Our Mission

To be the BEST electrical and communications contractor as determined by our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we serve.

George R. Schlemmer
CEO

gschlemm@iplcorp.com

George R. Schlemmer is a Western New York native and in 1989 purchased Industrial Power and Lighting Corporation. Mr. Schlemmer’s experience and commitments have led him to numerous business and community leadership positions. He is a past president for the National Electrical Contractors Association – Western New York Chapter, and a member of the national board of governors. He served as vice president of the New York State Association of Electrical Contractors and as director of its safety group. He has also served as a board member of the Construction Industry Exchange.

Currently, Mr. Schlemmer is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Western New York, and the Association of Facility Engineers. He is a founding member of the Vanguard CEO Roundtable, and a strong promoter of community economic development. He has been involved with the Boy Scouts for over ten years, serving on the WNY executive Council. Other groups benefiting from Mr. Schlemmer’s activity include Catholic Charities, the Commander Club, and Disabled American Veterans.

George Schlemmer knows the value of experienced personnel, and has established a highly skilled and experienced management team. From accounting to project management, IPL strives to complete projects in the most efficient manner, without sacrificing customer service or quality of work. Leadership, innovation, and outstanding service result from Mr. Schlemmer’s personal commitment to serve the needs of our customers.

Richard A. Lombard
President

rlombard@iplcorp.com

Rick Lombard came to IPL in November of 1990 from the Delaware North Companies. He has held various positions within IPL, and now handles all company operations.

Rick completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1988 from the State University of New York College at Buffalo in Management, and has 15 years of management experience. He works directly with Mr. Schlemmer in creating and implementing the company business plan. He also assists Mr. Schlemmer in most major decisions for the company. His responsibilities include overseeing the project management and estimating departments, along with supervising normal office operations, and approving all estimates and proposals.

Marc A. Brunelle
Vice President of Operations

mbrunelle@iplcorp.com

Marc Brunelle came to IPL in December of 1997. Marc relocated to Buffalo from New Hampshire, where had been a Project Manager. Previously, Marc was an electrical foreman for fifteen years.

Marc oversees the project management division for IPL. His duties include job scheduling, billing, and manpower issues. Marc has an Associates Degree in Industrial Electricity, and has taken multiple courses in HVAC controls, fire alarms, and data wiring. He also held New Hampshire and Massachusetts Master Licenses, and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education from the University of New Hampshire. Marc manages our project manager staff, and the CAD department.

Gregory McCabe
Vice President of Industrial Services

gmccabe@iplcorp.com
 

Brandon Schlemmer - Vice President of Southerntier Operations
bschlemm@iplcorp.com

Ray Taylor
rtaylor@iplcorp.com

Gary Hanson - Vice President of Estimating
ghanson@iplcorp.com

Bruce Hamels
bhamels@iplcorp.com

Jason Majchrowicz
jmack@iplcorp.com

Norm Hartman
nhartman@iplcorp.com

Kevin Quinn
kquinn@iplcorp.com

Liza Wiliams

(Accounts Receivable)
lwilliams@iplcorp.com

Shannon Cortese
(Project Administration)
scortese@iplcorp.com

Janice Hutzler
(Accounts Payable)
jhutzler@iplcorp.com

Jeanne K. Smith
(Administrative Assistant)
ksmith@iplcorp.com