Ward Electric Company, Inc., established in 2005, began its journey as a small family-owned business with just three employees operating out of a spare bedroom in Longmont, Colorado. Founded by Mike and Joyce Ward, the company quickly grew to establish a solid reputation in the electrical contracting industry. Today, Ward Electric has expanded its workforce to over 400 dedicated professionals, demonstrating its commitment to quality service and safety.
As a full-service electrical contractor, Ward Electric specializes in all aspects of electric power line installation, including engineering, design, repair, restoration, and maintenance. Their capabilities encompass transmission and substation projects, overhead and underground installations, as well as fiber optics and emergency storm repair services. With a strong focus on high-voltage operations and renewable energy initiatives, Ward Electric provides comprehensive solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential clients across the continental United States.
The company has achieved remarkable growth milestones, highlighted by its rapid increase in both workforce and equipment to nearly 900 units, and by expanding its offices to key locations, including a facility in Sioux City, Iowa, in 2018 and a new power infrastructure facility in Victor, Iowa, in 2022. Leadership transitioned to Mike and Joyce’s sons, Mark and Matt Ward, who continue to uphold the family values ingrained by their parents while driving the company towards innovative growth and development.
Ward Electric is not only known for its project management and technical capabilities but also for its dedication to safety and employee welfare. The company has received numerous accolades, including recognition by ColoradoBiz Magazine as one of the Top Companies and Best of Colorado, and it regularly earns awards for being one of the best places to work in the Denver area. The motto “On time, on target, with quality” exemplifies Ward Electric's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, ensuring that they remain a competitive and trusted name in the electrical contracting industry.
