Medina Electric

What Medina Electric does

Medina Electric is a privately held, full-service electrical contractor headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota (22510 State Highway 55), founded in 1973 and serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul Twin Cities metro area. The company delivers design-build electrical services across residential, commercial, and industrial segments, with five interconnected service lines: Design/Build, LED Lighting, Low Voltage Solutions (structured cabling Cat 5e/6/6a, fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, telephone entry, A/V), General Power Systems (distribution, transformers, panel boards, motor controls, UPS), and Backup Generator Systems (assessment, installation, ATS, PDUs, surge suppression, periodic testing). Technical differentiation rests on NICET Level IV fire alarm certification, LEED-certified project experience, and signatory status with IBEW Local 292/110 and Minneapolis NECA (since 1981). The customer base includes major Twin Cities general contractors (Kraus Anderson, Weis Builders, McGough, Ryan Companies), multifamily developers (Greystar, Lennar, Doran, Dominium), hospitality (Marriott Element Hotel), government (City of St. Paul), and industrial operators (Stratasys, Loram, Silpro), with 855+ completed projects cited.

The business is a project-based professional services operation. Revenue is generated through lump-sum project contracts, design-assist engagements, time-and-materials service work, and recurring maintenance, with all pricing provided on a quote basis (free estimates). Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored by long-term partnerships with general contractors and developers, supplemented by website quote requests, direct phone outreach, and union/industry association channels. Ownership transitioned in March 2016 when President & CEO Jason Ianfolla purchased 75% of the company, having previously scaled revenue from $4MM in 2003 to $20MM in 2011. Brent Lau serves as COO & CFO (2020 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal CFO of the Year for medium-sized businesses), and Brian Gould joined as VP of Low Voltage in May 2022. Project managers average 17 years of company tenure and 21 years of industry experience, and the company maintains a 372+ day lost-time-injury-free record. The company is independent, with no venture capital or private equity backing disclosed.

Name

Medina Electric

Legal name

Medina Electric, LLC

Website

https://medinaelectric.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Medina Electric is a Twin Cities-based, privately held electrical contractor founded in 1973, offering design-build, LED lighting, low voltage, general power, and backup generator services to commercial, residential, and industrial clients across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

akta.pro primary industry

Outlet, Switch, GFCI/AFCI & Receptacle Installation (HSAOADAE)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• LED lighting solutions
• Low voltage systems
• Backup generator systems
• Design-build electrical

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based professional services revenue from electrical installation, repair, and design-build services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Revenue is generated through lump-sum project contracts, time and materials service work, and design-assist engagements with general contractors.
2. Design/Build Services: Integrated design and construction services for lighting systems, power systems, and low voltage solutions, often working with architectural teams and developers from project inception through completion.
3. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing electrical service and maintenance work including troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades for existing facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medina Electric is a licensed electrical contractor providing design/build electrical construction, LED lighting, low voltage systems (structured cabling, fire alarm, access control, video surveillance), general power distribution, and backup generator systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in the Twin Cities. The company delivers full project lifecycle services from design-assist through installation, maintenance, and testing, supported by union (IBEW) electricians and project managers with an average of 17 years of company tenure.

Product overview

Medina Electric is an electrical contractor offering a comprehensive suite of electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Twin Cities area. Their core service portfolio includes five interconnected service lines: Design/Build for comprehensive electrical construction projects; LED Lighting for energy-efficient lighting solutions; Low Voltage Solutions for structured cabling, security systems, and fire alarms; General Power Systems for power distribution and infrastructure; and Backup Generator Systems for emergency power continuity. Founded in 1973, the company serves customers throughout the metro area with licensed electricians and project managers averaging 17 years of tenure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Comprehensive electrical design and construction services for new builds and remodels, including lighting design, value engineering, and design-assist services for commercial and residential projects in the Twin Cities.
• LED Lighting LED lighting design and installation services for retrofitting existing spaces or new construction, offering energy efficiency solutions with potential 60-75% energy savings compared to traditional systems and LED fixtures with 100,000+ hour life expectancy.
• Low Voltage Solutions Low voltage system planning, design, installation, and servicing including structured cabling (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a), video surveillance, access control, fire alarm systems (NICET Level IV certified), telephone entry, and audio/visual systems.
• General Power Systems Full-service electrical power installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial environments, including power distribution, transformers, panel boards, grounding, outdoor lighting, motor controls, and UPS systems.
• Backup Generator Systems Backup emergency power solutions for commercial and industrial facilities, including power assessment, design, installation, maintenance, periodic testing, PDUs, automatic transfer switches, and surge suppression systems.
• Service and Maintenance Ongoing electrical service and maintenance work including troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades for existing residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 855+ projects completed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 292coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing membership in IBEW Local 292 (Minneapolis) and Local 110 (St. Paul). Union workforce provides skilled electricians and maintains labor standards for projects.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - Minneapolis ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of Minneapolis NECA since 1981. Industry association membership provides access to training, standards, and industry best practices.
• Design Tree, Emanuelson-Podas and SteenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic design partnerships for Design/Build projects. These firms assist with design-build electrical projects, providing comprehensive project delivery.
• The Clarity GainminorOthersJohn LaFontsee of The Clarity Gain provides leadership team coaching and culture development services to Medina Electric's leadership team.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hunt Electric: Regional commercial electrical contractor based in Minnesota serving design-build, general power, and low-voltage needs for Twin Cities and Upper Midwest markets — directly comparable to Medina Electric in service mix and customer base.
• Parsons Electric: Minneapolis-based electrical contractor providing design-build, commercial, industrial, and service work across the Upper Midwest, overlapping heavily with Medina Electric on GC and developer relationships.
• LECS (Local Electric Construction Service): St. Paul-based union electrical contractor offering commercial, industrial, and design-build services in the Twin Cities, closely matching Medina's service portfolio and labor model.
• Fairchild Communications / Bauer Electric: Midwestern electrical and low-voltage contractor with Twin Cities presence, comparable to Medina in fire alarm, structured cabling, and access control service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Faith Technologies: Large national electrical contractor with design-build, prefab, and low-voltage capabilities; competes for the same GC-driven projects but at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• IES Commercial: National commercial electrical contractor with full-service design-build and low-voltage offerings, often competing against regional firms like Medina Electric on larger commercial and industrial builds.
• MMR Group: Large national electrical and instrumentation contractor serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical customers — overlaps with Medina's industrial and data-center-adjacent work at much greater scale.
• Stantec: Global engineering and design firm with significant electrical design-build and building services practices; competes with Medina on design-assist and design-build engagements with developers and architects.

Emerging players

• Greystone Construction (Twin Cities): Smaller Twin Cities-area commercial contractor with growing electrical and low-voltage capabilities, often competing against Medina on mid-sized multifamily and commercial projects.

Others

• NECA (Minneapolis Chapter): Industry association of which Medina Electric has been an active member since 1981; relevant ecosystem reference for understanding the competitive union electrical contracting landscape in the Twin Cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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