We help businesses with their electrical needs
NYS MINORITY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2023
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Our CEO Shawni Davis
ABOUT SHAWNI
Our CEO:
Shawni started as an apprentice in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 15 years ago. She is a black woman in a male dominated industry who has had her fair share of obstacles and hard-fought experiences. Those experiences motivated her to go beyond just working in the industry, and to set standards for the industry. Shawni has worked her way into leadership positions within the ranks of the largest union contractors on major projects all over the northeast coast. Her success in the industry is a direct reflection of her determination and skill set. She remained determined not let anything distract her from pursuing her lifelong vision of being a business owner and a visionary. She took what she learned throughout her career, received her Unlimited Master's License, and created Luminary Electrical Contractor, LLC. Her dream is to change the industry by creating a business that reflects a diverse and inclusive workforce that possesses the same skills as those who dominate leadership in the industry today. Her skills as an electrician and natural business sense, ensures Luminary's longevity in the industry.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: sdavis@luminarysyr.com
Phone (Office): 315-210-0240
ABOUT Tonya
Our Admin:
Tonya started with Luminary in 2023. Before that, she worked as a housing choice voucher specialist for the Syracuse Housing Authority. Tonya is a natural leader who takes pride in her ability to "make it happen". She has a wealth of administrative type experience. She is our go to for all things administrative. She is also our first point of contact in providing a great customer experience. We are happy to have her as part of our team.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: admintonya@luminarysyr.com
Phone (direct): 315-210-0240
ABOUT John
Our Estimator/PM:
JOHN H GILES JR is a native of Syracuse, NY, who joined Luminary Electrical in 2023. John brings an extensive background in architecture, estimating, and project management to further anchor the Luminary Electrical team. He is a two-time Syracuse University Alum [B. Arch 2007, Masters of Geography 2011] who has worked for several companies across the greater CNY area including BR Johnson Inc., C&S Companies, and National Grid among others. John has always worked diligently as a design, estimating, and construction professional in order to be an internal catalyst for change inside disadvantaged and isolated communities throughout the inner-city of Syracuse. To this affect and beyond, John is really excited to team up with Luminary Electrical Contractor
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: jgiles@luminarysyr.com
Phone: (office) 315-210-0240
Board of Advisors
Marc Jones
Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD
Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD
Founder/CEO of Dreissig Apparel Inc.
Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD
Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD
Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD
Founder & Chief Science Officer of WORC
(Workforce & Organization Research Center)
Anne Messenger
Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD
Anne Messenger
Board Chair of CNY Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance
Chapter Chair of Women Presidents Organization
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