Management Team | Laser Electric

Justin Hartnett

President | CEO | Director of External Operations

Justin began his career with Laser Electric in 1996 as a helper, quickly advancing into a four-year apprenticeship. His passion for the trade grew, and after graduating, he became a Journeyman Electrician. For six years, Justin honed his skills as a Journeyman and then a Foreman. He realized he had acquired the same mechanical skills as both his father and grandfather in the trade, continuing to follow this career path felt inevitable. With that knowledge and experience, he was promoted to Estimating in 2007. Over the next 11 years, he steadily climbed the corporate ladder, working in several different capacities and managing large-scale projects, including multi-megawatt cogeneration plants, industrial control upgrades, and extensive HVAC DDC systems. His leadership and expertise led to his promotion to General Manager in 2018, overseeing Sales, Estimating, Project Management, Service, Special Projects, and the DDC Division. Now, as Owner and President of Laser Electric, Justin remains deeply involved in the company’s day-to-day external operations. With his wife and VP, Emily Hartnett, by his side and the support of an exceptional Management Team, he continues to drive Laser Electric toward new heights!

Emily Hartnett

Vice President | Director of Internal Operations

Emily began her construction career in 2003 as an estimator with a general contractor, a role she stepped into with no prior experience, but quickly mastered under the guidance of the company’s owner. Her aptitude for the industry led her to a mechanical contractor in 2005, where she not only served as an estimator but also managed small projects, enhancing her project managing skills. In 2011, Emily’s career progressed at another mechanical contractor where she excelled as a Project Manager Assistant. Here, she played a pivotal role in overseeing all project facets from inception to completion, honing her ability to manage complex processes, timelines, and budgets. Emily joined Laser Electric in 2013 as the DDC Estimator, a position she held for several years before transitioning to a Project Coordinator role. This role expanded her responsibilities to assisting with various aspects of project execution. Her journey continued as she took on HR responsibilities, Contract Management, AP/AR Management, and Contract Administration. Today Emily oversees all aspects of internal operations of the office, demonstrating her vast expertise and commitment to excellence in every facet of her role at Laser Electric.

Jack Larabee

Operations Manager Large Projects

Jack has been in the electrical industry for 38 years, starting his career in the field as a journeyman electrician and working his way up the ladder to a foreman managing large crews. His ability to manage did not go unnoticed. After serving as a project manager for 23 years, he found his way to our firm in 2010. Jack excelled as a PM and was promoted to Senior Project Manager, and now carries the title of Operations Manager. He oversees all aspects of our large construction project division including: approx. 100 field employees, the Safety/Superintendent, Project Coordinator and three PM’s. He also oversees the warehouse and fleet. Jack is well-versed in all types of projects including, but not limited to, K-12 schools, colleges, county facilities, military bases, renewables, and office buildings.

Michael Marrone

Service/Special Projects Department Manager

Mike has 16+ years at Laser Electric and 20+ years in the electrical industry. Joining the team in 2007, he came on board as a field foreman focusing on our SDGE Energy accounts at Camp Pendleton. In 2012 Mike was offered a Project Management position in the office to help build our Service Department. During the following 10 year span, Mike excelled and managed over 8,000 service & small projects worth over 37M+ in revenue, mainly focusing on Federal projects in Southern California. Mike is now our Special Projects department manager handling projects in the $100K-$500K range.

Dan Cannizzo

HVAC Controls (DDC) Project Development | Department Manager

Dan Cannizzo has been with LEI for over 12 years. A Marine Corps veteran, Dan brings with him over 20 years of commercial electrical experience with a current focus on DDC (Direct Digital Control). Since being employed with LEI, Dan has worked his way up the ladder starting as a Soundman and then being promoted to Sound and Signal Tech. In 2012 Dan obtained his state JW certification at which time he moved on to become a large project foreman for LEI for 6 years. Dan then moved into an office position to serve as a Project Manager for the DDC division and has been since promoted to DDC Department Manager where he also serves as a Project Developer working with a wide array of Federal, State, and private customers creating and selling DDC projects.

Stephanie Fernandez

Finance Manager

Stephanie Fernandez came to Laser Electric with over 20 years of construction accounting and finance management. Graduating from Cal State San Marcos in 2004 with her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Finance she has worked with construction companies her entire career focusing on government contracting. Currently Stephanie is Laser Electric’s Finance Manager overseeing our company financial reporting. She manages our financial audits and reports internal and external such as financial statements, labor compliance, accounting reports, job cost review, insurance and tax reporting.

Cathie Trautman

HR Manager

Joining the team as the HR Manager at Laser Electric in January of 2024, Cathie brings a robust portfolio of human resource expertise honed across diverse sectors including IT, manufacturing, solar financing, and banking. Cathie is a SHRM Certified Professional and holds an undergrad degree in Strategic Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix, reflecting a deep commitment to excellence and strategic insight in human resource practices. Cathie’s career is distinguished by a proven track record of leading effective teams in performance and talent management, tactical HR operations, cultural transformation, and significant change management initiatives, driving comprehensive HR strategies to enhance organizational dynamics and propel business objectives forward. At Laser Electric, Cathie is focused on aligning the strategic goals of the company with effective HR solutions, ensuring that both business needs and employee expectations are met with exceptional balance and foresight.

Lupe Frausto

Safety Manager

Lupe brings over 20 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), with a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing safety programs in high-risk industries such as manufacturing and construction. Joining Laser Electric in 2022 with a deep passion for safety, she is dedicated not only to protecting the well-being of our team but also to fostering a culture where safety is personal. For Lupe, safety goes beyond compliance—it’s about making sure every individual feels empowered to look out for themselves and each other, creating a workplace where everyone is invested in safety.

Lupe’s background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Industrial, certifications as an Occupational Safety Specialist, OSHA 30, EM385, and CPR Instructor. These qualifications, paired with her vast industry experience, equip her to lead and continuously enhance the effectiveness of Laser Electric’s safety programs.

Her approach to safety is holistic, aiming to develop people into better performers with a strong safety mindset. She encourages employees to engage with safety practices, helping them understand the value of collaboration and shared responsibility. By integrating safety into every task and decision, Lupe is committed to helping our team grow both professionally and personally, while maintaining a high-performing and safety-conscious culture. Lupe reinforces one key message: SAFETY ABOVE ALL!

Management & Leadership Team