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Are your teams producing Shock and Awe or is the mood in your hallways more of resignation? As someone who leads teams to define the game of life worth playing for them, the biggest hindrance I find to success is resignation. To me resignation looks like: Heads down, limited interaction, the absence of caring…waiting…hiding…cynical. It isn’t a pretty sight. We live in a substantially more connected world now than even a couple of years ago so why is it…

By Sarah Nesland | April 29, 2014 | Uncategorized |

At a very early age, my parents taught me about saving money for the future. I recognize that as one of the most powerful reasons for my financial success. It drove home a few principles that I live my life by: 1) Always established goals for saving a portion of my earnings 2) Always “pay myself first” before spending money on things that I could do without 3) People who have all of the nice…

By Joe DeVecchio | April 29, 2014 | CFO Corner |

Do you feel like you’re working your tail off and nobody notices? Do you need help having people notice your efforts to advance your career? Being proactive may be your first step. Every day we are presented with new opportunities. Sometimes noticing the opportunity and acknowledging the value of that opportunity can be tricky. At least that’s how I feel. My journey in the electrical industry first started in 2008 with Jen Electric. I was…

By David Pollard | April 29, 2014 | Uncategorized |

Jenco’s Geoffary Mullins got Skillzzzzzz

Once again one of our finest apprentices Geoffary Mullins showcased his talents in the Arizona Building Alliance’s SkillsUSA Arizona Craft Championships! The fun took place amongst the top 9 scoring participants on a written entrance exam plus a room full of observers. The 7-hour long skills test encompasses a written test to identify your mastery level of the National Electric Code (NEC) plus conduit bending exercises and a hands-on installation of a number systems. The athletes must work using…

By Sarah Nesland | April 29, 2014 | Employee Spotlight |

When you get up in the morning do you find yourself sluggish and dreading the day? Have you been feeling all-around exhausted on a regular basis? You may be experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. This occurs when we feel overwhelmed and unable to meet our everyday demands. It can feel as if you are a dog chasing its tail – feeling we…

By Jennifer Thompson | April 29, 2014 | HR Report |

Bright Ideas

With Spring weather fading and summer right around the corner, many of us in Arizona are starting to prepare for those dreaded energy statements that can almost triple in a few short weeks. The staff at Jenco may not be able to control the temperatures outside but we can offer a few tips for the inside to help you drive down those peak costs: For the office: Set sleep modes on your computers to minimize…

By Eric Torvie | April 29, 2014 | Bright Ideas |

Committed to Cause Continuous Improvement

Recently I attended a LEAN Construction Institute event where the Last Planner System was being taught with a Pull Session of a restroom building. I found the event to be very well done, and for me it drove home the phenomenon of how knowledge is accumulated. Lean Effectiveness The Last Planner System enables foremen to be engaged in the design of their work environments and to know how their actions affect others. The critical item…

By Kelly Anderson | March 31, 2014 | CEO Report |

Have you ever considered what a leader really is? What does leadership look like? A leader is someone who demonstrates the superior ability to make powerful interpretations of situations and has the capacity to do something about it. Leaders make offers of help that allow followers to think and act effectively. General George S. Patton Jr. said “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with…

By Bob Kohnen | March 31, 2014 | President's Report |

Ranking Arizona allows the public to vote for their favorite companies to do business with. We are excited to announce that Jen Electric was ranked 7th and Jenco was ranked 10th in the large staff commercial electrical contractor category! Let’s see what happens in the coming years when we have our names combined! Thank you to all who voted!

By Jen Meacham | March 31, 2014 | Company News |

Do you ever wonder how business gets done when the buyer and seller of a product or service sit on opposing ends of the playing field? Buyers have a business problem that requires real solutions to fix their situation, and they want them for the lowest cost to enable the highest return. Sellers want the buyer to think they can’t get this kind of product, service and help anywhere else so that they can increase…

By Sarah Nesland | March 31, 2014 | Business Development |

Control Engineering is excited to announce the completion of another successful project with National Bank of Arizona. This ground-up facility is located in the historic town of Bisbee, Arizona, and was similar in style to the previously completed Florence and Chino Valley sites. The facility utilizes a custom build automation system that has been engineered specifically to the customer’s needs. The building template includes the following: Interior and exterior lighting controls based on weather schedules,…

By Eric Torvie | March 31, 2014 | Project Spotlight |

Last night my family and I were talking about how much things have changed because of technology. My parents were reminiscing about how when they were at Goulder Electric (back in the day) they used to have pagers and CB radios for the office staff to communicate with the guys in the field. Can you imagine still being stuck with that old technology? Think about how much longer things took back then and how hard it…

By Jen Meacham | March 31, 2014 | Marketing Corner |

Jen Service

Shock and Awe

Life Lessons I’m Thankful For

Opportunity Knocks. Who Answers?

Jenco’s Geoffary Mullins got Skillzzzzzz

Running out of Steam?

Bright Ideas

Committed to Cause Continuous Improvement

Follow the Leader

The Results Are In!

Clash of the Titans

CE Goes to Bisbee

Things Easton Will Never Experience…