Founded in 1911, O’Connell Electric Company has grown to become one of the largest electrical contractors in the nation. Headquartered in Victor, NY, the company is capable of serving clients throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Our medium voltage and storm restoration services take us throughout the Mid-West and Southern states as well.
O’Connell Electric specializes in industrial and commercial construction, power line and substation work, vegetation management, communications, transportation, renewable energy, service and preventive maintenance. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, O’Connell Electric continues to lead the industry by delivering exceptional electrical solutions and services to its clients.
Executive Team
Michael Parkes, PE
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Emmi
Executive Vice President of Operations
Tim Boldt
Chief Administrative Officer
Jeffrey Gould
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Leadership
Rob Miller
Vice President, Construction
Phil Matthews
Vice President, Operations Support
Brian Rittenhouse
Vice President of Operations
Don Coon
Vice President of Operations
Tim Ehmann
Vice President of Substation & Interconnection
Corporate Leadership
Bridget Shepard
Director of Human Resources
Faye Gillette
Director of Payroll
John Miller
Director of Marketing and Business Development
David Adams
Director of IT and Quality Assurance
Doug Marolf
General Manager - Syracuse Construction
Rob Unger
Manager, Low Voltage Distribution Systems
Todd Ennis, PE
Manager, Engineering Services
Mark Valerio
Safety Manager, Utility Services
Matt Yonts
Safety Manager, Construction
Rick Catalfo
Manager, T&D and Vegetation
Andy Dohse
Service Manager
Kassidy Merrell
EPC Manager
Matt McDonald
Chief Estimator, Construction
Steven Parkes
Manager, Field Operations
Darrell Strong
Fleet Manager
Trey Theobald
Manager, Storm Services
Chris Thomas
Chief Estimator, Utility Services
Rob Sampson
Manager, Virtual Design & Construction
Roy Schumacher
Manager, Off-Site Construction
Dave Rath
Tool Manager
Jason Sachs
Manager, Technical Services