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AUGUST 2019 “Safety trumps productivity. We care deeply about the well-being of our employees and our safety picnics deliver that message.” – Vic Salerno, CEO In August, we hosted our Annual Safety Picnic, bringing together 800 of our employees, customers, vendors and friends for a full day dedicated to safety. The safety picnic is setup […]

2019 – For our contributions to this year’s Rochester United Way Campaign, CEO, Victor Salerno, on behalf of O’Connell Electric, was presented with the Senior Campaign Award after setting a new record raising $94,745. Congratulations and great job, team!

April 2019 – This Spring, Victor Salerno was presented with the Distinguished Citizen Award by the Seneca Waterways Council Boy Scouts of America at their annual Youth Power Dinner.   The award is presented to individual community leaders who provide outstanding civic service to the adult and/or youth in the community.   Those who receive […]

KING OF THE HIGHWIRE NIK WALLENDA AND HIS SISTER WALKED  25 STORIES ABOVE NEW YORK CITY’S TIMES SQUARE.   OCE was on the scene – behind the scenes – to consult with Nik Wallenda’s installation team for his latest stunt performed in Times Square on June 23.   We did not actually install the wire […]

February 2019 – Each year, members of our Technical Services Division attend the ABM TEGG Continuing Education Conference to gather among hundreds of professionals in our industry.  During this three day event, attendees participate in targeted educational sessions, visit with industry-leading service and supply vendors, and are recognized for their achievements during the annual President’s […]

February 2019 – After enlisting in the US Navy in 1985 and serving in its electrical field with his older brother, Scott Precourt knew he had found his calling. He wanted to become an electrical technician. After serving in the Navy, Precourt joined the IBEW Local 43 in Syracuse, NY, in 1995, before joining O’Connell […]

January 2019 Dan joined O’Connell Electric after spending 26 years in utility line clearance and vegetation management while working for Asplundh Tree Expert Company and Lewis Tree Service. Additionally, Dan spent three years at Wegmans as Insurance Manager and Director of Risk Management. Dan has spent nearly his entire career in safety, training, insurance, claims […]

October 2018 This fall, dozens of men and women from our Syracuse Office volunteered time and materials to support Brady Farm, a local community garden that provides organic produce and education to under served communities in the Syracuse area.  Brady Farm was started only a few years ago with the goal of providing affordable, fresh, […]

November 2018 Susan Parkes-McNally, Executive Vice-President, Treasurer, and HR Director, received the first-ever Rochester Business Journal Women of Excellence Award, joining the ranks of Rochester’s most inspiring women. The 2018 inaugural class featured 34 women from a variety of industries. They all have achieved professional excellence, display a commitment to community service, and embrace having […]

November, 2018 Joe Turri has served as O’Connell’s outside legal counsel for forty years while as a partner at Harris Beach PLLC and upon his retirement in 2018, he began his role as the company’s General Council based in our Victor Headquarters Office. Joe has also been a member of the company’s board of directors […]

October, 2017 COO and fourth generation electrician, Tom Parkes, was inducted into the Academy of Electrical Contracting at the General Session of the NECA 2017 Convention and Trade Show in Seattle, WA. Fellowship in the Academy is one of the highest honors bestowed upon an individual in the electrical industry. Pictured below: Tom with his […]

October, 2017 Victor Salerno,CEO, was inducted into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors as a business leader in our Rochester community. Since its launch in 2001, the Hall of Fame has honored successful business people who have influenced the Greater Rochester community through both their business achievements and their personal […]