Computer Science Corporation – San Diego Data Center
“I want to express how pleased we are at the CSC San Diego Data Center with the truly exceptional performance of the team you placed on the UPS/Emergency Generator project to install the 1500 KVA UPS and the 1500 KW emergency generators. The project was started, stopped, and started up again; there were severe problems with the equipment supplier, and finally a seemingly impossible schedule due to changing to a new supplier. Southland Electric performed all requirements flawlessly without missing a single timeline, and only those of us onsite can fully appreciate just how great of an accomplishment that was on this project as those timelines were forced to be moved forward (usually) or backward due to continuing Data Center operations. Thank you and your people for the excellent job on this project.”
—W.F. Ohlhausen
Manager, Facilities Services
Commuter Terminal – Lindbergh Field
“We at Swinerton & Walberg would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outstanding contribution Southland Electric made to the successful on time completion of the Commuter Terminal project at Lindbergh Field. We know that very few subcontractors would have been willing or able to provide the resources that were necessary to meet the unexpected demands this project presented. Again, thank you for your outstanding efforts in helping our project team meet the Commuter Terminal challenge. We look forward to working with Southland Electric in the near future.”
—William M. Marcotte
Vice President
Jacob Weinberger United States Courthouse
“Your personal advocacy and commitment to the partnering concept employed on the project for issue resolution was essential in maintaining the scheduled dedication and open house ceremony date of April 22, 1994 that was established in December of 1993. Additionally, your adherence to the tenants of partnering was instrumental in the positive relationships that were established with the various governmental agencies to resolve the numerous challenges associated with this type of project. Soltek looks forward to future projects where our firm has the privilege to work again with one of San Diego’s finest electrical subcontractors.”
—Stephen W. Thompson
Partner
Saks Fifth Avenue – La Jolla
“Just a brief letter to personally thank you again for the phenomenal job your firm performed on our behalf in providing the total electrical work, from initial mobilization down to the last light bulb. Once again, Southland Electric did the impossible! Your foreman/superintendent Rick Sage can only be described as a gifted expert who never lost his patience while dealing with the myriad of problems thrown into his path throughout the project’s duration. Rick Sage is one of the few truly “good men” that few contractors can find, let alone keep. I salute him and your firm for this jewel box you created with our total project team. Again, thanks for greatness!”
—Walt Lichtenberg
Director of Construction & Store Planning, Design, & Construction
Sharp Health Care, Murrieta CA – Acute Care Hospital
“It is especially rewarding to us and our customers to be able to work with a team that can deliver the impossible, on time, safely, within budget, and with excellent quality. You should be proud that your efforts contributed so much to the success of this project. Thank you for a job well done, and we all look forward to working with you again.”
—Howard “Butch” Gatling
Project Executive
Distribution Upgrade
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Southland Electric for their cooperative efforts on the installation of Electrical Primary Phase I project. Again, thank your entire team for their superb effort and we look forward to working with Southland Electric on future projects at Sea World of California.”
—Wm. Doug Wohlert
Vice President, Design and Engineering
UCSD Clinical Sciences
“We were particularly pleased with the responsiveness of your organization in reacting to the University’s late decision to upgrade the electrical distribution and emergency power systems throughout the building. Because of your quick action and expediting there was only minimal disruption to the project schedule. The cooperation we’ve received from both your field and project management forces was excellent and contributed greatly to the successful completion of this project. We look forward to working with Southland Electric, Inc. on future projects and particularly on larger more complex projects which require the expertise and professionalism which you have demonstrated on the Clinical Sciences Building.”
—David J. Lippert
Vice President
Fire Fighting Training Facility, P-002
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the entire staff at Southland Electric, Inc. for your ongoing efforts in completion of the electrical work on this $12 million project. In addition to the responsiveness and cooperation of your office personnel, we would like to particularly commend your foreman, Mr. Mark Peterson, for his assistance in the timely successful completion of this complex project.”
—Alan C. Boyer
Vice President
Dynamic Disk, Inc.
“It is not often that one hears other subcontractors comment on craftsmanship excellence and pleasant dealing with field crews as I heard about your people and their work. We look forward to working with your company on our planned expansions.”
—Jack H. King
President & CEO
Engineering Science Building, Unit I
“Significant savings for the Regents and staunch advocacy of the high quality of the electrical contract documents, are a much appreciated benefit from Southland Electric being on our quality team. Without your shared experience and willing spirit, opportunities for contractor value to be added by electrical value engineering could have been unrealized.”
