A CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP

1915

Walt Hilscher and R.B. Clarke purchase State Electric and changed the name to Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company.

1917

State Electric Company becomes a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

1926

Since 1916, Hilscher-Clarke has set the standard. We’re one of the rare electrical contractors that perform a range of services from testing and data to design and engineering, functions typically handled by subcontractors. We have built a reputation as the regional leader in electrical engineering services through our combination of industry experience and attention to detail. No matter the market, and whatever the service needed, we have the experience and ability to handle it all.

Hilscher-Clarke is incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio. 1946

Over the last few years, our projects have spanned many markets, and reached milestones such as a $200 million budget … a 1 million square foot space … and 971,551 manhours in a single year. With a team of more than 600 electricians spanning across Ohio, we’re an efficient, local resource that’s able to meet all your needs.

Hilscher-Clarke purchases Borden Kircher Electric Company, later becoming known as the HC Coshocton office.

Scott Goodspeed is appointed President of HC.

John Fether is appointed VP/ COO. An Akron office is also opened the same year.

1964

Hilscher-Clarke is the first electrical contractor in the area to hire minority employees.

Hilscher-Clarke can take on all areas of responsibility in your projects, while also partnering with top general electrical contractors in each of our locations. Over the years and the decades, we have been fortunate to build lasting relationships with many top companies and organizations. Hilscher-Clarke is ready for you — with more electrical contractor capabilities, more resources, more operational excellence and more juice to get the job done.

Our Core Values

Expertise and experience bring you value, but nothing matters more to us than personal and professional values. At our core, Hilscher-Clarke lives to do “FIRST THINGS FIRST”

1999 2002 2007 2017 2018

State Electrical Engineering Company, LLC is formed as the first additional operating company of HC, offering full design and engineering services.

Massillon Branch opens Small Works Division. Wintersville Branch opens Utica Shale Division. Columbus partnership initiated; expansion of testing.

John Fether is appointed President, Scott Goodspeed becomes CEO and Jeff Floyd is promoted to COO. Hilscher-Clarke purchases Cochran Electric, becoming the HC Columbus office. 2022

2020

Whatever your project and however we work together, you will experience core values that define who we are and how we conduct ourselves today and every day.