 Century Electric was recently honored by NECA for being an outstanding member of their community for 25 years. Left to Right - Scott Poquette, VP (Century Electric); Eric Sivertsen, Executive Director (NECA); Neil Vitale, President (Century Electric); John Storey, VP (Century Electric) and Miriam Ramierez, Assistant Executive Director of the Northern Chapter (NECA).  CEI would like to recognize an outstanding employee, with a tenure of 26 years, Mr. Jack Faler. The service he provides helps guarantee a continuing successful relationship with our customers. This has been proven time and time again when a contract has been negotiated, Jack is requested by customers that have worked with him in the past. From American Home Products Corporate HQ in Madison, to the New Cervalis Data Center in Totowa, and not to mention every job in between, he continues to be one of the most requested foreman in our corporation.
Century Electric Promotes From Within:
John Storey and Scott Poquette Named as Vice Presidents May 6, 2014 Cedar Knolls, N.J: Century Electric, the commercial electrical construction firm responsible for building electrical systems for well-known properties such as Morristown Medical Center and Liberty Science Center, has promoted Scott Poquette and John Storey, two of its lead Project Managers, to Vice Presidents. Founded in 1983, President Neil Vitale’s vision was to create a company of employees focused on delivering the highest quality work and exceeding customer expectations. “I founded this firm on the premise that teamwork and collaboration not only make Century Electric a great place to work, but enable us to deliver the best design/build electrical contracting solutions for our clients. Scott and John have been instrumental in helping me execute this vision which has resulted in long-term relationships with satisfied clients and tremendous growth for our business.” John Storey earned his electrical contractor’s license in 1983 and spent 17 years as President of Current Electric in Morristown, N.J. John joined the leadership team of Century Electric in 2000. His extensive knowledge is particularly valuable to clients with complex needs ranging from installation of process lines to complete fit outs for laboratories and data centers in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. John is responsible for executing major design build projects, including coordinating schedules, manpower, and material needs with project managers, engineers and architects. His problem solving skills have enabled him to build long-term relationships with his customers who have been Century Electric clients throughout John’s tenure with the firm. “I came to Century Electric to build a team of experts that would ensure our long term success. During a time when many companies are struggling, we’ve been able expand our business and our organization.” After earning his engineering degree in 1992, Scott Poquette started working for Century Electric as a Project Engineer/Manager where he was responsible for all phases of managing electrical construction projects including estimating, purchasing, and engineering. He left in 1996 and served as a Vice President for a large New York electrical contractor, but returned to Century Electric in April, 2012. “I believe Century is positioned perfectly for the future of this industry and that my experience and education is a perfect fit to help Century Electric grow.” Poquette is a graduate of NJIT and holds a Masters in Engineering Management. Last year, Century Electric celebrated its 30th Anniversary. The success of the firm is due to its relentless pursuit of excellence. Committed to providing the right solutions for each customer and delivering those solutions with the highest level of workmanship, Century Electric has completed projects for leading companies in the corporate, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, educational and health care sectors. About Century Electric Founded in 1983 by President, Neil Vitale, Century Electric provides design/build services ranging from complete electrical systems to simple office fit outs for commercial properties including warehouses, data centers, educational institutions, health care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers and more. Serving all of N.J., Century Electric is headquartered at 17 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, N.J., 07927. In 2013, Century Electric celebrated 30 years of successful service to clients with electrical contracting needs. Century Electric’s Team Expands
New Jersey commercial construction has been hard hit since the 2008 market crash and resulting recession, with electrical contracting and construction firms taking a huge blow. Despite all that, Century Electric has found a way to not only succeed but grow and add employees in 2012. The keys to success are simple: loyalty and teamwork... and providing our customers with quality, dedication and exemplary customer service. Through these simple values we have earned an impeccable reputation throughout the industry, and attracted top talent to our staff. In mid-2012, Scott Poquette left his 16-year tenure at Mehl Electric, where he served as senior vice president, to re-join our team and become part of senior management. Poquette started with Century Electric over 20 years ago as an estimator and project engineer. With a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, he left to broaden his experience and education. Since being with Century he has received his MS in Engineering Management and became an instructor for the apprenticeship program at Local Union #52 (later merged with Local Union #164). We are happy to have Scott back on the team and welcome the breadth and depth of experience he brings with him. The hiring of Poquette is in keeping with Century Electric’s philosophy of traditional values. It has let us grow despite the hard economic times, and we continue to believe completely in integrity, dedication and loyalty, both to our customers and our people. For more details, read Scott story in the Daily Record, or view a pdf of Scott’s article in the New Jersey Herald. |