David Hopmayer was born and raised in Colorado Springs. During the economic downturn, David was laid off and struggled to find work. True to his entrepreneurial spirit, he decided to create his own employment opportunity and formed The Electric Way. David is adamant about actively working in the field as a way to role-model high standards for his employees and continue to foster personal connections with his customers.
Maria Hopmayer has been involved in The Electric Way, since her husband, David, first started the company in 2013. As his support system and voice of reason, she helped shape the company into what it is today and took on the official title of Chief Operations Officer in 2017. She enjoys spending time with her two children, using her creative skills to volunteer at their schools, and organize events.
Jessica Thompson has worked in various industries including for a manufacturing company, non-profits, and a law firm until finally joining The Electric Way in October 2018. As the Chief Marketing Officer, she enjoys using her creativity to develop The Electric Way and come up with new ideas to promote the company within our community. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys connecting with other female business owners in a local group called Uplift and volunteering in Monument, where she lives with her husband and 5 year old son.
Miraree Bradshaw is The Electric Way’s first Administrative Intern. As a current high school student, she has mostly worked in the food service industry, but is excited to dive into her first office role as she answers phones, schedules appointments, and takes care of customers’ needs. Her favorite part of the role so far is being able to help people with their problems and focus all her attention on one customer at a time. Miraree is a native to Colorado and enjoys working on cars and hiking when she isn’t at work or school.
Travis Jensen spent 8 years as a wildland firefighter and 11 years building hiking and mountain biking trails. He became an electrician in 2003 and joined The Electric Way team in 2020. In less than a year, he has already stood out as a leader, quickly taking on more responsibilities and excelling in the field. In his spare time, he likes getting back to nature, Jeeping, mountain biking, and spending time with his daughters.
Travis Scott was a Navy Seabee for 8 years and joined the electrical trade in 2013. His detailed craftsmanship and subtle humor has been a refreshing addition to The Electric Way since he joined in 2019. Outside of work, Travis is dedicated to his faith, writing Christian music and attending Rock Family Church.
Vincent Magallan joined The Electric Way in November 2019, with the aspiration of beginning a new career. As an Apprentice, Vincent’s responsible and reliable nature has been an invaluable asset to the company. When he’s not at work, he enjoys basketball, whether that means playing or just watching it on TV.
Donald Frisch has been working in the electrical field for over 15 years. His wealth of knowledge and skills have been a welcome addition to The Electric Way team since he joined in August 2023. Donald particularly enjoys the customer service aspect of his job and appreciates being challenged by complex troubleshooting appointments. During his free time, he like to snowboard, play darts, build cars, and spend time with his family.
Evan Hibner has lived in Colorado for 7 years and worked in the electrical industry for about 3 years. His favorite part of being an electrician is working with his hands and learning new things. Outside of work, Evan enjoys playing guitar, playing video games, and going to the gym.
Marissa Leibel joined The Electric Way in 2023 as a brand new apprentice. Even though this is her first job in the electrical industry, she has proven to be a quick learner and helps moves jobs along by anticipating how best to help the other technicians. In her free time, Marissa enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, hiking, and hanging out with friends.
