Connelly Electric Co
Lauren Kavathas is a Project Engineer at Connelly Electric Co since June 2023, previously serving as the Head of Strategy at EmoNet from February to June 2023. Lauren has experience as a DEI Intern at the Technology Entrepreneur Center and as a Graduate Career Peer at The Grainger College of Engineering, where responsibilities included supporting engineering students with job search strategies. Additional experience includes internships in operations at Navier, management consulting at PwC, product management at Milwaukee Tool, and engineering at Putzmeister America, Inc. Lauren holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from Libertyville High School in 2018.
Connelly Electric Co
Connelly Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor located near the Chicago metropolitan area. We provide Design/Build, Installation, and Service and Maintenance for electrical lighting and power systems in every major market, including Industrial, Commercial, Interiors, Health Care, Residential Mixed Use, Higher Education, Education (K-12), Senior Living, and Retail and Hospitality. In addition, Connelly Electric works alongside industry leaders to provide the following systems: security, audio/visual, sound, CATV, CCTV, paging, nurse call, and card access capabilities. For over 40 years, we have set ourselves apart from other electrical contractors by remaining a leader in the Design/Build Electrical Installations and performing and controlling all VDC services in house. Our Professional Engineers utilize the latest software to assist in electrical design processes including interior and exterior lighting photometrics, BIM, 3-D coordination, energy audits, and electrical design calculations (load calculation, short circuit studies, etc.). Our 15,000 SF on-site Pre-Fabrication Facility enables Connelly Electric to sustain a competitive advantage, meeting the demand for higher productivity and faster project schedules, offering value and improved profitability. Our diverse customer base includes general contractors, developers, construction managers, educational, and institutional administrators, government, and business owners. Our team consists of a highly trained and skilled staff of over 500 people including Professional Engineers, LEED Certified Engineers, Project Managers, Expert Electricians, Experienced Estimators, Certified Safety Professionals, and Talented Administrative persons. As a testament to the dedication, experience, and dependability of the company, Connelly Electric has grown to become one of the most well-known and well-respected names in the industry.