Specialties
GC Electric Co. Inc. was started in 1959 by Harold K. Gross and Russell Cunningham. In 1961, Mr. Cunningham sold his share of the business to Harold Gross, who was the sole shareholder of the company for 35 years, until he relinquished much of his duties to his son, Michael. Michael Gross was President of G-C Electric Co. Inc. for over 20 years and carried the company into the new millennium. David Cope became Vice President of GC Electric on March 7, 2006. David Cope became President of GC Electric in 2016, and Michael Gross is currently Vice President & CEO of GC Electric Co., Inc. Our Allentown electric company has grown to include more than 60 employees.
History
Established in 1959.
G-C Electric Co. Inc. was started in 1959 by Harold K. Gross and Russell Cunningham. In 1961, Mr. Cunningham sold his share of the business to Harold Gross, who was the sole shareholder of the company for 35 years, until he relinquished much of his duties to his son, Michael. Michael Gross was President of G-C Electric Co. Inc. for over 20 years and carried the company into the new millennium. David Cope became Vice President of GC Electric on March 7, 2006. David Cope became President of GC Electric in 2016, and Michael Gross is currently Vice President & CEO of GC Electric Co., Inc. Our Allentown electric company has grown to include more than 60 employees. We strive to grow our business while keeping true to our values as a family- owned business, and project a 40% growth over the next 10 years.
Meet the Business Owner: Michael G.
Michael started full time in June 1978 after completing high school and 3 years of trade school as an apprentice electrician. In 1985 he was promoted to the firm's residential project manager and for the next 7 years he scheduled up to a dozen crews, wiring up to 60 new homes in one month. In 1992, Michael became the Vice President of the company and took over work estimating, various office duties, and training for his father's gradual retirement. In 1996, Michael was named President of the corporation, taking over his fathers duties and allowing for Harold's full retirement in 2008.