What Lakeland Electric does

Lakeland Electric, Inc. is a privately held, Tennessee-licensed electrical contractor founded in 1967 and headquartered in Cookeville, TN, serving commercial and industrial customers across Tennessee and the Southeastern United States. The company delivers full-service electrical construction, including commercial electrical construction, industrial electrical construction, design-build services, pre-construction coordination, project management, and specialty services such as infrared thermography, arc flash studies, PLC programming and machine controls/automation, and voice and data structured cabling installation. Its technology stack is rooted in conventional electrical and automation systems (power distribution, control systems, motor drives, PLCs, copper and fiber structured cabling) rather than a software platform.

The company employs approximately 27 people (9 administrative staff plus 18 veteran field superintendents averaging 20 years of experience), operates under Tennessee State Contractors License #10406 with unlimited classifications (MC-A, B, C, D; E; CMC; CE), and is fully bonded and insured. Lakeland's revenue is generated through project-based electrical contracting engagements, sourced primarily via direct field sales to enterprise and mid-market commercial/industrial customers, competitive bidding on plan-and-spec work, and design-build engagements. It also derives recurring revenue from maintenance and repair services for existing clients. Customers span healthcare (Cookeville Regional Medical Center, NHC Healthcare), higher education (Tennessee Technological University), manufacturing (Milwaukee Tool, Flowserve, Dana Incorporated), logistics (Averitt Express, Coca-Cola Distribution), food processing (Perdue Farms, Kerry Ingredients), pharmaceuticals (Aphena Pharma), and automotive/industrial (Portobello America).

The company is founder/management-controlled, with Terry Kendall serving as President, has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or private equity ownership, and has not been involved in any documented M&A or major leadership transitions. Lakeland markets primarily through its website, direct relationship-based field sales, repeat business, and customer referrals built over 55+ years, with a reported 4.9/5 customer rating across 1,500+ served clients.

Name

Lakeland Electric

Legal name

Lakeland Electric, Inc.

Website

https://lakelande.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lakeland Electric is a privately held, Tennessee-licensed electrical contractor founded in 1967 in Cookeville, TN, delivering commercial and industrial electrical construction, maintenance, design-build, automation, and diagnostic services to enterprise customers across Tennessee and the Southeastern U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial electrical construction
• Industrial electrical contracting
• Electrical maintenance services
• Design-build electrical services
• Structured cabling installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cookeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: One-time project-based revenue from electrical construction services for commercial and industrial facilities. Includes new construction, renovations, and upgrades. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on plan and spec projects as well as design-build engagements.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts and repair services designed to reduce downtime and extend equipment life for existing clients. Provides recurring revenue opportunities from established customer base.
3. Pre-construction and Design Services: Early involvement in project planning and coordination, system design, and engineering analysis services to identify and correct potential issues before construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lakeland Electric is a full-service electrical contracting company that designs, builds, installs, and maintains commercial and industrial electrical systems. Its portfolio spans new construction, renovations, design-build delivery, preventive maintenance, infrared thermography, arc flash studies, structured voice/data cabling, and PLC/motor-drive automation work. Customers are commercial and industrial facility owners, general contractors, and operators across Tennessee and the Southeastern United States.

Product overview

Lakeland Electric is a full-service electrical contracting company offering a unified portfolio of services rather than a software product platform. The core offerings include Commercial Electrical Construction and Industrial Electrical Construction, supplemented by specialized service modules: Design-Build Services, Pre-construction Coordination, Project Management & Documentation, Preventive Maintenance & Inspection Services, Voice & Data Cable Installation, Motor Drives/PLC Programming & Machine Controls/Automation, and Infrared Thermography. These services combine decades of experience with modern technology to deliver scalable, code-compliant electrical solutions for plan and spec projects as well as design-build projects across commercial and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Electrical Construction Expert electrical construction services for commercial buildings, delivering electrical systems that are safe, efficient, and code-compliant from the ground up. Targeted at commercial property owners, general contractors, and developers in Tennessee and the Southeastern U.S.
• Industrial Electrical Construction Power systems engineering and installation for industrial environments, providing reliable electrical infrastructure tailored to heavy-duty operations. Serves manufacturing plants and heavy-industrial operators across Tennessee and the Southeast.
• Design-Build Services Integrated electrical design and construction services that streamline projects to reduce costs and accelerate timelines. Turnkey approach integrates engineering and construction to minimize risks, change orders, and owner administrative burdens for commercial and industrial clients.
• Maintenance & Repair Services Responsive preventive maintenance and repair services using thermal imaging and power analyses to detect issues, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life for commercial and industrial facility customers.
• Voice & Data Cable Installation Structured cabling systems installation supporting voice and data needs with reliable, future-ready connectivity using copper and fiber solutions for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Motor Drives, PLC Programming & Machine Controls/Automation Programming and installation of motor drives and PLCs to optimize control, performance, and energy use for industrial automation systems at manufacturing and industrial customers.
• Infrared Thermography Thermal imaging diagnostic service used to detect electrical issues before they become problems, helping prevent failures and improve system safety for commercial and industrial electrical systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced downtime through preventive maintenance and thermal imaging
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)minorOthersIndustry membership organization providing networking, training, and advocacy for construction contractors. Lakeland Electric holds membership, which supports their professional development and industry standing.
• Cookeville Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business chamber providing networking, economic development support, and community engagement opportunities for businesses in the Cookeville, Tennessee area.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• IES Holdings: Publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure services with both commercial/industrial and data center exposure; directly comparable business model as a multi-region electrical contractor serving enterprise customers.
• Rosendin Electric: Large employee-owned electrical contractor with commercial, industrial, and mission-critical practices across the U.S.; comparable design-build delivery model and similar mix of commercial and industrial project work.
• EMCOR Group: Publicly traded provider of mechanical and electrical construction services across commercial, industrial, and utility markets; comparable end-customer segments and large-scale design-build delivery, though much broader portfolio.
• Faith Technologies: National electrical and specialty systems contractor headquartered in Wisconsin with significant Southeast U.S. presence; directly competes for industrial and commercial electrical construction work in Lakeland's footprint and represents a scaled alternative for large design-build bids.
• MYR Group: Publicly traded electrical construction specialist serving commercial, industrial, and utility markets with T&D and C&I divisions; directly comparable electrical construction services though with greater utility/T&D mix.
• Power Design: National electrical contractor with strong Southeast U.S. presence serving multifamily, commercial, and industrial customers; comparable project-based delivery and recurring customer base across the same regional footprint.

Regional players

• Service Electric Company: Mid-South electrical contractor serving Tennessee and surrounding states with commercial, industrial, and utility experience; closely comparable regional scale, customer verticals, and electrical construction service mix.
• Lee Company: Tennessee-headquartered mechanical and electrical services provider serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across the Southeast; the most directly comparable regional peer given shared Tennessee base and similar customer mix.

Direct peers

• M.C. Dean: Specialty electrical and electronics contractor focused on complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities; comparable services portfolio including design-build, PLC/automation, and structured cabling.
• Helix Electric: National electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction with design-build capabilities; closely comparable services portfolio including PLC, automation, and structured cabling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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