Wayne John Headshot Blue Shirt Street Background electrical wholesale recruiters career

In his own words:

“When I stepped into a management role, I quickly saw the challenge of hiring in our industry. We needed someone who truly understood the landscape-someone who could connect with distributors, reps, and manufacturers on a deeper level. But finding a recruiter with real, hands-on experience in our field? Nearly impossible.

Traditional staffing agencies were everywhere, but none truly grasped our products, processes, or culture. I knew firsthand how frustrating and time-consuming it was to find, interview, and hire the right people. That’s why I set out to create a recruitment firm built specifically for our industry-one that bridges the gap between top talent and the companies that need them.

Now, 20 years later, we continue to stand by our core values: Integrity and Confidentiality.”

Not Just a Recruiter – An Electrical Industry Insider

Wayne brings over two decades of hands-on electrical industry experience to the recruiting table. Before founding Electrical Career Specialists in 2005, he built his career from the ground up – mastering the intricacies of electrical distribution and industrial automation through progressive roles in sales, purchasing, and management.

Industry Experience That Makes the Difference

His career journey includes key positions at industry leaders:

– Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) – Inside Sales, Purchasing, Project Management, Outside Sales, and ultimately Profit Center Manager

– Royal Wholesale Electric – Specialized training with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Schneider/Square D Industrial Automation products

          – Siemens Energy & Automation – Switchgear Sales Engineer

– Eaton-Cutler Hammer – Continued expertise development in switchgear manufacturing

This firsthand experience means he understands the technical requirements, skills, and cultural fit needed for electrical industry positions at a level most recruiters simply cannot match.

Connected to the Industry’s Pulse

Wayne stays deeply connected to the electrical industry through frequent travel across the U.S. He actively participates with key organizations and events such as NAED, NECA, NEMRA, IEEE, Automation Fair, RE+, and the Ben Franklin Electric Club of Northern California.

Community Commitment

Beyond business, Wayne dedicates time to industry charity events supporting the Ronald McDonald House, Make a Wish Foundation, and other worthy causes.

Ready to Power Your Career or Team?

With Electrical Career Specialists, you’re not just getting a recruiter – you’re partnering with someone who truly speaks our industry’s language and understands its unique challenges and opportunities.