About

I enjoy all aspects of my job as the Chief Financial Officer as well as sharing ownership alongside my brother and father. I have a passion for philanthropy and for giving my time to various boards and committees.

Experience

I have worked my way up through the Laibe business since 2002.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Bowling Green State University

Family/Personal

My husband, David, and I have a son, daughter, and a dog. We enjoy traveling, cooking, and playing board games.

About

I have great communication skills, love learning new things, and enjoy working with our team.

Experience

Focus in accounting since 2015

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, University of Toledo

Family/Personal

I enjoy time away from work – even though I love my job!

About

I have always enjoyed helping others and consider myself a team player. I love the challenge of problem-solving, staying positive, learning new things, and having fun!

Experience

• Payroll Manager for Laibe since July 2018
• Developed and implemented preschool program
• Co-owner of Sign Pro of Toledo with my husband, Matt

Education

• St. Ursula Academy, 1993
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, University of Toledo

Family/Personal

Married my high school sweetheart, Matt Van Koughnet, and together we have two children, Colin and Victoria. We love to travel, attend sporting events, and relax with family and friends.

Experience

I have a wide array of experiences that started with my role as a cable puller. From there I moved into a residential apprenticeship, followed by an inside wireman apprenticeship. I progressed to the role of journeyman and later became a foreman. Eventually, I took on the roles of Project Manager/Estimator, and I am now serving as Vice President.

Education

• Whiteford High School, 1997
• Owens CC Industrial Electricity, 1999
• JATC Residential Apprentice, 2001
• JATC JIW, 2006

Family/Personal

I enjoy my family, boating, and travel.

About

I am a proud member of the IBEW LU8 Journeymen. I have experience in Refrigeration System Wiring, Classified Area gas and liquid, and rebuilding of glass furnaces and bottle machines with float line and container glass plants. I am also a military veteran.

Experience

• 30 years as a member of IBEW LU8
• Employee of Laibe Electric since 1987
• Military veteran

Education

• 3 years at the University of Toledo
• 5-year Apprenticeship at IBEW LU8

Family/Personal

I am married with 3 children and enjoy collecting historical artifacts and researching history.

About

I have always enjoyed working with my hands, building things, and making them work. I love the challenge of problem-solving. These passions have led to a successful career in motor controls and the teaching thereof to the younger generations.

Experience

• 23 years as an experienced electrician
• 5 years as Project Manager
• Estimator since 2018

Education

• 3 years college
• JATC

Family/Personal

I enjoy spending time with my husband at our draft horse farm with our many pets and friends. I also enjoy frequenting Michigan State Spartan sporting events.

About

I am a team player. I like to oversee projects from start to finish.

Experience

• Electrical estimating and project management since 2015

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management, Bowling Green State University
• Associates Degree in Architectural Engineering, Owens Community College

Family/Personal

I am married and have two daughters. We like to go camping and boating in the summertime and skiing in the wintertime.

About

My focus is to lead and serve others. Whether customers, colleagues, peers, or employees, I aim to help people learn and grow to be successful in their projects and objectives. I work to maintain a positive influence in the electrical and technology construction industries, as well as my community. I am passionate about improving myself and educating others, for there is no stagnation in our evolving world of technology.

Experience

• Joined Laibe in October 2023 as Director of Technology
• Began career in electrical industry in 2002
• Installer Technician for 10+ years
• Estimator and Project Manager for 10+ years
• Technical Instructor at TEJATC since 2013
• Esteemed technology/ICT Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Education

• Toledo Electrical JATC, Telecommunications Apprenticeship 2007
• Electrical Training Alliance, National Training Institute I-Group 2021
• IBEW 8 Journeyman Installer Technician
• BICSI RCDD, RTPM, TECH, and Certified Trainer
• AVIXA CTS/CTS-I

Family/Personal

My free time is spent raising two young sons to become kind, caring, and courageous human beings.

About

My experience and qualifications in the electrical field have given me the ability to strategically plan, implement, and oversee projects. I understand that communication, cooperation, organization and planning are the keys to managing tasks well. I have always been passionate and focused to see all jobs completed successfully.

Experience

• 25 years in the electrical industry as a service technician, foreman, superintendent, and estimator/project manager

Education

• Ohio electrical contractors license

• Michigan journeyman’s license

• Ohio fire alarm license 

Family/Personal

I enjoy spending time with my wife and family at the lake and entertaining friends while playing guitar.

