History

RT Electric, Inc. founded by Robert Tegmeyer in 1976 in a garage with two employees, has now become a full-service design/build electrical contracting company. Having served the Las Cruces, El Paso and surrounding areas for over 48 years we are licensed in three states with the ability to serve customers in a large geographic area. As for experience, our journeymen electricians combined, account for well over 250 years experience.

Company founder, Robert Tegmeyer and President, Kevin Tegmeyer were key catalysts in developing a local chapter of the IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors Association) in 1990. Now President and founding board member of the local chapter, Kevin is a proud board member since its inception. Robert and Kevin have both demonstrated their commitment to excellence through education.

As commitment to quality and safety, all of our electricians go through a rigorous 4-year Apprentice Training Program to become Journeymen Electricians. Our experienced personnel allow us to complete both small and large-scale projects efficiently. RT Electric, Inc. promotes continuing education for its Journeymen Electricians to ensure they are kept abreast of current technology and advancements in the electrical industry.

In 2003, the founder of our company, Robert Tegmeyer passed away, ending an era. He will be forever missed as a mentor and a dear friend. With Roberts son Kevin Tegmeyer, daughter Karen Coleman and their management staff, RT Electric, Inc. lives on.

Today, we employ over 100 full-time employees and offer four separate divisions to better suit your needs: Construction, Service, Traffic Signalization and Street Lighting and Petroleum. In 2023 through these four divisions, the company grossed 20 million in sales.

RT Electric, Inc. would like to acknowledge our loyal clients. We recognize that it is through them that we have enjoyed tremendous growth and success. With the continued support of our customers, RT Electric, Inc. looks forward to serving the community in the years to come.