Mark Gillespie Vice President

Mark Gillespie is one of the two founding partners of TMI Electrical Contractors, which began business in 1983. Mark’s enthusiasm and positive energy, in addition to his solid planning skills, were integral in helping get TMI Electric started. Mark completed his education at Central Technical College with a degree in electrical construction and spent years in the electrical construction industry before starting TMI Electric. He has also obtained a Construction Management degree from Purdue University. Mark’s hard word and business savvy have earned him many accolades from the Cincinnati business community. In 2000, the Cincinnati Business Courier awarded Mark and TMI Electrical Contractors with the Emerging Business of the Year Award.

Mark has a strong belief in giving back to the electrical industry. He serves locally and nationally in the following ways:

•  Has a seat on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Electrical Standards Committee

•  Serves on the Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IEC) National Apprenticeship and Training

Committee

•  Serves as the Chairman of the CEATC Apprenticeship Board

•  Advisor with the Warren County Joint Vocational Center and Scarlet Oaks Electrical Construction programs

Mark’s other responsibilities include:

•  Appraising new and existing buildings and developing an estimate as to the cost of installing or upgrading thecurrent electrical system.

•  Managing multiple projects concurrently with various contractors and builders.

•  Obtaining permits, scheduling work and establishing time lines for the completion of projects.

•  Troubleshooting problems with upgrades or installations.

•  Marketing electrical contracting services.

•  Researching and communicating with local utilities companies, policymakers and building inspectors

regarding changes and updates to the electrical code.

Personal

Mark is the father of four adult children, two of whom are working on graduate degrees. He and his wife Diane love the outdoors and enjoy spending time on their small ranch taking care of horses. The Gillespie’s have volunteered with Vineyard Community Church for more than 15 years, helping young people with issues of recovering after divorce. Mark’s motto over the past two decades has been: "Deliver just a little extra to each customer and give the customer a little more than what was required." This idea has served TMI Electric well for over 25years and will continue to be Mark’s goal for years to come.