Corporate Team

Bridge Electric’s team brings together many specialists to solve your electrical needs. Their combined technical knowledge and field experience provides a complete offering of electrical services for the entire life cycle of your project including; budgeting, electrical design, construction, and building maintenance.

Terry Lange

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P. Eng. (non-practicing)

C.E.O. - Granby Group

With over 30 years’ experience, Terry brings a wealth of technical knowledge and industry construction experience to the Granby Group of Companies. Terry is senior professional electrical engineer and has a Professional Manager designation from the Canadian Institute of Management. As President and C.E.O. of Granby Group, Terry is an integral part of our dedication to quality and cost effective constructability practices. He is responsible for legal and financial matters and provides leadership and guidance to staff in the firm.

Jordan Thiessen

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P.Eng., GSC, LEED AP

President - Bridge Electric Corp.

As President, Jordan oversees all department managers in the day to day operations of the company. He is a professional electrical engineer, a Gold Seal Certified Project Manager, a LEED Accredited Professional, and he holds a Professional Manager designation from the Canadian Institute of Management. Part of the Bridge Electric team since 2006, Jordan is passionate about building relationships and helping clients meet their target schedule and budget.

Brad Goodwin

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CPA, CMA

C.F.O. – Granby Group

Starting with Bridge since its inception in 1982, Brad currently holds the role of CFO for the Granby Group of Companies. Brad has 20 years of experience as a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) and holds a journeyman electrical ticket. While Brad’s days of installing conduit and pulling wire may be over, he continues his multi-talented efforts while also overseeing contracts and insurance for the group.

Chris Nash

Manager Special Projects - Bridge Electric Corp.

A journeyman electrician with over 35 years of experience in sales, estimating, and project management, Chris manages the day to day operations of the special projects department which includes tenant fit outs and fast track projects. Chris particularly enjoys the challenges associated with fast paced projects and complex renovations.

Nathan Pasacreta

Manager Service Department - Bridge Electric Corp.

Nathan has been involved in the electrical construction and maintenance industry with Bridge Electric since 2003, is an interprovincial journeyman electrician and is working towards becoming a Gold Seal Certified project manager. Nathan oversees the day to day operations of the Service Department and continues to build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers on design build and design assist projects. Nathan excels in constructing difficult, multi-faceted projects that require attention to detail.

Media

At Bridge Electric we believe that safety should never be sacrificed for productivity.  We invest in this belief, which can be seen in the external COR audits completed by W. Denault & Associates.  Together with a people first first mentality, Bridge has received recognition as a top employer in British Columbia.  However, these are just some of the elements that make Bridge Electric the company it is.  Read more in our corporate brochure or information found on the rest of the website.

Best Companies to Work for in British Columbia

In both 2002 and 2003, Bridge Electric submitted for recognition as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in British Columbia”.  In both years, Bridge was recognized by Watson Wyatt for BC Business Magazine, with the 2003 entry earning Bridge the 7th spot in the province.  The only company in the construction industry was so recognized at the time.

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Safety Audit Letters

Bridge Electric takes workplace safety seriously.  We are BCCSA COR certified, a process which involves annual safety audits.  Every three years, the audit is conducted by an external company, W. Denault & Associates.  A small sample of the letters received from W. Denault & Associates over the years.

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Values & Vision

Management and staff are dedicated to six basic values of construction. These are the keys to good customer service in our industry and a priority for all employees.

Safety

Safety is a top priority in construction. All employees are trained in safe construction practices and are expected to be leaders in their day-to-day use on the job site.

Service

Backed by a 24/7 service fleet, customers can be assured that Bridge Electric will be available to provide service now and in the future.

Quality

Bridge Electric aims to complete every project with pride, a source of pride for the entire company. This begins with high-quality components and highly trained electricians, and concludes with professional installations left on site. We believe in functional room layouts designed with future expansion in mind, straight conduit runs, neatly dressed panels, aligned lighting, and, most importantly, making it as invisible as possible.

Competitive

Bridge Electric believes in building long-term relationships with our customers. In an open marketplace, this can only happen if costs are kept competitive. This means that, regardless of the situation, Bridge will price the work based on competitive market rates, resulting in a price that ensures customer satisfaction while still providing a reasonable profit for Bridge Electric's operations.

