Jim Stratton’s introduction to the electrical trade began with his employment at Stratton Electric, Ltd., owned by his father, James (Barney) Stratton in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  He was professionally trained as an electrician through the apprenticeship program.  After working in his trade for many years, Jim, with his wife Coral, made a decision in 1988 to embark on a new venture that would lead to the familiar recognition of STRATTON ELECTRIC, INC.  As President, Jim started his business with just two employees, his wife and himself.  The end of 2006 closed out with upwards of 40 highly skilled, and dedicated employees under the roof of SEI.  

Jim's business philosophy was rooted in three keys to successful business strategy, 1. Developing and enhancing upon a core business focus, 2. Establishing recognizable differentiations between your products and services and those of your competitors, and 3. Guarding your competitive advantage by implementing cost containment procedures that will safeguard your profits.  Thereby setting the agenda for success you have - Focus - Differentiation - Cost-Containment - as the driving variables to success.  This philosophy is still used today.

Jim was asked what he felt his primary reasons for success were.  He immediately answered, "We do things well, and we do them better than our competitors. We keep a key focus on our costs so we can provide good pricing to our clients - and we give them more than they expect and certainly more than we promise."  Subsequent to his outlook on business, Stratton Electric, Inc., has grown from a two-person firm, with annual revenues in 1988 of under $100,000 to over $4 million annually in 2008.

The largest single project Stratton Electric, Inc. has ever undertaken was the new construction of several facilities at the Lake Worth High School.  With school construction, and retrofitting of schools, flourishing over the years, SEI has become, "one of the most recognizable and well-respected Electrical Contractors in South Florida".

Firms that can attract repeat business will always hold a competitive advantage over their competitors.  In Jim's case, his business flourishes in the light of a more than 50% repeat client base.  It traditionally costs seven times as much to create a new client as it does to retain an existing client.  Monies saved go directly to the bottom line.  That is where cost containment drives profitability.

In the construction industry, relationship building, based upon a superior reputation, a high-level of skill and unshakable integrity, is stock and trade. Jim Stratton portrayed all of the above and was recognized as a person who always gave more than you expect.

Coral Stratton Kimball, as owner and President, is dedicated and committed to maintaining the highest level of business ethics and professional service that Jim worked hard to create and maintain.  It is with this attitude that current management and all members of “the team” operate.  If you require an electrician with these characteristics, you need look no further.  Stratton Electric, Inc. should be your choice for any of your projects in the future.