Our Values: Powered by People



A focus on what matters
Relationships and People.
At IES, we believe that success in business and life begins with people and relationships. We prioritize recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent in the regions where we operate and empower team members to thrive. The result is a passionate, skilled team that reflects the communities we serve and genuinely cares about the issues and people who live there.
Building strong communities is just as important as building great projects. From our leadership down to our newest hire, we come together to create meaningful change to positively impact the cities we proudly call home. Because these are our communities, and they matter.
People Matter… EmPOWER. INSPIRE. ENGAGE!
Our Mission
To deliver superior electrical solutions and create valuable relationships rooted in integrity, productivity, safety, and value.

Our Vision
We Power Progress as a leading provider of electrical design, service, and construction. Our exceptional workforce enables us to adapt to the ever-changing demands of today while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow.
Our VALUES
P.O.W.E.R. guides our team members and decisions, while promoting our core values.
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Productivity
Providing project accuracy and work efficiency on every job. We recruit, develop, and retain the best, while working tirelessly to produce solutions for our customers.
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On Time / On Budget
Delivering on our project promises with integrity, proven industry experience, meticulous planning, strong financials and a robust supply chain.
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World Class Safety
Aiming for ZERO each and every day: ZERO incidents, ZERO injuries, and ZERO missed opportunities. Our ‘POWER of One’ mindset advances the goal of 100%-member safety participation.
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Engagement
Encouraging team member involvement is essential to building a healthy work culture. Individual ownership is the hallmark of our successful interactions with customers and meaningful community partnerships.
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Responsibility
Upholding our shared duty by ensuring our social commitment, stewardship and sustainability practices are more than ideas. We work diligently to reflect these core values throughout our organization.
Our Leadership
IES Electrical’s Leadership Team brings hundreds of years of combined expertise in market knowledge, processes, and technical skills. Guided by our mission, vision, values, and operating principles, our leadership team drives strategic insight and fosters a culture of excellence, ensuring we POWER success at every level.
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James Valentine
President, IES Electrical Division
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John Werner
Vice President Regional Operations
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Bill Kunze
Vice President | General Manager of IES Nebraska
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Chris Surges
President | NEXT Electric
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Bobby Neuse
Vice President | General Manager of IES San Antonio
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Nathan Tate
Vice President | General Manager of Shanahan Mechanical & Electrical
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Craig Green
Vice President | General Manager of IES Portland



Responsibility= Sustainability
At IES Electrical, we view our social commitment through the lens of our core value of RESPONSIBILITY.
We believe corporate responsibility drives sustainability—a multi-faceted challenge requiring collective effort and innovative solutions.
By prioritizing people, community initiatives, and teamwork, we naturally foster equity, inclusion, and diversity. As one of the nation’s largest electrical contractors, we’re committed to leading by example, adapting to a changing world, and powering progress. At IES, we value people—their talents, contributions, and potential—creating a space where everyone is recognized, empowered, and inspired to make a difference. It’s our “POWER of ONE” mindset; it’s everyone’s responsibility, from leadership to our most recent hire.
At IES Electrical, our goal is to build a workplace where leaders and employees are inspired, encouraged, and empowered to collaborate to make a meaningful impact on our world.
Empowering LEADERSHIP
James Valentine, President of IES Electrical, recapped our Division Leadership Summit held in October 2023.