Two weeks into my electrical career, I asked myself a question that would shape the rest of my life: why spend a lifetime building someone else's company when you could build your own? I didn't have a business plan or a single client. What I had was a conviction that the electrical industry deserved a contractor who set a higher standard—and never stopped raising the bar.
Sixteen Years in the Making
That question stayed with me for more than sixteen years. Long before I ever hung a Benchmark sign, I learned the trade from the ground up—wiring in the field, managing complex industrial projects, and leading crews on some of the most demanding job sites in the region. I spent those years watching closely: what made a company worth working for, what truly earned a customer's trust, and where so many contractors fell short.
By the time I founded Benchmark Electrical Solutions in 2008, I wasn't guessing. I was building the company I'd spent half my career wishing existed.
Why We're Called Benchmark
The name was never an accident. A benchmark is the standard everything else is measured against—and that's exactly what we set out to be. From the quality of our installations to the way we serve customers, manage projects, and support our people, every part of this company is measured against a higher bar. Excellence isn't a destination we arrive at. It's a discipline we practice every single day.
From the beginning, four core pillars have guided every decision we make:
- Best Place to Work — because our people are our greatest asset
- Customer Centric — we act as an extension of our customers' team, not just a subcontractor
- Operational Excellence — quality, safety, and integrity practiced consistently
- Smart Growth — expanding without ever compromising the standard
A Family-First Company
At its heart, Benchmark is a family-first company. Our team spends a significant portion of their lives at work, and I'm committed to making that time matter—an environment where people grow professionally, build real relationships, and take pride in what they accomplish. Projects are important, but it's the individuals behind those projects who make lasting success possible.
Our culture comes down to a simple philosophy: practice what you preach.
We do what we say we're going to do. We hold ourselves accountable to our commitments and work every day to earn the trust of our customers, employees, and partners. The people who thrive here share that mindset—they're honest, they care about their work, and they understand that quality and safety aren't boxes you check once, but disciplines you live by.
Safety Is the Standard, Not a Slogan
Nowhere does that standard matter more than safety. We built our reputation in environments where a single mistake can cost lives—oil and gas facilities, industrial plants, hazardous locations—and those job sites shaped our culture from day one.
- NFPA 70E arc flash training and recertification for all field personnel
- Daily Job Safety Analyses completed before work begins on every site
- Lockout/tagout procedures enforced on every energized system
- Stop Work Authority for every crew member, from apprentice to foreman
It's why our customers trust us in high-stakes environments, and why our people go home safe at the end of every shift.
What Actually Sets Us Apart
When you hire a national contractor, you often get a company optimized for volume—and the people who sold you the job may never set foot on your site. At Benchmark, my team and I are personally invested in every project we take on. Our project managers are hands-on, our foremen bring decades of field experience, and when a customer calls with a problem, they reach someone who knows their site and knows how to solve it.
We're not here to be the biggest. We're here to be the contractor you'd recommend to your most important colleague without hesitation.
Building a Legacy That Endures
As we look ahead, the vision is clear: to become one of the premier electrical contractors in the country while staying true to the values that brought us here. We'll keep investing in our people, strengthening customer relationships, and pursuing operational excellence in everything we do. We're equally committed to the future of the skilled trades—through apprenticeships, workforce development, and creating real opportunities for the next generation of electricians.
None of that changes the fundamentals: quality work, safe sites, and customers who can count on us. If you're evaluating electrical contractors for your next project—whether it's a well-pad in Weld County, a solar farm in Wyoming, or a manufacturing facility anywhere in the Mountain West—I'd welcome the conversation. Reach out to our team and let's talk about what Benchmark can do for you.