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About Us
Since 1907, 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
Steven Hunt
Sr. Vice President
John Chivilo
Vice President of Financial Operations
Otto Miller
Operations Manager
Julie Cummings
HR Coordinator
Ivan Milivojevic
Project Executive
Tim Deckard
Project Manager
Tom Cross
Project Manager/Estimator
Jim Welter
Estimator
Ethan Sieb
Project Coordinator
Elsa Willy
Controller
Sam Springsteen
Project Manager
Thomas Dees
Assistant Project Manager
Our History
1907
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.
1928
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.
1962
The two companies merged and have been charted under the corporate name of Grand Kahn Electric ever since.
Today
Grand Kahn wires the buildings that can't afford to lose power — hospitals and healthcare, EV and renewable infrastructure, and the critical facilities that keep the region running. More than a century on, the work is the same: power that doesn't go down.