James J. McGlynn, Sr.
          President / CEO

Jim has been serving McWilliams Electric Co., Inc. customers for over 50 years. Jim began as an apprentice in 1959 and worked through the ranks as a Journeyman, Foreman, Superintendent, Vice President of Operations, to his present position as President / CEO and owner of McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.. In addition to heading up the McWilliams Team, he also is promoting the electrical construction industry by being on the following Electrical/Construction boards:

Illinois State Crime Commission Award of Excellence in Business 2007

Sam Santiemmo, Sr.
Senior Vice President

Sam has been in the Construction industry for over 49 years, of which 40 years were in the Electrical Industry. Beginning in 1963, Sam worked part-time with Paruolo Builders doing residential / commercial remodeling. From 1963-1965, he was employed by Hans Rosenow Roofing. From 1965-1967, Sam served in the United States Army, and served in the Republic of Vietnam. He had Top Secret Government clearance in Atomic Warheads and Communications. During 1967-1968, Sam was employed by Cormat Construction Company building High Rise Buildings. In 1969 McWilliams Electric Company hired Sam as a Foreman. He advanced through the ranks to General Foreman, Area General Foreman, General Superintendent, Vice President and to his present position as Senior Vice President. Sam attended special training schools for High Voltage Splicing, Electrical Estimating, Voice/Data, and Fiber Optics.

Scott Swayze
Vice-President

Scott has 28 years experience in the Electrical Construction Industry, beginning in 1984 when he was hired by McWilliams Electric to do field work. In 1987, Scott moved into the main office as an estimator / draftsman, was promoted in 1990 to Project Manager and to his current position of Vice President in charge of Estimating in 2000. Scott has been certified in Electrical Code, he completed the University of Wisconsin Engineering Course, in addition to numerous Project Management and Computer Estimating courses and has received his Supervising Electrician’s License in the City of Chicago.

 
Joe McGlynn
Vice-President

After graduating from Curry College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993, Joe joined the McWilliams team in 1997 as our Marketing Director. His responsibilities included all marketing campaigns and promotions for McWilliams. Joe became very involved with our customers throughout the time he was in charge of our marketing and in 2000, Joe was promoted to a Project Manager at McWilliams. In 2005, Joe was promoted to Vice President at McWilliams and his responsibilities include overseeing all Marketing aspects for the company, maintaining and developing customer relationships, IT Manager, in addition to managing his current jobs in progress.

Joe became a Northeastern Illinois National Electrical Contractors Assocication (NECA) representative after joining the McWilliams Team. He is currently a trustee for the Labor Management Cooperation Committee for both Northeastern National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Electrical Contractor’s Association of Chicago. He is also the Chairman of the I.B.E.W. Local 701’s Appeals Committee and a Joint Conference Board Representative.

Joe was the Marketing director for a NAHL franchise team as well as an Assistant Coach/Assistant GM.

 
Maureen Lucenti
Chief Financial Officer

Maureen joined the McWilliams team in 1987 in the accounting department. She was promoted to our Assistant Office Manager in 1990 and was in charge of overseeing a variety of accounting positions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll. Maureen received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis University in 1992 and was promoted to Comptroller in 1995. In 2005, Maureen became McWilliams Chief Financial Officer. Her responsibilities include overseeing the entire Accounting Department as well as managing our Corporate Banking and Financing requirements as well as preparing financial reporting for the company.

Maureen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago (ASA Chicago) and is the liaison for the Social Committee which organizes an annual outing that benefits the Marine Corp's Toys for Tots program and also holds an annual holiday party that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities. She is also a member of ASA Chicago's Finance Committe. In addition, she coordinates the Contractor's Annual Area 7 Special Olympics Kick Off picnic which is held at Allstate Insurance Company's Headquarters in Northbrook, IL. Maureen was the treasurer for the Parent Teacher Organization at DuJardin Elementary School and is currently the treasurer for the Parent Teacher Organization at Westfield Middle School in Bloomingdale, IL.

Norm Spiegel
Project Manager

Norm joined the McWilliams Team in 1991 and adds 45 years of experience in the Communications / Security Industry to McWilliams Electric. From 1970 - 1975, Norm was involved in the installation and service of communication / security systems. Since 1975, he has been involved in Electrical, Communications, Security, Fire Alarm, Voice Data, Video, Fiber Optic Systems Design, Sales, and Project Management.

