Ryan Jolma was heading up one of the departments at Jolma Electric when he saw the potential for expansion of his department. He purchased that portion of the business and started Jolma Utilities in 2023. Ryan then added key players for good leadership while working with great, hard working field guys who are willing to learn new things. The focus is solar, medium voltage work, third-party testing services, and related utility construction.

The company’s success is definitely their Core Values which are highlighted in every meeting. Safety first, of course, along with a ‘never quit’ attitude. They enjoy tacking ‘unsolvable’ problems, finding a way forward while making a difference; they love the challenge! The team has excellent workmanship with a focus on productivity.

Like others in construction, finding the right people for the right seats seems to be one of the hardest parts of running a business. Interviewing, getting to know the person, ensuring their passion for the work is a process!

Ben Prissel comes to Jolma as a native Wisconsin with a CFP designation and a background with Northwestern Mutual, starting as the Controller and now as Finance Director. His favorite Syscon tool? The FIT System! They love the time and equipment tracking and it’s seamless with S100C. His second favorite is the Power BI reporting, pulling data right from S100C. These are used in the leadership team meetings.