Key Personnel Page

Alfred L. Church - President

Al was born January 7, 1946 in Erie, PA. He is married and has three daughters. Raised in the Erie area, he was graduated from McDowell High School. After completing the Apprenticeship Training Course, Al went to work for McNerney Electric where he became a foreman after his initial apprenticeship. He then came to work for Church & Murdock Electric, Inc., as a foreman. While on temporary duty in the office from time to time, Al took the opportunities offered to him to learn estimating. In 1980, he moved to full time office duties and began to relieve his father, Chester, of the responsibility for traveling back and forth to Johnstown, PA to oversee the branch office located there. Al's philosophy in business is that if you do not service your customer, your customer will find someone who will.

Jess M. Murdock - Chief Executive Officer

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship Training Course with IBEW Local 56 and NECA, Jess continued his career in the electrical field, working as a foreman for various contractors in Erie, PA. After gaining experience in other organizations, Jess came to work for Church & Murdock Electric, Inc. in 1976. In 1981 the founding fathers of Church and Murdock began to transfer responsibility for day to day operations to the next generation. Jess made the transition from the field to the office. He started estimating work, and running projects. As time went by his responsibilities increased, and he was elected Chief Executive Officer of the company in 1988. Jess's commitment to customer satisfaction has been the hallmark of his career.

Gordon N. Murdock - Vice President

Immediately following his graduation from high school in 1976, Gordon enrolled in the Apprenticeship Training Course. He came to work for Church & Murdock Electric, Inc. after becoming a journeyman electrician. Gordon's involvement in the field enables the company to keep a finger on the pulse of the outside working environment. When he is not working, he can be found at his hunting camp, boating, or camping with his wife Penny and their children Scott, Cody, Troy and Lacy.

Shane I. Murdock - Estimator/Project Manager

Shane began his career at Church & Murdock working as a material handler during high school. After graduation he attended the IBEW/NECA sponsored apprenticeship program. Shane worked for Keystone Electric for three years before coming to work for Church & Murdock. He began running work as a foreman in 1999 and in 2005 moved into the office to his current position. Shane is married to wife Stephanie and they have two boys, Connor and Pierce. His outside the office interests include bowling and golf.

Michael E. Murdock - Treasurer/Secretary

Born and raised in Erie, PA, Michael began his career doing odd jobs around the office during the summer. After graduation from high school, he worked part time in the warehouse while attending Mercyhurst College. In 1981 he was graduated from Mercyhurst with a B.A. in accounting. Michael then assumed responsibility for running the office at Church & Murdock Electric, Inc. His outside interests include golfing, skeet shooting, sporting clays and hunting birds with Harley and Kit Carson, the families pet Vizslas. Michael also enjoys spending time with his wife Eileen and son Kyle miniature golfing, camping, snow skiing, snow mobiling and water skiing.

Donna Lanzendorfer - Asst. Secretary

After graduating from Northern Cambria High School in 1991, Donna went on to Cambria-Rowe Business College where she was graduated in 1993 with an Associates Degree in Computerized Accounting. In June of the same year she began working at Church & Murdock Electric, Inc. Her duties include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and various secretarial duties. In her spare time Donna enjoys spending time with her family, her husband Clem and their three sons, Ryan, Adam and Evan. She also enjoys watching her sons play in various sports and working in her vegetable and flower gardens on their farm.

David M. Pollock - Project Supervisor

Dave is number two in line for longevity with Church & Murdock Electric, Inc., beginning work for the company while he was still an apprentice. After three years, the apprenticeship committee directed Dave to get some experience with other contractors. He worked for Johnson Controls for the remaining time of his apprenticeship. After completing this training, Dave came back to work for Church & Murdock Electric, Inc. as a foreman electrician. He served in this capacity until 1991. Dave then accepted a position as Project Manager/Estimator. When the three-and-one-half million dollar expansion/renovation of the St. Vincent South Building was awarded to Church and Murdock Electric, Inc., Dave's dedication to detail and experience in the field earned him the nod to manage this large project, in addition to his other responsibilities.

Edward H. Weber - Project Supervisor

Ed was graduated in 1970 from Technical Memorial High School with a three-year course in electricity. He worked as a material handler for Keystone Electric until 1973. From 1974 to 1978, he served in the Apprenticeship Training Program sponsored by IBEW Local 56 and NECA. Ed was active from 1978 to 1998 with Keystone Electric Construction Company of Erie, PA. Until 1994, Ed was employed in the field as one of Keystone's top foremen. He then left the field and worked in the office, doing such things as project management, manpower coordination, facilitating emergency calls, and serving as O.S.H.A. compliance officer. In 1998 Ed joined the Church & Murdock Electric, Inc. team. His commitment to excellence has contributed to the company's goal of making the customer its number one priority. Ed's career has been marked with numerous educational pursuits, which are too many to list here. Outside interests include membership in the St. John's Parish Council, President of the St. John's Maintenance and Building Repair Organization, coach for Boys' Baseball, and coach for St. John's Football.

John Harriger - Purchasing Agent

Immediately following graduation from high school, John enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He retired after 25 years of service to his country. During this time, he moved up the ladder from Mail Room Clerk to Administrative Officer of a Naval Legal Service Office. As clerk he attended all the computer classes made available to him, vastly improving his computer skills. In 1991 he accepted a position as Office Manager of Allin Companies of Erie, PA. In 1994 Church and Murdock Electric, Inc. offered him the position of Purchasing Agent. After accepting, John discovered that finding the right product at the right price, and having it available on the jobsite at the right time is a daily challenge. When all three aspects come together, and the owners, project managers, foremen, and most importantly, the customers are happy, he knows he has done his job.

Alan Hartley - Project Estimator

Alan Hartley is a 1978 Graduate of Fairview High School. He worked as a construction laborer for H. Platt Company until 1984 when he went to work in the electrical construction industry for Express Electric. In 1984 Alan was employed by Bay Harbour Electric. He continued his employment with them until December of 2002, progressing from journeyman electrician through many different responsibilities. These new responsibilities include project superintendent , director of education, chief estimator, and project manager. In January of 2003 he joined the staff of Church & Murdock Electric, Inc. as a project coordinator/estimator. Alan holds a City of Erie journeyman's card, as State of Wisconsin Electrical Contractor's License, A State of Ohio Electrical Contractor's License, and a State of Ohio Fire Alarm Installer's License. Alan is a dedicated family man. His wife Michele and he have two girls and a boy. He enjoys working around the house and building. Alan's hobbies include riding ATVs, snowmobiles, and horses. He also likes to golf. Alan's goals include customer satisfaction and a quality end product.

Shane I. Murdock - Estimator/Project Manager

Al Molinski - Vice President

Ron Bischoff - Estimator/Purchasing Agent

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