i) re Ae ‘by To better help electrical distributors respond to the needs of electrical contractors, "Contractor Q&A’ features remarks from real contractors from around the country. Responding this month are Chris Ray, owner of CR Electric in Harahan, La., and Terry Cole, former owner and current project manager/estimator with Hamer Electric, Longview, Wash. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY CHANGES IN BUSINESS SINCE THE NEW PRESIDENT TOOK OFFICE? Ray: The new administration has had no impact on my business— it's been business as usual. This has been a pretty good year, busier than normal—l'll take the work wherever it comes. It was a 50/50 increase in both commercial and residential work, and 2018 should be another good year. You always want to try to grow and expand. If the growth continues, I'll be hiring. Distributors could help me by making sure that they have the stock aA < v Zoom Share Page View