January 6, 2021 – Lakewood, Colo. – Encore Electric is pleased to announce that Andy Gordon has been named Chief Operating Officer at Encore Electric. As a 15-year Encore Electric employee, Andy has a history of contributing to the organization’s success through a number of roles in Colorado and Wyoming, starting as a journeymen electrician, moving to superintendent and other leadership positions.
“As we have grown, it has become increasingly more important to develop this role for the consistency of operations in our business,” said Encore Electric President Willis Wiedel. “Having Andy take on this role is great news for Encore. Andy lives our core values and has been a big part of establishing and helping to proliferate our culture. I’ve watched him work with our craftspeople, our support services, our leadership, and our customers, and I’m confident in his ability to take on the responsibilities of this new role.”
“Having the opportunity to work in multiple locations in the organization, I have developed a deep respect for the Encore Electric craftspeople and a strong understanding of our operations,” said Gordon. “I know there is much work ahead of me and many more relationships to build, and I’m honored to have this opportunity to continue my career in this capacity.”
Andy was previously the Director of Wyoming and Northern Colorado for Encore Electric, where he led client development and helped Encore Electric customers execute the most challenging construction projects. Known for his strong business acumen and use of advanced construction planning practices, Andy delivers results, whether in business development, project management, vendor relations or acting as a customer liaison.
As Chief Operating Officer, Andy will have the opportunity to bring his electrical construction expertise and business knowledge to the operations of the Encore Electric organization. He will work closely with business unit leaders from all over Encore Electric operations in Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, as well as provide continuing value to the many customer relationships he has cultivated in prior roles.
Andy is a graduate of Western Michigan University in Electrical Engineering and Michigan State University in Electrical Technology. He earned his MBA in Business Administration from Colorado State University. He is a recent graduate of the Encore Electric Summit 2019 Leadership Program.
In 2017, he was selected by the National Independent Electrical Contractors Association for their Emerging Leaders Award. Andy was also recognized as a member of the 2017 Class of Northern Colorado BizWest’s 40 Under Forty.
About Encore Electric: Founded in 2003, Encore Electric, Inc. was established to serve clients in the Rocky Mountain West to address complex and technical projects for developers and top consumer brands with electrical construction, technology solutions and maintenance services. Recognized for safety, design and quality by industry organizations and customers, Encore credits the talent and work ethic of its more than 800 team members. Encore Electric is a privately held, employee-owned company based in Lakewood, Colorado. For more information, visit www.encoreelectric.com.