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Over 100 years of serviceFor more than 100 years we have been servicing our customers in the electrical industry
About Us
Our people are ready. Our experience runs deep. For over 100 years, Richardson-Wayland Electrical Co. has provided electrical contracting services to municipal, utility and industrial customers with a reputation built on honesty and integrity. Trust us to get the job done safely and on time. Every time.
- About RWEC
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From its founding in 1913 Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company has had a long lasting history in providing contracting services as an energy infrastructure service provider to the ET&D industry. Throughout our long and proud history, Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company has prided itself in continuously improving our offerings of goods and services to our customers and our community as a leading regional electrical utility and traffic signal services provider. Our company was built on a firm foundation of safety, honesty, integrity, and environmental stewardship which are the foundation of everything we do.
Founded in January 28, 1913 by J.M. Richardson & W.H. Wayland, who began by selling electric appliances, electrical lighting and wiring homes in Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley.
In 1924, Richardson-Wayland establishes the second radio station in Virginia; WDBJ on AM 1310
In 1930, the business expanded into industrial and commercial wiring
In 1934, the company expanded into utility construction
In 1935 RWEC joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 79 as a proud union contractor
In 1956 joined the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
In 1957 concentrated solely on utility construction
In 2006 company was purchased by Argos Utilities Holdings, LLC
Our Team
Our People are Our Company
Anthony D'Arensbourg
Vice President - Utilities DivisionAnthony oversees the Substation, Transmission and Distribution departments; all in part of the Utilities Division.
Christopher 'CJ' Boothe
Division Manager - Transportation Systems DivisionCJ oversees the Traffic Signal, Security Fence and Solar Installation departments all in part of the Transportation Systems Division.
Michael Williams
Safety DirectorMichael oversees our corporate office and field safety departments. Which includes the following personnel.
Kristi Ulrich - Safety Logistics Coordinator
Eric Underwood - Field Safety Coordinator
Keith Holt - Field Safety Coordinator
Mike Willard
Roanoke Area Manager - Transportation SystemsMike oversees all of our Traffic Signal jobs located in the Roanoke, VA area.
Rodney Wright
Richmond Area Manager - Transportation SystemsRodney oversees all of our Traffic Signal jobs located in the Richmond, VA area.
Jerry Allen
Manassas Area Manager - Transportation SystemsJerry oversees all of our Traffic Signal jobs located in the Manassas, VA area.
Aaron Totten
SuperintendentAaron is one of two Superintendents for the Substation Division.
Joey Compton
SuperintendentJoey is one of two Superintendents for the Substation Division.
James Bilbrey
SuperintendentJames is Superintendent for the Transmission & Distribution Divisions.
James Smith
Fleet ManagerJames has spent 30+ years in the electrical field. His experience ranges from UG distribution, OH distribution, transmission, and substations.
Company Development Story
How we started
Founded in 1913
Richardson-Wayland Electric Company has been working with the industrial community throughout the Roanoke area since 1913. ... and with the public utilities throughout Virginia and the surrounding states since the 1930's. We employ a staff of highly skilled electrical technicians, many of whom live locally and are proud of the position their company has attained in over 100 years of operation.
Long history of success
The company specializes in industrial and utility wiring, powerplants, substations, and trasmission and distribution lines. It has won an enviable reputation for dependable on-the-job performance and quality workmanship.