride in doing a good job.”

“It’s still a “good old boys club” but people are getting more used to seeing women in the construction trade, both field and manager roles. Be good at what you do, and make good choices. It’s a small world and your name and work ethic will follow you.”

“You might be the only female on a job site, underestimated, and generalized. I’ve always said I had to be faster, smarter, and emotionally tougher to be equal to my male counterparts. One thing that usually eliminates these issues is hard work. If hard work doesn’t solve them, move on and find a place where your employer and coworkers are positive and allow you to be “other” but not let it define you.”

“I discovered that I really enjoyed working with my hands and being active. What inspired me to stay was the challenge. I’ve never really been very strong and I had never used any tools before the apprenticeship so it was all very new to me.”

“I think the most challenging part of my job is finding the confidence needed to succeed when people doubt me before they know what I’m capable of.”

Recently, both Hunt Electric Corporation and ECSI System Integrators were part of a unique facility expansion project that involved moving nearly 300 CNC machines. The new plant now expands their overall machining capacity to more than 450 mills/lathes in the US. This was the first project we’ve worked with Protolabs on and they are happy to report the moving process maintained on-time delivery, and most importantly, there were no injuries. Check out this cool time-lapse video of how they moved all of these machines into the new facility: https://youtu.be/V0l5Pr7cD9QAre you familiar with digital manufacturing? It’s rapid prototyping and on-demand production in as fast as 1 day. Still confused? Let’s just say Protolabs manufacturers 3.1 million parts per month.

We are excited to have been selected for this new luxurious hotel and conference center project! The facility will feature a Scandinavian theme and rise 14 stories east of the MN Viking’s new headquarters and practice facility in Eagan, Minnesota. We are looking forward to work with this team on state-of-the-art project!

Last week Hunt Electric signed an agreement with OSHA for a Level 3 Cooperative Compliance Partnership on the Mondale Hall U of M project.

Hunt Electric is pleased to announce that we will be combining operations with Mayer Electric. We are extremely excited about the opportunity as both companies have a common culture of excellent customer service and building and maintaining long term relationships.

The City of Hutchinson was recently awarded the Energy and Climate award for the Hutchinson PV Landfill project at an Environmental Initiative Awards Dinner.

Hunt Electric is excited to be the electrical contractor of choice for the third and final piece of the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center renovation and expansion project at Macalester College.

The new HealthPartners Neurosciences Center that opened this week is an outpatient clinical, rehab and research space dedicated to virtually any kind of neurological condition, from stroke trauma to spinal injuries, and dementia to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Summit Orthopedics combined two locations—Eagan Therapy and Eagan Clinic—into its newest state-of-the-art center for orthopedic care.

Hunt Electric had the pleasure of working on this innovation lab at Medtronic a few years ago. It's great to see the good work its doing in action. Very cool technology!

Potlucks, ugly sweaters and giving have been the theme this week.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport should be flushed with pride. On Monday, it was declared home to the best public bathroom in America.

Hunt Electric is excited to announce that we were recently awarded the 365 Nicollet Project.

Ryan Companies has received a MNSHARP Construction award for work on the nearly one-million-square-foot Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shakopee, MN.

14 Winners are awarded $1,500 scholarships from NCEL Internship Program.

Our new project with Summit Orthopedics is underway and schedule to finish in February.

Hunt Electric was recently awarded a new expansion project at the Land O'Lakes Headquarters in Arden Hills, MN.

Three Minnesota hospitals earned high marks in U.S. News & World Report's annual grading of children's hospitals nationwide.

The new headquarters of the Maurices retail chain is the largest downtown development in Duluth's history.

Recently, General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly Plant showed off the progress on its $1.2 billion expansion where Hunt Electric is the electrical contractor.

With students and teachers scheduled to begin using the building when classes start after Labor Day, Byron's new primary school is on time and on budget.

