F&H Electrical Contractors, Inc. d/b/a F&H Contractors is a privately held Subchapter S-Corporation that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services to the power distribution market, primarily within the state of Florida, with an emphasis on the construction, repair and maintenance of underground and overhead utility power infrastructure and industrial electrical services to power generating plants. The company provides these services throughout the state of Florida from seven offices located in central, west central and northwest Florida. F&H markets it’s services to over 20 major electric utilities, cooperatives and municipalities.
Seeing an opportunity in the outsourcing of distribution installation and maintenance services by the electric utility industry David Finley, the company’s President, founded F&H Contractors in 1997 after spending 26 years at Florida Power Corporation. Since then, the company has grown in size to include over 150 full time employees. The company has experienced robust growth as a result of its commitment to providing high quality, turnkey services; to consistently demonstrate exceptional safety standards; and to develop strong relationships with clients throughout the state of Florida.
The company is managed by a highly experienced group of individuals, including three of the four shareholders of the corporation. Below is a brief synopsis of each of the members of the Senior Management team:
David Finley – President
Mr. Finley has been involved in the electric utilities industry for 35 years, starting his career with Florida Power Corporation (FPC) in 1971. After completing his electrical apprenticeship program in 1974, Mr. Finley gained several years of experience in the installation, testing and start up of electrical systems for various FPC facilities, working his way to Chief Electrician for FPC’s travel crews by 1979. In 1997, Mr. Finley left FPC to start F&H Contractors. He is currently F&H Contractors’ President and holds a State of Florida Electrical Contractors License as well as an unlimited Electrical Contractors License for the State of Georgia.
Daniel Williams – Executive Vice President
Mr. Williams has over 27 years of experience in the electric utilities industry. Prior to joining F&H Contractors, Mr. Williams spent 18 years at Florida Power Corporation (FPC). After completing his electrical apprenticeship program in 1982, he gained substantial experience in various aspects of electrical and HVAC disciplines which include installation of underground electrical systems, transformers, power distribution systems, motors and high voltage equipment and controls. Mr. Williams holds several certificates, including Nuclear Electrician Core and General Knowledge and a Florida State Unlimited Contractors License for HVAC. In addition, Mr. Williams graduated from Central Florida Community College in 1994 with a degree in control wiring, refrigeration and HVAC.
Edward Gerrits – Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gerrits joined F&H Contractors in March of 2005, but was actively involved with the company since it’s inception in 1997 as a commercial banker. Mr. Gerrits is responsible for the daily financial management of the Company and has over 25 years of business experience, which includes 11 years in commercial banking, most recently on Board of Directors of Orlando National Bank, and another 12 years as President of Gerrits-Citrus, Inc., a real estate development and commercial construction company. Mr. Gerrits graduated from the University of Florida with Finance degree.
Thomas Guida – Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Guida was originally hired by the Company in 2003, as the Vice President of Underground Operations, and was instrumental in establishing the department’s business plan and framework. Mr. Guida was elevated to the position of Chief Operations Officer in March of 2006 and now oversees all field operations for the Company. His duties include oversight of sales activities; interacting with business unit managers to discuss planning for resource allocation, procedural cost / benefit analysis and productivity of profit centers. Prior to joining F&H Contractors Mr. Guida served as Vice President and Comptroller for VIASYS Corporation, an infrastructure deployment, integration and maintenance company, where he gained valuable experience in unit-based contract administration, strategic planning and financial analysis. Mr. Guida obtained his degree in Accounting from UCLA.
Mark Tellier – Florida Manager Underground Operations:
Mr. Tellier is responsible for the day-to-day field operations of the Underground department, including departmental manpower and equipment allocation, cost controls and billing functions. He has over 21 years of leadership experience in the underground utility construction industry where he has developed a solid background in business analysis, strategic planning, forecasting, and operations management. Prior to joining F&H Contractors in 2003, Mr. Tellier spent 5 years as Operations Manager at VIASYS Corporation, an infrastructure deployment, integration and maintenance company.
Work Force
F&H Contractors currently employs over 150 employees throughout the State of Florida, including management, clerical/administrative and field personnel. The Company is committed to employee safety and training with an emphasis on employee retention. F&H Contractors’ safety and training policies include; drug-free workplace, routine field safety inspections, and weekly safety meetings for all field employees including continuing education.
