Chris Hughes
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- Role
- President at Eau Gallie Electric
- Location
- Melbourne, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Hughes
Leader of a 76-year-old company with seven divisions, each specializing in unique aspects…
Experience
President
Jan 2005 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point Class of 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to entering the electrical contracting business, proudly served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer in the 82nd Airborne Division. Transitioned the skills learned at West Point and while serving abroad, to the business world. Grew a company with multiple divisions, catering to both residential and industrial markets, as well as government projects for NASA, the U.S. Air Force, FAA, and Department of Veterans Affairs.ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE:Design and Installation• Electrical Power System Design and Installation• Power Flow, Arc Flash, Overcurrent Device Coordination Studies• Heavy Equipment Lifting, Excavations, Electrical Safety Planning• Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis• Splicing and Terminating• Electrical Equipment Specification• Over Generator Projects Designed and Installed• Electrical Tools, Testing, and Data Logging• UPS System Design and Installation• Experienced in Generators 1kw-2500kw, Paralleling Systems, UPS Systems, Flywheel Systems, Stored Energy, UL Field Certifications, AHCA Requirements• Electrical Services and Transfer Switches Low and Medium VoltageADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE:• Responsible For All Aspects of Business Including Leading Team of Directors, Department Managers and Office Admin Staff• Employs over 100 Full-Time Employees• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business• Specialize In Municipal, State, and Federal Government Contracts
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point
BA
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Electrical Contractor
- Team Building
- Army
- Power Generation
- Dod
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics
- Contract Management
- Electrical Engineer
- Residential Homes
- Construction
- Military
- Contract Negotiation
- Defense
- Project Planning
- Security Clearance
- Leadership
- Electricians
- Operations Management
- Program Management
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