The Chicago White Sox proudly recognize Taylor Electric as one of our ten best diverse suppliers of 2005.  This honor is given in recognition of Taylor Electric's outstanding performance of a mission-critical task during our most important year in decades. 

Come to U.S. Cellular Field and you will see we use a great deal of electricity to power our scoreboard, the sound system, the media box, the concessions, the suites and just about everything else in the facility.  If anything goes wrong, at any time - before, during, or immediately following a game - we have a serious problem on our hands. 

In 2005, a year marked by high attendance levels and more games, we credit Taylor Electric for helping us to make U.S. Cellular Field the showplace of champions.

Our relationship with Taylor Electric dates back to 1992, when we began looking for a new electrical firm to service our ballpark.  It was very important to our organization that minority firms have the opportunity to participate in the bid process.  Don Esposito, who is senior director of purchasing, construction and maintenance for the Chicago White Sox, developed a relationship with Taylor Electric after learning about the company's capabilities.  After several meetings, Don became convinced that Taylor Electric could service our electrical needs.  The key issue was price.  Don and Rufus Taylor, the founder of Taylor Electric, engaged in a series of negotiations before Taylor was awarded the contract.  Don still recalls what Mr. Taylor said to him during the negotiations: “I would not be here if I didn’t think we could do (the work), and do it in a way that far exceeds your expectations.”   

Mike Spidale

Purchasing Manager

2005 World Series Champions Chicago White Sox