Huston Electric is a family-owned and -operated company based in central Indiana with humble beginnings in Donald Huston’s garage in the 1930s. Huston had the foresight to stockpile copper wiring in the face of World War II. Because of this, when he established the company in 1939, Huston Electric was equipped to take on large projects other companies couldn’t, and it thrived during wartime. By the 1940s the family home had been transformed into the first Huston Electric office, and Donald Huston bought a barn nearby to store electrical supplies.
The wisdom, tenacity and commitment to family Donald Huston displayed in the early days of the company laid the foundation for four generations of growth and success. Huston Electric operates out of offices in Kokomo, Westfield, Lafayette Indianapolis, and this year opened an office in Franklin at 651 South Morton Street. As Huston Electric sees an increasing need for electric ingenuity in central Indiana, they continue to offer additional solutions across their five divisions; commercial and residential electric, powered signs, technology, solar power, and generators and compressors.
Joe Gruss, a 1996 Franklin Community High School graduate and downtown Franklin resident, proudly serves Huston Electric in sales and service business development out of the Franklin office. After completing a five-year electrical apprenticeship program and acquiring a degree in electrical science, Gruss wanted to help the company grow and serve his beloved hometown. He knew Huston Electric would be an asset to the Franklin community and contribute to the advancement of the city as a whole. “Working for the Huston Family is a great opportunity and experience,” says Gruss. This summer he wanted to help Franklin festival attendees stay safe and cool, so with the help of Huston Electric, he created a cooling station that he parked at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater.
The Huston Electric team members believe it is their responsibility to give back to the communities they serve. This all began with Dave Huston, Donald’s son. He was a longtime board member for the YMCA in Kokomo. Now Huston Electric donates time and dollars to several Franklin organizations including Franklin Parks and Recreation, Discover Downtown, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Little League and Franklin College.
Under the current leadership of Jon Huston, CEO, and Matt Huston, president, Huston Electric will continue the legacy started in the 1930s by Donald Huston. Franklin is fortunate to have this top-rated, family-owned company in our backyard serving our homes, businesses and community.
The next time you need a quality electrical company, call Huston Electric Franklin at 317-868-8728.
