At Zwicker Electric, our people are our power. We are committed to setting the industry standard for talent. Our office and supervisory personnel are technology-savvy, people-friendly, and current on the latest code developments. Staff learn from frequent in-house sessions provided by professional associations, manufacturers and vendors. It adds up to a staff whose knowledge and attitudes make them a pleasure to work with – people whom clients ask to work with again.

Our staff stays with us – most for at least ten years, some for 35 or even 40 years. Our managers get extensive hands-on experience. When they look at a drawing, they see what the people in the field are seeing. Design staff know first-hand how to spot and eliminate installation roadblocks in shop drawings.

The owners/senior managers of Zwicker electric total over a hundred years of experience in the electrical contracting industry. These are the people with the ultimate responsibility for the success of your installation.

David Pinter drives Zwicker Electric and is responsible for its leadership position in New York's electrical contracting industry. He adheres to the same ethical principles established by his father, Ernest Pinter: Zwicker assumes full responsibility for all phases of a project from start to finish.

David Pinter joined Zwicker in 1972 and has worked in every aspect of the electrical contracting business, including accounting, engineering, estimating, purchasing, operations and project management. His technical expertise and business acumen led to his promotion to Chief Financial Officer, followed by his appointment to Executive Vice President and then President and CEO in 1984.

Mr. Pinter's personable style and thorough understanding of the industry has enabled him to maintain long-established relationships with major builders and developers while expanding Zwicker's client base. His strategic planning led to the development of the company's Telecommunications, Interiors and Residential Divisions.

Industry Leadership and Philanthropy
David Pinter is active in a variety of professional and philanthropic areas. A past President and Governor of the New York Chapter of the National Electric Contractors Association, Mr. Pinter is currently Chair of NECA New York's Education Committee. In 2007, Mr. Pinter served as the Chapter's Chief Labor Contract Negotiator in the 2007 negotiations with Local #3 IBEW. His role led to an historic agreement with significant changes to work rules and creative new opportunities to address marketplace issues.

Mr. Pinter is recognized nationally and internationally. He is a member of the Electri International, The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc. and a member of the National Electrical Contractors Management Education Institute. Mr. Pinter has been inducted into the The Academy of Electrical Contracting. Established in 1968, the Academy recognizes NECA's most exceptional leaders who dedicate their time, wealth of experience and knowledge in advancing the industry.

An active voice on many industry issues, Mr. Pinter serves on the boards of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA) and the New York Building Congress.

A graduate of C.W. Post College of Long Island University, Mr. Pinter also serves on the Board of Trustees of Long Island University. He is a Vice President of the Board of Directors of the City Parks Foundation where he has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for new senior citizen programs. He is also a Board Member of Jewish Homes and Hospitals. In 2007, Mr. Pinter was honored at the UJA Federation of New York's Electrical Division. He also received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from C.W. Post College.

Mr. Pinter holds a New York City Master Electrician's License.

Sam Pace joined Zwicker Electric in 1974 and became an equity owner in the corporation in 1995. His engineering expertise and his reputation for honesty and integrity are respected throughout the New York City construction industry.

Mr. Pace's years of experience as Chief Operating Officer give him unique insight into all aspects of the electrical contracting business. He has improved service to clients by streamlining coordination among departments and by implementing computerized engineering design and job costing software systems.

Industry Leadership and Philanthropy
Mr. Pace is an active member of several industry associations, including the New York City Electrical Advisory Board, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, the Association of Electrical Construction Engineers of New York and the Board of Directors of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association of New York. Mr. Pace has also served as a member of the New York City's Department of Buildings' Code Committee in the development of its new Building Code which was adopted on July 1, 2008.

Mr. Pace is also a member of the International Society of St. Cosmo and Damien, which supports St. Francis Heart Hospital, St. Jude Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.

Sustainable Construction
An advocate of sustainable construction principles, Mr. Pace leads his firm's effort in LEED's certification. Several of Zwicker's senior staff are in the process of becoming LEED's certified with the US Green Building Council and sustainable construction has become a high priority agenda item for the firm. Zwicker has completed several projects which have been designed to earn platinum, gold and silver LEED certification.

Mr. Pace earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from New York Institute of Technology and has completed significant credits for a master's degree in finance. He holds a Westchester Master Electrician's License.

Neil DeVincenzo joined Zwicker Electric in 1979 and became an equity owner in 1997. With more than 30 years of experience in electrical contracting, he is an acknowledged expert in all areas of the business.

As Senior Vice President, Mr. DeVincenzo manages the estimating department and oversees the Interiors Division, both of which have expanded rapidly under his leadership.

Industry Leadership and Philanthropy He serves on the Board of Trustees of Bishop Ford High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is a member of Covenant House's Lifeline Award Committee.

Mr. DeVincenzo entered the electrical industry after serving in the United States Navy. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and an Associate's degree in Electrical Technology from the College of Staten Island. He holds a New York City Master Electrician's License.