NEW ORLEANS, LA – September 9, 2025 – Electrical Sales Corporation (ESC) has appointed Tave Fitzpatrick as Chief Operating Officer, marking the next step in ESC’s growth strategy following its third-generation ownership transition earlier this year.
Fitzpatrick brings a rare combination of experience from both sides of the managed services world. He helped build Bellwether Technology from startup to regional MSP, then went on to lead IT operations at major enterprises, including Noranda Alumina, Cornerstone Chemical, and, most recently, Acme Truck Line.
“I’ve had the unique experience of building an MSP from the ground up, then spending years as the customer who depends on those services,” said Fitzpatrick. “That perspective has shown me exactly what businesses need—and too often aren’t getting—from their technology partners.”
Fitzpatrick has also seen how private equity rollups and acquisitions are reshaping the industry. “With private equity consolidations reshaping the industry, small businesses that once had direct relationships with their MSP now find themselves routed to call centers. The responsiveness they valued has disappeared,” he explained.
ESC CEO Brandon Bissinger said Fitzpatrick’s dual perspective is exactly what the company was looking for. “Tave understands how to build and scale MSP operations, but more importantly, he knows what customers actually experience and want from their technology partners. That customer-first approach aligns perfectly with our 75-year family business philosophy.”
Fitzpatrick will refine and run ESC’s IT managed service practice. Bissinger said, “Our approach has always been customized, centered around learning the strategic goals for a business and providing technology that works for them, solving their business problems. Tave’s experience will help ESC provide enterprise-grade solutions and cutting-edge expertise combined with local, high-touch service.”
“ESC has what every MSP wishes they had—family ownership, community roots, and a trusted customer base,” said Fitzpatrick. “That foundation makes this the perfect moment to build a customer-focused alternative to national chains.”
The strategic hire reinforces ESC’s commitment to remaining locally owned and customer-focused as the technology sector undergoes unprecedented consolidation.
About Electrical Sales Corporation
Founded in 1949, Electrical Sales Corporation (ESC) is a technology solutions provider in the New Orleans area, specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, voice and collaboration systems, structured cabling, and strategic IT consulting. The family-owned company serves businesses throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, helping organizations leverage technology to improve operations and drive growth. For more information, visit www.electricalsales.comhelp
