Our Story of Success

Our History

Our First Year

Bill has been a dedicated professional in the industry since graduating from Louisiana Tech University in 1960. In 1972, he made the decision to start Elliott Electric after leaving his father's business. With a vision in mind, he borrowed $80,000, investing $21,000 in a modest building and allocating $59,000 for inventory, while keeping $20,000 as a reserve for future growth. His wife, Micky ran a showroom and Jack Sandifer managed the counter. Soon after, Rick Moehring joined the team while pursuing an accounting degree at Stephen F. Austin State University, followed by Rick's roommate, James Rudd. Rick later retired as the Nacogdoches area manager, and James as a Product Category manager, each after 40 years of dedicated service. The company's first year was marked by a promising start, achieving $400,000 in sales and generating a modest profit that was reinvested into the business.

Elliott Electric Supply Sales Growth Chart since 1972

Partnering with Our Customers for Success

Growth of the Company

Elliott Electric Supply believes that the way to grow the business is through loyalty to suppliers, honesty and transparency in business, and dedication to customers and employees. We believe that our company's growth benefits not only our employees but also our customers and the industry at large. By consistently reinvesting in our operations and expanding our reach, we aim to achieve an annual growth rate of 15%, effectively doubling our size every five to six years. Since our inception in 1972, we have maintained an average compounded growth rate of 20%. Our growth strategy is to derive half of our annual expansion from strengthening existing markets and the other half from entering new locations. We are ranked 8th largest in the US and operate in 13 states. We have achieved this with no debt. The company is presently owned by a trust for the benefit of the employees and managed by a board of directors with over 300 years of experience in the industry. With over 200 locations and a diverse customer base, which includes residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental sectors, we ensure a balanced growth strategy.