CURRENT(ly) 25 Years

"I always wanted to go into business for myself." says Bob Current, President and Founder of Current Mechanical. "I had worked for other contractors and businesses. I had some experience at all aspects of the businesses; estimating, installation, service, sales and management. When the opportunity came along to buy into a business, I felt like I was ready."

It was 1978 when Bob bought a small contractor business in Leo. The business was known as Bender-Current for the first three years, then became Current, Inc.

What does Bob think is the best part about the business? "Having the opportunity to work with my family and friends. I think of all the people in this company as friends. I'm proud that we have been able to maintain a good reputation while growing the company as much as we have."

From modest beginnings, Current Mechanical has grown to include a staff of 90 people, offering commercial and industrial HVAC, fabrication, industrial piping, service and maintenance, temperature controls and parts. In the future, Bob plans to continue doing what he enjoys. "I enjoy coming to work and I plan to keep helping primarily with sales." Bob says. "Do I want to stay home and go fishing? No. Will I go to Florida? Well, maybe for a month in the winter. Otherwise, they'll probably have to carry me out of here."