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
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
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
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.

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 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 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.