Our People
Meet Our Team:
We have a combined 67 years of electrical experience and 3 licensed electricians on staff. Put our expertise to work for you.
Chris Roberts
Owner - Master electrician
Chris' electrical career started with Bell Electric in 2005 after graduating from Virginia Tech with a mechanical engineering degree. In 2008, he left to start Baseline Solar Solutions, a company Bell now shares office and warehouse space with.
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In 2018 Chris purchased Bell Electric from longtime owner Steve Gerus. He manages all phases of the business and holds a Virginia Master Electrician license.
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If he's not at the office you can find him running equipment or riding a bicycle.
Jan Harless
Office Manager
Jan joined Bell Electric in 2011 with several years of experience in management and customer service, as well as payroll, payables, and receivables.
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Jan readily admits she knew very little about electrical work when she first started working with Bell Electric, but she’s learned quite a lot over the years. She’s even built some custom light fixtures and rewired lamps along the way. She’s not afraid to lend a hand anytime help is needed.
Isiah Allen
Service Technician
Isiah got started on the Bell service team more than six years ago. He's an incredibly hard worker and is meticulous about the small details of a project.
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In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors and is a skilled woodworker.
Zach Tucker
Service Technician
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Zach began working with the service department in 2020. He is hard-working, detail-oriented, and self-admittedly a bit of a perfectionist.
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Zach is very passionate about electrical work and loves building his knowledge about the trade. His goal is to become a licensed electrician.
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Andrew Stauning
Service Technician
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Andrew began his electrical career in California in 2018 and has been with Bell since 2023. He continues to gain hours and experience he can use to get his license.
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In his free time, Andrew enjoys taking, editing, and printing photographs.
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John Allen
Service Manager - Master electrician
John has been with Bell for over twelve years and oversees our service department. His exemplary focus on customer service and satisfaction has helped Bell consistently exceed customer expectations. He has twenty years of experience in the electrical field and holds a Master Electrician license in Virginia.
Prior to joining Bell Electric, John worked as a residential electrician on new-construction builds in California.
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Erin Hudgins
Senior Service Technician - Journeyman electrician
Erin joined the Bell Electric service team in the spring of 2018. She completed a certificate in Electrical studies from New River Community College and received her Journeymans License in 2022.
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Erin has a bachelor's degree in design from Virginia Commonwealth University and brings creativity and attention to detail to her work. She would love to one day combine her passions of art and electricity to create custom light fixtures for homes and businesses.
Doug Carey
Service Technician
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Doug has been with the Bell Electric service team since 2019. He started as a part-time helper but loved the work so much that he is now full time. Doug is a hard worker with a great sense of humor!
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Orlando Calero
Service Technician
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Orlando came to the service department in 2023. He enjoys electrical work and is striving towards his license.
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In his spare time, he enjoys time with his family, hiking, and playing soccer.
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Elijah Allen
Service Technician
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Elijah has been working with Bell Electric since 2019. He's a hard worker and has a great sense of humor.
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His ultimate goal is to start his own business flipping houses.
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Bell Electric Service Team
What Sets Bell Electric
Apart From the Next Company?
Experience
We have provided
professional electrical service to the New River Valley since 1981. We've reset thousands of breakers and replaced hundreds of panels.
Professional
We're always on time, friendly, and courteous of our workspace. We also believe
communication is key to providing great service!
Training
We offer ongoing training to constantly learn, improve, and grow. We believe informed employees make a more successful company.
Excellent Service
Recognized for top-quality work, we have an A+ rating from the BBB and consistent 5-star reviews from Angie's List and Google.