About Horne Electric Company, Inc.

Founded in 1954, Horne Electric Company has built a reputation for trust, integrity, reliability, and exceptional workmanship. As a family-owned business serving the Carolinas for more than seventy years, we remain committed to the values that established our success — honoring our commitments, delivering quality work, and building lasting relationships with our clients and partners.

Our reputation has been earned through the dedication of our skilled team. Many of our employees have been with us for decades, and we take pride in maintaining a company culture that values loyalty, education, safety, and opportunity. We believe in investing in our people so they can deliver the highest levels of service to every project.

Experience Across the Carolinas

Over the decades, Horne Electric has completed a wide range of commercial and industrial electrical projects for:

  • Commercial buildings and office upfits

  • Industrial production and manufacturing facilities

  • Shopping centers and retail developments

  • Tennis and pickleball complexes

  • Schools, universities, and private institutions

  • Country clubs and recreational facilities

  • Hazardous locations

  • Homeowners’ associations

  • Modular buildings

Our team combines extensive industry knowledge with a commitment to quality and safety, ensuring that each project meets the highest standards of performance.

Leadership

Ed’s leadership is reflected in the company’s dedication to professionalism, industry standards, and continual improvement.
Ed Horne is the third president of Horne Electric having taken this position in 1996 after joining the company in 1975. He received an Unlimited Electrical Contractor’s License in North Carolina in 1985. Ed also holds the equivalent in South Carolina and Georgia.
  • Brad Christopher leads Project Management at Horne Electric. Brad received his Unlimited License in North Carolina in 2011 and has been an integral part of the business for over 25 years.  With his many years of experience, he is excellent at job-coordinating and best time practices.
  • Stacey Robinson has been Administrator and in charge of bookkeeping for over 25 years.

Industry Involvement

Ed Horne has served the electrical contracting community for more than twenty years through industry leadership roles with:
  • North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors (NCAEC) – Past President & has served as a Board Member for over 25 years
  • Charlotte Area Association of Electrical Contractors (CAAEC) – Former President of the local division of NCAEC
  • Mecklenburg County Building Development Commission – Nine-year representative, and award recipient, for the electrical contracting industry in the Charlotte area. This is an advisory board to the Mecklenburg County Building Standards Department.

Our Promise

Whether we are supporting a new construction project, upgrading lighting systems, or providing service and maintenance, our mission remains the same:

To deliver quality electrical solutions with honesty, professionalism, and long-standing commitment to our customers.

A Commitment to Safety & Quality

Job safety is a core priority at Horne Electric. We follow strict safety procedures, maintain ongoing training programs, and ensure that our work meets all applicable codes and regulations. Our clients rely on us for dependable, consistent workmanship built on decades of expertise.

Specialists in Tennis & Pickleball Court Lighting

Horne Electric is recognized throughout the region for exceptional tennis court and pickleball lighting installations. One of our recent projects — the NC State University Club Tennis Complex — received the 2024 Outstanding Facility Award by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), highlighting our expertise in this specialty area.

University Club
IMG_20260612_092740