Richard China – President/Owner (see career accomplishments)
Richard is the President and owner of 1st Electric. Richard has complete operational and financial oversight of the company. He is actively involved in setting the overall direction and ensuring the company remains focused on the execution of the strategy. Richard also carries Statewide Master Electrical licenses for Maryland (state and all counties), Virginia and Delaware.

Angelia J. Little – Vice President Human Resources/Corporate Secretary/FSO
Angelia is the Corporate Secretary and Vice President of Human Resources for 1st Electric. Angelia has been employed in the construction industry for 19 years; 4 years with Dustin Construction as a Project Administrator, 5 years with Modern Electric as a Office Manager and Project Administrator and the last 7 years with Primo Electric/IES as Mr. China’s Executive Assistant . Angelia is responsible for all administrative functions of the company including Human Resources, Facility Security Officer, Company Licensing and Prequalification. She obtained an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from Anne Arundel Community College and a Bachelor of Science from University of Baltimore in Forensic Science. Angelia has been on the Board of Directors for the American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore (ASA) for the last 7 years, and current serves as President of ASA.

W. Drew Lynch – Executive Vice President
Drew has been in the construction industry for approximately 32 years. After 10 years in the Civil Engineering field, he transferred into the electrical industry where he has spent the last 20 years in various positions. Drew currently holds the position of Vice President of Business Development. Drew is responsible for securing new business and relationships for the company, in addition to having oversight of the estimating functions of the company. Drew also carries a State of Maryland Master Electrical License.

Patrick McCubbin – Vice President of Preconstruction Services
Patrick has 34 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. His first 14 years in the business was divided amongst 3 companies where he completed the apprenticeship program and continued working the field as an Electrician, Foreman and Superintendent. He has spent the last 18 years with L.H. Cranston and Sons in the capacity of Senior Project Manager and more recently as Chief Estimator. In addition to his duties as Chief Estimator, he is responsible for the oversight of the company’s Design-Build department and Innovative Cost Estimating department for its engineering clients. Patrick obtained a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1993. In addition, he carries Statewide Electrical licenses in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia.

David Weller – Vice President of Finance/Controller
David has 15 years of experience in accounting, finance, human resources, sales and estimating, project management, operation and strategic management. His financial accomplishments include significant experience with revenue growth, profitability enhancement, and strategic planning through team-building management philosophy during difficult turnaround situations. Dave served as Vice President for Pavex, Inc./Freedom Equipment and additional roles over a 5 year period. Dave was the Controller/Accounting Managers for 4 years for a $20 million dollar site development construction company. Dave currently holds the position of Vice President of Finance/Controller and is responsible for all Accounting functions for 1st Electric. Dave received a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Penn State University and Associate Degree in Business Administration from Harrisburg Area Community College.

Vince Lupo – Vice President of Field Operations
Vince worked for Primo Electric for over 33 years. After owning an electrical business in Italy, he moved to the U.S. and started working for Mr. Primo China (the founder of Primo Electric) as an electrician and then a foreman. Richard China worked several years in the field under Mr. Lupo’s supervision. He has held numerous senior operational field positions at Primo over the last 31 years. Vince is responsible for Field Operations and driving new and innovative initiatives to reduce labor, thereby minimizing risk on large projects. He will also have complete responsibility for Quality Control and will report directly to the President of the company. Vince carries a Master Electrical license for the State of Maryland.

Michael Charney – Vice President of Delmarva Division
Michael has over 35 years of experience in the electrical industry including supervising, estimating, project management and business ownership. Mike spent 9 years in electric estimating and project management for various electrical companies. In 1984 Mike established M.E. Charney Electric and was owner and President. In 2002, Mike joined Primo Electric as estimator, then moving to project manager and most recently, the manager for the Service Department in the Delaware Office. At 1st Electric, Mike is the Vice President of our Delmarva Division. Mike is responsible for the daily operation of our satellite office and business development in the Delmarva area. Mike’s division focuses on commercial service and residential electrical and HVAC construction work. Mike also carries a State of Maryland Master Electrical License.