|
1919 |
- |
First Generation Begins - Joseph E. Sturm |
| |
|
Joseph E. Sturm
started his career as an electrician working for his uncle under
Kling Electric, Co. after which he worked as chief electrician
at Seagram's Distillery and at Modern Electric as an electrician
and estimator. |
| |
|
|
|
1944 |
- |
Sturm Electric, Inc. was established |
| |
|
After 25 years of experience, Joseph E.
Sturm founded Sturm Electric, Inc. performing work in the
residential, commercial, and industrial areas. |
| |
|
|
|
1944 |
- |
Second Generation Begins - Donald J. Sturm |
| |
|
After serving his country in World War II,
one of Joseph's two sons, Donald J. Sturm joined the company
starting the second generation in the electrical contracting
industry. |
| |
|
|
|
1951 |
- |
Second Generation Grows - Gerald E. Sturm |
| |
|
After serving his country in the Korean
War, Joseph's second son, Gerald E. Sturm joined the company. |
| |
|
|
|
1962 |
- |
Northern Kentucky Electric Authority
(NKEA) |
| |
|
Donald was one of the founders of the
Northern Kentucky Electric Authority, which he was chairman of
in 1969 and 1970. |
| |
|
|
|
1965 |
- |
Donald J. Sturm Becomes President |
| |
|
Donald became the President working on
estimating and project management while Gerald worked in the
field. Joseph continued to play an active role in the
organization working on special projects. |
| |
|
|
|
1969 |
- |
50 Year Edison Award |
| |
|
Joseph received the 50 Year Edison Award
from the Cincinnati Electrical Contractors Association. |
| |
|
|
|
1970's |
- |
Third Generation Begins |
| |
|
During the 1970's, Donald's and Gerald's
sons and daughters worked within the organization in different
capacities. |
| |
|
|
|
1980's |
- |
Sturm Electric, Inc. Closes Doors |
| |
|
Due to recessional struggles, Sturm
Electric, Inc. closes its doors. |
| |
|
|
|
1990 |
- |
W. L. Sturm Electric Carries On Family
Tradition - William (Bill) L. Sturm |
| |
|
William (Bill) L. Sturm re-established
Sturm Electric, Inc. under W. L. Sturm Electric, Inc. beginning
the third generation of leadership. |
| |
|
|
|
1992 |
- |
Third Generation Grows - John E. Sturm, PE |
| |
|
After graduation as an electrical engineer
in 1981 from the University of Kentucky, working with
Crouse-Hinds until 1983, earning his professional engineering
License in 1986, and working for Turner Construction Co., John
E. Sturm joined the organization. |
| |
|
|
|
1998 |
- |
Third Generation Grows - Donald J. Sturm,
Jr. |
| |
|
After establishing himself as the leading
distributor salesman for Richards Electric Supply from 1977 to
1998, Donald J. Sturm, Jr. joined the organization. |
| |
|
|
|
2002 |
- |
Fourth Generation Begins - John E. Sturm,
Jr. |
| |
|
After graduating from the University of
Kentucky in electrical engineering, John E. Sturm, Jr. joined
the organization beginning the fourth generation in the
electrical contracting industry. |
| |
|
|
|
2007 |
- |
The Fourth
Generation Expands - Kevin Sturm |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
