LB Electric Co., LLC

RC Lic No: 0620 | NJ Lic No: 144668

President of LB Electric Co., LLC

Leon Baptiste

In 1999, Leon decided it was time to launch LB Electric Company, LLC (LBE) , at EDC III, Newark, NJ. LB Electric provides electrical systems, testing, solar (photovoltaic), designs and installation for major organizations, including, but not limited to: commercial, industrial, schools, hospitals and government agencies.

In 2006, Leon purchased a 20,000 sq. ft. building, in Cedar Grove, NJ that serves as LB Electric’s corporate headquarters. Leon also serves as president and CEO of LB Training Center.

LB Training Center was developed to offer solar/photovoltaic design and installation training. This program is designed to attract local inner city youth, disabled veterans, and re-entry individuals to the green collar work environment.


Prior to embarking on his entrepreneurial ambitions, he earned a BSEE degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology and served as a Vice President with Nordling, Dean Electric Company, of Chatham, NJ for many years.

Leon is a knowledgeable business professional with expertise in a broad range of engineering functions and disciplines such as project management, strategic planning, power quality, corporate safety, risk management, renewable energy and alternative fuel infrastructure. He is a creative, skilled and intuitive problem solver plus actively pursues conservation efforts. He advises corporate executives, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and non- profit leaders on the importance of energy independence. His community leadership roles include serving as a NJIT Equal Opportunity Advisory Board member, NJIT Mentorship Program volunteer, NJIT Electrical Computer Engineering Advisory Board Chair, Word of Life Christian Ministries usher and Weequahic High School Hall of Fame and football Team mentor.

Education

Experience

LB Electric Co., LLC – 1999 to present

Nordling, Dean Electric Co., Inc. Chatham, NJ – 18 years

VP & General Manager of TEGG Service/Maintenance division – A Testing, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance program.
Assisting the President in the formulation and development of electrical contracting bid strategies.
Ensuring that the pricing structure, for all services and materials, is competitive and that profitability are maintained.
Project Director: Oversee project managers accountability for all large accounts, analyze and forecast project completion and profit.
Preparing computerized estimates for commercial/industrial sites (includes value engineering).
Manager of Electronic Computerized Metering Department.
Monitoring and metering of distribution system for various clients and the provision of power quality reports.
Developing and planning short/long term job progress and completion schedules (Primavera Systems.)

Corporate Safety Director: Oversee loss control of a self insured program for Nordling, Dean Electric Co., Inc.

Awards & Honors

Siemens Awards $20,000 Grant to LB Electric Co., LLC

PATHWAY TO SUCCESS TV SHOW – Leon Baptiste – ACCNJ EPISODE 2 PREMIERES ON FEBRUARY 6, 2021
LB Electric – Leon Baptiste – ACG NJ Corporate Growth Conference & Awards 2017
Electrical engineer shines on TZ job Entrepreneur Leon Baptiste has no trouble keeping busy these days.
LB Electric Company, LLC Receives Blue Platform Level Safety Award from Northern New Jersey NECA-IBEW-OSHA
LB Electric Company, LLC Receives Blue Platform Level Safety Award from Northern New Jersey NECA-IBEW-OSHA
Weequahic Hall of Fame

Tappan Zee – Journal News

Trade contractor of the year 2022

MBE of the year 2020

City of Newark Affirmative Action Oath

Featured on the cover of NJIT Alumni Magazine

NAMC Trade Contractor of the Year 2023

NECA Safety Awards 2019

NECA Safety Awards 2020

NECA Satefy Awards 2021

Leon Baptiste, NJIT Alum and Board Member recognized as NJBIZ Icon Honoree 2024

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