MEET OUR TEAM

Our team is second to none.  They are attentive, experienced, caring and personable. 
​​Each are valued for the skills, strengths and positive attitudes they bring to every project.  

RYAN TUGHAN 
Owner  |  President  |  Journeyman

Ryan moved from Michigan to the Great Northwest in 1989.  Shortly after graduation, he began his career in the electrical field.

Ryan takes pride in his work and his crew who are all reputable, reliable and responsive.  He has positive, lasting relationships with hundreds of satisfied homeowners and countless home building and remodeling contractors and inspectors.  Customer satisfaction is his #1 priority.

When not working, Ryan spends time with his family and friends and coaching his son’s wrestling team. 

LARRY TUGHAN 
Owner  |  Vice-President

Before forming Tughan Electric, Larry proudly served our country in the Navy and is a Vietnam Veteran.  He then went on to be a Detroit Police Officer, followed by a successful career in the fitness industry.

He runs the office; responsible for the bookkeeping, scheduling, pulling permits, taking calls, payroll, taxes, etc.  keeping the office running smoothly.  He loves talking with contractors, homeowners, and suppliers, making sure all needs are met. 

When he’s not in the office, he sails the waters of Puget Sound and San Juan Islands, researching his ancestry, and spending time with his family.

RYAN DARROW
Journeyman

Ryan was born and raised right here in the Pacific Northwest. Before entering into the electrical field, Ryan served as an Aircraft Supervisor for ten years.
 
This last decade, Ryan switched gears and took on learning the residential electrical trade. As a Journeyman,  he is a leader in working on residential home projects. He takes pride in treating every job, big or small, with the same respect as if it were his own home.
 
Ryan’s off time includes spending time with friends and family, watching his kids’ sporting events, traveling, camping and playing disc golf.

CORNEL WHITFIELD
Journeyman

Cornel is a true Washingtonian, growing up in the city of Renton. 
 
He has always had an interest in the electrical field which prompted him to take an electrical apprenticeship program.  Familiarizing him with the field, cinched his decision to be an electrician.
 
Working with homeowners, remodeling and new construction is what he likes best about being an electrician.  Cornel genuinely enjoys helping people.
 
After work, he spends time camping and traveling with family and friends.

STEVEN RIEVE
​​Apprentice

Steven is a true native Washingtonian, calling Maple Valley his home.  

After joining our team, he quickly settled into the electrical trade, getting an education from the ground up.  He works side by side with our journeymen, learning valuable skills. Remodeling work is what he likes best.  

Camping, serving as a wrestling coach or working on his Jeep is what he enjoys.​

DOUG LOISEAU
​​Apprentice

With a graphic design degree from ITT in hand, Doug moved 17 years ago from the central coast of California to Washington. Soon after, he decided to pursue other employment avenues. He spent 5 years on a crabbing boat based out of Alaska before settling into the electrical field.

Doug is skilled in all aspects of residential electrical work. Although he favors new construction, he really enjoys lighting up people’s lives with any type of projects.
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When not on the job, Doug enjoys fishing and crabbing, as well as building computers and skate ramps
with his son.

CASH THOMPSON​
​Apprentice

Washington has always been home to Cash.  He worked in the family business, learning the construction field since the age of 16. 

For the last 8 years he submerged himself in learning many different trades, zeroing in on the electrical field.  

Cash likes working with his hands and the electrical process  just makes sense to him. 

When not on the job, you will find him enjoying time with his girlfriend and baby daughter.

ZACH JENSEN
​Apprentice

Although Zach was born in Texas, North Bend has been his home for most of his life.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in automotive, from Lake Washington Tech school.

For 8 years he worked as a mechanic, 6 years were spent building rally cars and working on race teams.

Zach was drawn to the electrical field mainly because work is plentiful and it’s a good field to grow yourself financially. He most enjoys new construction, being able to see a project from start to finish. 

Many hobbies take up his spare time, such as dirt biking and riding stand-up jet skis.​​

AUSTIN WILLSON
​Apprentice

Austin has always called Washington his home, born and raised in Enumclaw. While majoring in Business Management, he also played baseball in college.
 
Austin chose to work in the electrical field, knowing electricity will always be a necessity. Being an electrician gives him the security to support his family, and the satisfaction of helping homeowners
 
When Austin is not serving customers, he hunts big game and fish.  Plays competitive softball and spends the vast majority of his time with his beautiful daughter and girlfriend.