Our Story

For nearly eight decades, A-C Electric Company has been more than just an electrical contractor—we've been partners in building the infrastructure that powers communities and drives industry forward.

The timeline below chronicles our journey—from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in electrical contracting. Each milestone represents our dedication to quality craftsmanship, safety excellence, and the relationships we've built along the way.
This is the story of A-C Electric Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where every project contributes to the communities we proudly serve.

1900s

1900

A-C Electric Company traces its history back to the early 1900s, when Joe Alexander’s father, Joseph Henry Alexander, worked as an electrician on large projects in the San Francisco Bay area, including the Saint Francis Hotel.

1920s and 30s

1920

Founder Joe Alexander worked with his father doing “electric work of all kinds” around McFarland, Calif.

1945

1945

A-C Electric Company is founded by Joseph R. Alexander and Thomas M. Corr in Delano, Calif. That same year, the company moved its operations to Bakersfield, Calif.

1950

Ridgecrest, Calif. branch opens, serving the Naval Ordinance Test Station as well as the surrounding community.

1953

Visalia, Calif. branch opens serving educational, industrial and residential markets.

1955

Lancaster, Calif. branch opens serving the Antelope Valley and the Air Force installation at Palmdale.

1955

Performed all electrical at the new Bakersfield College Campus on Panorama Drive in Bakersfield, Calif.

1956

Traveled to Lajes, Teceira Island in the Azoers to complete an electrical system for a U.S. Air Force hospital base.

1957

Performed all electrical work for the primary terminal at Kern County Airport, known as Meadows Field.

1959

Released their first ever Newsletter.

1959

1959

The First annual A-C Picnic.

1959

Performed an electrical project for the KLYD Television studio, now known as KGET in Bakersfield, Calif.

1960

Performed electrical work on the Douglas Aircraft antenna at the Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, Calif.

1961

Performed major electrical power, and controls upgrades at Knudsen Creamery in Visalia, Calif.

1965

Corr Family sold its shares of the company and retired.

1968

Hired as electrical contractor for Buena Vista and Wheeler Ridge Pump Plants for the Department of Water Resources.

1968

Performed electrical for an addition to Tehachapi Prison.

1996

Performed electrical for Fresno City College Library addition & alterations.

1999

Launched Mr. Electric service company, a quick response residential and small commercial service company.

2004

Celebrated its 52nd company picnic.

2008

Performed electrical for Independence High School Campus in Bakersfield, Calif.

2013

Rated 9th commercial solar contractor in the nation.

2015

2015

Launched their summer internship program.

2016

2016

Opened Prefabrication facility on Union Avenue in Bakersfield, Calif.

2016

A-C Electric received the Golden Shovel Award from PG&E.

2016

Performed stadium and light pole replacement for Fresno State College.

2016

70th anniversary of the company, is celebrated with a weekend in Cambria Calif. for A-C employees and an accompanied guest.

2018

Opening of the Ontario, Calif. office.

2025

2025

Celebrated 80 years!

1900s

1920s and 30s

Founder Joe Alexander worked with his father doing “electric work of all kinds” around McFarland, Calif.

1945

A-C Electric Company is founded by Joseph R. Alexander and Thomas M. Corr in Delano, Calif. That same year, the company moved its operations to Bakersfield, Calif.

1950

Ridgecrest, Calif. branch opens, serving the Naval Ordinance Test Station as well as the surrounding community.

1953

Visalia, Calif. branch opens serving educational, industrial and residential markets.

1955

Lancaster, Calif. branch opens serving the Antelope Valley and the Air Force installation at Palmdale.

1955

Performed all electrical at the new Bakersfield College Campus on Panorama Drive in Bakersfield, Calif.

1956

Traveled to Lajes, Teceira Island in the Azoers to complete an electrical system for a U.S. Air Force hospital base.

1957

Performed all electrical work for the primary terminal at Kern County Airport, known as Meadows Field.

1959

Released their first ever Newsletter.

1959

The First annual A-C Picnic.

1959

Performed an electrical project for the KLYD Television studio, now known as KGET in Bakersfield, Calif.

1960

Performed electrical work on the Douglas Aircraft antenna at the Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, Calif.

1961

Performed major electrical power, and controls upgrades at Knudsen Creamery in Visalia, Calif.

1965

Corr Family sold its shares of the company and retired.

1968

Hired as electrical contractor for Buena Vista and Wheeler Ridge Pump Plants for the Department of Water Resources.

1968

Performed electrical for an addition to Tehachapi Prison.

1996

Performed electrical for Fresno City College Library addition & alterations.

1999

Launched Mr. Electric service company, a quick response residential and small commercial service company.

2004

Celebrated its 52nd company picnic.

2008

Performed electrical for Independence High School Campus in Bakersfield, Calif.

2013

Rated 9th commercial solar contractor in the nation.

2015

Launched their summer internship program.

2016

Opened Prefabrication facility on Union Avenue in Bakersfield, Calif.

2016

A-C Electric received the Golden Shovel Award from PG&E.

2016

Performed stadium and light pole replacement for Fresno State College.

2016

70th anniversary of the company, is celebrated with a weekend in Cambria Calif. for A-C employees and an accompanied guest.

2018

Opening of the Ontario, Calif. office.

2025

Celebrated 80 years!

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