FD Hayes Electric Company

What FD Hayes Electric Company does

F.D. Hayes Electric Company is a fourth-generation, family-run, women-owned electrical contracting firm founded in 1923 and headquartered at 2301 Beal Avenue in Lansing, Michigan. The company operates with 101-250 employees and serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Greater Lansing region and the broader state of Michigan, under President and CEO Megan Doherty. Its service portfolio spans commercial and industrial electrical installation, data communications (structured cabling, security, building automation, low-voltage systems), commercial and residential generator sales and service (anchored by a Generac supplier relationship), AV system integration, commercial kitchen equipment installation and repair, and a dedicated 24/7 service department.

The underlying technology stack is service-trade oriented rather than software-defined: factory-trained technicians credentialed by manufacturers including Generac, Commscope, Carehawk, and Systimax deliver installation, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair across multiple brand ecosystems. The firm is an active member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), participates in weekly NECA Safety Meeting reviews, and holds EVITP certification for EV charger installations. Notable enterprise project credentials include the Michigan State University STEM Building renovation and addition and an AGC Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award-winning manufacturing facility project for Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids.

The business model combines project-based one-time installation revenue with recurring maintenance contracts and a small e-commerce revenue stream. Commercial and industrial work is sold through direct field-sales estimators conducting on-site consultations and design-build or turnkey delivery, while residential and service work is captured via phone, website contact forms, and the Shop Home Chargers online storefront. Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Recognition includes 2019 NECA Safety Excellence and Zero Injury Awards, 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch and Greater Lansing Entrepreneur of the Year (Megan Doherty), and the 2023 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Small Business Award.

Name

FD Hayes Electric Company

Legal name

F.D. Hayes Electric Company

Website

https://fdhayes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

F.D. Hayes Electric Company is a fourth-generation, family-run, women-owned electrical contracting firm founded in 1923 in Lansing, Michigan, delivering residential, commercial, and industrial electrical, data communications, generator, AV, and commercial kitchen equipment services across Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outlet, Switch & GFCI/AFCI Troubleshooting & Repair (HSAOAEAE)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial industrial electrical
• Data communications cabling
• Residential generator installation
• Commercial kitchen equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: One-time installation services for residential and commercial electrical systems including wiring, panels, EV chargers, and custom electrical work
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts and repair services for electrical systems, generators, data communications, AV systems, and commercial kitchen equipment
3. Data Communications Services: Design, engineering, installation and maintenance of structured cabling, security systems, building automation, and other low-voltage systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

F.D. Hayes Electric Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm that designs, installs, and maintains electrical, data communications, standby generator, audio-visual, and commercial kitchen equipment systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Michigan. The company delivers turnkey project services from design through installation and ongoing maintenance, supported by factory-trained technicians and a 24-hour emergency service department.

Product overview

FD Hayes Electric Company is a fourth-generation, family-run electrical services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Commercial and Industrial Electrical Services, Data Communications Services (structured cabling, security systems, building automation), Commercial and Residential Generator Services (primarily Generac brand), AV System and Services, Commercial Kitchen Equipment Services, Residential Electrical Installation, and a dedicated Service Department for ongoing maintenance and emergency repairs. Services are delivered through specialized departments staffed by trained technicians, with offerings spanning electrical installation, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and system integrations across various sectors including education, healthcare, government, retail, and food service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shop Home Chargers: Online store for EV chargers and accessories

Products and services

• Commercial and Industrial Electrical Services Full-service electrical installation, maintenance, and repair for commercial and industrial facilities including government buildings, office campuses, schools, universities, stadiums, and high-rise structures. Delivered through design-build and turnkey project execution with project managers from conception to completion.
• Data Communications Services Design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of structured cabling, UPS, building automation, coaxial networks, CCTV, security systems, access control, paging, intercom, and sound masking for commercial customers.
• Commercial Generator Services Consultation, sizing, installation, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair services for commercial and industrial standby generators to ensure business continuity during power outages.
• AV System and Services Design, installation, and maintenance of audio-visual systems for businesses including smart TVs, video conferencing, audio/PA systems, digital signage, projectors, sound masking, and access control automation.
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment Services Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants, food service management companies, schools, universities, hospitals, assisted living providers, country clubs, supermarkets, and government facilities, including equipment calibration and staff training.
• Residential Electrical Installation Comprehensive residential electrical services including home wiring, electrical panel maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, BWL energy saver installations, and EVITP-certified Tesla charger installations for homeowners.
• Residential Generator Services In-home consultations, full installation, and preventive maintenance of residential generators, with Generac as the primary supplier brand, for homeowners seeking backup power.
• Service Department Electrical and data communications maintenance services including routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance for residential and commercial customers, with 24/7 emergency response.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2019 Safety Excellence Award from National Electrical Contractors Association
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GeneraccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs one of Michigan's largest Generac generator suppliers, F.D. Hayes provides expert consultation, sizing, installation, and maintenance for Generac residential and commercial generators. Technicians receive hands-on training directly from Generac manufacturers.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)coreOthersActive member organization providing industry standards, safety programs, and professional development. F.D. Hayes participates in weekly NECA Safety Meeting App reviews.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)coreOthersActive member of the union representing electrical workers, ensuring skilled labor force and industry standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IES Holdings: Public national electrical and communications contractor offering commercial/industrial electrical, data communications, and service work. Directly comparable business model and customer mix; broader geographic reach and public market access.
• Helix Electric: National private electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. Comparable commercial/industrial electrical services business with similar customer profile.
• Faith Technologies: Large private electrical contractor and engineering services firm serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical customers. Comparable multi-trade service platform with design-build and specialty systems capabilities.
• Bergelectric: Employee-owned private electrical contractor with commercial, industrial, and data center expertise. Comparable diversified electrical services firm with similar customer-base focus.
• MYR Group: Public specialty electrical construction services provider serving commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Closely comparable service offering with T&D and commercial/industrial electrical construction focus.
• Rosendin Electric: Employee-owned private electrical contractor with commercial, industrial, data center, and renewable energy practices. Comparable diversified electrical services platform, larger in scale.
• Power Design Inc. Private multi-state electrical contractor providing commercial electrical, data, and low-voltage systems across the U.S. Closely comparable multi-trade residential/commercial/industrial service platform.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Large public provider of electrical and mechanical construction, building services, and industrial solutions. Overlaps significantly with F.D. Hayes' commercial/industrial electrical and service offerings, but operates nationally across many trades.
• Quanta Services: Public infrastructure solutions provider for electric, oil & gas, telecom, and renewable markets. Operates at much larger scale across utility-scale electrical construction, but adjacent to F.D. Hayes' electrical contracting work.

Regional players

• Madison Electric Company: Michigan-based electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Directly comparable regional peer within the same Michigan geography and service-line mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fdhayeselectric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fd-hayes-electric-company-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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