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Who is Edison Electric?
Edison Electric is a multifamily electrical contracting company serving the greater Puget Sound region from Everett to Olympia. With long lasting roots in Western Washington that sprouted in 1986, we pivoted to apartment specialization in 2002 and have been building our reputation in that niche ever since.
1986
Roots in Western Washington
Rob's father starts Edison Electric as a single family and light commercial electrical company.
2002
The Pivot to Apartments
Edison begins specializing in multifamily and starts building its reputation in that niche.
2005
First post-tension deck
Edison takes on its first podium style build, years before most contractors in the region would.
2016
A New Generation
Rob, who grew up in the company under his father, buys out his uncle and partners with Joel.
How We Run
Led by three partners. Built on one culture.
Today, Edison Electric is led by three partners: a visionary at the helm, an operations lead who runs the office and makes it all happen, and a field lead who oversees manpower and keeps the teams connected and moving. With 50-80 electricians on projects, 6 lead foremen, a small office crew, and many operations running simultaneously, we always have smooth proceedings at the top of the priority list.
This is how we have built up an incredible culture at Edison Electric. With a good culture there is a sense of fluidity and calm within our company. This means that the presence you have on your job site is strong and cohesive and ready to support you from day one to final inspection.
50-80
Electricians on Projects
6
Lead foremen across active projects
3
Partners, all electricians their whole lives
2002
Apartment specialists ever since
Who You're Working With
The partners behind Edison Electric
Rob and Joel, the partners behind Edison Electric, began running the company fully in 2016. Now they have another minority partner, Rob’s brother, Mike. Together with an office of three others, they manage all of the projects. Across all active projects, Edison Electric has 6 lead foremen, and 50-80 electricians on different sites at all times.
Robert Hayden
Owner and Principal Partner
Now at the helm, Rob has worked at Edison Electric most of his life, starting under his father, partnering with his uncle, then buying him out in 2016 to partner with Joel. He always values face-to-face communication, putting his clients at the forefront of every decision.
Rob is always in the moment. He is the one ensuring things are on track, stepping in to make sure there are no issues, and enjoying seeing Edison clients happy. His motto is to earn trust by being completely transparent, bringing real answers always, and showing up as a true partner from day one.
Outside of work, his family is a top priority. You can often find him on the water or traveling with his two teenagers.
Joel Sagara
Managing Partner and Director of Operations
Joel has been in the electrical field his entire career, joining Rob as a partner in 2016. He brings a huge depth of experience and knowledge to foresee problems.
He is known as the forward thinker in the office. He is an integral part of managing day to day systems, coordinating with engineers and on site team members, and making sure work is flowing smoothly. He believes that success is built through paper first. He is always looking forward and anticipating bottlenecks to help jobsites run themselves.
Outside of the office you'll find him on the water boating and spending as much time as he can with his family, including his son, who has now joined Edison as a lead foreman.
Michael Hayden
Minority Owner and Field Manager
Mike stepped in as a minority owner in 2020 with decades of field experience under his belt. He now manages all of Edison’s manpower on projects.
He is a collaborative leader and problem solver who believes that a bonded team is an effective team. His management style is based on the idea of “trade harmony”, encouraging communication not just within his own team, but throughout all of the teams on a project. He views other trades as partners, not obstacles.
Outside of the job site, Mike is a golfer and traveler.
What We Prioritize
Communication, trust, and authority, at all levels.
Communication, trust, and authority, at all levels. These are the priorities not just with our clients, but internally too. With great relationships between our employees, our clients get fast and efficient work.
The Office Team
From bid request to final paperwork
Derek Anderson
Lead Estimator & Project Bidder
Derek has been with Edison for 6 years and deals directly with all of our owner-builders and project managers Edison works with. He takes bid requests and does the thorough research needed to send back an accurate bid. Long before shovels hit the ground, Derek is working to protect budgets on paper. His main goal is to avoid surprises once crews are onsite.
His favorite part of the job is the work environment. Outside of the office enjoys spending time with his friends and family out on the lake.
Melissa Craig
Human Resources
Melissa is a key point of contact for inquiries, paperwork, and intake of projects. She has been at Edison for five years and in the industry for 20. She keeps office logistics aligned with operations so that coordination between project managers and Edison staff runs without a hitch.
Her favorite part of the job is interacting with all of the employees. Melissa is often gardening or garage saleing outside of the office.
Cheryle Miller
Office Manager
Cheryle has been with Edison since 1994, starting when the company was Lighting Electric under John Hayden and staying on when it joined forces with Chuck Hayden in 1996. She handles contract billings, accounts payable and receivable, and quarterlies, making sure nothing slips through the cracks so our field teams can focus on the project and not the logistics.
Outside of work, Cheryle enjoys relaxing with family, and taking camping trips.
Our Foreman
The lead on your site, start to finish
We always have a foreman on site, not just while our team is working, but throughout the entire project.
Tom Hansen
25 years in the industry
Tom has been in the industry for 25 years, and the majority of that he spent at Edison. Edison’s team is what draws employees in and retains them. Tom’s favorite part about the job is the group of guys he gets to work with daily. Outside of work, he loves to relax with his family, golf, fish, and play football.
Tyler Dinwiddie
15 years at Edison
Tyler approaches work with a collaborative communication style. He has been with Edison for 15 years, and has 18 years in the electrical field. There isn’t a part of Edison that he doesn’t enjoy. His favorite part is all of it. Outside of work he is usually with his family or on the greens.
Scott Barnum
11 years at Edison
With 11 years at Edison, Scott is known as a forward thinker who is always a few steps ahead. His favorite parts about being on the Edison team are the stages right before everything hits the ground, the planning, the forethought, and drawing on previous knowledge to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Outside of work he is usually golfing or gardening.
Aaron Sagara
9 years at Edison
Aaron represents the second-generation of Edison, bringing his family’s long standing technical expertise to the table. With 9 years in the field, all of them at Edison, his favorite part is the reward of watching and playing a part in the progress of projects. Outside of work, he is often at a pool table.
John Smith
13 years at Edison
With 19 years in the industry, John has spent 13 years with Edison. His favorite part of the job is when the lights turn on. Seeing everything come together after months of problem solving is rewarding. He enjoys camping, spending time with his wife and kids, cooking and barbecuing.
Matt Bartram
15 years at Edison
With 15 years in the industry, all of them spent at Edison, Matt loves to see a project evolve out of nothing into a finished product. He loves that as leads they are able to see a project through to completion. Outside of work he spends a lot of time with his family, hiking, and camping.
Work With Us
Let’s meet before we bid.
When you request a bid, you meet our team face-to-face so we both know what the project entails. That is how we get to a GMP that is accurate and honest.