04/16/2026
Great connecting with everyone at today’s networking meeting—always something valuable to take away, and this time was no exception.
We heard from Kris Mazanti, “Flash,” founder of Rewire Electric, who shared a candid and practical look at his journey into the electrical trade and ultimately entrepreneurship.
What stood out most was that his path wasn’t linear. He started out considering a career as a mechanic and even had early hands-on experience doing flooring work—tearing up carpet, laying tile, and getting comfortable working with tools. A turning point came when he got exposure to electrical work installing electrical cabinets on cell towers. Watching electricians on the job sparked something.
Even then, he gave the mechanic path a real shot—but it didn’t live up to expectations. Faced with two opportunities—working as a Boeing mechanic or joining a family friend at Boon Electric—he took a chance on becoming an electrician. That decision changed everything.
As an apprentice, he discovered he genuinely loved the work. His first major project—a full electrical buildout at a synagogue in Tacoma—set the tone. From there, he contributed to antenna installations at UPS facilities to support logistics systems, and later worked on large multi-family high-rise projects.
What’s impressive is the level of commitment behind the scenes: working full-time during the day, attending night school for four years, and still finding time to support his wife’s business. That consistency paid off when he earned his journeyman title.
After the birth of his first child, he made another pivot—joining the union while quietly taking on side jobs, especially the kind others avoided. That’s where he began specializing in knob-and-tube electrical work, leaning into a niche rather than away from it.
Now running his own residential electrical business, his story is a reminder that careers aren’t always about the “perfect plan”—they’re built through exposure, decisions, and a willingness to try something new.
Appreciate Kris for sharing such an honest look at the journey. Looking forward to seeing what he builds next.
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