Specializing in hands-on electrical services to agricultural clients all over the Midwest.
No matter how big or small your project
In addition to our Wisconsin headquarters, we have offices in South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. These office branches have been designed and staffed to foster an efficient and professional client experience. Also, we have over 110 employees and crews placed all over the Midwest and Gulf Coast to ensure you that we have the manpower and knowledge to work in any state or facility.
Meet The Team
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy Venema
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable
Amy is the Administrative Assistant at Jakes Electric. She also works with our Accounts Receivable. Amy started in her field in 2010 and joined Jakes Electric 2011.
Amy got her schooling at Iowa State University.
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci Korth
Office and Accounting Manager
Marci joined the Jakes Electric team in 2009 as an office assistant. She is now the Accounting and Office Manager. Marci is responsible for overseeing and directing the finances and all office function to make ensure the company runs smoothly. She has 25+ years of office experience.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Procurement Manager
Mike Lytle
Procurement Manager
Mike came to Jakes Electric in 2012 and started working in procurement in 2014.
Controls Engineer
Drake Gould
Controls Engineer
Drake joined Jakes Electric in 2015.
He has 1.5 years of field work, 3.5 years of CAD and Panel Design/Build, 4 years of Automation and OT Design.
Project Manager
Anthony Hart
Project Manager
Anthony Hart joined us in 2016 and is now a Project Manager.
Anthony was a member of the ABC Apprenticeship.
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen
Project Manager
Jacob Laursen has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2013
He studied to be an electrician at Blackhawk Technical College and also was a part of the ABC of Wisconsin Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Jacob also has his Wisconsin and Iowa Journeyman’s License.
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter
Project Manager
Merrill Paynter is one of our Project Managers. He joined the Jakes Electric family in 2009.
He has his Journeyman’s License in Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Merrill also received an Electrical Construction Certification from Blackhawk Technical College.
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch
Project Manager
Eric Ruosch is the Project Manager of our Hazard Monitoring Division. Eric has been in the field since 2009 but joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2011.
Eric went to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.
Project Manager
LJ Parker
Project Manager
LJ Parker is a Project Manager for our Nebraska locations. LJ joined the Jakes Electric crew in 2014, but he has 25+ years in his field.
LJ holds multiple Electrical Licenses including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as specific cities such as: Omaha, Fremont, and Clay Center Kansas.
Project Manager
Josh Danielson
Project Manager
Josh Danielson is our Project Manager for our Southern Wisconsin locations. He has been a part of the Jakes Electric Crew since 2008.
Josh graduated from the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program 2014.
Josh also holds a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrical License.
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam Moe
Safety Manager/Corporate Trainer
Adam has been a part of Jakes Electric for 10 plus years, he holds multiple certifications.
He is a Master Electrician in Wisconsin, and holds Journeyman licenses in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kentucky.
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler
Controls Engineer
Josh Schwingler has been a part of the Jakes Electric team since 2016. Josh works in Automation out of our Mitchell, South Dakota office.
He graduated from Mitchell Technical College with a degree in SCADA.
Controls Engineer
Jerry Heath
Controls Engineer
Jerry is our Controls Engineer. Jerry, who has been in his field for 35+ years, has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2009.
He has an Associate’s Degree from Wisconsin School of Electronics.
Jerry also earned certifications in Arch Flash and NFPA 70E training.
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck Statton
Design and Estimating Lead
Chuck is our Lead Estimator as well as our Electrical Systems Designer, he has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2014.
He has been in the trade for 40+ years giving him lots of training and experiences: Senior Electrical Designer, Senior Electrical Estimator, CAD Training, Labor relations, and many more.
Chuck holds a Wisconsin Master Electrical License, Designer of Engineering Systems (Electrical) Certification, and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification.
Sales
Brian “BJ” Jacobs
Sales
Brian has over 30 plus years of experience in agriculture, 10 plus years in grain elevator operations and maintenance, and 24 plus years as an electrician and electrical contractor.
Over the years BJ has earned his Contractor License in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and several cities in Illinois.
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad Hesebeck
Project Manager/Estimating/Member
Brad has been with of Jakes Electric since 2013.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis on Communications and Marketing.
Brad has worked for his Journeyman Licenses in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
He also has his Medium Voltage Termination Certificate.
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin Hesebeck
Sr. Project Manager/Member
Kevin has been a part of Jakes Electric since 2008.
He holds a Wisconsin Journeyman’s license.
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug Hesebeck
Sr. Control Engineer/Member
Doug has been a part of Jakes Electric team since 2010 and is the Automation Manager for Jakes Electric.
He attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
General Manager/Member
Paul Wesling
General Manager/Member
Paul has been with Jakes Electric since 2008. He completed the electrical apprenticeship program from Associated Builders and Contractors in 2013.
Paul has earned his Master Electricians Licenses in: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin.
He has also received his Contractors Licenses in: Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia
Safety Is Our #1 Priority
Industry-Leading Safety Program
Our company is continuously improving on safety through various trainings, certifications, and daily discussions. We are constantly staying up to date on the latest safety equipment, PPE, and OSHA regulations. Our crews complete daily JHAs and weekly safety trainings along with a company wide two day safety seminar each year.
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