Who
We Are

CHUCK
GOODRICH

President & CEO

Chuck Goodrich serves as the President and CEO of Gaylor Electric, one of the largest merit-shop electrical firms in the country. As a national award-winning electrical design-build contractor, Gaylor Electric employs more than 2,000 dedicated and highly skilled men and women and operates 11 offices in six states across the United States.

Chuck began his career with Gaylor Electric as an intern during the summers of 1991 and 1992. After graduating from Purdue University with a B.S. in Building Construction Management, he worked for a large national contractor before returning to Gaylor Electric. He subsequently moved up the ranks to a variety of key leadership positions within the company. In November of 2014, Chuck was ultimately named as President. As a proven leader, he inspires his employees with his high-energy, high-performance business style. During his tenure, Gaylor Electric has developed more than 1,500 jobs.

As a leader in the business community, Chuck serves on the Executive Committee as past chairman of the Board of Directors for National Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); is past chairman and current board member of the Riverview Health Foundation and past chair and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Purdue Construction Advisory Council for Building Construction Management. Chuck has a lifelong passion for workforce development, and he is member of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Region 5 Workforce Development Board. Also serves as Chair of David’s Well. Over the years, Chuck has been recognized for his professional leadership and philanthropic passion by winning the James J. Leonard Memorial Award, Businessperson of the Year for the City of Noblesville, the ABC Outstanding Chapter Support Award, the Gaylor Electric Optimist Award, and serves as Chair of David’s Well.

As an Indiana State Representative, Chuck Goodrich of Noblesville, Indiana was first elected to serve the constituents of House District 29 in 2018. Since his election, Chuck has gone on to author/co-authored several bills, many of which have been signed into law by Governor Holcomb. Chuck lives in Noblesville, Indiana, with his wife, Tricia of 30 years. They have four adult children. The family is active both in the Noblesville community and members of White River Christian Church. His favorite things to do during his free time are spending quality time with his wife and kids, playing golf, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts and Purdue Boilermakers.

CHUCK
GOODRICH

President & CEO

Chuck Goodrich serves as the President and CEO of Gaylor Electric, one of the largest merit-shop electrical firms in the country. As a national award-winning electrical design-build contractor, Gaylor Electric employs more than 2,000 dedicated and highly skilled men and women and operates 11 offices in six states across the United States.

Chuck began his career with Gaylor Electric as an intern during the summers of 1991 and 1992. After graduating from Purdue University with a B.S. in Building Construction Management, he worked for a large national contractor before returning to Gaylor Electric. He subsequently moved up the ranks to a variety of key leadership positions within the company. In November of 2014, Chuck was ultimately named as President. As a proven leader, he inspires his employees with his high-energy, high-performance business style. During his tenure, Gaylor Electric has developed more than 1,500 jobs.

As a leader in the business community, Chuck serves on the Executive Committee as past chairman of the Board of Directors for National Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); is past chairman and current board member of the Riverview Health Foundation and past chair and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Purdue Construction Advisory Council for Building Construction Management. Chuck has a lifelong passion for workforce development, and he is member of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Region 5 Workforce Development Board. Also serves as Chair of David’s Well. Over the years, Chuck has been recognized for his professional leadership and philanthropic passion by winning the James J. Leonard Memorial Award, Businessperson of the Year for the City of Noblesville, the ABC Outstanding Chapter Support Award, the Gaylor Electric Optimist Award, and serves as Chair of David’s Well.

As an Indiana State Representative, Chuck Goodrich of Noblesville, Indiana was first elected to serve the constituents of House District 29 in 2018. Since his election, Chuck has gone on to author/co-authored several bills, many of which have been signed into law by Governor Holcomb. Chuck lives in Noblesville, Indiana, with his wife, Tricia of 30 years. They have four adult children. The family is active both in the Noblesville community and members of White River Christian Church. His favorite things to do during his free time are spending quality time with his wife and kids, playing golf, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts and Purdue Boilermakers.

CHUCK
GOODRICH

President & CEO

Chuck Goodrich serves as the President and CEO of Gaylor Electric, one of the largest merit-shop electrical firms in the country. As a national award-winning electrical design-build contractor, Gaylor Electric employs more than 2,000 dedicated and highly skilled men and women and operates 11 offices in six states across the United States.

Chuck began his career with Gaylor Electric as an intern during the summers of 1991 and 1992. After graduating from Purdue University with a B.S. in Building Construction Management, he worked for a large national contractor before returning to Gaylor Electric. He subsequently moved up the ranks to a variety of key leadership positions within the company. In November of 2014, Chuck was ultimately named as President. As a proven leader, he inspires his employees with his high-energy, high-performance business style. During his tenure, Gaylor Electric has developed more than 1,500 jobs.

