Wolfe and Travis Electric

What Wolfe and Travis Electric does

Wolfe & Travis Electric is a second-generation, family-owned electrical contracting company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1967 by Donald Ray Wolfe Sr. The firm operates as an electrical subcontractor delivering commercial, industrial, and government construction projects primarily across Middle Tennessee, with selected out-of-region engagements (notably the Gaylord Palms Hotel renovation in Kissimmee, Florida). Its service portfolio spans high-voltage (up to 69kV), medium-voltage (5/15/25 kV), and low-voltage (120-480V) power distribution; lighting systems and controls; fire alarm, security, paging, and sound systems; emergency power generation; and electrical project management, scheduling, estimating, and cost control. Specialty capabilities include switchgear upgrade work in active facilities, power quality testing, and LEED-certified project delivery.

The company's delivery methods include Hard Bid, Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Budget Assist, with a team-based go-to-market model pairing estimators, superintendents, project designers, and field electricians. Its technology stack is built on Sage and Autodesk project management software, BIM, and Smart Digital Layout Technology, providing digital project information, vendor/manufacturer linkage, and integrated As-Built documentation. Customers span healthcare (Vanderbilt Medical Center), government (State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Corrections, Nashville International Airport, Tennessee State Capitol), hospitality (Opryland/Gaylord), and industrial/food-service (Franke Foods) end-markets, with revenue generated through fixed-price project contracts rather than recurring or subscription streams. The company maintains its own workforce pipeline via a 4-year ABC Apprenticeship program, local high school partnerships, and an internal OSHA-certified safety trainer.

Name

Wolfe and Travis Electric

Legal name

Wolfe & Travis Electrical

Website

https://wolfeandtraviselectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wolfe & Travis Electric is a family-owned, second-generation electrical contractor founded in 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee, delivering commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and government electrical construction projects across Middle Tennessee via Hard Bid, Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Budget Assist delivery methods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medium-Voltage Distribution Components (MV breakers, disconnects, reclosers, MV terminations & joints) (IMAGAEAL), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical construction
• Industrial electrical systems
• Medium voltage power distribution
• Electrical project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based electrical contracting services for commercial, industrial, and government projects. Services include power distribution systems (high, medium, and low voltage), lighting systems, fire alarm, security and sound systems, emergency power generation, and electrical project management. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts on individual projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wolfe & Travis Electric is a Nashville-based electrical contracting company that designs, installs, and maintains electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and government facilities. Core offerings include high/medium/low voltage power distribution (69kV, 5-15kV, 120-480V), lighting systems with controls, fire alarm/security/sound systems, emergency power generation, project management, and specialty services such as medium voltage (5/15/25 kV) installations, switchgear upgrades, power quality testing, and LEED certification support.

Product overview

Wolfe and Travis Electric is a second-generation family-owned electrical contracting company providing comprehensive electrical construction services since 1967. The company operates as a single unified service offering with multiple specialty service lines that work together on projects. Core services include power distribution systems (high/medium/low voltage), lighting systems and controls, fire alarm and security systems, emergency power generation, and electrical project management. The company also offers specialty services including medium voltage projects (5/15/25 kV), LEED certification consulting, switchgear repair and upgrades, and power quality testing. Services are delivered through a team-based approach combining skilled electricians, superintendents, project managers, and estimators using modern construction technologies including Digital Information Systems, BIM, and Smart Digital Layout Technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High, Medium, and Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems Installation and maintenance of power distribution systems ranging from high voltage (69kV), medium voltage (5-15kV), to low voltage (120-480V) for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
• Lighting Systems and Controls Comprehensive lighting solutions including general lighting, custom lighting, landscape lighting, lighting controls from motion sensor switches to fully automated dimmer systems, and value engineering packages.
• Fire Alarm, Sound, Paging, Music, and Security Systems Installation and integration of fire alarm, sound, paging, music, and security systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Emergency Power Generation Emergency power distribution systems including generator power systems, installations, and coordination of mechanical connections for exhaust and fuel systems.
• Electrical Project Management Project management, scheduling, estimating, cost control, and installation coordination services for electrical construction projects.
• Maintenance Services Ongoing maintenance services for electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings.
• Medium Voltage Projects (5/15/25 kV) Specialized medium voltage power distribution system installations including 5kV, 15kV, and 25kV systems for large-scale facilities.
• Power Systems Testing and Quality Control Testing and quality control services for electrical power systems to ensure reliability and compliance with specifications.
• LEED Certification Consulting Assistance with LEED project certifications, working with engineers to ensure proper environmental and sustainability standards are met.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: National commercial and industrial electrical contractor with similar service offerings including power distribution, medium voltage, lighting, and building systems integration. Comparable business model and customer base across healthcare, industrial, and commercial real estate.
• Rosendin Electric: Large national electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients with power distribution, MV systems, and design-build delivery. Direct comparable in service mix and project types (hospitals, airports, data centers, government).
• IES Commercial & Industrial: Commercial and industrial electrical contractor providing design, installation, and maintenance of power distribution, lighting, and building systems. Comparable delivery methods (design-build, design-assist) and customer segments.
• MMR Group: Industrial electrical and instrumentation contractor with strong medium and high voltage capabilities, serving similar industrial, water treatment, and manufacturing customers. Overlaps in specialty power distribution and power quality work.
• Helix Electric: National electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional projects with comparable services including MV distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and emergency power. Similar mix of design-build and hard bid delivery.
• Power Design: National electrical contractor serving multifamily, commercial, and hospitality markets with similar project-based delivery model. Comparable in scale of mid-sized regional players and similar delivery methods.

Broad incumbents

• M.C. Dean: Large, established electrical contractor with broad capabilities across mission-critical, commercial, and government markets including healthcare, data centers, and federal work. Comparable to Wolfe & Travis's medium voltage and switchgear expertise but at greater scale and scope.

Regional players

• Guarantee Electrical: Mid-sized regional electrical contractor based in the Midwest with comparable commercial and industrial service offerings, including medium voltage work. Similar size, family-rooted history, and customer segments (healthcare, government, industrial).
• Cache Valley Electric: Regional electrical contractor serving commercial and industrial markets in the Western US. Similar business model, delivery methods, and project mix including data centers, healthcare, and government work.
• Wayne J. Griffin Electric: Regional commercial electrical contractor with similar focus on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Comparable in size, service offerings, and project types including healthcare, hospitality, and education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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