Wells Fargo's newest Minneapolis office building opened this week when the first 200 Wells Fago employees moved into the Downtown East complex that will eventually house about 5,000 employees.

There's not a lot to see yet inside Amazon's mammoth fulfillment center under construction in Shakopee, but the robots will be coming soon enough.

We are excited to announce that Minnesota Power has received the green light for one of our newest projects - Camp Ripley 10 megawatt solar array.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was yesterday for one of our latest projects: Lagoon Water Park and Wave Spa at Treasure Island Resort and Casino.

A new health center opened on Thursday at Richfield High School to provide free care to students and young members of the community.

On Feb. 4, 2013 The Mother Baby Center in Minneapolis opened it's first center — as a collaboration between Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Isaiah Campbell, a black electrician trainee at Hunt Electric Corp., is the emerging future of the historically white Twin Cities construction trades.

Hutchinson is home to the largest landfill solar project in Minnesota.

Check out our latest project with Park Nicollet!

Passengers waiting at the MSP Airport have a new space to relax in. And Hunt Electric had a hand in it!

Commissioning of Hutchinson's 400-kilowatt solar array began last week.

Hunt Electric and ECSI are excited to announce that once again, we have both been awarded Level 2 CONTRACTOR status in the newly reconfigured Minnesota CHASE Program.

Hunt Electric recently finished the electrical construction for the Nordstrom store at Ridgedale. What's inside is making the news...

District One Hospital in Faribault, MN recently broke ground on a new emergency department addition project.

The JW Marriott luxury hotel, attached to the Mall of America in Bloomington, is on pace to open by mid-November.

Hunt Electric was recently mentioned in a great article about the alumni of Summit Academy working on the Downtown East project.

The School Sisters of Notre Dame hosted a thank you event for the state's third largest solar project.

A luxury lounge for passengers of any airline will open in coming months at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Every September, EC&M unveils the highly anticipated Top 50 electrical contractors listing, ranked specifically by electrical revenue. Hunt Electric broke the top 20 this year!

Did you know the Lowertown neighborhood of St. Paul is ranked as the hippest zip code in America?

This is the 12 installment in Finance & Commerce's Top Projects Series of 2014.

A big congratulations to our very own Andrew Giefer who received his official certificate for passing his State of MN Professional Engineering test and is now a Licensed Professional Engineer.

Hunt Electric was recently awarded the electrical construction of the Fourteen on Four Development in Rochester, MN.

Last month we welcomed Bruce Buchert to our Service Team!

Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK) celebrated 1,000,000 man hours worked without a lost time incident at the General Motors Flint New Paint Shop construction site. On Tuesday, July 14th GK joined the team of just over 1,000 workers on site for a luncheon acknowledging this major milestone.

Workers began installing 300 solar panels Wednesday at CHS Field in St. Paul.

The Minnesota Masonic Charities started construction of the 50,000-square-foot Heritage Center in Bloomington, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.

Renewal by Andersen broke ground today on a 113,000 s.f. facility expansion.

Workforce Development has organized a construction industry job fair for Thursday evening (06/11/15).

Because of our excellent safety record, we are qualified to be a part of a Level 3 C.H.A.S.E. project.

A shot from the new helipad at Regions Hospital!

A big congratulations to our General Foreman, Mark Suggs, who retired on Friday!

Hunt Electric has been awarded the electrical construction contract for the Broadway at Center project in Rochester, MN.

A few electricians from our Duluth office came down to the Downtown East jobsite for some Trimble training!

Can you find our General Foreman Terry Liska standing among the 4,800 solar panels that were installed on top of the Red Ramp at the MSP International Airport?

Today is Opening Day at CHS Field!

As a part of the National Safety Stand-Down (May 4-15th), and Safety Week 2015, many of our jobsites have special safety events planned this week.

St. Paul's new Lowertown Ballpark will feature rainwater toilets and sunlight powering the scoreboard.

Take a virtual tour with McGough Construction of the U of M Ambulatory Care Center!

