Michel Industrial Services was created in 1995 at an industrial construction site. A young energetic electrical project manager, named CJ Michel, was frustrated that his men did not show up on the job. He was tasked to complete the project and was determined to do so with a crew of skilled technicians. He personally recruited a new workforce of qualified people, and the job was successfully completed on time and within budget. His focus changed from that point forward, recognizing the importance of recruiting and retaining good people for the industrial and commercial construction industry. Mr. Michel stepped out of the project management arena into the contracting realm!

In the beginning it was a challenge for this young engineer. But new opportunities on the horizon beckoned Mr. Michel to move forward. Initially he had to persuade the construction contractors in the Midwest to allow him to fill their vacancies with his people. And most importantly he had to entice additional skilled tradesmen to leave their employers to follow his lead! Gradually he had a few signed agreements in hand and the wheels of progress began to churn.

Expanding the Business

By 2000 MIS was establishing itself in the Midwest. With several successful electrical contracts under its belt the company was moving forward quite rapidly.  MIS was now conducting business in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas as well as in Alabama and Louisiana. 

From 2000 through 2005 Michel Industrial Services experienced tremendous growth. During the 6-year period MIS expanded its electrical contracting capabilities into Pennsylvania, Delaware, Texas, Georgia and Ohio.

2005 was a landmark year for MIS, opening a branch office in Louisville Kentucky. The expansion was necessary to better serve its clients with an expanse in demographics, coupled with a realignment of corporate responsibilities. Also in 2005, because of a trust built between MIS and its clients,  MIS began providing a variety of craftsmen outside its typical electrical workforce.  MIS is now supplying qualified Instrumentation Technicians/ Instrumentation Fitters, Pipe Fitters and Pipe Welders. MIS has successfully launched this new recruitment campaign and has comfortably made the transition.