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Shining a Light Since 1919

Rosendin Electric began as a small family-owned shop on Race Street in San Jose, CA, in 1919. Since then, we have experienced and grown through multiple economic peaks and valleys. Today, we proudly stand as a nationwide, employee-owned business with an average of $5.6B in annual revenues.

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A message from Rosendin's CEO, Keith Douglas

“I see endless possibilities for the impact Rosendin can have on this country, our communities, and the people that make it all happen. The entrepreneurial spirit fuels innovation and creativity. What we do matters.”

 

2020s

The 2020s mark an exciting period of continued growth for Rosendin Holdings. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Rosendin and MPS continue to grow and expand. Revenues cross $2B, MPS opens additional facilities in McKinney and Lewisville, TX, and a fourth facility in Mt. Juliet, TN. Rosendin completes some of the most significant projects across the country, including the renovation of the Harvey Milk Terminal at San Francisco International Airport and SoFi Stadium in Southern California. Rosendin also opens offices in Tennessee and Idaho and moves to new, larger facilities in Charlotte, NC, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Market with a 70,000 SF office in Coppell, TX. Keith Douglas is named CEO, and revenues cross $5B for the first time.

2010s

The Rosendin brand expands as Rosendin Holdings, Inc., with the addition of a sister company — Modular Power Solutions (MPS). Established in Sherman, TX, MPS primarily builds prefabricated electrical rooms for data center customers, shipping them on skids for immediate installation. By the end of the decade, MPS will offer comprehensive engineering, product development, and deployment of large-scale, fully integrated modular power solutions. Rosendin Electric continues to expand, hitting $1B in revenue for the first time and adding offices in Hawaii, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and a second Oregon location. The company celebrates 25 years of employee ownership and, in 2019, marks 100 years in business. At the close of the decade, Mike Greenawalt is named CEO.

2000s

Tom Sorley is named CEO, and the company becomes fully employee-owned. Notable projects from the early 2000s include Oracle Park in San Francisco, the expansion of the Moscone Center, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Aria Campus in Las Vegas. Rosendin also expands further with an office in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1990s

Rosendin continues to grow, this time, opening an Oregon office. In 1992, the employees begin purchasing the company from the Rosendin family. Rosendin completes the Staples Center – now known as the Crypto.com Arena. Revenues surpass $100M, Rosendin is the largest electrical contractor in California, and ranks #8 on ENR’s list of Top Electrical Contractors. In 1994, the company celebrates its 75th Anniversary.

1980s

Expansion continues as Rosendin completes work in the Portland, Oregon area, creates the San Jose Industrial Division, and opens a Los Angeles Branch. Rosendin completes the Vandenberg AFB Space Shuttle launch facility project in Santa Barbara County, California. The company plays a key role in the Loma Prieta Earthquake recovery efforts with repairs to the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge after the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake devastated the bridge deck.

1970s

Rosendin continues to grow in the transportation market with signal work in the San Jose area. Rapid Bay Area growth leads to Rosendin opening a San Fransico office. Rosendin completes their first project in Hawaii, moves into the Pacific Northwest with work in the Seattle area for the Trident Submarine Nuclear Program, and heads toward the Central Valley with work on the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

1960s

Rosendin Electric grows to 100 employees in the early 1960s, reaching 200 by the end of the decade. The headquarters moves a third time — to Mabury Road in San Jose.

1950s

Rosendin continues to grow to 90 employees and moves headquarters again — this time to 970 Sunol Street. Moses Rosendin becomes ill, with Bertha taking over as President during his illness. Upon Moses’ death in May 1959, Raymond and Louis Rosendin assume leadership of the company. Rosendin Electric is formally incorporated in the State of California. The company also delivers its first million-dollar project: Fresno State College, followed soon after by its first multi-million-dollar project: Lockheed Martin.

1940s

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

1930s

Rosendin Electric Motor Works overcomes the Great Depression and moves to an office on Park Avenue in San Jose. By the end of the decade, Rosendin will reach 10 employees. Moses and Bertha expand their family and are now parents to three young children: Raymond, Blanche, and Louis.

1919-1929

Moses and Bertha Rosendin establish Rosendin Electric Motor Works at their San Jose, CA home at 78 Race Street. An immigrant from Mexico, Moses establishes a foothold in Santa Clara Valley, rewinding irrigation pump motors throughout the vast, fruit-laden region known then as the “Valley of Heart’s Delight.”

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