Things are really taking shape at the new U of M Ambulatory Care Center!

This photo shows a few of our people who were a part of a true Hunt success story. Five years ago Hunt was awarded the contract to build a data center and build out three floors of office space for AgriBank in downtown St. Paul.

The new Mercy Hospital in Joplin is officially open!

Our very own Vice President, Curt Southward, has been selected as the Saint Paul College Alumnus of the Year for 2015!

The new St. Paul Saints stadium, CHS Field, is 90 percent complete.

When you’re upgrading the entire power distribution system of a large data center, including switchgear, UPS modules, distribution equipment, PDUs, and more than 800 whips, there’s little room for error.

Construction has wrapped up on an extensive project at Fairview Ridges Hospital campus.

The new $42 million Concert Hall at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts isn’t completed just yet, as evident from the buzz of construction inside a future lobby.

Hunt Electric is super excited to have been a part of this amazing project!

U of M project was like building in a phone booth.

Hunt Electric is working with St. John’s Abbey and Xcel Energy to expand their existing solar farm to provide up to 30 percent of the campus’s electricity.

Last week Hunt Electric was part of a team that built an epic fish house in just 24 hours! As part of Adolfson & Peterson’s team, Terry Liska, Damian Lehnan, Scott Nguyen, and Josh Halgerson spent 24 straight hours building the fish house in support of and to raise money for the “Rebuilding Together Twin Cities” organization.

While Hunt Electric completed the electrical construction earlier this year, there is always something new happening at Union Depot Station. The latest - installation of a glass sculpture.

Grass at the Saints Stadium already?!

As part of the FISH HOUSE FRENZY, Hunt Electric is part of a team that will build an epic fish house in just 24 hours!

Hunt Electric is very excited to announce that we have been selected to be a part of Minnesota’s largest solar energy site!

Hunt Electric and ECSI participated in Hearts & Hammers Fall Program Day on September 20, 2014.

Throughout Orchestra Hall’s new light-filled lobby, floor-to-ceiling windows reaching 55 feet reveal a never-before-seen view of the hall’s urban setting on Nicollet Mall and 11th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

The final steel beam was placed at The Mother Baby Center at Mercy Hospital with Children’s this morning.

Three years after it began a search for a headquarters near downtown Minneapolis, Be the Match this week turned some dirt on a new building near Target Field.

Magellan Development Group's LMP Apartments will open in phases starting on the lower floors between August 1 and late October.

Check out this neat video this McGough posted on their blog!

Hunt Electric was recently awarded the electrical contract for the Scheels Sports store at Apache Mall in Rochester, MN.

Hunt Electric was recently awarded the electrical construction contract for the new maurices headquarters building in Duluth, MN.

Hunt Electric recently completed a solar construction project at Great River Energy's Headquarters facility.

The New York Times covers the Downtown East development, the largest real estate project Minneapolis has seen in two decades!

With southwest Missouri often in the crosshairs during storm season, the team building the new hospital isn’t taking chances.

Allina Health and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota broke ground Wednesday on a $30 million, 62,000-square-foot addition to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday in Minneapolis to kick off construction of the $400 million Downtown East development.

Ryan crews have begun excavating the block at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue South and South Fourth Street and are to start soon on the block immediately east, previously the site of the Star Tribune’s Freeman building.

Crews from Ryan began pouring concrete to create the footings and foundations for the Lowertown Ballpark!

Ryan Cos. has selected three Twin Cities firms to help it build the $63 million St. Paul Saints stadium.

Wells Fargo & Co. confirmed Thursday that it will locate much of its Twin Cities workforce in office towers that are part of a massive $400 million mixed-use development in downtown Minneapolis.

Olympus Surgical Technologies broke ground last week to kick off construction of a 180,000 s.f. office and manufacturing facility.

A project that our team worked on recently was the recipient of a 2013 AIA Healthcare Design Award.

