Our Team

If you haven't gotten a bid from True Blue Electric, you're paying too much for your electrical installation. Our team of professionals has taken an aggressive, as well as progressive, attitude when it comes to bidding projects. Our experienced team includes estimators, project managers, journeymen electricians, technicians and an in-house electrical engineering staff. True Blue Electric is a fully bonded, licensed and insured electrical contractor and offers free estimates on any project, large or small.

	Mark Pottebaum President Years of Experience: 32 Education: Class of ’74 Heelan High School – Sioux City Morningside College – Sioux City Iowa Electrical Joint apprenticeship and training Honors/Activities: Licensed Master Electrical Contractor Member of the Sioux City Engineers Club Member of the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce Assistant Wrestling Coach Lawton Bronson High School High Tech Electric was founded by Mark Pottebaum in 2001 and was recently listed number 28 of the top 100 fastest-growing new entrepreneurial companies in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. High Tech expanded its service area in 2003 by adding an office in Des Moines, IA and Pickstown, SD and most recently added an office in Omaha, NE serving under the True Blue Electric name. Mark is instrumental in all phases of the daily management of the company that include finance, personnel, project analysis, contract negotiations and customer relations. His overriding goal is to generate growth for High Tech and True Blue Electric and while providing quality customer service.
	Bob Walrod Senior Vice President Project manager / estimator Years of Experience: 35 Education: Iowa Central Community College, Briar Cliff University Honors/Activities: Journeyman Electrician License: NE, SD, and Sioux City, IA 30-Year Member of the Akron Fire Department Safety Training officer for Akron Fire Department Bob, as senior vice president, has played a vital role in the start up and growth of High Tech Electric and has been a major contributor in the success of the High Tech team. His strong work ethic and experience are valuable assets in the estimating and management of construction projects. Bob has designed and wired grain-processing operations in the Siouxland area and for years owned his own electrical business. Having been self-employed for over 20 years, Bob knows the importance of quality work and customer satisfaction. Some of the projects that Bob has been responsible for include: Hy-Vee Stores - Sioux City & Spencer Iowa Menards remodels - Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Council Bluffs Major retail store remodeling projects Fire Station #6 restoration, Sioux City Medical facilities and Schools Industrial facilities
	MacKenzie Harvey Vice President Years of Experience: 7 Education: Drake University Honors/Activities: Member of the National Association for Women in Construction Member of the Associated General Contractors of America MacKenzie Harvey serves as Vice President specializing in multi-phase residential, large-scale custom homes and remodeling projects. MacKenzie oversees the day-to-day operations of True Blue Electric in Omaha and High Tech Electric in Des Moines including personnel, project analysis, contract negotiations and customer relations. MacKenzie has been instrumental in several major residential projects in the Golden Circle area of Des Moines. Mac has developed a team of dedicated and hard working individuals. Her team leadership and project management skills have made her and her team vital to the success of our customers. Outside of True Blue and High Tech MacKenzie enjoys cooking, bowling and spending time with her family and friends.
	Mike Johnson Branch Manager Years of Experience: 15 years Education: NJATC Electrical Apprenticeship Honors/ Activities: Journeyman License South Dakota and Sioux Falls Assistant Chief of the Ravinia Volunteer Fire Department Mike Johnson is the Branch Manager for our Pickstown, SD office. He has played a vital role in High Techs success and growth in the area. Mike started with High Tech in January of 2004, and since then has proven to be a great asset to the company, as well as our South Dakota customers. Mike truly cares about his customers and they have learned to trust him and his team to be ready, willing and able to meet any and all challenges.
	Scott Sward Estimator Years of Experience: 12 Education: Sioux City North High School, 1981 Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship Training 1998 Honors and Activities: State of Iowa Scholar, top of class Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship, Masters License Sioux City Iowa, Journey Electrician license in South Dakota and Nebraska As Shop Forman Scott is responsible for many of our important accounts. He oversees a group of electricians dedicated to the service of our customers, and nobody is better at putting out fires and trouble shooting than Scott.

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