Tag Archives: electrical contractor







Apprentice working on wiring.

An electrician apprenticeship or college tuition: What does the math say?


Pursuing a college degree can be costly. Learning a skilled trade, like becoming an electrician, allows young people to start a career right out of high school without accruing student debt. The below information leaves a comparison to ponder – apprenticeship or college? Costly college or apprenticeship earnings? In Ohio, the average cost to attend […]

Alex Dahler, of Dahler Electric, is a new electrical contractor in the Mahoning Valley.

Contractor profile: Dahler Electric striving for big business


Dreaming big is something Alex Dahler hasn’t stopped doing since he became an electrician. His interest in the trade started during his high school days. He then attended Mahoning County Career and Technical Center for the electrical program. After graduating in 2013, he got into the apprenticeship program with IBEW Local 64. He worked for […]

Eric Clayton, of CR Electric in Girard, tested into journeyman electrician after 15,000 hours of work.

Journeyman electrician finds power in unconventional path to career success


Sometimes the plan to reach a goal happens in an unexpected way, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the success is any less sweet. For Eric Clayton, persistence and the will to do what he loves have gone a long way to becoming a journeyman electrician. He’s been in the trade for eight years, currently works […]

Sam Decesare, owner of Revolt Electric, outside his work van.

Contractor profile: Revolt Electric running at full charge


In electrical terms, 2023 has been a power surge for Sam Decesare. He officially started his own business, Revolt Electric, in January and has been moving at lightning speed ever since. As a one-man operation, to say he has a full schedule is an understatement. He juggles working, estimates, meetings and the office work. Decesare […]

Twin Peaks opening in Boardman in space left vacant by TGI Fridays.

Gulu Electric to illuminate the Twin Peaks restaurant


A space left empty for eight years after TGI Fridays closed in Boardman is being revived. Twin Peaks, a sports bar and restaurant, is coming to Tiffany Boulevard. Gulu Electrical Contractors, of Youngstown, has been working on the project since the end of August. Steve Weimer is the foreman for Gulu. He says the job […]

IBEW Local 573 apprentice showing students at Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo how to bend conduit.

Plug into a powerful future as an apprentice electrician


There are a variety of pathways to a rewarding, well-paying career. A college degree is conventional, but it’s not for everyone. Some people enjoy hands-on learning, and a skilled trade like an apprentice electrician, is a route to a great living without incurring much debt. Starting in the electrical trade can be done right out […]

Electricians help school’s trap team target success


The Springfield Local Schools’ trap shooting team is aiming for greatness with support from the NECA-IBEW Electricians. The team’s second season is wrapping up on a high note. The sport involves shooting at fast-moving, clay targets in a designated field. IBEW Local 64 member Dan Donoghue is the head coach. He says the idea started […]

Eric Carlson holding his award

Dickey Electric’s Carlson flies high with national Eagle Scout award


The president of “Joe” Dickey Electric, of North Lima, was honored by the Boy Scouts of America and Great Trail Council as a National Outstanding Eagle Scout. Eric Carlson received his Eagle over 33 years ago, but he says it remains one of his proudest career accomplishments. He regularly acknowledges that he benefited both personally […]

electrician wiring a house

7 Questions to ask before hiring a residential electrician


Electrical work is an important component of any home renovation or repair. That’s why you want to hire the right residential electrician for the job. To be sure you’re making the right decision, we compiled a list of 7 questions to ask before committing to a contractor. “You want to make sure your contractor is […]