Hunt Electric was recently selected as the electrical contractor on the new south campus facilities building at St. Thomas.

Summit Orthopedics has acquired a 7.5-acre parcel of land in Vadnais Heights and plans to consolidate three of its facilities inside a new development there.

Hunt Electric has been selected as the electrical contractor for the new Surly Brewing destination brewery.

Hunt Electric just finished the first of 10 rooftop arrays for Slumberland / Geronimo Energy. The project includes eight stores, one distribution warehouse, and one corporate office in the surrounding Twin Cities area.

Hunt Elelectric was the electrical contractor for the controversial $50 million remodeling project. It is complete, but there is no orchestra playing yet.

Hunt Electric just finished the first of 10 rooftop arrays for Slumberland / Geronimo Energy. The project includes eight stores, one distribution warehouse, and one corporate office in the surrounding Twin Cities area.

Every second counts when a newborn’s health is in danger. Babies born with critical needs at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis lost precious time when hospital staff had to whisk them two blocks through an underground tunnel to Children’s Hospital.

Hunt Electric currently has 11 electricians on-site at the Loring Park project mentioned in this article.

Hunt Electric Project Manager Chris Herman was recently quoted in an article about Union Depot Station featured in Electrical Construction & Maintenance Magazine.

If you need a juicy Lucy fix on your way out of town, you're in luck.

A local brewer plans to bring beer back to the old Hamm's Brewery.

Hunt Electric recently started construction on the New Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel.

Groundbreaking is set June 19 for a new Concert Hall at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul.

Hospitals are where the sick and wounded come to heal.

But on Sunday, May 22, 2011, St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo. was itself wounded when an EF5 tornado churned its deadly, destructive path through the town.

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and HealthPartners Inc. will open a shared clinic in Hugo on May 20.

Allina Health and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics this month opened The Mother Baby Center, a $50 million facility that will have capacity to deliver up to 5,000 babies annually.

Union Depot opens tomorrow! Hunt Electric is very proud to have been a part of this history making project.

When the $243 million Union Depot restoration began nearly two years ago in St. Paul, it didn’t take long for construction crews to realize it was no run-of-the-mill project.

Ecolab Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for a new $10 million addition to its Eagan campus.

Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum wins architecture award!

For the first time ever, Hunt Electric has received the Platinum Award for Safety by the Federated Electrical Contractors industry association!

Magellan Development Group broke ground this week on the Loring Park Tower apartments. As the electrical contractor awarded the project, Hunt electricians will be on-site starting this week.

Hunt Electric recently completed this project including electrical and systems wiring for the new security checkpoint at Terminal 2.

Target Corp. opened its employee Target Plaza Commons across the street from the company's corporate headquarters on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis on Monday, October. 1st.

This week Target Corporation unveiled its the new Target Plaza Commons - a new 25,000-square-foot recreation space for employees.

On September 22nd, Hunt Electric teamed up with Veit and had around 75 volunteers come out to scrape and paint a house, perform some light carpentry work, landscaping, and we even built a fence – all in a day’s work!

The Amberwing Center for Youth and Family Well-Being, built with $6 million raised through the Miller-Dwan Foundation from more than 1,600 donations, opens Sept. 4.

An article written by Rob Flickinger, a Senior Engineer for American Engineering Testing Inc. and a board member of the Design-Build Institute of America.

Ikea said Tuesday it has officially plugged in the largest array of solar panels in Minnesota.

Hunt Electric recently completed a tenant buildout project that involved very unique office space. The tenant, Outsell, now occupies the entire 32nd floor of the Capella Tower downtown Minneapolis.

Due to new management taking over, on New Year’s Eve last year 25 Hunt electricians participated in the rebranding of 8 restaurant/retail venues in just a short 24 hour period. These spaces which include new light fixtures, sound systems, kitchen layouts and equipment, and new network communications cabling are all temporary during the G Concourse overhaul.