As a leader in the business community, Chuck serves on the Executive Committee as past chairman of the Board of Directors for National Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); is past chairman and current board member of the Riverview Health Foundation and past chair and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Purdue Construction Advisory Council for Building Construction Management. Chuck has a lifelong passion for workforce development, and he is member of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Region 5 Workforce Development Board. Also serves as Chair of David’s Well. Over the years, Chuck has been recognized for his professional leadership and philanthropic passion by winning the James J. Leonard Memorial Award, Businessperson of the Year for the City of Noblesville, the ABC Outstanding Chapter Support Award, the Gaylor Electric Optimist Award, and serves as Chair of David’s Well.

As an Indiana State Representative, Chuck Goodrich of Noblesville, Indiana was first elected to serve the constituents of House District 29 in 2018. Since his election, Chuck has gone on to author/co-authored several bills, many of which have been signed into law by Governor Holcomb. Chuck lives in Noblesville, Indiana, with his wife, Tricia of 30 years. They have four adult children. The family is active both in the Noblesville community and members of White River Christian Church. His favorite things to do during his free time are spending quality time with his wife and kids, playing golf, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts and Purdue Boilermakers.

CHUCK
GOODRICH

President & CEO

Chuck Goodrich serves as the President and CEO of Gaylor Electric, one of the largest merit-shop electrical firms in the country. As a national award-winning electrical design-build contractor, Gaylor Electric employs more than 2,000 dedicated and highly skilled men and women and operates 11 offices in six states across the United States.

Chuck began his career with Gaylor Electric as an intern during the summers of 1991 and 1992. After graduating from Purdue University with a B.S. in Building Construction Management, he worked for a large national contractor before returning to Gaylor Electric. He subsequently moved up the ranks to a variety of key leadership positions within the company. In November of 2014, Chuck was ultimately named as President. As a proven leader, he inspires his employees with his high-energy, high-performance business style. During his tenure, Gaylor Electric has developed more than 1,500 jobs.

As a leader in the business community, Chuck serves on the Executive Committee as past chairman of the Board of Directors for National Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); is past chairman and current board member of the Riverview Health Foundation and past chair and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Purdue Construction Advisory Council for Building Construction Management. Chuck has a lifelong passion for workforce development, and he is member of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Region 5 Workforce Development Board. Also serves as Chair of David’s Well. Over the years, Chuck has been recognized for his professional leadership and philanthropic passion by winning the James J. Leonard Memorial Award, Businessperson of the Year for the City of Noblesville, the ABC Outstanding Chapter Support Award, the Gaylor Electric Optimist Award, and serves as Chair of David’s Well.

As an Indiana State Representative, Chuck Goodrich of Noblesville, Indiana was first elected to serve the constituents of House District 29 in 2018. Since his election, Chuck has gone on to author/co-authored several bills, many of which have been signed into law by Governor Holcomb. Chuck lives in Noblesville, Indiana, with his wife, Tricia of 30 years. They have four adult children. The family is active both in the Noblesville community and members of White River Christian Church. His favorite things to do during his free time are spending quality time with his wife and kids, playing golf, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts and Purdue Boilermakers.

JUSTIN
BAKER

Chief Operating Officer of Business Excellence

As a Purdue University graduate, Justin began working for Gaylor Electric shortly after earning a distinguished degree from the School of Building Construction Management. Moving on to complete the ABC Apprenticeship Program, he demonstrated his desire to learn, develop, and grow his construction career in his early years with the organization. During his first 10 years at Gaylor Electric, Justin was based out of Indianapolis but traveled throughout the country managing many of Gaylor Electric’s largest, most complex projects. Justin’s experience, drive, and construction insight advanced him from project manager, location manager, to Southeast Executive Vice-president. For over 20 years, Justin has continuously demonstrated Gaylor’s values and standards at the highest levels, while leading enthusiastically in all his roles. Now, as appointed Chief Operating Officer of Business Excellence, Justin supports all corporate operation departments, along with Gaylor Electric’s strategic Engineering & Manufacturing sector. Justin will continue to use his talents and leadership to promote technology and innovation, while cultivating a company culture that offers winning opportunities for all people. Outside of Gaylor Electric, Justin serves on the board of directors for the Carolina Electrical Contractors Association and is greatly involved with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Earning the title of ABC’s National Young Professional of the Year in 2017, he continues to serve on the board of directors for ABC Carolinas and ABC Carolinas Foundation for workforce development.

