Celebrating a milestone year, Canyon State Electric (CSE), a prominent electrical contractor in Phoenix, marks 45 years in business. Established in 1978 by Steve Maderazzo, CSE has grown significantly since its inception.
Maderazzo, who led the company for nearly 30 years, later passed leadership to his children, Christopher Maderazzo and Stephanie Maderazzo-Hughes, who both serve as co-CEOs.
“My sister and I had been working in the company our entire lives, but we probably started managing the day-to-day about ten to fifteen years ago,” remarked Christopher Maderazzo. “So we’ve done every kind of project in the Valley over that time period, as you can imagine, from multifamily, spring training complexes, retail data centers, everything.”
Leadership Transition and New Revenue Streams
Hughes has been instrumental in developing a new revenue pipeline through the VDC/BIM department
Last year saw a notable leadership transition with Robert Hughes, a seasoned vice president of operations at CSE, stepping into the role of company president.
Hughes has been instrumental in developing a new revenue pipeline through the VDC/BIM department and enhancing the company's educational initiatives, such as the University of Canyon State Electric, the firm’s safety and training program. Additionally, CSE formed a strategic collaboration with the Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) and earned a spot on Inc.'s list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies.
“It all comes down to our culture and education. We strive to be the best and work hard but have a ton of fun along the way. We have the motto that this isn’t a job; it’s a career,” Hughes elaborated.
Strategic Growth Plan Amid Industry Challenges
Looking ahead, CSE's top management has outlined a growth strategy for the next five years aimed at broadening service offerings for its partner clients and reinforcing its status as 'The Single-Source Solution,' even as industry challenges persist.
“Right now, everyone’s trying to figure out how to deal with labor shortages and material lead times. CSE has always had a proactive approach, not a reactive one,” Hughes commented. “For our employees, we offer an exceptional benefits package with above-average compensation for pay. For materials, we’ve surrounded ourselves with great client and vendor partners that keep projects moving forward.”
Christopher Maderazzo underscored the company’s strong track record, stating, “In 45 years, we’ve never been kicked off a project. We’ve never walked off a project. We’ve finished every project we’ve been contracted to and did the work the right way. With a history like that, clients will keep coming back because they know that Canyon State Electric will get the job done.”
