About Daniel Electric — 40+ Years of Electrical Excellence

Our Story

Built on Service. Grown Through Trust.

From a one-truck operation to one of Southeast Michigan's most respected electrical contractors.

1982

Veteran-Founded

Daniel Electric was founded by Dan Flanders, a U.S. Military veteran, in 1982.

The First Hire

Choosing Wisely

Dan hired Bill Woodhull, a young and ambitious electrician, shortly after founding the company.

1986

Building a Team

John Woodhull joined the company in 1986, after earning his Electrical Engineering degree from Michigan Tech.

Earning Trust

Becoming a Trusted Advisor

By establishing itself as a trusted advisor, Daniel Electric grew by helping customers solve problems and find a way to Yes when others could not.

For Decades

Providing Stability

Dan, Bill and John prioritized consistent work, doing everything they could to provide stable employment for those electricians who trusted their careers to the company for decades.

2008 – 2021

Showing Resilience

With Dan's retirement in 2008 and Bill's unexpected passing in 2021, John was called to lead the company through a transition period.

The Transition

Securing a Future

Focused on ensuring continuity for the company and its employees, John and Adam (Bill's son) came together to lead the team forward.

2024 – 2025

Making Plans

Adam joined as interim CFO in 2024 while building a growth strategy for the company, before completing the purchase of the company in March of 2025.

2025

Starting the Transformation

An expanded leadership team in 2025 began laying the groundwork required for aggressive and responsible company growth through the execution of a new strategic plan.

Today

Living our Values

Today, the leadership team works diligently to serve its customers, community and employees by building a company that strengthens with each completed job.

Our Mission

To keep large-scale builds moving forward safely, on schedule, and accurately to code. We eliminate guesswork from complex electrical and life safety systems so our partners can build with absolute confidence.

Our Values

What We Stand For

Safety

No gray area, no compromising.

Reliability

Over 40 years in business, 200 years of experience currently in the field, and 15,000 projects completed.

Ownership

Successes are attributed to the team, failures are attributed to the leader.

Integrity

Do the right thing, especially when no one is looking.

Believe

We'll figure it out.

Leadership

Meet Our Team

Second-generation leaders carrying forward a legacy of electrical excellence with fresh vision and deep expertise.

Adam Woodhull

Chief Executive Officer

Former mortgage banking leader specializing in strategic planning and finance, Adam leads the strategic transformation and finance functions of the company.

John Woodhull

President

Electrical Engineer and Master Electrician, John manages the Fire Alarm division and acts as expert advisor with over 40 years of industry experience.

Brad Woodhull

Chief Operating Officer

Oversees operational strategy and day-to-day execution across business lines. Leads the implementation of integrated technology and brings a disciplined, data-driven approach to building scalable, reliable operations.

Kyle Mill

Chief Estimator

Utilizing vast skillset and state of the art software to deliver an accurate and transparent proposal from conceptual design to engineered plans.

Nate Austin

Superintendent

As a licensed Master Electrician, Nate supports field operations by improving jobsite performance, developing apprentices, assisting foremen, and ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality work. Nate bridges field teams with leadership by leading training, performance evaluations, and process improvement.

Ed Legg

Superintendent

Licensed Master Electrician Ed Legg brings 30+ years of industry experience and dependable technical leadership, with a strong focus on customer service and clear communication.

Training the Next Generation

Our Apprenticeship Program

We believe the future of the electrical trade depends on investing in the next generation. Daniel Electric partners with SEMCA (Southeast Michigan Construction Academy) to offer a structured apprenticeship program that prepares aspiring electricians for the Michigan Journeyman exam.

Our apprentices learn from electricians with 20+ years of field experience, gaining hands-on training across commercial, industrial, multifamily, and fire alarm projects. They don't just learn to pull wire -- they learn to think like professionals who take pride in their craft.

Structured curriculum aligned with Michigan Journeyman requirements

Mentorship from seasoned electricians on real-world projects

Exposure to diverse project types: commercial, industrial, fire alarm

Path to Michigan Journeyman licensure and long-term career growth

Invest in Your Future

The electrical trade offers exceptional career stability, competitive wages, and the satisfaction of building systems that keep communities powered and safe.

Earn While You Learn

Paid on-the-job training from day one

Expert Mentors

Learn from 20+ year veterans

Career Growth

Clear path to Journeyman licensure

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