Contacts - Estimators/Project Management
Chris Joyal
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 1999
Work Achievements: Contracted $20.5M as of 2007
Bio: Chris has 15 plus years experience in the electrical industry. He has worked his way up through the ranks. He started out as an apprentice electrician. He then received his journeyman license and then moved up to a job foreman. He is currently and estimator/project manager. Chris has been involved all types of projects from plan/spec to design/build.
Hobbies: Chris grew up on the east coast and has come to appreciate the outdoor environment that Utah provides.
Contact: cjoyal@taylor-electric.com
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 1999
Work Achievements: Contracted $20.5M as of 2007
Bio: Chris has 15 plus years experience in the electrical industry. He has worked his way up through the ranks. He started out as an apprentice electrician. He then received his journeyman license and then moved up to a job foreman. He is currently and estimator/project manager. Chris has been involved all types of projects from plan/spec to design/build.
Hobbies: Chris grew up on the east coast and has come to appreciate the outdoor environment that Utah provides.
Contact: cjoyal@taylor-electric.com
Kevin Smith
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 2002
Work Achievements: Contracted $1.5M as of 2007
Bio: Kevin started out in our expediting department in the summer of 2002. He was then promoted to manager of the expediting department as well as our purchasing agent. Kevin held that position for four years doing an incredible job of getting the “goods to the woods” as we experienced a lot of growth. He then went into the field to complete his apprenticeship for one year. He was then promoted to an estimator/ project manager were his focus is on design/build work.
Hobbies: Kevin enjoys hunting, fishing and anything in the outdoors.
Contact: ksmith@taylor-electric.com
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 2002
Work Achievements: Contracted $1.5M as of 2007
Bio: Kevin started out in our expediting department in the summer of 2002. He was then promoted to manager of the expediting department as well as our purchasing agent. Kevin held that position for four years doing an incredible job of getting the “goods to the woods” as we experienced a lot of growth. He then went into the field to complete his apprenticeship for one year. He was then promoted to an estimator/ project manager were his focus is on design/build work.
Hobbies: Kevin enjoys hunting, fishing and anything in the outdoors.
Contact: ksmith@taylor-electric.com
Grant Marchant
Vice President of Design/Build
License: Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 1977
Work Achievements: Contracted $76.6M as of 2007
Bio: Geraldine Taylor who was the cornerstone of Taylor Electric in the early days found an article in the local paper about a young student who won the state VICA contest in electricity and cut it out and gave it to her son Jerry Taylor. Geraldine called and talked to his instructor and then Jerry called and spoke with him. Grant was working as a maintenance electrician at the University of Utah. Jerry convinced him to start out as an apprentice. He worked for a few months and then decided to do a brief stint at the University of Utah in the electrical engineering program. During school he worked for Taylor Electric on Saturdays. On one Saturday it was raining and Jerry didn’t have a dry place for him to work so he had him come into the shop and count some fixtures and outlets. He was so efficient at it that Jerry taught him how to roll off a job. Shortly thereafter Grant became a full time estimator. Since then the rest is as they say history. Grant is an accomplished design/build estimator and has numerous projects across the state of Utah to his credit.
Hobbies: Grant enjoys 4-wheeling and spending time at his cabin.
Contact: gmarchant@taylor-electric.com
Vice President of Design/Build
License: Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 1977
Work Achievements: Contracted $76.6M as of 2007
Bio: Geraldine Taylor who was the cornerstone of Taylor Electric in the early days found an article in the local paper about a young student who won the state VICA contest in electricity and cut it out and gave it to her son Jerry Taylor. Geraldine called and talked to his instructor and then Jerry called and spoke with him. Grant was working as a maintenance electrician at the University of Utah. Jerry convinced him to start out as an apprentice. He worked for a few months and then decided to do a brief stint at the University of Utah in the electrical engineering program. During school he worked for Taylor Electric on Saturdays. On one Saturday it was raining and Jerry didn’t have a dry place for him to work so he had him come into the shop and count some fixtures and outlets. He was so efficient at it that Jerry taught him how to roll off a job. Shortly thereafter Grant became a full time estimator. Since then the rest is as they say history. Grant is an accomplished design/build estimator and has numerous projects across the state of Utah to his credit.
Hobbies: Grant enjoys 4-wheeling and spending time at his cabin.
Contact: gmarchant@taylor-electric.com
Richard Harris
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 1978
Work Achievements: Contracted $25.1M as of 2007
Bio: Richard started at Taylor Electric in the summer of 1978 as an expeditor. He quickly moved through his apprenticeship and once receiving his journeyman license he became a job foreman and superintendent. Richard has been the superintendent on some of our largest projects. Richard coined the phrase “Taylorized” which has become the standard by which all in our company are measured. He also ran our operations for two years and was then moved into the estimating/project management division. He has a “can do” attitude and is the epitome of the team player.
Hobbies: Richard enjoys all things in the outdoors.
Contact: rharris@taylor-electric.com
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 1978
Work Achievements: Contracted $25.1M as of 2007
Bio: Richard started at Taylor Electric in the summer of 1978 as an expeditor. He quickly moved through his apprenticeship and once receiving his journeyman license he became a job foreman and superintendent. Richard has been the superintendent on some of our largest projects. Richard coined the phrase “Taylorized” which has become the standard by which all in our company are measured. He also ran our operations for two years and was then moved into the estimating/project management division. He has a “can do” attitude and is the epitome of the team player.
