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Thomas Ispas

Southern California

Summary

Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Daniel's Electric Construction
01.2021 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on operations and project execution
  • Oversee select high-value projects to ensure timely completion and compliance with industry standards

CEO & Owner

Daniel's Electric
01.1990 - 01.2021
  • Acquired Daniels Electric and grew annual revenue to $20M
  • Directed all business operations including financial planning, bidding, and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Oversaw an average of eight active projects at any given time, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
  • Managed eight office staff (project managers, bid managers, warehouse manager, administrative personnel) and 20+ union employees working in the field
  • Secured and executed large-scale commercial and industrial electrical contracts while maintaining strong client relationships

Vice President

Daniel's Electric
02.1985 - 01.1990
  • Led daily operations, project bidding, and client relationships
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and profitability

Sales Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company
1978 - 1985
  • Designed and tested electrical systems for large-scale industrial applications
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05-1978

MBA - Business

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
01-1985

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning and development
  • Effective decision making
  • Operational excellence
  • Customer focus
  • Crisis management
  • Financial acumen
  • Executive presence
  • Client relationship building
  • Business development
  • Analytical and critical thinker

Timeline

Project Manager

Daniel's Electric Construction
01.2021 - Current

CEO & Owner

Daniel's Electric
01.1990 - 01.2021

Vice President

Daniel's Electric
02.1985 - 01.1990

Sales Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company
1978 - 1985

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

MBA - Business

Claremont McKenna College