On Time

Bridge Electric recognizes that once construction begins, the next major milestone for the owner is occupancy. A building under construction doesn’t provide any value, and value is what we strive to deliver in all aspects of our operation. As a follow-up trade on-site, it can be challenging to push the schedule. Our “On Time, Every Time” goal means we refuse to accept this as a barrier to success. This goal is challenging, and Bridge Electric commits extraordinary efforts to it. Every employee of Bridge Electric is aware of the importance of this mission. They are trained to plan and coordinate their work and have the authority to take any reasonable action necessary to deliver “On Time.”

People

We believe that people are the core of our company and the driving force behind our success. We strive to create a strong culture of teamwork and family beliefs. We want everyone who has a goal to be given the opportunity and the resources to reach it. This also means that everyone moving into a leadership position is fully trained through our in-house or external training programs.

Safety

Safety is a top priority in construction. All employees are trained in safe construction practices and are expected to be leaders in their day-to-day use on the job site.

Service

Backed by a 24/7 service fleet, customers can be assured that Bridge Electric will be available to provide service now and in the future.

Quality

Bridge Electric aims to complete every project with pride, a source of pride for the entire company. This begins with high-quality components and highly trained electricians, and concludes with professional installations left on site. We believe in functional room layouts designed with future expansion in mind, straight conduit runs, neatly dressed panels, aligned lighting, and, most importantly, making it as invisible as possible.

Competitive

Bridge Electric believes in building long-term relationships with our customers. In an open marketplace, this can only happen if costs are kept competitive. This means that, regardless of the situation, Bridge will price the work based on competitive market rates, resulting in a price that ensures customer satisfaction while still providing a reasonable profit for Bridge Electric's operations.

On Time

Bridge Electric recognizes that once construction begins, the next major milestone for the owner is occupancy. A building under construction doesn’t provide any value, and value is what we strive to deliver in all aspects of our operation. As a follow-up trade on-site, it can be challenging to push the schedule. Our “On Time, Every Time” goal means we refuse to accept this as a barrier to success. This goal is challenging, and Bridge Electric commits extraordinary efforts to it. Every employee of Bridge Electric is aware of the importance of this mission. They are trained to plan and coordinate their work and have the authority to take any reasonable action necessary to deliver “On Time.”

People

We believe that people are the core of our company and the driving force behind our success. We strive to create a strong culture of teamwork and family beliefs. We want everyone who has a goal to be given the opportunity and the resources to reach it. This also means that everyone moving into a leadership position is fully trained through our in-house or external training programs.

Bridge Electric’s future depends on repeat business; consequently, we approach each job with the intention that it is the beginning of a long relationship with a new customer.

Corporate History

1982: Bridge Electric Corp is Founded

Bridge Electric Corp. was incorporated in Richmond in 1982 to do light commercial and industrial electrical installations.

1987: Merge with Granby Group

In 1987, Bridge merged with the Granby Group of Companies, under the leadership of Gerald Reinders and Alan Holmgren, to gain access to skills and connections for larger projects.

1991: New Leadership

In 1991, Alan Holmgren and John Reinders were appointed to lead Bridge, Alan as President 1991–2005, John as General Superintendent 1991–2012. Brad Goodwin was appointed VP Finance.

This executive team rapidly reorganized Bridge to successfully pursue larger commercial projects, resulting in rapid growth for Bridge, culminating in Bridge becoming one of the top electrical contractors in British Columbia.

1998 - Present: Award Winning Projects

Since 1998, Bridge has earned  22 Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) “Awards for Excellence in Construction,” demonstrating its unique commitment to “On Time” service with its highly skilled and motivated team of up to 250 electricians.

2002 & 2003: Best Companies to Work for in BC

Bridge was recognized among the “Best Companies to Work for in British Columbia” in a survey by Watson Wyatt for BC Business Magazine in both 2002 and 2003, the only company in the construction industry to receive this recognition at the time. The article published in BC Business Magazine in 2003 can be found here.

2005: New President of Bridge

In 2005, Terry Lange succeeded Alan Holmgren as President.

2012: New CEO of Granby

Terry Lange became CEO of the Granby Group in 2012.

2015 - 2024: Duane Besse Joins the Bridge Leadership Team

Duane Besse served as President from 2015 to 2024.

2024 - Present: Jordan Thiessen

Jordan Thiessen became President in 2024 and is leading Bridge with continued success.

Memberships

Bridge Electric believes that partnerships are the key to long term success. As a result they are members of several local organizations; VRCA, BCEA, ICBA, BCCA, BC CSA, and the BC Hydro Alliance of Energy Professionals.