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Larry and Sacramento
In 2007, Larry Beltramo became President of
Rosendin Electric.
“Being named President was a big
honor. What hit me the most was
the responsibility that came with the
position. Becoming President gave
me the ability to continue to do what
I think is my most important job
Larry Beltramo -- maximizing everyone’s potential
President within the company. I have always
felt that I work for the employees, not vice versa.
That is what is important to me.”
That same year, Rosendin opened its doors in
Sacramento, California and soon realized the market
was different. Fortunately, our team was able to build
upon existing relationships with general contractors
in other areas, which aided in the success of the
Sacramento office.
1997 - 1998 1999
• Tom Sorley named CEO.
• Jim Hawk named Executive VP.
Camp Withycombe Genintech
Clackamas, OR Hillsboro, OR
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Sam and Texas manufacturing and high tech. All of which we do,” design-build contractors in the area. These GCs
In 2009, Sam Lamonica accepted the position of recalls Beltramo. “We knew pursuing this organically wanted our people on their teams and were eager
Chief Information Officer. was going to be challenging, so we did an acquisition for Rosendin to permanently establish ourselves in
of an existing company. The customers were there, Virginia. The work was plentiful and our Executive
“When I was thinking about working as well as the opportunities, and we are seeing this Team was convinced that we could hire employees
with Rosendin Electric, I worked today.” to build the business. We hit the ‘GO’ button and
for a general contractor and was in 2011, the Sterling, Virginia office opened with 12
fairly aware of the company’s great “It was a lengthy process when people, including field staff.
reputation,” recalls Sam Lamonica, Rosendin, whose corporate office
Chief Information Officer. “I liked was in California, transitioned From experience, our team knew that opening a new
that Rosendin was a privately held Sam Lamonica employees from a local based office, although in an area where clients and General
ESOP company and I wanted to Chief Information company. Every piece, process, Contractors wanted us, was still going to have its
come to a company where I could Officer and method of communication challenges.
make a difference. I felt the leadership at Rosendin John Colley that the employees identified with
would give me an opportunity to make an impact for Director of Texas had to now go under the Rosendin “Name recognition was the biggest
the company from a technological perspective.” Operations identity.” hurdle. No one knew Rosendin in
Virginia. We were a big company
The same year, Rosendin bought an existing Virginia from California with an excellent
company and opened an office in Manor, Texas. Rosendin had many data center customers within reputation, but were relatively
Virginia that were extremely loyal to our company unknown in the Virginia market.
“When we looked at Texas we saw there were many and wanted us to be there. We were receiving Our team approached every project Keith Douglas
sectors such as data centers, major campus builds, calls from general contractors due to a shortage of as an opportunity to showcase our Vice President
2005 - 2006
• Rosendin celebrates 80 years. • Los Angeles office get new management.
• 100% Employee Owned! • Las Vegas office opens.
Carson Tahoe Hospital City Center
Carson City, NV Las Vegas, NV
Ikea Western Antelope Blue Kaiser Permanente Staples Center W Hotel
Portland, OR Sky Ranch “A” Antelope Valley Los Angeles, CA Hollywood, CA
Antelope Valley Lancaster, CA
Desert, CA McCarran Int’l Airport Brooklyn Bowl
Terminal 3 Las Vegas. NV
Las Vegas, NV
‘‘ since becoming an ESOP. You don’t really understand the power and strength an ESOP environment creates until you
Its been an incredible year celebrating and reflecting on the changes, growth, and diversity the Company has experienced
become part of one. I am truly honored and humbled to become part of the leadership within the ESOP Trustees.”
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