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

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.