—James G. Kelley, AIA
Associate Director, Architecture: Office of Architects and Engineers
Towne Centre II Surgery Center
“It is not often that I can openly commend the work of a subcontractor in today’s market. I want to thank you for the work your company performed on the Towne Centre II Surgery Center. Your work was completed in a timely fashion and with very high quality. Your job foreman, Rich Daniels, and your project manager, Mark Pack, were very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.”
—Donald Line
Project Manager
Clairemont Hospital Renovation
“Kilgallon Construction would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your field professionals for an outstanding job on the above referenced project. Undertaking any hospital remodel is always a formidable task, but to step in and successfully salvage one that is not only half finished but been abandoned for a year is nothing short of a miracle. Jack, we most appreciate the competitive pricing you favored us with. A lessor contractor would have found this project an opportunity to make a fast buck. Not only did you save us potential liquidated damages but our customer, the City of San Diego, is extremely pleased with the finished project.”
—William M. Dobyns
President
Repair Building 500, Navy Sub Base, Point Loma
“As you know, this $3,350,000 Navy contract was a fast track selected bidders list project, which was mandated to be done within six months. Our selection of your firm as a key participant in this project proved to be a wise and productive decision in our partnering effort with the Navy on this complex modernization job. Southland Electric was very responsive, professional, and proactive in execution, management, and paper processing during the entire course of the renovation. Please express our thanks to your operations manager, Mark Peterson, and your field staff headed by John Procsal.”
—Peter Vander Werff
President
Cox Cable San Diego – Corporate Facility: Price Troncone & Associates, Inc.
“Jack, the finished facility, both inside and out, together with all on/off site work, is something your company should take great pride in. Special recognition should go to Ron Glynn and his crew for a truly professional job. Their ability to react to rapidly changing requirements and their willingness to go the extra mile was impressive. It is always refreshing to deal with an individual who accepts responsibility and delivers what he promises. We found Ron Glynn to be such a person, and you are fortunate to have such an employee.”
—Ira T. Price
Partner
Sea World of California – Motion Base Theater: “Mission: Bermuda Triangle”
“Sea World’s “Mission: Bermuda Triangle” project is now concluded, and we have an owner and an architect who are very pleased and most complimentary. This high degree of success has been made possible by a group of first-rate subcontractors, and I am very pleased to say that Southland Electric, Inc. stands at the forefront of these construction professionals, with a high level of cooperation, coordination, quality, and many other important attributes exhibited. We congratulate you, we thank you, and we look forward to the event of a repeat performance soon!”
—Hugh Cox
Project Manager
Grossmont Hospital Women’s Center
“The efforts and professionalism demonstrated by your project manager and field staff headed by project foreman, Bryce Barlow was exceptional. Their attitudes, initiative, timely execution of work, and cooperation with other trades contributed greatly to the success of this project and were most appreciated. Thanks for a superb job, and we look forward to having Southland Electric, Inc. as part of our team on future projects.”
—Stephen C. Marble
President & Chief Executive Officer
Del Mar Satellite Wagering Facility
“We would like to take a moment to express to you our extreme pleasure with the performance and professionalism exhibited by Southland Electric in completing the Del Mar Satellite Wagering facility. We would particularly like to thank Bryce Barlow, project foreman, for his heroic efforts in coordinating the extensive amount of electrical work unique to this type of facility and to Ron Glynn, field superintendent for his knowledge and support to ‘make it happen.'”
—Ron Rudolph
Project Manager
Cox Communications – El Cajon Facility
“Although it’s a little late in coming, I wish to express my appreciation to you and your employee Travis Spears for all you have done for Cox Communications. As you are aware, our El Cajon facility has experienced some major electrical problems due to a variety of things. Travis played an instrumental role in troubleshooting, as well as actually fixing many of the problems, demonstrating his great skills and high level of training. Many times, my job requires someone’s thoughts or ideas to become reality, and often I call on Travis to offer suggestions or assist in solving problems. I can’t tell you how many times Travis has saved us time and money. In short, thank you for Southland Electric’s continued support and in particular for for your employee, Travis Spears.”
