CECI’s Solar Division began in 2009. Craig Gini was appointed as Renewables General Manager to manage the solar division. This division has been involved in the negotiation and construction of over 450 photovoltaic installations throughout Northern, Central, and Southern California since its inception.Read More

In 2007, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. broke the $100 Million ceiling for the first time.Read More

Fresno Branch opened in 2002.Read More

CECI became a family-owned business when Gene’s sons, Kevin and Brian purchased the stock of Charles Plaster, one of the two remaining shareholders. The corporation redeemed the stock of shareholder Larry Schlenkler on the same day.Read More

In 1990, our Board of Directors comprised Vice President Larry Schlenker, CEO and President Eugene Gini, and Secretary & Treasurer Charles Plaster. Larry and Charles, with over 75 years of combined service, were longstanding pillars of our company. Their dedication spanned generations, with family members also contributing to Collins Electrical. Notably, Charles’ son and grandson...Read More

Henning Thompson became President when John Nomellini retired in 1983.Read More

The Monterey Branch was moved to Marina in 1972 and is still in the same location today located on Reservation Road.Read More

In 1970, CECI was named among the top ten electrical companies in the nation by “Engineering News-Record” magazine.Read More

John Nomellini became President after Gus Sanguinetti’s passing in 1966.Read More

Current Chairman of the Board Eugene “Gene” C. Gini was hired to work in the Stockton warehouse in 1960 before joining the apprenticeship program in 1961.Read More