ROB
GRIFFITH

Chief Operating Officer of Performance Excellence

Rob began his electrical career journey as a 12-year-old working after school and during summers in the family business – Griffith Electric, Inc. After this invaluable on-the-job training, Rob completed degrees from Purdue University in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Ivy Tech in Design Technology, Vincennes University in Construction Technology, completed the 4-year ABC Electrical Apprentice program, and holds Master Electrician Licenses in several states. Rob joined Gaylor Electric in 2009 after merging his business with Gaylor, ascending from positions as Project Manager, Vice President, Executive Vice President to being named COO in 2020. As Chief Operating Officer of Performance Excellence, Rob leads Gaylor Electric’s construction teams encompassing ten locations and hundreds of projects throughout the United States. He embraces this position to lead, mentor and motivate the men and women who embody the Gaylor Electric mission of delivering consistent excellence to customers through innovation, quality, and daily performance. Rob’s enthusiastic leadership style is marked by his efforts to encourage everyone around him to reach their highest professional and personal potential through education and experience. He is a champion of professional development with the Associated Builders and Contractors as past Chair of the Indiana Apprentice Trust and will serve as Chair for the ABC Indiana/Kentucky Chapter Board in 2024.

JIM
CREWS

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer of Gaylor Electric, Jim Crews is leading the company towards its financial vision by developing personnel, systems, and infrastructure to effectively manage this dynamic organization. After graduating from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, with a B.S. in accounting, Jim immersed himself in the industrial/manufacturing world of business. Earning roles such as Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Finance early in his career – Jim soon earned a seat on the Board of Directors for the Indianapolis Young Presidents Organization, which led to his career with Gaylor Electric. With a vision of exponential growth, former president, John Gaylor, recognized Jim as the correct individual to successfully structure the accounting department in preparation for what was to come. Jim has always fostered a team environment with a focus on meeting goals and requirements by working collaboratively regardless of job title, position, or tenure. Jim continues to lead by example and values inspiring young talent to reach their goals. He also serves on various boards of directors of both private and civic organizations.

MICHAEL
FORT

Chief Values Officer

At Gaylor Electric, we believe our core values define who we are as a company. Michael’s career has always had a strong emphasis on teaching, training, and coaching. This background has proven to be instrumental in helping Gaylor Electric be an industry leader in recognizing the importance of continual personnel development and growth for all employees. Over his career, he has had a passion for helping develop the discipline of ethical business values instruction within the construction industry. The Values Department reports directly to the President/CEO and serves the best interests of the entire organization.

JEFF
BRYANT

Director of Gaylor University

After spending 20 years in public education as a teacher and principal, Jeff Bryant joined Gaylor Electric in 2019 to lead in the development of our people. After graduating from Purdue University in 1999, Jeff continued his education at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he received a master’s degree and his principal’s licensure certification in 2006. It is this commitment to lifelong learning that has guided Jeff’s career as he has continually led efforts to grow and develop a wide range of people from unique backgrounds. It is Jeff’s forward-thinking, innovative approach to learning and development that has fit seamlessly to the current growth and expansion of Gaylor Electric. In over 20 years as an education leader, Jeff has developed a deep commitment to his “why”. He believes that when authentic, intentional learning opportunities are provided, people grow personally and professionally leading to the enrichment of the families and communities we serve. Jeff serves on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Indiana/Kentucky Apprenticeship Board as a Trustee, where he works to promote the merit shop philosophy through education.

ED
DROEGER

Assistant to the President

Ed joined Gaylor Electric in 2022 as an executive to help lead the company and mentor others within the organization. Ed has always enjoyed helping people and doing all he can to make our world a better place. Gaylor shares this idea of changing the world one person at a time, so it was the perfect fit. Ed started his journey in the electrical construction industry in 1978 with one of the largest contractors in the country. He learned estimating skills and became Estimating Manager for the Eastern regional office in 1981. During this time, he worked with John Gaylor and built a trusted relationship with him. As John ventured out to start Gaylor Electric in 1984, Ed was there to support him. In 1984 Ed took a different path with a sales position with a large national distributor and was one of the nation’s top salespersons in his first full year of 1985. Ed continued his career in sales over the next 30+ years and always worked closely with Gaylor Electric. In 2004 Ed started his own successful electrical supply company in the Indianapolis market, which continues to thrive today. He has served on various boards, youth ministry organizations, and is very involved in his local community.

TOM
HEADLEE

Director of National Service

Tom started in the construction industry over 30 years ago upon graduating from the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill. Working in several different areas of the construction industry throughout his career, Tom spent 18 years at Watson Electrical Construction Co., LLC ending his tenure at Watson as the President/COO. Now, as a strategic hire for the growth and development of Gaylor Electric’s national service department, Tom brings a wide range of knowledge, leadership, and construction experience to overseeing electrical service teams located across the country. Outside of Gaylor Electric, Tom is an active ABC member, spending 12 years on the local chapter board, including Chairman in 2010 and Treasurer for 3 years. During that time, Tom was on the National Board of ABC for 7 years. Additionally, he served 3 years on the North Carolina State Building Commission.