DICIN Electric Company, Incorporated HOME ABOUT CONTACT LOCATION OUR COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT PROJECT GALLERY DICIN Electric Company, Incorporated, established in 1973 by Rudolph (Rudy) T. Chieka, master electrician and entrepreneur, is a privately held, woman-owned business located in Waterford, Connecticut. DICIN Electric Company, Inc. was built on a foundation of integrity, loyalty, and hard work resulting in successfully completed projects. These values have been the cornerstone of success over the decades. DICIN has electrically lit up Connecticut from one end of the state to the other meeting customers needs and completing a plethora of diverse projects. DICIN’s team of master electricians work together and collaborate with other industry trade representatives to achieve the desired project outcomes. Over the years, DICIN has successfully completed multimillion-dollar projects for new and renovated construction projects and tackled specialized construction work relating to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. The completion of projects over the years have ranged from serving Fortune 500 Companies, town and municipality projects including new and renovated public schools, hospitals, military bases specializing in the construction of new piers, railroad stations, water and sewer filtration plants, high voltage work, cell towers and more… Our Name, DICIN Prior to opening his business, Rudolph (Rudy) Chieka understood the need for his business name to start with one of the first letters from the alphabet. He believed that being listed at the beginning of the telephone directory would prove to be advantageous and drive potential business. Rudy solicited the help of the women in his life; his mother, wife, and sister. In need of a business name, without hesitation, Rudy’s mom, Jo, came to his rescue. She knew the love her son had for his family and combined the names of the two of three daughters who were born at the time. In 1973, Rudy and wife Janice founded and opened DICIN Electric Company, Incorporated, using the abbreviated combination of Diana and Cindy. Our Location Both Rudy and his wife Janice worked persistently hard to develop a thriving business. In the beginning, Janice was the office personnel for DICIN. In addition to running the day-to-day operations of the office, she was also the delivery person, banker, and strategic planner of their start-up company. As the business increased, so did the need for additional office staff and office space. In 1982, the DICIN office was relocated out of the family home and into a three-room office rental space. Several years later, Rudy and Janice took the next step and built a brand-new office building along with a much-needed industrial warehouse. This location, 156 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut remains the home to DICIN Electric Company, Incorporated. Founder, Rudolph Chieka with daughter and owner Cindy Chieka Hersom - 1973 Our Family Tradition A family business embodies the entire family. Business talks were not exclusive to only the office. The electrical business was a common discussion each night at family dinners, during car rides, family outings, and vacations. Throughout high school and college Rudy’s daughters Diana, Cindy, and Lori became well versed in business affairs. They willingly devoted their time and energy to the family business during holidays, weekends, and summer vacations. The girls were expected to help and they enjoyed their devotion within the family business. As DICIN is approaching our 45th year in business, the founding principles and traditions continue to drive contractual success forward. Rudy and Janice have begun enjoying retirement and have been able to do so with ease. Daughter Cindy has joined the business, full-time, as President/Owner of DICIN along with the support of husband Chris, as Vice President. Cindy’s professional portfolio includes over twenty years of experience in Marketing & Communications, System Design work, Strategic Planning, Sales, Training, and Human Resources. Most importantly, she embodies the core founding principles and possesses the historical knowledge of DICIN. Cindy has lunged forward into her new leadership and ownership role. She is proud to be part of the national statistics which state only ten percent of women make up the construction industry and is honored to give a voice to an underrepresented group in the industry. A new face and modern attitude combined with her embodiment of the founding core principles are the perfect ingredients to continue driving DICIN Electric Company, Incorporated forward into their next decade! The DICIN Mission... DICIN Electric Company, Incorporated 156 Cross Road, Waterford, CT 06385 DICIN, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer P: 860.442.0826 F: 860.442.4734