Roman Electric Plumbing Heating Cooling

Family Owned and Operated Since 1929 The Roman Electric Company began as a oneman operation in 1929 just a month before the devastating Black Thursday stock market crash 23yearold Roman Rose who had just passed his Milwaukee contractor exam set up shop in the twostory frame building where his father had operated a cigar factory Forging ahead into business during the Great Depression Rose was able to navigate the difficult economic climate through sheer determination and a strong work ethicDetermination and Innovation In 1935 Rose married Catherine Lemanski who also became a partner in his everexpanding business In addition to contracting work they began to sell electrical appliances including a popular new product called the electric range Through an innovative strategy to promote their business they conducted electric range cooking classes attracting huge crowds of curious spectators It was this kind of forward thinking that kept the business afloat throughout the financially turbulent 1930sA Foundation of FamilyThrough the next few decades which brought both World War II and a prosperous housing boom Roman Electric continued to grow as did the Rose family Upon receiving

Roman Electric Plumbing Heating Cooling is a family owned and operated company serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with roots dating back to 1929. The business began as a one-man operation when 23-year-old Roman Rose, freshly after passing his Milwaukee contractor exam, opened shop in a two-story frame building his father had used for a cigar factory—just a month before the devastating Black Thursday stock market crash. Through the Great Depression, Roman’s determination and strong work ethic helped the company endure, and innovation soon became part of its identity. In 1935, Roman married Catherine Lemanski, and they expanded their work by offering electrical appliance sales, including the electric range. To promote the business during financially challenging times, they hosted electric range cooking classes that drew large crowds—an early example of how the company connects with the community and adapts to changing needs. Over the decades, Roman Electric continued to grow through major milestones including World War II and the housing boom. With electrical engineering degrees from Marquette University, sons Gerv (1958) and Greg (1961) joined the company, and after Roman’s passing in 1963, they guided significant expansion through diversification, acquisition, and ingenuity. Today, the company remains a Wisconsin institution as it enters its ninth decade, supported by a strong corporate culture focused on community and education and backed by a team of project managers, electrical engineers, and technicians. As Roman Electric Plumbing Heating Cooling, the company provides professional support for residential and commercial needs, bringing decades of experience and a family-led commitment to service. Call the friendly call center for 24/7 service and discover why the team has been a Wisconsin-first choice for electrical contracting since 1929.