Willis Wiedel, CEO and co-founder of Lakewood-based Encore Electric Inc., retired on Oct. 1, 2025, marking the end of a 48-year career in the electrical industry. Wiedel has been a prominent leader for more than three decades, having held various roles in other companies before co-founding Encore Electric in 2003. Under his guidance, Encore Electric…more
On Sept. 30, Chris Cole, vice president of business development at Encore Electric Inc., retired after 23 years with the company and 47 years in the electrical trade. His contributions were essential to the growth of Encore Electric as it expanded into new markets, the company said. Cole joined Lakewood-based Encore Electric at its founding,…more
David Scott, director of external affairs at Lakewood-based Encore Electric, has been appointed to the Colorado State Apprenticeship Council. Scott, a long-time advocate for apprenticeships in the construction sector, will serve as a voting member on the Committee for Apprenticeship in the Building and Construction Trades. In his new role, Scott will provide expertise to…more
Encore Electric has reported the graduation of 62 apprentices from their electrical apprenticeship programs this year. The graduates completed their training at seven different schools across four states, including Colorado and Montana. The four-year curriculum encompasses various subjects such as safety, mathematics, wiring, troubleshooting and the National Electrical Code. Each apprentice has developed a solid…more
Encore Electric has promoted Derek Varnell to vice president of data centers, a strategic move as the company continues to expand its presence in the growing data center construction market. In his new role, Varnell will oversee all data center construction operations and support project teams across Encore Electric’s portfolio. He will collaborate closely with…more
Encore Electric has partnered with the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) to expand the regional transit center in Glenwood Springs, Colo. The Glenwood Springs Maintenance Facility (GMF) serves as a crucial transportation hub for nearby mountain towns, including Aspen, Basalt, Eagle County and Carbondale. This $42 million project was initiated to enhance public transportation services,…more
Beacon Communications LLC, a Littleton provider of critical communications and life safety systems, has acquired All State Communications, a Minnesota-based company known for its advanced technology solutions. This acquisition enhances Beacon’s presence in the Upper Midwest and reaffirms its commitment to serving clients in the health care, government, education and commercial sectors. Brad Walsh, CEO…more
Lakewood-based Encore Electric has opened a new Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Lab Learning Center in the Prefabrication and Tool Center in Aurora. BICSI is a global organization that sets standards and provides training in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field. Kristopher Roon, operations manager for Encore Electric Technology Solutions, said, “The BICSI…more
Golden has emerged as a local hub for the construction and maintenance industry, with a new list spotlighting the top 27 specialty trade contractors shaping the city’s skyline, based on estimated employee counts. Topping the list is Environmental Landworks Company Inc., a landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 2006. With a workforce of…more