Hobbies: Richard enjoys all things in the outdoors.
Contact: rharris@taylor-electric.com
Tom Pattillo
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 1999
Work Achievements: Contracted $25.9M as of 2007
Bio: Tom has had extensive experience in a wide range of areas in the electrical industry. He has spent 39 plus years doing everything from medium voltage substations to natural gas modification plants to dairy processing plants. In addition, he’s worked on schools, detention centers and hospitals. Tom has been a mentor to many apprentices and journeyman alike. He’s now part of our estimating/project management team where he has seen many successful projects from start to finish.
Hobbies: Tom enjoys working his land as well as hunting and fishing.
Contact: tpattillo@taylor-electric.com
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Journeyman Electrician
Team Member Since: 1999
Work Achievements: Contracted $25.9M as of 2007
Bio: Tom has had extensive experience in a wide range of areas in the electrical industry. He has spent 39 plus years doing everything from medium voltage substations to natural gas modification plants to dairy processing plants. In addition, he’s worked on schools, detention centers and hospitals. Tom has been a mentor to many apprentices and journeyman alike. He’s now part of our estimating/project management team where he has seen many successful projects from start to finish.
Hobbies: Tom enjoys working his land as well as hunting and fishing.
Contact: tpattillo@taylor-electric.com
Richard Coffey
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 2003
Work Achievements: Contracted $40.6M as of 2007
Bio: Rich has 36 plus years in the electrical industry. He has a strong work ethic and goes the extra mile on every project he’s involved with. He’s covered a wide range of duties throughout his career. He’s been a superintendent as well as running the operations for an electrical contractor in Ogden, Utah. He is now an estimator and project manager for Taylor Electric. His primary focus has been in the local Utah market as well as the Las Vegas, Nevada market. We are fortunate to have him as a member of our team.
Hobbies: Rich enjoys sports, fishing, camping and being in the outdoors.
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Estimator / Project Manager
License: Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 2003
Work Achievements: Contracted $40.6M as of 2007
Bio: Rich has 36 plus years in the electrical industry. He has a strong work ethic and goes the extra mile on every project he’s involved with. He’s covered a wide range of duties throughout his career. He’s been a superintendent as well as running the operations for an electrical contractor in Ogden, Utah. He is now an estimator and project manager for Taylor Electric. His primary focus has been in the local Utah market as well as the Las Vegas, Nevada market. We are fortunate to have him as a member of our team.
Hobbies: Rich enjoys sports, fishing, camping and being in the outdoors.
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Rick Gourde, Jr.
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 1978
Work Achievements: Contracted $66.6M as of 2007
Bio: Rick has spent most of his career with Taylor Electric. He has been involved in many different types of projects throughout his career. His specialties are correctional facilities and historical renovations. Perhaps one of his crowning jewels was when he successfully estimated and managed the historical City and County Building in downtown Salt Lake City. It was the first project in the world to be placed entirely on a base isolation system. Rick is also an experienced design/build estimator and project manager. He has received numerous letters of outstanding achievement and recommendation from general contractors that he has worked with.
Hobbies: Rick enjoys the outdoors and touring on his Harley Davidson. He also likes to spend his evening enjoying his home theatre system.
Contact: rgourde@taylor-electric.com
Estimator / Project Manager
License: Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 1978
Work Achievements: Contracted $66.6M as of 2007
Bio: Rick has spent most of his career with Taylor Electric. He has been involved in many different types of projects throughout his career. His specialties are correctional facilities and historical renovations. Perhaps one of his crowning jewels was when he successfully estimated and managed the historical City and County Building in downtown Salt Lake City. It was the first project in the world to be placed entirely on a base isolation system. Rick is also an experienced design/build estimator and project manager. He has received numerous letters of outstanding achievement and recommendation from general contractors that he has worked with.
Hobbies: Rick enjoys the outdoors and touring on his Harley Davidson. He also likes to spend his evening enjoying his home theatre system.
Contact: rgourde@taylor-electric.com
Jeff Otto
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
License: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering / Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 1996
Work Achievements: Contracted $27.9M as of 2007
Bio: Jeff graduated from the University of Utah in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. Before coming to Taylor Electric he worked for a local electrical engineering and construction firm. He has completed many successful design/build projects across the state of Utah. Jeff’s primary focus is on design/build work and is our senior estimator. As senior estimator he is responsible for reviewing all bids as well as maintaining our estimating data base.
Hobbies: Jeff enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. He is also a devout Green Bay Packers fan.
Contact: jotto@taylor-electric.com
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
License: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering / Master Electrician
Team Member Since: 1996
Work Achievements: Contracted $27.9M as of 2007
Bio: Jeff graduated from the University of Utah in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. Before coming to Taylor Electric he worked for a local electrical engineering and construction firm. He has completed many successful design/build projects across the state of Utah. Jeff’s primary focus is on design/build work and is our senior estimator. As senior estimator he is responsible for reviewing all bids as well as maintaining our estimating data base.
Hobbies: Jeff enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. He is also a devout Green Bay Packers fan.
Contact: jotto@taylor-electric.com