CEDAR GROVE, NJ, February 21, 2024 - Leon K. Baptiste has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Baptiste enjoys a successful career in the electrical construction industry specializing in transportation, utilities and energy that has spanned 25 years to date. As president and chief executive officer of LB Electric Co. LLC, he oversees the company's mission to provide electrical systems, testing, designs and installation for the commercial, industrial, educational and other sectors. The business is a premier one-stop shop for electrical services, offering unparalleled expertise in both design and installation; its impressive portfolio includes contracts with major agencies, utility companies, such as Port Authority NY/NJ, MTA, NJ Transit, PSE&G and ConEd, where they excel at performing low voltage telecom work and high-voltage construction in infrastructure projects.
Among his many career accomplishments, some projects stand out; for example, Mr. Baptiste fondly recalls his work on the Mario Cuomo Bridge and the new Terminal - A at Newark Liberty International Airport. Furthermore, he was proud to be appointed for a seat on the Affirmative Action Council for Construction in support of Newark's tax abatement program. Other notable achievements include being named Contractor of the Year by the National Association of Minority Contractors, and Manhattan Business Development Enterprise. Known for his dedication to youth development, Mr. Baptiste developed the LB Training Center to train inner-city youth on solar energy installation.
Mr. Baptiste holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he chairs the Electrical Computer Engineering Industry Advisory Board. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Dena Baptiste, his company's chief financial officer, and their two children (Breeann & Trevor). In the coming years, he hopes to write a book similar to his great-grandfather, a community activist and mentor.
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