Jim is the co-founder and President of 1st Electric Contractors. He brings over 40 years of electrical industry experience to 1st Electric.

Jim recently served as a Regional Director for the Mountain West Region of our national electrical contractor association, Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC).

Prior to 1st Electric, Jim was the Construction & Sales Manager at AALL Electric where his leadership helped increase the annual sales revenue from $11 million to $34 million. Jim was also responsible for directing the operations of AALL’s 20-person management staff and oversaw the construction staff of 300 electricians.

​Jim is McCormick, TRF, Con-Est, and Accubid estimating systems certified. He has also received extensive field supervision training and holds a current Master Electrician license from the State of Colorado.

​In his free time, Jim enjoys being involved in community outreach projects, traveling all over the world, and playing a round of golf whenever the sun is shining.

Lindsey joined the 1st Electric team in 2007 as an Administrative Assistant. She has worn many hats, including Service Department Coordinator, Human Resources Manager, and Office Manager. In 2012, Lindsey was appointed to a corporate officer position.

As our Secretary/Treasurer, Lindsey oversees the accounting and human resources staff and is responsible for the management and development of 1st Electric’s two most valuable resources: its finances and its people! Lindsey has also played an important role in shaping the future of the electrical industry through her past service as both the Vice President and President of the Board of Directors for Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM).

​Lindsey is both a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), two of the highest professional credentials in Human Resources. She is also a candidate for the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) exam.

​In Lindsey’s free time, she enjoys participating in her son’s school and extracurricular activities, hiking with her family, and horseback riding

Doug has been an essential member of the 1st Electric team since the day our doors opened in 2002. He started at 1st Electric as a Project Manager and was subsequently appointed to a corporate officer position in 2012. As our VP of Ops, Doug is responsible for project success and profitability across all of our projects. He manages our construction management staff of 3, as well as our 120 field electricians.

Prior to 1st Electric, Doug was a Project Manager at AALL Electric where he successfully managed the completion of $6,000,000 of new multi-family projects. In Doug’s over 25 years’ experience in the electrical construction trade, he has been involved in all aspects of new construction, including over 20 years of multi-family construction management experience. Doug holds a current Master Electrician license from the State of Colorado.

​In Doug’s free time he enjoys supporting his kids’ athletic and school activities, as well as traveling with his wife.

Jay has been a key member of the 1st Electric team since 2003. He first came on as a Foreman and, after successfully completing a number of profitable jobs, he was promoted to Project Manager. Jay’s extensive experience managing multi-family projects at 1st Electric over the last 20 years has provided the tools necessary to run progressively larger and more complex projects, as well as oversee the training and development of our other Project Managers in his current role as Senior Project Manager.

​Prior to 1st Electric, Jay was Vice President of Schoenfelder Electric where he ran multiple commercial and industrial jobs. Jay completed all four years of specialized electrical construction education at Independent Electrical Contractors’ Rocky Mountain Chapter (IECRM). Jay has over 25 years’ experience in the electrical construction industry and is a licensed Journeyman Electrician in the State of Colorado.

​In Jay’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as hunting, snowboarding, and traveling.

John has been an integral member of the 1st Electric team since 2002. He started as an apprentice, which provided a solid foundation for his career advancement within the company. After obtaining his Journeyman’s license, he was promoted to Site Superintendent, a position he held for twelve years while overseeing site operations for numerous successful projects. In 2018, John was elevated to Project Manager, a role he maintained for seven years. Throughout this time, he found great satisfaction in sharing his extensive experience and knowledge with superintendents, leading to successful project outcomes for 1st Electric. His leadership, combined with his team’s efforts, contributed to the achievement of three national award-winning projects recognized by the Independent Electrical Contractors organization.

Currently, John serves as the Pre-Construction Manager, where he is responsible for maintaining the strong business relationships that 1st Electric has cultivated over the past 23 years. His role includes developing new business opportunities and forming partnerships, both of which are crucial for the company’s sustained growth. Additionally, John is involved in estimating potential projects, tailoring and submitting proposals, and collaborating with ownership and operations to ensure a clear and consistent vision for future initiatives at 1st Electric.

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, John holds a Master Electrician license from the state of Colorado and is proud to have recently attained his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in January 2025.

Beyond his professional commitments, John enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and pets. He also likes golfing, playing the guitar, and working on home improvement projects. Recently, he took up long-distance running and completed his first full marathon in 2023.

Josh has dedicated 26 years to the electrical trade and has been a team member at 1^st Electric Contractors for 21 years. In his time with 1^st Electric Josh has worked in several roles, starting as a Journeyman electrician, moving into a Superintendent position and currently serving as a Project Manager.

Josh has managed several successful projects as a Superintendent and Project Manager positions including a National IEC Project of the Year award winning Edit project.

In his free time, Josh enjoys hunting, golf and traveling.

Brian’s tenure with 1^st Electric began as a first-year apprentice in 2007. He graduated from IECRM and is a licensed Journeyman in the state of Colorado. Before taking the position of Director of Construction, he ran multiple projects as a Foreman.

In his current role Brian wears many hats overseeing, the apprenticeship program, warranty department, fleet and equipment management, the safety program, internal and field technology integration, talent acquisition and management, and project coordination.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, as well as hiking, flying, and photography.

Joey’s tenure with 1st Electric began in 2022 as a Human Resources Generalist with over 10 years of HR experience. In 2025 he moved into his current role as Human Resources Manager.

Prior to 1st Electric Joey earned his BA in Business Administration from Western Colorado University in 2012. He then began his journey in Human Resources working with one of the top home builders in Colorado. He is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

In his free time, Joey enjoys spending time with his family, supporting his kids’ athletics, and mountain biking.

Jill has held various accounting positions in the construction field since 2003 for Colorado construction firms. Prior to that she worked in retail and non-profit firms since the early 90’s. She holds an associate’s degree from Barnes Business College in Denver, Colorado. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, occasional fishing trips, long walks with her dog and reading.