Lisa Kleinknecht, President/CEO , has been actively involved with Kleinknecht Electric Company, Inc. for many years.  She received her Master Electrician License from Suffolk County in February 2006. Lisa spends much of her time handling field operations and monitoring the progress of jobs. She manages the day-to-day operations of the office including insurance, benefits, real estate, marketing, IT, HR and finance. She is currently a trustee on EESISP (Electrical Employers Self Insurance Safety Plan), which provides workman’s compensation insurance for Local #3 members. Lisa also is a Representative for the NY Chapter of National Electrical Association. Her background includes several years in telecommunications and data sales in New York City. After that, Lisa moved into banking and worked for a large custodial bank in Foreign Exchange Sales.  Lisa earned a BA from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and a Master’s in Business Administration from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in Washington DC. She has also completed various industry courses at Mechanics Institute and the Electrical Training Course in NYC.  Lisa serves as a Co-Chair for the Junior Council at the American Museum of Natural History.  She is a current member of the Board of Advisors for Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.  Lisa is one of the third generations of Kleinknechts to work at KEC.

Suzanne Kleinknecht, Assistant Secretary , has been involved with Kleinknecht Electric Company, Inc. since January 2004. Her involvement includes advising on negotiations with the Union on various contract issues as well as supervising the budgeting process for the entire organization.  Suzanne has also participated in developing the strategic marketing plan for Kleinknecht Electric Company, Inc.  Suzanne earned a BS in Journalism from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.  She currently serves as President of the Cold Spring Harbor School Board and is a board member for various charitable organizations.

Mark Kleinknecht, Vice President , has been working with Kleinknecht Electric Company, Inc. for several years. His involvement includes marketing and sales. Prior to KEC, Mark worked at CSFB in the equities division and at Herzog, Heine & Geduld as an assistant trader.  Mark earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and a MBA at UCLA’s Anderson School of Business. Mark serves as a member of the Steering Committee of the Junior Council at the American Museum of Natural History. Mark is one of the third generations of Kleinknechts to work at KEC.

Gerald Laurita, Superintendent , has been with KEC since January of 2004. He is a seasoned electrical professional with experience as a General Foreman, Project Manager, Superintendent and Operations Director. At KEC, Gerry controls the field and production operations. His main focus is monitoring man-hours on the job and managing the placement of the 250 electricians. His experience and skills make Gerry a valuable asset to customers because of his abilities to value engineer projects. Gerry earned an Associate in Science Degree in Labor Management Relations at S.U.N.Y. Empire State College Center for Labor Studies. He has also completed courses toward a degree in Electrical & Electronic Technology at New York Institute of Technology. He is licensed by the Board of Education, City of New York, to teach electrical installation. Gerry is also actively involved in numerous electrical associations. He is a member of National Electrical Code Committee panel #4 and the Committee for Restructuring of NYC Electrical Code. Gerry serves as Chairman for the Apprentice Review Committee for IBEW Local Union #3.