A Legacy of Integrity and Craftsmanship
For decades, our work has been guided by shared values, trusted relationships, and consistent execution.
The values that drive us
Built over generations, these values continue to shape how we work and who we are.
Continuous
Improvement
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation to deliver better outcomes for our customers and employees.
Culture of
Safety
We lead by doing things the safe way, the right way, every day—both as individuals and a company.
Together as
one
We encourage collaboration, which in turn fosters a feeling of family between our employees and customers.
Trust with
integrity
We build everything we do upon a foundation of mutual trust, honesty and integrity.
Creative Solutions
Provider
We provide complete solutions that meet the needs of our customers and employees by using creativity to drive successful outcomes.
Our Vision
Since 1947, Danard Electric has built its legacy on quality workmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Guided by time-proven traditions and forward-thinking values, we continue to grow through teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Our vision is to create opportunities for growth with our employees, partners, and community—building a better world together.
“Danard Electric will provide opportunities for growth with our employees, partners, and community through diversified services and loyalty to our values.”
Over a century of dependable electrical solutions.
Danard’s story is defined by decades of growth and change in the electrical industry. What began as a small family-run hardware and electrical shop grew through generations of hands-on experience, leadership transitions, and an ongoing ability to adapt to new technologies and market needs. From early electrical work and service-based projects to complex commercial construction, design-build, and modern preconstruction services, Danard’s history tells a story of steady growth built on integrity, skilled execution, and lasting relationships.
Early Foundations
1900-1947
Danard’s roots trace back to Chase Danard’s hardware store in the early 1900s, where electrical work began to take shape as the industry developed. Building on that foundation, his son, Ben Danard gained hands-on field experience and formally established Danard Electric Company in 1947, creating the business that continues today.
Growth & Adaptation
1947-1972
Following the founding of Danard Electric Company, Ben Danard built the business as a family-run operation, balancing field work with the day-to-day responsibilities of a growing company. As demand increased, Danard moved into its first dedicated building in 1962 and continued to expand by adapting to industry shifts—taking on electrical heating retrofits, factory work, and service station projects—while remaining closely involved with the National Electrical Contractors Association to strengthen both the business and the trade.
Expansion & Complexity
1972-1986
As Ben Danard prepared for retirement, the company transitioned to Danard Electric, Inc., with leadership passing to his son-in-law Ed Doyle, supported by long-time employee Dan Seelye. During this period, Danard began taking on larger and more complex projects, including major renovations such as the historic Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier and the Tacoma Dome Hotel, marking a clear shift toward a broader commercial role within the regional construction industry.
Diversification & Innovation
1986-2018
Building on the foundation established under Ed Doyle, leadership transitioned to Mike Doyle, ushering in a period of steady growth and expansion. Under Mike’s leadership, Danard entered the military, commercial, and light industrial markets. During this period, the company embraced design-build early, developed one of the region’s first prefabrication shops, strengthened its preconstruction capabilities, remained deeply involved in NECA and the Electrical JATC, and launched E-Squared Systems in 2004 to support growing low-voltage and technology needs.
Fourth Generation Today
2018-Present
In 2018, Steve Doyle assumed leadership as the fourth generation of the Danard family, continuing the company’s long-standing focus on adaptation and measured growth. Today, Danard places a strong emphasis on early planning and preparation, using 3D modeling for detailed shop drawings and prefabrication to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support better outcomes in the field, while remaining committed to the values that have guided the company for more than a century.