Tom Schott

As president and CEO of Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), Tom Schott is responsible for driving strategic direction and growth initiatives, along with cultivating the culture and reputation, of one of the largest electrical engineering and construction firms in the U.S. Under his leadership, the company has grown to $2+ billion in revenue and performs work in more locations than at any time in the company's history.

At Cupertino Electric since 1993, Schott previously served as chief operating officer (COO) and ran several divisions, which allowed him to develop strong operational and people management skills. His two decades of operational experience serving in project management, estimating and divisional leadership roles have helped shape the direction of the company. While serving as COO, Schott nearly tripled CEI's revenue between 2010 and 2018, diversified the company's portfolio of work, expanded geographically, and increased service offerings. He was named president and CEO in 2018.

Schott holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Santa Clara University.  He is actively involved with many charitable organizations and serves on the board of directors for Sacred Heart Nativity School in San Jose.

Education

Santa Clara University, B.S in Finance

Years of Experience

In the Industry: 31

With CEI: 31