Joe Ramello
Director of Engineering

Joe Ramello brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the McWilliams’ Team. He has over 30 years of experience in the Electrical Construction Industry and is a graduate of the IBEW Local 134 apprenticeship program. In addition to working as a foreman, Joe has 19 years of hands-on experience in the field where, in addition to general electrical work, he specialized in projects involving refrigeration and process controls, fire alarm systems, and other electrical systems unique to the dairy, refrigerated warehouses and food processing industries. This strong foundation, coupled with his unique creative ability, has allowed Joe to expand the McWilliams team in the design build industry for such customers as Peacock Engineering, Olympic Oil, and Kraft Foods.

Fred Mahler
Project Manager

Fred joined the electrical team at McWilliams Electric following his graduation from the IBEW apprenticeship in 1979 He worked as a Journeyman until 1980 when he became a Foreman for McWilliams Electric until 1991. From 1991-1993 Fred was General Foreman and in 1993 he was promoted to Electrical Superintendent. In 2008 Fred joined the Project Management team for McWilliams Electric. Fred has completed the following courses and has received certification in: Excavation Competent Person Class, Fall Protection Competent Person Course, and Midwest Safety Conference on Access & Scaffolds. He has also received certificates for completing a 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Course and the OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Industry Courses. In addition to these certificates, Fred is also a certified community First Aid and CPR instructor.

Mike Schutten, RCDD, LEED® AP
Project Manager

Mike joined the McWilliams Team in 1987 as a Journeyman Electrician.  Throughout his tenure at McWilliams, he has been a Foreman and General Foreman before becoming a Project Manager. Mike has a wealth of knowledge in the Electrical and Communications Fields. Mike is a BICSI Certified RCDD Designer, BICSI Certified Technician, and a Certified Systimax Designer. Mike is also certified in OSHA 10 and 30 hour Construction Industry Courses.

Rick Perillo, RCDD
Project Manager

Rick received his Bachelor of Arts degree from North Central College before obtaining  his Master’s Degree from DePaul University in 1999. Rick has worked in numerous communications positions before he became the General Manager of Current Communications & Electric Corporation. Rick Perillo has recently joined McWilliams Electric’s newly formed Technology Solutions Division (TSD) . Rick is a BICSI certified Technician and is trained in AMP, Belden, Hubbell, Leviton, Mohawk, Panduit solutions and Uniprise.

Paul Karwoski
Electrical Superintendant

Paul is a graduate of both the Coyne Institute of Technology and the IBEW LOCAL  701 Apprenticeship program. Paul joined McWilliams in 1994 and has worked as a Journeyman Electrician, Field Foreman, General Foreman and in 2008 was promoted to Electrical Superintendent. Paul has also completed and received certificates in the following courses; OSHA 10 hour, OSHA 30 hour, NFPA 70E, Aerial Lifts, Scaffolding, Confined Space and Adult CPR/FIRST AID.

Bill Siemek
Purchasing Manager

Bill started with McWilliams as a summer helper in 1979 and became our full-time truck driver in 1980. He was promoted in 1982 to Warehouse Manager and was in charge of our truck driver in addition to managing all of the McWilliams material, tools, and Building Maintenance. He became ourAssistant Purchasing Agent in 1984 and was promoted to his current position in 1990. Bill is responsible for pricing and placing material orders for all our customers and assuring that our customers are receiving the best material available at the best price. Bill also oversees our Warehouse Manager, and assists our Project Managers with estimates. Bill has completed the OSHA 10hr and 30hr courses as well as completing the NECA Estimating Construction Course, Blue Print Reading, and NECA Advanced Construction Law as well as other electrical related courses.

Jerry McGlynn, CHST, STS
Safety Director

Jerry received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis University in 1998. Jerry joined our McWilliams team  as our Safety Director in 1999. Jerry has had extensive training in all areas of construction safety. Jerry has certifications from the Board of Safety Professionals as a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) and as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). He also has a certificate in Safety Management from the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Jerry’s qualifications also include: OSHA Construction Outreach Instructor, Authorized Provider for the American Red Cross, NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety Related Work Practices Instructor through the NJATC. With this, Jerry teaches all of our craftsmen and woman the OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses, First Aid & CPR / AED and the standard for Electrical Safety in the workplace (NFPA 70E).

Jerry has had extensive training in all areas of construction safety related topics including: Alcohol & Drug SubstanceAbuse Supervisor Training, OSHAInspection Training, Competent Person Training in Fall Protection; Trench and Excavations; and Confined Spaces OSHA Safety Related Work Practices, Electrical Project Supervision, Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis, Forklift Safety, Hazardous Waste Site Worker (OSHA 40 hour) and Electrical Hazard Awareness. Jerry manages our drug testing and safety programs, and assures that our job sites meet all required safety standards. Jerry also coordinates efforts in order to comply with Lucent’s VPP Safety Programs. Jerry is a stern believer that no job is so important that it can not be done SAFELY.