He’s Electric!

Name: Chad Ridenour

Age: 38

Title: President, Turn It On Electric

Married/Single: Married

Kids: 2

Live: Phoenix, AZ

I was born…

In Phoenix.

My favorite thing about Arizona…

Everything except the heat.

I’m listening to…

My past experiences and my current peers. I’m focused on laying the most solid foundation that I can. My involvement with Entrepreneurs Organization Arizona, a group of successful local entrepreneurs, is helping me to do that.

My family…

Is the most important aspect of my life.

If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…

My wife.

One thing I cannot live without…

Happiness.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…

An astronaut. I went to college to be one but realized that my path was in management. I realized that I was passionate about finding a way to create a company that based its principles on fostering the human element and provided a safe, fulfilling, happy work environment.

I’m inspired by…

Finding a better way of doing things that nurtures the human element and fosters excellence every day.

The one person who motivates me is…

My mother.

If I could change anything in the world, it would be…

To remove the politics and operate on truth.

The perfect day would be…

Wake up to a happy family, hear a great customer testimonial from my team, land a good project and have dinner with my family.

My first job was…

A landscaper.

My favorite escape…

Anything on the water.

My life…

Is awesome!

I’m currently working on…

Improving everyday.

Always…

Be fair and honest.

Never…

Lie or play games.

Favorite Quote…

“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right the first time.”

Biggest Dream…

To build a legacy of honest contracting with my business, Turn It On Electric, and to take care of my family.

My Pet Peeve(s)…

Dishonesty.