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About Us
For 115 years, Grand Kahn has served the Chicagoland area with world-class service, innovative processes, and belief in our people. We continue to grow and innovate ways to provide unmatched service to our partners.
Our people make us successful and Grand Kahn is proud to be Woman-Owned electrical sub-contractor, in an industry that is rapidly opening to include more opportunities for women. We are encouraged to see such interest and investment being made to help women begin their careers in electrical construction.
We provide numerous services to the Chicagoland area, including but not limited to electrical, field engineering, and low voltage technology. Learn more about our services and let us know how we can partner together.
About Us
Certifications
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA 30 (All Foremen)
- Licensed PE
- Ortronics/Essex
- Hubbell
- Leviton
Affiliations
- NECA
- IBEW
Our Team
Jo Beth Leopardo
CEO
Michael A. Casto
President
Michael Donnellan
Executive Vice President
Terry Jones
Vice President Field Operations
Dave Abshire
Vice President of Pre-Construction
Otto Miller
Division Manager – Healthcare
Rich Howe
Senior Estimator
Andrew Springsteen
General Foreman, Special Projects
Elsa Willy
Controller
Jesus Martinez
Estimator
Jim Welter
Project Manager
Jeff Ambrose
Project Manager
Tim Deckard
Project Manager
Our History
1928
S.M. Kahn Electric formed and became Chicago’s first registered electrical contractor. S.M. Kahn Electric specialized in providing power to Chicago’s manufacturing industry.
1962
Grand Electric formed and specialized in providing the power needs to emerging communications industry. They became a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association in the same year.
Today
The two companies merged and have been charted under the corporate name of Grand Kahn Electric ever since.