Key People
People are the key to any successful organization and are fundamental to the success of any project. These are a few of the people responsible for our successes.
Steve Doyle
President
Steve joined Danard Electric as an estimator shortly after earning his degree in construction management from EWU in 2003 and soon transitioned into project manager assistant. His focus on outstanding customer service lead to managing Danard’s service department. After seven years of expanding the division and creating a large customer base due to exceptional customer service and creating relationships, Steve transitioned into a project manager role.
As a project manager Steve advanced to running multiple projects at one time, including large multi-million-dollar projects while creating new relationships to expand the company. As a result of his continuous improvement, customer focus, and strong leadership, Steve was promoted to president of Danard in 2018.
Kenny Doyle
Vice President, Field Operations
After earning his degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington in 2009, Kenny moved into the electrical construction field. He began by learning estimating and being an assistant Project Manager but decided to gain more experience from the field to help expand his knowledge. In 2012 he joined the JATC as an apprentice and became a journeyman electrician in 2017. Successfully completing the UW/NECA Project Managers training in 2017, Kenny transitioned from the field into a Project Manager where he now runs multiple projects of any type and size. His focus on forward thinking and dedication to success has made him a key member to our team.
David Schliwa
Chief Estimator
David started with Danard in 2021 and has worked in estimating and project management. He is currently the Estimating Manager at Danard Electric overseeing the department. David has worked nationally across the United States and has experience in all types of projects. He has great experience with conceptual and design build projects. David is detailed in his analysis of a project and his insight of how a job should go together allows him to put together estimates that are accurate and competitive. David will monitor projects in design and with the level of detail be able to accurately predict what the impact of a potential change will be if made or suggest alternative methods in order to control costs. He works on both design bid and design build projects. David will first give the customer what they want but if cost is an issue suggest means to meet the client’s budget in a way that does not compromise the design intent of the project.
Albert Peterson
Project Manager
Albert joined Danard in 2018 as an electrical apprentice dispatched out of the IBEW’s Southwest Washington Electrical J.A.T.C. Throughout his apprenticeship he worked on projects of all sizes comprised of residential, commercial and industrial electrical work. While working through the apprenticeship, Albert also pursued Construction Management as his core focus in college. Upon completion of his apprenticeship in 2019, he became a journeyman inside wireman and continued to work on projects in the field gaining valuable insight and experience into the overall construction process. He transitioned from the field and into a Project Manager position in February of 2023 and is currently managing multiple project across IBEW Local 76, IBEW Local 46, and IBEW Local 191 jurisdictions.
Tommy Wilson
Special Projects Manager
Tommy earned a degree in Flight Technology at Central Washington University in 2006 before eventually moving into the electrical construction field through the IBEW’s Inside Wireman Apprenticeship. As an apprentice, he had an array of experience beginning with industrial at a fish hatchery through healthcare in hospitals. He started at Danard Electric as an apprentice in 2018 and joined the service department as a service electrician when he earned his Journeyman certificate. For the next three years, Tommy’s jobs ranged from installing emergency backup systems up at Paradise on Mt Rainier to troubleshooting motor controls on industrial equipment in Everett. He moved into the role of Special Projects Manager in the summer of 2022 and manages our service electricians and small projects.
Michelle Menti
Office Manager
Hired in 2009 as an administrative assistant, Michelle quickly advanced in the company due to her ability to learn new roles and handle multiple duties. With her AA degree and her training in AP and use tax, she showed the ability to work on the financial side of the company. As Michelle grew with the company in the accounting and financial department, she became the office manager in 2015. She continues to further her education in construction accounting and claims as well as grow her roll by learning duties of HR. Michelle has also helped streamline our accounting processes and move into auto entry of accounting. Her dedication to the success of the company and knowledge of her field has made her an invaluable member of our team.