About
Founded in 2016, BlueSky Electric Co. is a full-service, commercial union electrical contractor, offering a range of electrical services, including solar PV, EV charging stations, large commercial/industrial projects, and 24/7 service.
Our Mission:
The mission of BlueSky Electric Co. is to maintain controlled and steady growth through treating our customers, suppliers, trade partners, and employees with the honesty, respect and dignity all people deserve. We will provide a positive experience from beginning to end on all our projects by being great communicators, open and transparent, installing a sound electrical system, and with nothing less than high quality labor and products.
Our Vision:
The vision of BlueSky Electric Co. is to significantly reduce our energy consumption providing cleaner air and reducing emissions by being early adopters and adapting, adopting, and utilize advances in technology. To provide a cleaner future for the next generation, accommodate a growing population, and create a safer and more resilient electrical infrastructure to combat climate change.
Austin Wagner, President
Austin Wagner started as an apprentice with IBEW Local 343 in Rochester, Minn., where he obtained his Class A journeyman’s license, launching his career in electrical construction and management. His experience includes everything from campus-based service work at Mayo Clinic to large scale construction projects and more. Transitioning from hands-on roles to leadership, he has held every position, including estimator, project manager, safety director, vice president, chief operations officer, and now president at BlueSky Electric. In 2020, Austin rounded out his education and experience with a Bachelor's in Business Administration from St. Mary's University.
Billy Parsons, CEO
Billy Parsons has worked in the electrical industry since 2005 after receiving his degree as a construction electrician from Anoka Technical College. He joined IBEW Local 292 as an apprentice electrician and received his Class A journeyman’s license in 2009. In 2011 Billy received his Class A Master Electrician’s license and in 2015 graduated with his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University.
As an electrician, Billy worked on projects ranging from multi-tenant residential to Target Field Stadium and the University of Minnesota Nanotechnology building. In 2014, Billy moved to the office as an estimator and project manager, before opening the doors full time to BlueSky Electric Co.
Billy was the 42nd person in the state of Minnesota to become North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certified. He completed the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) 3.0. Billy has completed 348 hours of continuing education since 2008 — more than 4 times the amount required as a licensed journeyman electrician.