About Us

We are very proud of our rich heritage that dates back to 1932.

  • 1932
    David A. Baxter Sr. starts Baxter Electric
  • 1950's
    Sons David Jr and Ward join their father in the firm and assume the leadership role from their father
  • 1975-1990
    Robert Schaffart joins the firm in 1975 as a shop employee, rises to serve as a Project Manager in the late 1980’s and becomes President in 1990
  • 1993
    Baxter Electric merges with Kenworthy Electric and admits William Heller, owner of Kenworthy Electric, to the new ownership Team
  • 1998-2002
    Joseph Schaffart joins the firm in 1998 as VP and CFO and is promoted to President in 2002
  • 2006
    Two new partners, Jeff Meurrens and James Nielsen, join the firm following Roberts Passing
  • 2007
    Jeff Meurrens assumes the role as President
  • Need Year
    Jeff Meurrens, William Heller and Joe Schaffart form a new Ownership/Management Team with Jeff continuing in his role as President