Forefront Electrical Testing ensures uptime and failure reduction
Hospitals need unfettered access to power to save lives. Data centers need reliable electrical access to keep their operations running. Airports depend on electricity to keep people safe.
At Forefront Electrical Testing, we understand the urgency to keep electrical systems reliable, safe and efficient — especially in light of increased energy demands, aging electrical structures and rigorous compliance standards.
With more than 10 years of experience in electrical testing, maintenance and repair, our technicians are committed to managing your system accurately, analyzing power distribution processes and offering solutions that ensure compliance and exceed your expectations.
Forefront Electrical Testing is a certified Women Owned Business dedicated to offering high quality electrical testing. We’re proud to hire veterans. Brian Richmond and Kevin Jones served in the U.S. Navy for several years, and offer nearly 30 years of combined field experience in electrical testing, operations and preventative maintenance. Together with Sarah Sienkowski’s background in back office operations, customer service and executive support, Forefront Electrical Testing is a well-rounded team.
We are proud members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 134 Union, which is dedicated to fair wages, benefits and rights for skilled workers, particularly electricians, or inside wiremen, in the construction industry and linemen and other employees of public utilities.
What sets Forefront Electrical Testing apart:
Experience and History
Forefront Electrical Testing’s principles offer more than 40 years of combined industry and field experience. Our technicians maintain certifications in NETA, OSHA and NFPA.
Customer Service
We are dedicated to providing quality customer support that you can count on in every aspect of our business — from sales to accounting and from the field to follow-ups.
24-Hour Emergency Response
We are partners you can trust with around-the-clock support — including on-site equipment repair, temporary power support, equipment troubleshooting and review/recommendations.
Meet the Team
Sarah Sienkowski
President
With a father, two brothers and an uncle in the electrical industry, it was only natural that Sarah Sienkowski would start Forefront Electrical Testing. Before starting Forefront, Sarah honed her skills for several years at an electrical testing company in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where she ran the accounting department; developed policies, guidelines and procedures; and helped meet short-term and long-term company objectives. As the head of operations for Forefront, Sarah has a passion for honest, quality and timely customer service. She is motivated by doing the right thing for her customers and running an efficient and sustainable business.
Points of Interest:
- Hires and trains employees
- Manage administrative and field staff
- Prepare work schedules
- Oversees accounting and measures productivity
- Working on certifying Forefront as a Women’s Business Enterprise
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Business Administration, Northwestern Business College, Naperville, Ill.
Brian Richmond
Vice President
Brian Richmond offers over 20 years of experience at electrical troubleshooting, repair, operations and preventive maintenance. He is experienced at supervising training, operation and maintenance of electrical systems on an operational nuclear power plant. He works closely with contractors to provide accurate quotes, develop training programs for new field engineers, and he coordinates handoff of projects from sales to operations.
Brian developed on-site training and education for 8 years in the U.S. Navy.
In prior association, Brian has performed acceptance and maintenance testing in accordance to NETA and NECA standards as lead engineer for:
- United Airlines Blue Sky Data Center, Mt. Prospect, IL
- DuPont Fabros CH3 Data Center, Elk Grove Village, IL
- Grainger Lake Forest Data Center, Lake Forest, IL
- Christ Advocate Hospital East Tower, Oak Lawn, IL
- Fermilab Powerhouse Replacement, Batavia, IL
Points of Interest:
- NETA Level IV Certified Engineer, Chicago, IL , prior associati
- OSHA 10 Hour Certified, Chicago, IL
- NFPA70E Certified
- Level 2 Thermography Course
Kevin Jones
Vice President
Kevin Jones’ expertise in electronic/electrical maintenance, repairs, maintenance management and supervision for over 8 years with the U.S. Navy. He managed daily operations in accordance with established policies, procedures, local command procedures and tech manuals. He supervised up to 14 technicians during daily operations on an aircraft carrier maintaining CVW 5 operational. Kevin also spent over 11 years as a field engineer performing NETA testing in accordance with ANSI/ NETA standards and manufacturers published data. He also served as a field service technician responsible for scheduling and performing preventative maintenance and repairs of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems for customers.
At Forefront Electrical Testing, Kevin is responsible for supervising technicians, test equipment, product quality, scheduling and reports delivered to customers. He oversees a team that performs acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA and NECA Standards. Additionally, Kevin coordinates semi-annual calibration; test equipment repair; review, correction, and delivery of test reports and summary reports; technical expert to assist technicians with test equipment, software, and items under test; on-the-job training of technicians; conducting monthly technician meetings; and technician annual reviews.
Points of Interest:
- NFPA70E
- NETA Level III Certified Engineer, prior association
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification
- 2009, Level 1 Thermography Course
