Gladiator Electric isn’t just here to solve electrical problems—it’s here to spark connection, create brighter spaces and bring care to every corner of the community.
Founder Mike Pecoraro launched Gladiator Electric in 2013 after years of working as a foreman for a larger electrical company. Driven by his passion for the craft and an entrepreneurial spirit, he decided it was time to set out on his own. With just a single truck, his tools and a commitment to quality, he set out to build something lasting—not just a business, but a reputation.
Over the years, Gladiator Electric has grown steadily, adding more electricians, more trucks and more ways to serve customers and the community. The company's growth has also helped create the next generation of electricians, with Gladiator Electric hiring apprentices from several local trade schools in Bergen County. Pecoraro's own son even helps out when he can, training to emulate his father by becoming an electrician one day.
While the company handles everything from routine repairs to complex installations, its mission extends far beyond wires and circuits.
Pecoraro and his team have become known for their commitment to local causes. Gladiator Electric sponsors and supports a variety of youth sports programs—football, cheerleading, baseball and wrestling—helping young athletes pursue their passions.
For Pecoraro, that support is personal. He volunteers with youth wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, giving back the same kind of mentorship that shaped him. Many members of his team also serve as volunteer firefighters, further underscoring their dedication to the community.
The company’s impact reaches into larger philanthropic efforts as well. Most recently, Gladiator Electric played a key role in a project for the Spring Lake Hope Foundation, which supports children facing serious illnesses. The team helped bring a care room to life for a local family, ensuring the space was functional, welcoming and filled with light—both literally and figuratively.
These acts of service are rooted in a philosophy that has guided Pecoraro from the start.
“Reputation is one of the most important things for a local business,” he said. “We constantly review how our service and projects go, using client feedback to improve. That’s what keeps our reputation strong.”
For Pecoraro, those moments of positive feedback remain the most rewarding part of the job.
“When I hear how happy clients are with our technicians and projects,” he said, “it reminds me that I made the right choice years ago to start my own business.”
This fall, Gladiator Electric continues to keep the spirit of giving bright—proving that with humility, kindness and a little power, you can light up more than just a room.
To schedule an appointment, visit gladiatorelectric.com, call 201-381-6942, or follow them on Instagram @gladiatorelectric.
When I hear how happy clients are with our technicians and projects, it reminds me that I made the right choice years ago to start my own business.- Mike Pecoraro