Rich Szlama

“As a kid, I used to love when my dad took me on his job sites.

“Seeing a piece of machinery come to life, or a building light up for the first time always piqued my interest. When it came time to decide what I wanted to do after high school, I couldn’t pass up the great opportunity I had in front of me with an established company that one day I would run on my own with my dad there to teach me the trade. It was a no brainer.

“While my friends went off to college, I worked for my dad’s company during the day and went to trade school at night and received my electrical license. Fast forward 15 years, I have a very rewarding career, and run a small crew for the family business on everything from high-end homes to industrial factories. I help people solve their problems, build their dream homes, and keep their businesses running. I really feel like I’m making a difference in my own small way.”