A Tradition of Service

From the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fires of 1906, to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and the ever-evolving skyline, SFECA contractors have been the energy behind San Francisco’s most important electrical projects. Working with the skilled electricians of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 6, SFECA’s electrical contractors continually raise the standards of quality craftsmanship, safety, productivity, innovation, and value for the customer.

  • 1890

    San Francisco becomes the first city in the U.S. to have electrical arc street lighting. Members of what would become the San Francisco Electrical Contractors Association (SFECA) take part in the great ‘light-up’. San Franciso’s electrical contractors begin discussions on forming a professional trade association.

  • 1906

    The infamous San Francisco earthquake strikes. San Francisco’s electrical contractors join forces to help bring the city back to power and back to life.

  • 1909

    The Electrical Trade Association of the Pacific Coast, which will eventually become the SFECA, is formally established.

  • 1915

    The World’s Fair is held in San Franciso with the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts as centerpiece. Electrical work is performed by SFECA members.

  • 1919

    San Francisco continues rebuilding as the nation fights WWI. The Association’s first recorded president, Clyde Chamblin, presides.

  • 1980

    SFECA contractors install replicas of the first electric lights on the Path of Gold.

  • 1989

    SFECA establishes its main headquarters in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center.

  • 1995

    San Francisco’s state-of-the-art Public Library comes on-line with the assistance of SFECA members.

  • 1997

    SFECA members help build The San Francisco Towers.

  • 1999

    SFECA members celebrate the Association’s 90th anniversary, and look forward to serving all the electrical needs of San Francisco into the future.

  • 2000

    AT&T Park, the new home of the San Francisco Giants, is built with the skill and professionalism of SFECA contractors. The San Francisco International Airport expansion, a monumental and high-caliber project, is completed by SFECA electrical contractors.

  • 2006

    Bloomingdale’s opens its second largest store in the country at the Westfield San Francisco Centre at Market and Fifth Streets. This is the site of the original Emporium Department Store which first opened its doors in San Francisco in 1896.

  • 2013

    The new eastern span of the Bay Bridge opened after 11 years of construction.

  • 2018

    The 61 floor Salesforce tower was completed, utilizing several SFECA contractors for its iconic lighting. The crown of the tower features a nine-story electronic light sculpture, "Day for Night", by artist Jim Campbell. At its activation on May 21, 2018, it was considered the tallest public art piece in the world, visible from up to 30 miles away.

  • 2019

    After almost three years of construction, the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors opened. SFECA contractors contributed to the construction of this 18,000 seat arena.

  • 2022

    SFECA contractors provide the electrical expertise for the Central Muni Subway expansion project. Four new stations were built, including 4th & Brannan, Yerba Buena/Moscone Station, Union Square/Market Street Station and Chinatown-Rose Pak Station.

Past Presidents

Patrick McMillan

Patrick McMillan

2019-2022
Ernie Ulibarri

Ernie Ulibarri

2015-2018
James Young

James Young

2011 - 2014
Leonard Lynch

Leonard Lynch

2007 - 2010
Nick Dutto

Nick Dutto

2003 - 2006
Ken Paganini

Ken Paganini

1999 - 2002
Leo McMillan

Leo McMillan

1995 - 1998
William Morris

William Morris

1991 - 1994
J. Conrad Abbett

J. Conrad Abbett

1986 - 1990
Robert C. Foehn

Robert C. Foehn

1983 - 1986
Theodore Brayer

Theodore Brayer

1980 - 1982
Walter A. Bowler

Walter A. Bowler

1976 - 1979
James W. Young

James W. Young

1972 - 1975
Aldo P. Lera

Aldo P. Lera

1968 - 1971
Emil J. Weber

Emil J. Weber

1952 - 1967
William T. Kennedy

William T. Kennedy

1950 - 1951
W. B. Baker

W. B. Baker

1948 - 1949
 Edward Conroy

Edward Conroy

1947
Thomas Harris

Thomas Harris

1946 - 1947
James M. Galvin

James M. Galvin

1945
George W. Abbett

George W. Abbett

1940 - 1944
G.W. Spencer

G.W. Spencer

1940
C. C. Severin

C. C. Severin

1938 - 1939
K. M. Ryals

K. M. Ryals

1937
Charles A. Langlais

Charles A. Langlais

1934 - 1936
Lloyd Flatland

Lloyd Flatland

1931 - 1933
George W. Smith

George W. Smith

1928 - 1930
Charles Shipman

Charles Shipman

1926 - 1927
Edward Martin

Edward Martin

1924 - 1925
Victor Lemoge

Victor Lemoge

1923
Clyde L. Chamblin

Clyde L. Chamblin

1919 - 1922