While a bible verse might not be the first thing you think of when looking for electrical services for your home or business, William Evans, Chula Vista local and President of Light House Electrical, says this verse is at the heart of what they do.
William has lived in Chula Vista for seven years now, and runs an electrical services business across all of San Diego County. His team provides electrical solutions for both commercial and residential projects and is well known for fair, value-focused, and customer centered work. This is because the founder, William, lets his faith guide him in his business pursuits.
William began his career in the Navy. After four years in the service, he felt a clear message from God: “Get out and get ready.” In this time of discernment, he recognized that it was time for him to leave the Navy and embark on a new journey—the one, he says, that God was guiding him toward.
“I got into the Navy to serve,” says William, “but I also got out of the Navy to serve—just in a different way.”
While he didn’t know immediately what was next, William made a promise to himself that whatever he chose to do, he would make sure it allowed him more time for ministry. He felt called to serve his community through his church, and wanted to use his skills in a way that allowed him the freedom to do just that.
William spent the next few years honing a variety of skills—heavy machinery, tugboat mechanic, and as an apprentice for a large construction equipment manufacturer. He did well in these roles, but again—his desire for ministry gave him pause. He looked around at his colleagues and noticed how many of them worked long hours and weekends. This particular path, he realized, wouldn’t allow him to spend the time in ministry that he’d always felt called to. So he took another turn.
William finally stepped into electrical work, and that’s when things really began to fastrack. He went to trade school to study to become an electrician, and within two months he was unexpectedly hired by a big name company in the industry. For the next three years William fine-tuned his ability to figure out complex electrical problems and developed his customer-centered approach.
Ultimately, this winding journey led William right to where he is today—the Founder and President of Light House Electrical. Today, Light House Electrical has a team of 5 skilled electricians and serves a handful of notable clients across San Diego including Baldwin and Sons, the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery House, and Golden State Warrior basketball player Jimmy Butler. Their services span from large complex underground projects to installing electrical vehicle chargers, and are always evaluated and completed with the customer's best interest in mind. The best part for William is that having a team of people that he trusts to help run the day-to-day field operations of his business opens him up to his lifelong dream of using his out-of-work time to become more deeply involved with his pull toward ministry.
A Business Built on Purpose
Since opening Light House Electrical, William has run his business with a strong sense of conviction that people matter more than profit. When an older couple came to him for a panel upgrade, for example, he was happy to help them out. Upon inspection, he determined it wasn’t a whole new panel they needed—an almost $12,000 job—but rather, simply a sub panel and a single circuit that was improperly wired—a $2,500 fix.
Did he receive top-dollar for the project? No. Has he yet to receive additional business from them? Not yet. But he shares that he knows he was doing the right thing. This, William says, is the way he will always conduct business.
Lighting the Way
Recently, William and his family received the news that they'll soon be fulfilling their dream by starting a new church out in Ramona. Some would say the path ahead of him has been lit up, little by little, for his entire journey. From the Navy to electrician to minister, William has leaned into his faith to show him each next step.
In the coming years, not only will he continue to help his customers light their homes through his electrical business, but will help his community light their spirits through his new church. Light House—showing people the way and lighting up their lives—is indeed a fitting name for such a worthy cause.
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” Matthew 5:14-16
“I got into the Navy to serve,” says William, “but I also got out of the Navy to serve—just in a different way.”