A Company Built on Belief
Tennyson Electric began in a home office, built from one man’s belief that opportunity can change the course of a life. Mike Tennyson didn’t start with major contracts or large crews—he started with intention, integrity, and the hope of creating a company where people could build a future. Thirty years later, that vision holds true.
Tennyson Electric has grown into a trusted leader for some of the Bay Area’s largest and most complex underground electrical projects, known for professionalism, resilience, teamwork, and the ability to deliver even when conditions shift. The culture blends humility with excellence: employees stay for years—sometimes decades; new hires grow into leadership; teams take pride in each other’s wins; and clients return to Tennyson even when they aren’t the lowest bidder. This is a company built on belief, shaped by people, and strengthened by three decades of doing the job right. That belief shows up every day in what we invest in most:
PEOPLE: Finding those who are like-minded individuals who believe, value, and act like us
PROGRESS: In self-development, learning, and continual improvement for everyone and the business
COMMUNICATION: It is essential to everything we do.
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What DIRTY Means
We work as a Team: We realize we cannot succeed alone. Partnering with people (employees, customers, and vendors) contribute to our overall success. We strive to find a win/win for all parties. We expect our team to be humble, smart, respectful, and accountable.
We need You: The only two things you can control are your effort and attitude. Controlling these seem easy, but require determination, resiliency, tenacity, learning, self-improvement, development, and taking action.
We are Respect: Our actions carry weight, and we strive to act with intentionality to build trust knowing that everyone has value.
We take Initiative: We realize we can determine our success, and need to act in order to achieve it. Therefore, we identify problems, we own those problems, and we solve them.
We are Driven: We are competitive, gritty, and determined to achieve our goals. We take pride in ourselves and our work. We have a “Get er’ done” mentality, and strive to embody our early company motto, “Go Hard or Go Home.”
every year we invest in our local community - through sponsorships, fundraisers & volunteering
We move communities not just through our services, but through our commitments
Tennyson Electric has always believed that a strong company should help build a strong community. From supporting local youth programs to volunteering time where it’s needed most, the team is proud to contribute to the places where their employees live and work. These efforts reflect the same values that guide their work every day — commitment, reliability, and showing up when it matters.
• Sponsorship of the Livermore Rodeo
• Sponsorship of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo
• Support for the Livermore/Granada Boosters
• Sponsorship of local school fun runs and color runs
• Support for Granada Little League
• Contributions to the Livermore Rodeo Foundation
• Holiday gift donations to families in need for the past three years
• Partnership with Monthly Miracles to sponsor Christmas for local families
• Volunteer work packing food boxes for the Alameda County Food Bank
Programs & Events
Meet Our Team
Jacob Bleu leads estimating and preconstruction planning for complex underground scopes across the Bay Area. Known for thorough takeoffs and clear, accurate pricing, he helps ensure each project starts with a plan based on real experience—not guesswork..
Cheyenne Allen joined Tennyson Electric in 2021, bringing a strong background in construction finance and reporting. As Controller, she leads financial strategy, forecasting, and controls that support smart growth, while helping maintain Tennyson’s culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Matt tennyson, ceo
cheyenne Allen, cfo
jacob bleA,
chief estimator
Matt Tennyson brings over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. After earning his master’s degree in business, he became CEO and set a clear strategic vision for growth. Under his leadership, the company has focused on market leadership, long-term client partnerships, and building a strong organization that creates lasting opportunities for its employees.
Underground General Foreman with 20+ years of experience in underground construction. Experienced in crew leadership, project execution, and blueprint interpretation. OSHA 30 certified with a strong commitment to safety and efficie
omar aguilar,
Underground General Foreman
Hector Deanda,
Underground General Foreman
Underground General Foreman with 29 years of service at Tennyson Electric. Started as a laborer and advanced to General Foreman, bringing extensive field knowledge and strong leadership. Committed to Tennyson’s core values of Winning, Growth, and Teamwork.
Michelle Coatney, HR MANAGER
Michelle Coatney oversees Human Resources with a strategic, people-centered approach that balances compliance, performance, and culture. She works alongside the executive team to develop talent, strengthen leadership, and support the company’s long-term vision.
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Will spencer,
Electrical General Foreman
Electrical General Foreman with extensive experience in field operations and project execution. Skilled in crew leadership, jobsite coordination, and maintaining high safety and quality standards across underground and commercial projects.
