The CEI Team
Mark O’Dell
CEO
Mark has over 33 years experience in the electrical industry working in all aspects of the trade from journeyman wireman, foreman, estimator, project manager, to president. He has served as president of Commercial Electric since 2005 and has managed projects in commercial, healthcare, industrial, municipal, and design build of all sizes.
Megan O’Dell
President
Megan came to Commercial Electric in 2018 from the banking industry. She earned her MBA with an accounting concentration from Eastern Illinois University and has over seven years of accounting experience. She was promoted to Vice President/Controller in 2020 and oversees all accounting operations and handles project administration duties including submittals, purchase orders, and logistics. In July of 2022 she was promoted to President.
Dominic Ruholl
Vice President
Dominic has over 22 years of hands on experience in the electrical industry working in all aspects of the trade from journeyman wireman, foreman, estimator, to project manager. He has managed projects in commercial, healthcare, industrial, municipal, and design build of all sizes.
Sarah Otto
Office Manager
Sarah began her career with Commercial Electric in 2002 performing various administrative duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, work orders and bid documentation. In 2018 she moved to her current role of office manager overseeing contract administration, contractor pre-qualifications, general office administration, and payroll/benefits.
Colby Peters
Project Manager
Colby has over his 13 years of experience and has worked across Central Illinois as an apprentice, journeyman wireman, and foreman before becoming a project manager.
Derek Bartlett
Estimator
Derek has 20 years experience in the electrical industry. He has worked as a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, and Estimator. Derek has estimated and managed all sizes of projects from large industrial to smaller commercial jobs. He was also an instructor at Midstate Electrical Training Center