About Briggs Electric

Briggs Electric: A History of Innovation

Since our start in 1946, we have built strong relationships with our customers and project team members. We like the challenges of being an essential part of the team and working with owners, general contractors, and other design professionals to develop creative and cost-effective ways to meet our client’s needs. Excellent project outcomes result from our well-rounded approach to electrical construction services that combine our substantial knowledge with an unmatched level of client care and value.

Our Leadership

Our executive committee is comprised of industry veterans and an integral part of our company’s success. We work with the owner, general contractor and the designers as a team to guarantee a high quality job. Briggs’ dedicated employees provide a total package of commitment, quality and customer service.

Jeff Perry

President

California | Nevada
Jeff graduated from Colorado State University majoring in Construction management. After working for a local General Contractor, Jeff joined the family business in 1991.

Todd Perry

CFO

California | Nevada
Todd graduated from the University of Arizona with a double major in Accounting and Finance. After working in public accounting and obtaining his CPA license, he came to work for the Family business in December of 1995.

Greg Dye

General Manager – NV

Nevada
Greg oversees Briggs Electric’s Northern Nevada and Northern California operations. Greg started at BE in 1981 as an apprentice and worked in many facets of the trade before taking on the role of GM in 1996.

Brad Weaver

VP of Operations – CA

California
Brad manages day-to-day operations focused on delivering innovation, quality, and performance excellence. Brad’s experience and ability to recognize, engage and lead a successful workforce make him an essential member of Briggs Electric.

Jonathan Anderson

Director of Operations – NV

Nevada
Jonathan has demonstrated BE’s values and standards at the highest levels over the past 18 years. He oversees all project management, QA/QC and assists with scheduling workforce and safety.

Frank Gandara

Director of Business Development – CA

California
Frank oversees our business development, pre-construction, and estimating departments. With more than four decades of industry experience, Frank has a solid moral compass and an ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships.

DAVE LEGARZA

Director of Business Development – NV

Nevada
Dave has 35 years of experience in all aspects of the electrical construction industry. Dave excels at organizing and planning and knows how to provide the best value to our clients.

Todd Lorenz

Director of Preconstruction – CA

California
With 34 years of experience, Todd can review design documents and develop efficient, complete, and constructible models and prefab drawings. In addition, Todd oversees all aspects of the BIM and Pre-Fab departments.

1946 1960 1972 1973 1985 1996 1999 1999 2006 2008 2012 2013 2021

S.E. Briggs starts company from his home

The Beginning

S.E. Briggs is started by S.E. Briggs and based out of his garage in Newport Beach, CA.

Gaining Momentum

Bob Briggs joined his father, S.E., in business, and the company name was changed to S.E. Briggs & Son, Inc.

First Office

S.E. Briggs & Son, Inc. moved to a new location on Randolph Street in Costa Mesa, CA.

Briggs Electric is Established

Tom Perry is named Superintendent and starts Briggs Electric with Bob Briggs. Each owning 50% of the company, which purchases the assets of S.E. Briggs & Son, Inc.

Tom Perry and Bob Briggs Open Briggs Electric

Tom Perry Becomes CEO

Tom Perry becomes President of Briggs Electric, and Bob Briggs assumes a minor role as Chairman of the Board.

Beginning of Expansion

Tom Perry and Greg Dye, a former Briggs Electric foreman, begin operations in Carson City, Nevada, with three employees working out Greg’s Garage.

Growing

The Nevada Division outgrows its small office in Carson City and moves to a new building.

Introduction of Briggs Datacom

Briggs Electric joined forces with Advanced Network Consulting (ANC), and Briggs Datacom was established.

Expanding

Briggs Electric completes construction and relocates to a new 20,000 sq ft. facility in Tustin, CA.

Project Success

Nevada Division moves into their new 20,000 sq. ft. building in Carson City, NV.

Leadership Shifts

Jeff is named President, Randy Perry as Vice President, Todd as CFO, and Tom as Chairman.

2013

In late 2012 Tom Perry passed away. His two sons, Jeff and Todd Perry, became the owners of Briggs Electric. Each obtains a 50% interest in the company.

75 Years of Excellence

Briggs Electric Celebrates 75 years.

Our Community

At Briggs Electric, we strongly believe in being an active, positive contributor to the community we serve daily. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life throughout our community by advocating and providing resources.

Our Principles

Founded on the principle, “Deliver excellence, and clients will keep coming back.” Briggs Electric has emerged as a business-in-progress, one of the industry’s most enduring corporate citizens. Serving the commercial and industrial building markets, Briggs Electric provides installation, wiring, lighting, and electrical system services for both new and remodeled structures. As a full-service electrical contractor, Briggs Electric caters primarily to the West Coast region, with the majority of our clients in Southern California as well as the Greater Northern Nevada region.

FAMILY FIRST

FORGE RELATIONSHIPS

FIND SOLUTIONS

FIRM COMMITMENT

FINISH STRONG

Trade Affiliations

Briggs Electric is actively involved in the following professional and industry organizations. Our executive team holds offices and are board members of NECA and FEC.