Our Office Has Moved
December 13, 2024
Our Team
Francis DiGuiseppe
CEO
Francis began his electrical career in 1976, working his way up through the IBEW “R” program and Apprenticeship program. Developing his skills as journeyman and a foreman, Francis became a project manager and systems designer in 1986. For the subsequent 19 years, Francis developed and managed electrical construction and service projects in government, military, datacenter, commercial, and stadium facilities.
With a track record of successfully managing an ever-changing work portfolio of 10 to 20 million dollars, Francis developed a reputation of bringing projects in on time and under budget. Taking the lessons learned from his thirty years in the industry, Francis self-funded the creation of Specified Electrical Systems, LLC in 2005. Since then, he has grown Specified Electric to over 200 employees installing lighting, gear, fire alarm, building automation, and HVAC Controls.
Contact Francis: [email protected]
Norm Strickland
President
Norm has been a member of I.B.E.W Local #26 since 1991. Norm holds a Maryland master electrician license, and is also NICET Level #IV for fire protection engineering. Some of his project experience includes; Fire Alarm upgrades at the Miller Senate office building, Franklin Court, and The Westin Hotel on Embassy Row in Washington, DC. Norm was the general foreman for the 2001 & 2004 multi-million dollar improvements to FedEx Field as well as the St. Mary’s Hospital expansion in Leonardtown, Md. In 2006, Norm made the transition to project manager and estimator.
Contact Norm: [email protected]
Richard Griffin
senior Vice President
Rick has close to a decade of experience working for the I.B.E.W Local #26. He has been involved in a variety of projects covering many aspects of the trade including the expansion of FedEx field in 2001. Along with his experience in the field and office, he has a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in Labor and Industrial Relations with a minor in Dispute Resolution Management. He is a dedicated and driven individual who will do whatever is necessary to ensure the satisfaction of everyone involved.
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Brian Sheckells
operations vice president
Brian joined the I.B.E.W Local #26 in 1996. Classified as an A-Journeyman by Local #26, Brian holds a state Journeyman Electrical license in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Joining Specified Electrical Systems in 2011, Brian led various-sized projects before stepping into the Labor Superintendent role with Specified in 2015. Brian has assisted in the growth of the company as well as the creation and expansion of its service, fire alarm, building automation, and prefabrication divisions. As an essential member of the management team in 2023, Brian was named Vice President of Operations.
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try”
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Lindi Romine
chief financial officer
Lindi joined the Specified Electrical team in 2007, bringing nearly 10 years of experience in office management. Lindi oversees the day-to-day office duties, including payroll, human resources, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
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Tim abell
lead estimator
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Danny Millsaps
fire alarm manager
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Chad VanReenen
senior project manager/automation
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Brandon Kaelin
senior project manage
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Mike Haugan
Superintendent
Mike has been a member of I.B.E.W Local #26 since 2014. He is a second generation IBEW Local 26 electrician. Mike finished the apprenticeship program in 2020, 2nd in his class. Before becoming a member of the I.B.E.W he completed a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University. Mike also served in the United States Army where he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mike has been with Specified since 2018 working from apprentice to foreman before taking over as superintendent in September of 2023. He has been involved in a variety of projects covering many aspects of the trade including the lighting upgrade at the Air Force Memorial. Mike holds journeyman licenses in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland. Mike also holds a NICET Level II certification in fire alarm systems. While not working Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 boys.
Contact Mike: [email protected]