About

Growing up, I always had a passion for building and construction and an intrigue for electricity. That curiosity led me to an electrical apprenticeship in the Metro Detroit area. In 2009, I established a small electrical contracting business and ran it successfully for 16 years until the opportunity to work with Laibe arose. I look forward to using the experience I’ve gained in residential, commercial, industrial, and healthcare projects as I work with customers and employees at Laibe.

Experience

• THEBOLT Electrical Services, LLC – Owner 

Education

• Electrical Apprenticeship – 2001-2005

Family/Personal

I am a married father of two and spend the majority of my free time on my small hobby farm in Dundee, MI. When I’m not gardening, beekeeping, making maple syrup, or raising a variety of livestock, I can be found setting unrealistic goals, traveling, cooking, and being out in nature.

About

With 24 years of experience in the electrical industry, I have transitioned my skills and knowledge to estimating and project management over the last four years. I take great pleasure in collaborating with our team at Laibe to provide our customers with high-quality results and exceptional experiences.

Experience

24 Years in the Electrical Industry as a: Technician, IR Technician, Foreman, Superintendent, and Estimator/Project Manager.

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Technology

JATC 5 Yr Apprenticeship

Toledo Electrical License

Michigan Electrical License

Ohio Fire Alarm License

Level 2 Infrared Certification

Family/Personal

My family means everything to me. I enjoy coaching my son Hudson in baseball, my daughter Harper in softball, watching my daughter Avery in competitive dance and visiting my daughter Kaitlyn who is the manager at Mayberry ice cream. When I have some free time, you can find me at a nearby golf course.

About

I take pride in finding simpler, safer ways of performing difficult tasks. Thinking outside of the box, my goal is to provide the customer with a quality installation or repair with minimal downtime.

Experience

• 3 years, Residential Electrician
• 15 years, Field Electrician/Foreman
• 3 Years, Service Director
• Operations Director since 2020

Education

• Ida High School
• JATC – Residential Wireman Apprenticeship
• JATC- Commercial Wireman Apprenticeship
• State of Michigan Master Electrician

Family/Personal

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, boating and fishing, and the occasional woodworking project.

About

While in the Air Force, I was introduced to the importance of developing and implementing safety and environmental practices. Since that time, I have been fortunate to work in a variety of jobs where I have learned more about regulatory compliance and process improvement. I am excited to lead Laibe’s safety program to minimize workplace hazards and keep our employees healthy and safe.

Experience

• The Toledo Zoo – Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
• Restoration Mechanical – Plumbing Apprentice
• USAF – Logistics and Safety Coordinator

Education

• Currently pursuing higher education in Occupational Safety and Health
• United States Air Force (USAF) – Logistic Management and Secondary Role Unit Safety Coordinator, 6 year enlistment
• Delta High School, 2015

Family/Personal

In my personal time, I like to take my dog on new adventures and enjoy spending my free time camping and hiking.

About

I manage and provide commercial electrical service and repair.

Experience

22 years

Education

Tradesman

Family/Personal

I have been married 14 years and have 3 amazing children (2 boys, 1 girl). We love to travel, and we enjoy any time spent together.

About

We pre-fabricate assemblies for our field team, anything from welding to painting and electrical installations.

Experience

17 years

Education

Associated Builders and Contractors

Family/Personal

I have been married to Megan Crawford for 13 years. We have 2 daughters, Ella, 9, and Addy, 7. We enjoy camping and spending time together as a family.

About

I am driven, ambitious, and eager to learn. I take pride in my excellent, positive communication, both internally and externally. I am excited to establish, develop, and grow relationships within our community.

Experience

• Started Laibe Purchasing position in December 2023
• 10+ years prior in office, analytical, and data-entry positions

Education

• Sylvania Southview
• Miami University, Business and Finance studies 2011-2013

Family/Personal

I enjoy spending time with my two daughters with a focus on raising them into loving, kind, impactful people. I come from a large, close-knit family that is always planning get togethers, traveling, and I cherish the time we get to spend together. Also, go Buckeyes!

Experience

• Worked at Laibe since 2019
• Spent 18 years as Parts Manager for Bader and Sons John Deere

Education

• Britton-Macon High School
• 2 years at Eastern Michigan University
• Currently studying at Southeast Michigan Construction Academy’s electrical program

Family/Personal

I have been married for 15 years to my wife, Laura, who is a teacher at Summerfield Elementary School. We have 3 boys, Shaun, Blake, Drew, and 1 daughter, Brynn. I am a self-taught guitarist of 25 years, enjoy music, sports, and working.