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About Swan Electric

Swan Electric Company, Inc. is a union electrical contractor that provides high quality, safe and efficient electrical installations and maintenance for forward-thinking industrial and commercial owners and contractors in Michigan who want no electrical issues, no downtime, and a mutually beneficial relationship, in an era where craftsmanship and long-term vision are hard to find.

History

1952

Herb Swan completed IBEW apprenticeship program in Lansing, Michigan.

1966

Herb Swan started Swan Electric Company in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

1979

Purchased Lancaster Electric Company in Gaylord and integrated into Swan Electric’s operations as a new office.

1980

Lynn Swan (son) started working as President in Gaylord, Michigan.

1986

Main office transferred to Lansing, Michigan. Gaylord remains as a branch office.

2013

Acquired Spartan Electric Services in Lansing.

2015

Jennifer and David (3rd generation) took over the Leadership of Swan Electric.

2019

Opened a Marshall, Michigan branch office.

Leadership

Jennifer Van Dyke:
President

Jennifer graduated from Albion College and earned master’s degrees from Purdue University and Virginia Commonwealth University. She taught at Virginia Commonwealth University before joining Swan Electric in 2004 as the Administrator. While at Swan she became a Leed Accredited Professional. In 2012, she became Vice President and in 2015 President. Jennifer oversees the administration and accounting activities of Swan Electric. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Chapter NECA and as a member of the IBEW-NECA Labor Management Cooperation Fund committee.

David Swan
Executive Vice President

David is a graduate of Albion College and earned his MBA from University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire. David worked as a Project Manager for the National Project’s Division of Hunt Electric Corporation for 7 years running automotive, industrial, and power generation projects throughout the US. In 2011, David joined Swan Electric as a Project Manager and became the Vice President in 2015, overseeing the estimating and construction activities. David served as the chair of the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship committee for several years.

Jenna Cantor
Vice President - Finance

Jenna graduated from Northern Michigan University with a BS in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining Swan Electric, she spent 7 years working for Plante Moran within public accounting, primarily focused on financial auditing and financial reporting.

Jenna joined the Swan Team in 2024 as the Vice President of Finance. Jenna oversees Swan Electric’s financial reporting and leads the accounting activities of the organization.

Joe D'Alessandro
Director of Construction

Joe has been in the electrical industry for over 20 years with experience in field work, project management, estimating, design build, system implementation, and operational management. Joe worked for multiple electrical contractors throughout his career, most recently as a Senior Project Manager. Joe also co-owned and operated Current Electric of Lansing from 2018 – 2023. Joe joined the Swan Team in 2023 and is currently the Director of Construction for Swan Electric leading the commercial, industrial, and healthcare divisions.

Ryan Rumsey
Project Director - Oil & Gas

Ryan has been in the construction industry for 14 years with a degree in Construction Management from Lansing Community College. Prior to joining Swan, he worked for a civil contractor, transitioning from a laborer to a Project Manager during his tenure. Ryan joined Swan Electric in 2017 as an Assistant Project Manager. He has continued his growth within the Swan organization and currently serves as a Project Director. Ryan oversees the Swan Electric Oil & Gas operations, including new builds, facility upgrades, and service.

Tim Stolicker
Project Director - Major Projects

Tim started in the electrical industry as an apprentice in 1990. For 16 years, Tim was an Owner of Spartan Electric Services which specialized in commercial and industrial service work. In 2013, Spartan Electric Services was acquired by Swan Electric. Tim has served multiple leadership roles within the organization. He has completed significant projects for a variety of industries in his career including automotive, solar, industrial, and commercial. Tim is currently working as a Project Executive involved in the oversight of Major Projects for Swan Electric.

Safety

Swan Electric emphasizes safety throughout its organization. We conduct our operations in a manner that avoids injury to people and damage to both property and the environment. We believe that we can perform our work activities without accidents, illness or injury. We do this by identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions before an accident occurs. It is of utmost importance to Swan Electric that our employees utilize safe work practices both on the job and at home. While Swan Electric has an implemented Health, Safety and Environmental Program, we focus on working with the construction manager and owner to maintain the highest safety standards possible on each job site. Some of the methods utilized by Swan Electric to promote safety are:

Employee Orientation
Fitness for Duty Program
Safety Inspections (Pre-Job, Scheduled, Random)
Daily Job Hazard Awareness, Daily Morning Huddles
Task-Specific Hazard Analysis
Jobsite Safety Observations
Toolbox Talks
Safety Incentive Programs
Safety Recognition Lunches

Awards

The Association of Union Constructors
Thomas J Reynolds Award for Excellence in Construction Safety and Health
Awarded: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

National Electrical Contractors Association
Recognition of Achievement - Zero Injury
Awarded: 2023, 2020

Recognition of Achievement - Safety Excellence
Awarded: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019

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