California Energy Contractors

California Energy Contractors, Inc., is a home improvement company founded on July 1, 1999, specializing in energy efficient products such as vinyl windows and doors, tex-cote (heat reflective exterior paint), roofing and gutters, attic and wall insulation, entry and garage doors, and walk-in tubs.


History of California Energy Contractors, Inc.:

Our long-time #1 Sales Rep, Patrick Winberg, came up with a name for our company, "California Energy Contractors" (CEC) which was incorporated on July 1, 1999. In January 2000, CEC, leased an 800 sq. ft. office on Woodman Avenue in Arleta. Inna Khalfin made first telemarketing calls. Steve Khalfin was the first Sales Rep. Igor Morgenstein created the first pitch book. Lynn Morgenstein began to utilize QuickBooks to computerize accounting and payroll.

The first payroll to each owner, Steve and Igor, commenced on September 1, 2000. Alex Yudkevich officially joined CEC as an equal partner on April 1, 2001, and that same day, CEC expanded its operation by leasing an under 3,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse at Cabrito Road in Van Nuys where it operated for over 5 years.

CEC’s two key employees were hired in Spring of 2002. Jacob Milman as a General Manager was hired on May 13, 2002. Henry Toro as an Installation Crew Chief was hired on April 1, 2002. Henry was promoted to Installation Department Manager on February 16, 2004. On June 9, 2006, another key employee, Elle Ortega-Fariaz, was hired as an Assistant to the Human Resources and Payroll Department. Over the years of her employment, she has been recognized as the Right Hand Assistant to all Five Owners of CEC.

On May 1, 2005, CEC relocated its operation to a three-parcel 14,200 sq. ft. corner building on Burnet Avenue and Stagg Street in Van Nuys. In order to survive the economic hurdle, CEC downsized and sold one of the three parcels known as the Burnet Building. On June 5, 2009, CEC moved its administrative office from Burnet Building to the remaining two-parcel 9,200 sq. ft. building known as the Stagg Building where it has been operating its business ever since.

On June 29, 2014, CEC celebrated its 15th Year Anniversary at our 2014 Company Picnic at Lake Balboa Park in Encino, California, where all employees and their families were invited.


Recognition & Acknowledgements:

We want to commend and recognize the following long-time and current CEC Affiliates and Senior Employees for their loyalty, dedication and hard work at CEC:

Patrick Winberg, Sales Rep, sold his first job in July 2000.

Darrell Ickes started measuring window & SGD jobs in March 2001.

Henry Toro, Installation Manager, hired on April 1, 2002.

Vitaly Goren, Sales Rep, sold his first job in April 2002.

Jacob Milman, General Manager, hired on May 13, 2002.

Juan Saquic, Installation Crew Chief, hired on February 24, 2003.

Frank Solman, Sales Rep, sold his first job in October 2003.

Julio Gurrola, Installation Crew Chief, hired on February 4, 2004.

Antonio Torres, Installation Right Hand Man, hired on February 16, 2004.

Elle Ortega-Fariaz, Executive Assistant, hired on June 9, 2006.

Darah Bailey, Senior Telemarketer, hired on August 2, 2006.

Stormie Zavala, Senior Telemarketer, hired on February 19, 2007.

Tony Ullman, Sales Rep, sold his first job in February 2008.

Cynthia Hernandez, Telemarketing Assistant, hired on November 24, 2008.

Mustafa Womack, Senior Telemarketer, hired on January 20, 2011.

Bonnie Brandon, Senior Telemarketer, hired on August 8, 2011.

Gregory Nalbantian, Sales Rep, sold his first job in January 2012.

Tanya Macaulay, Senior Telemarketer, hired on June 18, 2012.

Gillian Steinmetz, Senior Telemarketer, hired on April 8, 2013.

Michelle Maximo, Senior Telemarketer, hired on April 10, 2013.

Lewis Barba, Telemarketing Supervisor, hired on April 26, 2013.

Attila Cserepes, Sales Rep, sold his first job in September 2013.