We've come a long way
since William C. Stith started Tri State Electric in a Boise garage in 1964.
Our company has grown, but we still handle everything from small home projects
to large commercial and industrial projects. Tri State Electric, still
calling Boise, Idaho home, provides complete
electrical construction services in the Northwest United States.
How has a family run business
not just persevered but also grown and excelled for so many years? Through a
well established commitment to integrity, innovation and quality.
Tri
State Electric has extensive experience installing electrical systems in a
variety of facilities, including government installations,
airports, parking facilities, high tech
manufacturing, computer facilities, hospitals, schools,
commercial/retail/office complexes, food processing, industrial,
institutional and residential. Tri State Electric also provides
preconstruction services and design-build capability.
Indeed, our expertise is
proven every day, and we stake our reputation on the efficient and effective
operation of our customers' businesses. That's why our company ideals
have served us --- and our clients --- so well over the years:
- Be honest, humble and
patient.
- Work hard, work smart and work safe.
Experience is not
just a buzzword.
Our employees have field experience in the related field where they now serve
as estimator, project manager or field superintendent. We take pride in not
only their high level of experience, but their longevity as well --- all of
our project supervision has been with Tri State Electric for more than five
years. This professional expertise
helps us provide customers with advice and design support.
Additionally, as a union contractor
affiliated with both the National
Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW),
we draw from the most highly skilled labor pool available.
All hiring of field personnel is
accomplished through the local IBEW union hall; all electricians must be union
members in good standing.
Consequently, manpower is never an
issue. Our customers know we can deliver one or 100 electricians—whatever it
takes to get the job done.
We do it right the
first time.
To soar above our competition, we work hard to be the most efficient and
qualified company we can. We provide employees the tools they need to
continually upgrade their education, skills and performance. To that end, we
believe our technicians can complete the same job in less time than the
competition. (Double the time means double the cost!) By the end of each
project, the job is done right, on time and within budget.
We go the extra mile.
We are licensed in four states --- Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Nevada --- to
provide technical assistance to our customers who operate in locations
reaching beyond Boise and Idaho.
Size doesn’t
matter.
Tri State Electric provides the same great client service regardless of
project size. Whether a basic service call or a million dollar project, our
bids are competitive. On time/material, fee/base or design/build projects, our
bids range from a basic service call to multi-million dollar fast track
projects. We are staffed, equipped and able to handle multi-million dollar
projects.
We know how to use
technology.
Modern technology helps us create a safer, more
efficient working environment. We invest in the most current
technology when upgrading tools, equipment and metering devices. Often, this
results in reduced need for manpower and, therefore, reduced cost for our
customers. Efficiencies extend to the administrative side as well. Estimating
software provides more accurate estimates. Computerized accounting gives
customers a true-to-date cost. And communication is made easier with our
personalized e-mail addresses and AutoCAD software, which allows customers to
send drawings via the Internet.
Our philosophy is
simple: Our greatest asset is our customer, and our only measure of success is
customer satisfaction.
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Meet our staff
Our office staff has combined experience
in accounting, estimating and purchasing and utilizes computerized systems in
all phases of our operation. Our staff is fluent in, but not limited to
McCormick Estimating, Forefront Accounting Software, Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, Omni Form, AutoCAD and Internet applications.
Office personnel
Max G. Stith
President and Owner. Max has 29 years at Tri State, and is currently
responsible for Corporate Management, as well as being active in the
electrical industry and involved in the day-to-day job site management.
Mari Young
Chief Financial Officer.
Mari is a Certified Public Accountant and former partner of Miracle and
Associates, Chtd. She has worked with Tri State for over 21 years.
Will Stith
Purchasing Agent with Tri State Electric, currently
doing purchasing and equipment scheduling. Will has been involved with
the family business on a full time basis for the past three years.
Debbie McCoy
Work Order and Payroll Coordinator. Debbie provides an
orderly means of communication to deliver dependable and quality services for
clients by transferring their requests for service into action documents (work
orders) for technicians to complete the requested work. In addition,
Debbie coordinates time tracking and payroll functions for Tri State
employees.
Shelli Daylong
Office Assistant. Shelli is the first person you will
usually talk with when you either call or visit Tri State Electric. Her
cheerful attitude, professional image and excellent knowledge of the business
helps clients, contractors and suppliers find either the person or the
information they need.
Field supervision personnel
Bruce Hamilton
Senior Estimator/Senior Project Manager, 7 years field experience, and 14
years with Tri State Electric. Bruce is fluent in McCormick computerized
estimating system and AutoCAD, as well as numerous other applications.
Phil Bassick
General Foreman, 22 years with Tri State Electric and 27 years industry
experience.
Job History: Zilog campus
project manager. Project manager for Zilog I, Zilog II, Ore-Ida,
Carnation, Key Bank, USPS Office, Micron Idaho State Penitentiary, Extended
Systems, Simplot, St. Luke's Hospital, Idaho State Capitol Security, and Boise
Airport Terminal.
Jay Gooden
Estimator/Project Manager, 15 years as General Foreman and 18 years of
industry experience.
Job History: Project manager for
Jabil 1 & 2, Micron, Bronco Motors, Key Bank, Winco Offices, Harley Davidson, Bed Bath & Beyond, and
many of the area schools.
Daric Stith
Estimator/Project Manager, Daric is responsible for coordination of
activities between company departments, as well as developing business
relationships in the Boise community. Daric started in the family
business after graduation from Hawaii Pacific University in 2001 earning a
Bachelor of Science in International Business.
Mike Robinson
General Foreman, 15 years Tri State Electric and 23 years of
industry experience.
Job History: Project manager for
Hewlett Packard, Micron PC and SpecTek. Specialist in fiber optics,
local area networks, motor controls, commercial and industrial service work,
and security cameras.
Jon Starke
General Foreman, 6 years as General Foreman and 12 years of
industry experience.
Job History: Project manager for
Rocky Mountain High School, Columbia High School, Idaho Banking Company, Food Services of America, YMCA,
Idaho Power Building, and St. Alphonsus and St. Lukes projects.
