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President/Director of Operations
Bruce began his career as an electrician with IBEW upon graduating from Chestnut Hill Academy and Temple University. He remained a member of the IBEW for seven years and had the opportunity to experience many types of installations while working as a site electrician. The office exposure included warehousing, purchasing, estimating, project management and design. Bruce was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with his father and grandfather. He is a member of BISCI, NECA, EAP, GBCA and the IBEW. Bruce is also actively involved in the NFPA National Electrical Code Making Panel 15. He serves on the apprenticeship training committee as a trustee for the IBEW, a position he has held for over twenty-five years.
James V. Durning
Vice President, Director of Construction Operations
Jim Durning has worked at Shelly Electric Company since 1993. His background began in the industry as an Award Winning Apprentice and transitioned into being a Journeyman, Foreman, Design Build specialist, Project Manager/Estimator and now Vice President, Director of Construction Operations. Jim’s experiences in the electrical industry have provided him the necessary background to be the foreman of multiple projects. Some of his completed projects include IKEA, The Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, The City of Philadelphia District Attorney’s offices and Temple University’s new high-rise dormitory, Morgan Hall and 800,000 square foot, eleven-story education facility. Jim is an asset to Shelly Electric’s project team.
Fredric J. Reid
Project Manager/Estimator
Fredric Reid attended and completed the IBEW training program and shortly afterward began his career at Shelly Electric. He has installed tele/data systems in ten states for Prudential Securities. He maintains Shelly Electric’s national accounts. He is also a member of the company’s emergency response team, as well as a project estimator.
Project Manager/Estimator
Rick began his career in the electrical industry in 1991, entering the IBEW Apprenticeship Program. In the years following, Rick has progressed from journeyman to foreman to project management roles within the Philadelphia metropolitan region. Throughout his journey Rick has become adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in large commercial projects as well as analyzing and solving problems with various electrical systems. This experience has allowed him to create lasting relationships with construction managers, architects, engineers and customers.
Gary M. Gold
Project Manager/Estimator
Gary received his BS in Economics & Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and has also earned certifications for Electrical Building System Design from New York University. He began his career working in New York City for several Construction Management firms specializing in MEP pre-construction/value engineering services to A&E firms and government agencies.
He possesses over 30 years of electrical estimating and project management experience, the last 20 exclusively in the Philadelphia / Southern New Jersey market specializing in many types of commercial projects, including: casino work; restaurant/food service; retail; office building construction and fit-out; education; laboratory; healthcare, among other types of projects, in both the public and private sectors. His work ethic, organizational skills and business acumen make him a welcome addition to an already outstanding Shelly team.
Pete Smyth
Safety Coordinator
Pete has a diverse background in construction and office administration.
Naomi Cardona
Purchasing Manager
Naomi joined Shelly Electric in March 2017 as the Purchasing Manager. Naomi began her career in the electrical industry at Franklin Electric in 2001. Her roles varied from head purchasing agent to inside sales/lighting quotation specialist. She has over 13 years’ experience as a purchasing agent, and 3 years as an inside sales/lighting specialist. Naomi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at Eastern University. While obtaining her degree, she was able to adapt to changes positively and learned how to manage time and objectives as they occurred.
Sandra L. Lewis
Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
Sandy has been employed at Shelly Electric for over 19 years. She joined the team as Administrative Assistant to Bruce Shelly and took over the role of Bookkeeper/Office Administrator in 2013. Sandy is responsible for payroll, managing receivables as well as working with accounts payable. In addition, she assists with the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the office.
Mary Beth Simon
Billing Specialist
Mary Beth joined the Shelly Electric team as the Billing Specialist in June of 2022. Mary Beth brings with her 25 years of experience in the administrative and billing fields. Mary Beth will work closely with the project management team to ensure invoices are billed accurately and in a timely manner.
