As President and Chief Executive Officer of Zwicker Electric, David Pinter drives the company’s growth and is responsible for its position as a leader in New York’s electrical contracting industry. He adheres to the same ethical principles established by his father, Ernest Pinter, who was president of the company from 1961 to 1984, in that Zwicker assumes full responsibility for all phases of a project from start to finish.
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 then President and CEO in 1986.
Pinter’s personable style and thorough understanding of the industry have 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.
INVOLVEMENT & PHILANTHROPY
Pinter is very active in his industry locally and nationally. Most recently, he was elected to the position of Vice President, District 1 for the National Electrical Contractors Association. Pinter has served the NECA New York City Chapter in many capacities: former President, Governor and Chair of the Chapter's Education Committee.
He 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. Pinter is also a member of the ELECTRI Council and the Academy of Electrical Contracting.
Pinter provides leadership service for the New York building industry as well as for other educational, cultural and philanthropic organizations. In 2012, Pinter was named Co-Chair of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA). He served on BTEA’s Board for several years and served on the Board of the New York Building Congress. Pinter also served on the Board of Trustees of Long Island University as Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. He is Vice Chair of the City Parks Foundation where he has raised over a million dollars for its Senior Fitness Program. He is also a Trustee for Jewish Homes Lifecare, an organization that provides health care services and assistance for elders and those who care for them. Pinter is also Chair of the organization’s Manhattan Master Plan.
Pinter lives with his wife Cindy, a former development executive, for over 35 years. They have two children, Allison, respected human resources professional and a son, Jason, a best-selling author. Pinter himself is an amateur musician who plays the guitar and has performed in public with renowned musician Woody Mann.
Pinter has a Bachelor of Arts degree from C.W. Post College of Long Island University. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1990 from C.W. Post College. Pinter holds a N.Y.C. Master Electrician’s License.
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 then President and CEO in 1986.
Pinter’s personable style and thorough understanding of the industry have 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.
INVOLVEMENT & PHILANTHROPY
Pinter is very active in his industry locally and nationally. Most recently, he was elected to the position of Vice President, District 1 for the National Electrical Contractors Association. Pinter has served the NECA New York City Chapter in many capacities: former President, Governor and Chair of the Chapter's Education Committee.
He 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. Pinter is also a member of the ELECTRI Council and the Academy of Electrical Contracting.
Pinter provides leadership service for the New York building industry as well as for other educational, cultural and philanthropic organizations. In 2012, Pinter was named Co-Chair of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA). He served on BTEA’s Board for several years and served on the Board of the New York Building Congress. Pinter also served on the Board of Trustees of Long Island University as Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. He is Vice Chair of the City Parks Foundation where he has raised over a million dollars for its Senior Fitness Program. He is also a Trustee for Jewish Homes Lifecare, an organization that provides health care services and assistance for elders and those who care for them. Pinter is also Chair of the organization’s Manhattan Master Plan.
Pinter lives with his wife Cindy, a former development executive, for over 35 years. They have two children, Allison, respected human resources professional and a son, Jason, a best-selling author. Pinter himself is an amateur musician who plays the guitar and has performed in public with renowned musician Woody Mann.
Pinter has a Bachelor of Arts degree from C.W. Post College of Long Island University. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1990 from C.W. Post College. Pinter holds a N.Y.C. Master Electrician’s License.
