Since 1925, Con J. Franke Electric has been the quiet force powering Northern California and the Greater Bay Area—from complex wastewater facilities and EV charging hubs to new local schools. But if you ask anyone on our jobsites or in our front office what actually keeps the lights on, they won’t point to a transformer. They’ll point to the people.
Building a century-strong reputation takes more than technical precision; it takes a tight-knit crew that trusts each other completely. Around here, our culture isn't just written on a poster—it’s lived out every day across three simple commitments:
- Safety as a Standard: Zero compromises. Every site, every shift, every crew member goes home safe.
- Pride in the Craft: Honest work, clean builds, and craftsmanship that stands up for decades.
- People-First Culture: Recognizing that our team has full lives outside of work, celebrating family milestones, and creating a space where everyone feels supported.
Whether you're looking for a partner to build your next multi-million dollar commercial installation, or looking for a company where your work is actually valued, this is what life at Con J. Franke looks like in action.
Classroom to Court: The Alameda Team Showdown
A great example of that team dynamic played out recently in Alameda. Immediately following an intensive Foreman Training session at the IBEW Training Hall—where field leaders sharpened their management skills—the crew traded blueprints for beanbags.
Field superintendents, apprentices, shop personnel, and office staff all gathered for a post-training cornhole tournament designed to tear down departmental silos and let everyone kick back.
To fuel the bracket, traditional BBQ was benched in favor of a massive Chick-fil-A spread. Gathering around the table gave field crews and office staff a rare chance to catch up face-to-face, talk shop (and life), and prep for the competition ahead.
Rotating Teams, Heat on the Boards, and Ultimate Bragging Rights
To keep things interesting, the tournament featured rotating team pairings. Coworkers who normally coordinate over email or radios found themselves anchored together on the court, adjusting strategies on the fly and taking on new match-ups every round.
While the spirit of the day was centered on fellowship, the competitive drive—an essential trait for any good electrician—took over fast.
Throws got tighter, the crowd got louder, and the battle for the top spot came down to the wire:
- 🥇 1st Place Champion: Sean Rode delivered a legendary performance, dominating the bracket with cold-blooded consistency to claim top honors and 365 days of undisputed bragging rights.
- 🥈 2nd Place: Garrett (IBEW) put on a masterclass in precision, grinding through tough match-ups to lock in a hard-earned runner-up finish.
- 🥉 3rd Place: Dustin King fought through the lower bracket with pure grit, rounding out the podium in 3rd.
Powering Projects, Building Community
At the end of the day, an event like this isn't just about who takes home a trophy. It’s a direct reflection of how we operate as a company. We train hard to deliver exceptional commercial electrical work for our clients, and we build strong internal bonds so our team actually enjoys coming to work every day.
Whether we’re energizing a new facility or battling for the top spot on the cornhole court, Con J. Franke Electric wins as a team.
Think You’d Fit In Here?
We’re always looking for sharp, dedicated project managers, estimators, superintendents, and electricians to join the family. Check out our open careers or contact our team today to get your next project moving.
