About Wallace Electric & Controls
welcome to the WE&C family
Wallace Electric & Controls is a locally owned, family-operated electrical company proudly serving the New River Valley and surrounding areas. As a small business, we bring a personal touch to every job — and treat your home or business like it’s our own. With deep roots in the community and a commitment to honest work, we’ve built our reputation one job at a time.
Values you can trust
Our Vision is to be the most trusted name in electrical services — known for quality work, honest communication, and long-lasting customer relationships.
Our Mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and code-compliant electrical solutions with professionalism and pride. We’re committed to doing the job right the first time, offering fair pricing, and treating every home and business like it’s our own.
Our Commitment
Our depth of knowledge sets us apart and allows us to tackle jobs others simply can’t. At Wallace Electric, we don’t just install — we troubleshoot, we design, and we solve problems.
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Meet the team
JACOB WALLACE — Owner
Jess neikirk — electrician
Jess neikirk — electrician
Jacob is a Master Electrician with over a decade of hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. Born and raised in Christiansburg, VA, he now lives here with his wife and two children. During his free time, you’ll find him coaching the local baseball team.
Jacob’s favorite projects involve blueprints, schematics, troubleshooting, and solving complex electrical issues — especially the ones that challenge him creatively and analytically. His passion for problem-solving and doing things right the first time is at the heart of every project we take on.
Jess neikirk — electrician
Jess neikirk — electrician
Jess neikirk — electrician
Jess is a skilled electrician with a solid foundation in the electrical trade, having studied at Sarasota County Technical Institute. He brings hands-on experience, attention to detail, and a great attitude to every job site. Whether he's helping with installations, troubleshooting, or repairs, Jess is dependable, knowledgeable, and always focused on getting the job done right.
When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him spending time with friends and family.
careers
Jess neikirk — electrician
careers
From experienced electricians to dedicated apprentices, we never stop seeking out quality talent that shares our values: integrity, professionalism, and a passion for doing the job right.