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Celebrating 100+ Years

Rosendin celebrates shared success since 1919, highlighting its people-focused culture and growth in specialty services.

1919

Rosendin is established in a garage in San Jose, California

From 8 to 10,000

In 1938, Rosendin had eight employees. Today, we have more than 10,000 nationwide.

Leaders for the Next 100 Years

With innovative leadership and dedicated teams across the nation, Rosendin is excited for what is ahead in the next 100 years!

“It’s incredible to look back on the hard work of the entire Rosendin team to see what has been achieved in the last 100 years. 2019 was a wonderful celebration of all of those achievements. We have an exciting future ahead of us and I look forward to the next 100 years and seeing all that we accomplish.”

Signature of Mike Greenawalt, CEO, Rosendin
Mike Greenawalt, CEO Emeritus
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100 Years Strong

In 1919 Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States, the average house sold for under $4,000 and Moses Rosendin began Rosendin Electric Motor Works. The company serviced the Santa Clara/San Jose agricultural community by wiring homes and shops, rewinding motors for wells and pumps and extending pole line facilities for utility companies. The company expanded its business to Central California through the ’20’s, the Depression and World War II.

The end of World War II brought rapid commercial and industrial growth to the Santa Clara Valley and enormously expanded work for Rosendin. The company grew from eight employees in the late 30’s to ninety employees in the 1950’s. It was at this time, in 1953, that Rosendin Electric was incorporated as an Electrical Contractor in the State of California.

Explore Our Journey

Rosendin Celebrates 100th Anniversary

2019

Rosendin celebrates 100 years in business in 2019.

Bridges to Prosperity

2019

Bridges to Prosperity

Rosendin sends a team in partnership with Webcor Builders and Bridges to Prosperity to build a permanent footbridge in Rukurazo, Rwanda.

Rosendin Wins AGC National Safety Award

2018

Rosendin wins 2018 Grand Award for Construction Safety Excellence during the 19th annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards.

First Female Vice President Named

2016

Female Vice President

First female Vice President is named, Lisa Vere.

Mid-Atlantic Expansion

2014

Mid-Atlantic Expansion

Rosendin opens an office in Maryland, stretching our Mid-Atlantic reach to include Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Later in the year, the North Carolina office opens to support the growing amount of work in the Carolinas.

Hawaii Office

2014

Hawaii Office Team

Though Rosendin has had a presence in Hawaii since the 1970s with the construction of Pearl Ridge Shopping Mall, Rosendin officially opens a Hawaii office location on O'ahu.

Haitian Earthquake Relief

2010

Haitian Earthquake Relief

Rosendin rallies to help rebuild Haitian Sacred Heart Hospital following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Virginia Office

2010

Virginia Office

A new data center project allows East Coast expansion. Rosendin opens an office in Virginia.

Texas Office

2010

Texas Office

Rosendin completes acquisition of KST Electric, Ltd., a Texas-based electrical contractor. KST will later assume a new name as Rosendin Electric, effective 2014.

Larry Beltramo Named President

2008

Larry Beltramo

Larry Beltramo named President and Chief Operating Officer of Rosendin. Tom Sorley remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Las Vegas Office

2007

Las Vegas Office

Rosendin opens an office Las Vegas, NV. Four years later, in 2011, growth in the region requires expansion of regional office.

Sacramento Office

2007

Sacramento Office

First Sacramento Valley project for Rosendin Electric broke ground in 1977. Continued success in the area prompts opening of Sacramento office in California.

Employee Ownership

2000

employee owners group photo

Employees complete the buyout of Rosendin making Rosendin fully employee-owned.

Oregon Office

1997

Oregon Office

Rosendin opens the first office in the Pacific Northwest.

Jim Hawk Named Executive VP

1997

Jim Hawk

Jim Hawk, P.E. appointed Executive Vice President of Rosendin Electric. Jim joined the Company in 1985 having served in the industry since 1977. Jim serves as the Executive overseeing the Company's Preconstruction Services.

Arizona Office

1994

Arizona Office

The opening of Rosendin's office in Tempe allows for expansion into the Southwest.

Tom Sorley Named President

1993

Tom Sorley

Tom Sorley is named President, succeeding Ray Rosendin.

Loma Prieta Earthquake

1989

Loma Prieta Earthquake

Rosendin Electric crews work to repair the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge after the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco Office

1972

San Francisco Office truck

Rosendin opens an office in San Francisco in response to rapid Bay Area growth.

Rosendin Electric Celebrates 50 Years

1969

celebrating 50 years

Rosendin commemorates the 50th anniversary of its founding.

Sunol Street Office

1958 - 1964

Sunol Street Office

Rosendin moves to a new location on Sunol Street in San Jose, CA.

First multi-M Project

1958

First multi-M Project cubicles

Rosendin is awarded its first multi-million dollar project: Lockheed Martin.

First $1 Million Project

1955

Our First $1 million project

Rosendin wins its first $1 million project: Fresno State College.

Raymond & Louis Rosendin

1953

Raymond & Louis Rosendin

Raymond and Louis Rosendin assume leadership of the company and Rosendin Electric is incorporated by the State of California. Bertha Rosendin becomes Chairwomen of the Board.

Ray Rosendin Quote

1950

Ray Rosendin

"My father was extremely proud when his two young sons entered the business in 1950. The firm committed itself to hard work, building on its experience and sharpening its business acumen. Days had no hours as we spent whatever time was required to finish tasks…

There is no secret to success in our business. Many years ago, my father would tell me that to be successful one must have all resources – men, materials, and finances – in place before undertaking a project. We continue to adhere to this philosophy, which my father called a “law of nature.”

- Ray Rosendin

Growth during WWII

1940 - 1945

WWII war ship

During World War II, Moses Rosendin expanded his business to accept contracts from the shipyards that sprang to life around the San Francisco Bay. The end of WWII brought rapid commercial and industrial growth to the Santa Clara Valley and enormously expanded work for Rosendin.

The company grew from eight employees in the late 30’s to ninety employees in the late 50’s.

Great Depression

1938

great depression era photo

Rosendin Electric Motor Works overcomes the Great Depression. Now with eight employees, the Park Avenue office in San Jose, CA is opened.

Rosendin Electric Motor Works

1919

drawing of a barn

In 1919 Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States, the average house sold for under $4,000, and Moses Rosendin began Rosendin Electric Motor Works by wiring the first irrigation pumps in the vast, fruit-laden, “Valley of Heart’s Delight” (now known as Silicon Valley).

Rosendin Electric Motor Works
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