[Breaking News] Terry’s Electric, Inc. was named 2005 Trade Partner of the Year by KB Home, announced Timothy Quigley, President of Terry’s Electric, Inc.’s Residential and Service Division. Said Quigley, “We are especially pleased to have received KB Home’s most prestigious award.” Having wired over 800 KB homes in 2005, Residential and Service Division Vice President Charles “Buddy” Padgett, Jr., added that receipt of KB Home’s highest award followed five consecutive quarters as the home builder’s Vendor of Choice.

KB Home is one of the nation’s premier home builders and currently has over 30 new home communities within Central Florida. Greg Lamb, KB Home’s Vendor Relationship Manager for its Orlando Division, said “Terry’s Electric is by far our single most requested trade partner in our Central Florida region which includes Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties.” Lamb further explained that vendors must handle at least fifty percent of KB Home’s regional production in order to become eligible. Concluded Padgett, “Obviously KB Home appreciates our fine quality work, and as a result, we may wire close to 1,000 new KB homes during 2006.” Quigley added that this year, company wide, Terry’s Electric will wire about 3,000 new homes for area home builders.

The Residential and Service Division accounts for 25% of company revenue and also provides Residential and Commercial Service. From 1,000 to 20,000 square feet and beyond, the Division’s unmatched expertise also includes Data Pre-Wire, Direct TV and Structured Wiring for cable, home networks, phone and satellite dish.

Charles "Buddy" Padgett, Jr. serves as Vice President, Residential & Service Division.