about us

overview

Electrical Wholesalers Inc. (EW) is one of the nation’s leading electrical distributors, providing products for all electrical trade sectors, including residential & commercial contractors, industrials, OEM, utilities, and construction companies. The company was built on the critical concepts of excellent products, knowledgeable customer service, and seamless logistics. We know how crucial it is to electrical contractors and construction owners to get the products they need, when they need them, and at prices that don’t bust the budget.

Today, the company boasts a 200,000 square foot warehouse in Middletown, CT, with over $11 million in inventory and a team of more than 122 employees across 18 electrical supply retail locations who can work with you to locate the best products for every project, large or small.

Electrical Wholesalers Inc. has been serving the Northeast for over 60 years. Our growth is attributed to our commitment to providing excellent customer service and our continuous investment in new products & technology — while also making sure that we’re a great place to work for our employees.

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meet the team

Mark Osak brings over 35 years of experience to his role at Electrical Wholesalers Inc. and HZ Electric Supply Co. He is responsible for the direct management of all aspects of sales and customer relationships.

Mark Osak

President

John Carson brings 38 years of electrical distribution experience to his role at Electrical Wholesalers Inc./HZ Electric Supply Co. He is responsible for the direct oversight of all EW/HZ branch locations and works closely with the inside sales team.

John Carson

Vice President of Operations

In Chris Carrera’s role as Vice President of Sales, he is responsible for managing the lighting, gear, and projects department for all of EW. He also works side by side with the Sr. VP of Sales to mentor the Outside Sales force.

Chris Carrera

Vice President of Sales

Bill Rudge brings over 55 years of experience to his role as Director of Purchasing – New England. It all began with Bill obtaining a degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Electrical Power Engineering. He started his career in electrical distribution in 1965 at Service Electric Supply...

Bill Rudge

Director of Purchasing – New England

Kelsey Oakliff is the Marketing Manager for EW & HZ. Driven by a strong desire to succeed, Kelsey takes pride in her ambition to constantly enhance project processes, drive brand growth, foster relationships with our vendor partners, and deliver successful marketing campaigns & promotions to our customers.

Kelsey Oakliff

Director of Marketing

Anthony Dugay is the Sr. Solutions Manager for EW and HZ. The Solutions Team helps customers overcome challenges they are facing by increasing efficiency in the field and office by leveraging digital tools and process optimization.

Anthony Dugay

Solutions Manager

Jordano Santos has been the Regional Energy Solutions Manager for EW and HZ since 2014. Jordano is responsible for the Energy Solutions team at EW and HZ, training our in-house staff and customers in energy products, solutions, and energy rebate programs.

Jordano Santos

Regional Energy Solutions Manager

For 10+ years, Vito Paparazzo has been the Credit Manager for EW & HZ. Bringing over 25 years of experience in Professional Credit Management, Vito specializes in working with our customers to strengthen relationships and offer financial solutions...

Vito Paparazzo

Region Credit Manager

TIMELINE

1925

Electrician, Hymen Namerow opened a store selling electrical products in East Hartford, CT

1944

Hymen Namerow sold the company

1947

Hymen Namerow and his brother opened Central Electric Supply in Torrington, CT

1955

Central Electric Supply was sold

1956

Hymen Namerow opened and established Electrical Wholesalers in Hartford, CT

2006

Electrical Wholesalers became a part of U.S. Electrical Services Inc.

MISSION STATEMENT

“To be the best electrical solutions provider in our space by helping our customers meet and exceed their goals and creating a great place to work for our employees.”

U.S. ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC.

Electrical Wholesalers Inc. is a proud U.S. Electrical Services Inc. company. USESI is an American-based business comprised of more than 150 locations, which make up 14 regionally managed electrical distribution and service-related companies.