Meet Mike, one of Price Electric’s People You Can Rely On.

Mike serves as a foreman and field leader on commercial and industrial projects. His typical workday varies greatly depending on the day’s requirements. He often spends time on planning and office work, which are essential to project success. Once the jobs are up and running, he focuses on overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring that everything is meticulously planned. This includes ensuring the crew is organized, materials are available on-site, and the right people are informed about ongoing developments. Additionally, he sets agendas for the team in the field.

Spending time with his family is his top priority during Mike’s free time. His schedule is often packed with the kids’ activities, and in the summer, he and his wife always make time for at least one long camping trip. Mike enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

What’s the best thing about your job?

I feel valued as an employee at Price Electric. They assign me to roles where I can succeed and be challenged. I enjoy having the opportunity to work in various environments, build tangible things, and develop meaningful relationships. I appreciate being challenged and enjoy it immensely. Price Electric continually assigns me larger and more complex jobs to oversee. Each project presents a new set of challenges, but I find great satisfaction in absorbing the details, figuring things out, and bringing those challenges to life. This is what I love about being an electrician.

What is the best place you have ever traveled to and why?

A few years ago, my wife and I bought a camper and took an amazing 3,000-mile trip through Wyoming, South Dakota, and Colorado. We spent 14 days together, and one highlight was parking by a river near Yellowstone. Camping allows our family to step away from home projects and enjoy each other’s company, helping us truly unwind and connect without the pressures of maintaining a house.

What are three words to describe Price Electric?

Innovative, Safety (Emphasis), Fun.

Which Price Electric Core Value do you relate to the most?

I relate to Creating Opportunities for Success. As a field leader, I aim to create and foster environments where people can succeed—whether through training, skill development, taking ownership of their work, or having clear goals. It’s important to me that everyone on our sites feels valued.

Tell us three things that most people don’t know about you.

1. Before becoming an electrician, I ran non-profit organizations that organized sports and recreation programs for people with disabilities. It was an incredible experience. I managed the adaptive ski program in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for a couple of years. I worked with many individuals with a wide range of disabilities, taking them to participate in activities such as skiing and mountain biking. In Iowa, we formed an adaptive RAGBRAI team that attracted 80 participants from across the country to ride with us.
2. I know sign language because my youngest daughter is deaf. She is nine years old.
3. My family is quite small. I’m an only child, and I have no cousins. My mother has three siblings, but she is the only one who has had a child. My dad is a third-generation only child. Additionally, my second daughter is the first Boone sibling since the 1800s.

Where would you go for a dream vacation?

I would love to go heliskiing in Canada. It’s a form of backcountry skiing that utilizes a helicopter to access remote terrain. I have been skiing since I was five and have taught ski lessons.

What are five words for anyone considering an electrical profession with Price Electric?

Be ready to work and learn.

What has been one of your proudest moments working at Price Electric?

I recently completed my apprenticeship and earned my Journeyman license. My journey is unique. I made a career change at nearly 40, after spending a decade in a completely different field. Burnout, combined with the impact of COVID-19 on my previous industry, prompted me to reset and start over. Although it was a humble experience, it allowed me to refocus on my priorities. As a result, I have become a better person, husband, father, and coworker. Learning a trade, gaining new skills, and adapting to challenges have greatly impacted my life.

What was the first concert that you went to?

I saw U2 perform in Denver, Colorado, during their PopMart tour in 1997.

Do you have a nickname at work?

Yes, some people at work call me Boone.

Do you have a favorite quote, personal mantra, or motto?

Joshua 1:9 – Be Strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Could you tell us about a project at Price Electric that stands out to you? What made it memorable?

In 2024, I led a project at the Des Moines Wastewater Facility to install a new Motor Control Center (MCC) and motors for the sludge tanks. This was a large project with a tight timeline and several challenges. I learned a great deal throughout the process, and seeing the project completed successfully was highly rewarding.

Where is your hometown?

I was raised in Longmont, Colorado. Whenever I get the chance to return, I enjoy engaging in outdoor activities. I attended Fort Lewis College in Durango. Later, I moved to Iowa after accepting a graduate assistantship at Drake University, where I worked while earning my master’s degree. It was there that I met my wife, who is from a farming background in Iowa.

Have you completed special classes or training?

I attended the Field Leader Bootcamp through ABC, and it was an exceptional experience.

What skill should everyone learn?

Everyone should know how to communicate effectively.

Have you been promoted while working at Price Electric?
Yes. I started as an apprentice and have worked my way up to Foreman.