—Jerry Rouse
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Corporate Center
“We wish to express our appreciation and acknowledgement of your outstanding efforts and performance for Turner Construction on the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Corporate Center project. Too often, the tendency to focus only on the problems encountered, which are inevitable, and to overlook the successful resolution of these problems. Southland Electric has demonstrated the ability to promptly and professionally resolve potentially disastrous circumstances and to work in concert with the team to successfully complete the project.
—Jay S. Leopold
Project Engineer
Another letter regarding the same project:
“The performance of Southland Electric on this project has certainly been exemplary. Mr. Garry Phillips has been invaluable on this project. His steady, patient, and unflappable personality is a welcome relief in a world of short tempers and hotheads. The remarkable absence of problems and headaches on the electrical work on this project is a testament to the planning ahead and persistence on the part of your entire staff. I only regret to say that if every subcontractor was like Southland Electric, there would be no need for me.”
—David B. Cox
Project Superintendent
Scripps Clinic Lab
“This particular project was a very difficult one, as we all know. The drawings and specifications left a lot to the imagination, the direction at times was very confusing, and the time schedule for the project was extremely tight. To complete such a project requires close cooperation with all contractors and a mutual working relationship with each other, working toward a common goal of completion. I personally want to thank you for your part in this project, as I feel you were exceptional in trying to achieve this end.”
—J.R. Sutliff
Project Manager
Medical/Dental Clinic – Naval Training Center
“The partnering members, especially Kilgallon Construction, would like to express to you our appreciation for your professional efforts in successfully completing the electrical work for the medical/dental clinic facility. Keep up the good work, and we look forward to our next project.”
—William M. Dobyns
President
Cox Communications MTC – Federal RDC
“Jim Pidgeon and his team have done really outstanding work for us in the Federal RDC area of this Cox MTC lately. Jim catches details that fly right past others on our rojects, and he makes sure we’re covered. He finishes all of his projects for us far ahead of schedule, regardless of how poor our advanced notice is. He’s very pleasant for our team to work with, and we greatly appreciate him and his good work.”
—Rob Metcalf
Headquarters Decommissioning – Sempra Utilities
“FYI, I had the pleasure of working with Rory during the decommissioning project at HQ. He did an outstanding job. His professionalism, good attitude, tireless energy, and willingness to do any job, large or small, was a great help to me and a good example for others. I would be glad to have him on my team again in the future. Thank you for making him available during this time.”
—Don Burrus
Facilities Manager
Cox Communications – Oceanside
“I wanted to take a moment and let you know how great Nate, Barry, and Karl are. They did an awesome job for us in Oceanside this past month! They were always here on time, they had great, positive attitudes, and they went above and beyond for me daily and always with a smile. They were so accommodating in every task I needed done, and the customer service they provided was top notch! Thank you so much Nate, Barry, and Karl. I have never experienced such great customer service from any of my contractors in my 10 years with Cox! Tim Dunbar and Tim Corley coordinated this whole project and each phase to a “T.” Thank you both too for your awesome customer service and support. I didn’t want this to go unmentioned or unnoticed. You have an amazing team, and Southland will always be on the top of my list.”
—Liz Jones
Facilities
SDG&E – SCADA Communications Fiber Ring Project
“First of all, I would like to thank you and all of the Southland Electric team members for your support in assisting San Diego Gas & Electric in completing the very time critical project of relocating the company’s SCADA communications to a new fiber ring. Many times, the phrase “team effort” gets overused, but for this project, it was truly a combined efforts between SDG&E as well as Southland Electric that made the project a success. Additionally, the people who worked so hard from Southland were fun to work with. For me, that made the project even more successful, in that we worked hard, but we had fun doing it! Additionally, I want to complement one of your excellent employees, Randy Cook. He went to great lengths to help make the project a success. He was a charter member of the project team, starting with the development of the business case. He provided a lot of the necessary background of how things worked downtown and how the new infrastructure will work. Once the project was approved, he was the one who provided technical expertise on how the new fiber ring should be built, where the six SCADA connection points should be, as well as coordinating all of the installs and permits needed for the work. Also, he handled all communications with the business community in a very professional manner. Such great service from Southland Electric, and particularly from Randy, builds great working relationships. I hope SDG&E and Southland Electric continue to work together to build better solutions that will continue to deliver safe and reliable gas and electricity to the citizens of San Diego.”
—Doug Singler
IT Project Manager
