Built on Integrity. Driven by Excellence.
Our Team
Brandon Watson
PresidentAfter graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Philadelphia University in 2002 he began working for the family electrical business in the field overseeing multi-family projects. He obtained his electrical license in 2007 and is now responsible for overseeing the operations of the business. Along with his many responsibilities, he still oversees the estimating team, project management team, and service division of the business. Brandon still maintains close contact with the customers and is involved in every project that the company works on to ensure it is done to the standards customers expect
C.J. Watson
Vice PresidentC.J. Watson is the founder and vice president of C.J. Watson Electric. He obtained his New Jersey electrical license in 1982 and started the company immediately after. As an electrician, C.J. has more than 50 years of experience working in all realms of the electrical industry, including residential, commercial, and industrial. He also spent more than 25 years teaching in the electrical apprenticeship program offered at Camden County Vocational School. As vice president of the company C.J. oversees the company’s operations and ensures everything is being done to the high standards that he set while he was an electrician in the field.
Cameron Enterkine
Cameron has been working in the electrical industry for 11 years. He is a well-polished journeyman electrician with vast experience in many aspects of the electrical field. He has been an electrical instructor at Camden County College for 6 years. Cameron has been working for C.J. Watson Electric since 2016, starting as a working foreman for two years and as a Project Manager for the last 4 years. His duties include overseeing the operation and safety of our larger projects, making sure that they are completed on schedule and to the high standards CJW has set forth throughout its 40-year history.
Director of Operations
Frank DeStefanis
Frank joined C.J Watson Electric in the summer of 2019 and is the company’s purchasing manager. After 25 years in the retail industry working in the management and human resources department, he decided to change industries and went back to his roots in the electrical field. Out of high school, Frank attended Camden County Vocational School and was a part of the electrical program there. Since joining CJW, Frank has taken on the responsibilities of human resources, purchasing, and inventory management. Frank ensures that our projects keep moving and stay on budget.
Purchasing & Warehouse Manager
Ryan Seyler
Ryan has been in the electrical field for 8 years and attended the apprenticeship program at Atlantic County Vocational School early in his career. Ryan joined C.J. Watson Electric in June 2019 as a working foreman. His first project with the company was a 25-building, 225-unit apartment complex in Mays Landing, NJ, where he managed a crew of 8-10 men to ensure the project met the demanding deadlines in place. After the completion of this project, Ryan was promoted to project estimator. He is currently responsible for project bidding and preconstruction operations. Ryan’s main priority is to put together pricing that fits the general contractor’s budget and to ensure the project starts off successfully.
Project Estimator
Michael Sooy
Mike joined CJ Watson Electric in June of 2014 as an electrical apprentice. He completed his 4-year apprenticeship at Camden County Technical School in 2018. Over the past 8 years, Mike has worked his way up through the ranks of the company. He started out as an apprentice and upon the completion of his 4 years, he became a foreman for the company overseeing multi-family projects. Mike is now the service manager for the company, managing the day-to-day tasks of the service division. Customers enjoy working with Mike on their projects because he takes the time to communicate and listen to what the customer is looking to achieve with their electrical project.
Director of Service Operations
Kristel Wister
Kristel launched her career with C.J. Watson Electric in 2007 as a part-time bookkeeper. In 2012 she was promoted to full-time Office Manager. Her duties consist of overseeing all the administrative tasks such as accounts payable and receivables, contract documents, payroll, insurance, and all business bookkeeping. Kristel ensures that the daily clerical tasks are complete and proficient allowing the office to operate smoothly on a daily basis.
Office Manager
Diana Brennan
Diana Joined CJ Watson Electric in 2010 as an administrative assistant. Before joining CJW, she attended Rizzieri Aveda School. In 2008 she graduated and received her license in cosmetology. After graduating she worked in the service industry for 2 years, she decided she wanted to work for her family’s business. Diana is currently the assistant office manager and is responsible for accounts payable and administrative duties.
Assistant Office Manager
VISION
Our Vision is to be New Jersey’s leading and most innovative multi-family and residential electrical contractor—powering projects with excellence and building trusted, lasting relationships.
Our MISSION is to partner with general contractors, business owners, and homeowners to deliver turnkey electrical projects on time and on budget through exceptional workmanship and an unmatched passion for our craft. Guided by honesty and innovation, we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.
CORE VALUES
INNOVATION
We embrace progress, new ideas, and better ways of working. From modern tools and technologies to improved processes in the field and office, we continually evolve to deliver smarter, more efficient electrical solutions—without ever compromising quality or safety.
COMMUNITY
We believe strong businesses build strong communities. We are committed to supporting the neighborhoods we serve, investing our time and resources locally, and being a trusted partner to clients, vendors, and organizations throughout New Jersey.
FAMILY
We treat our team, customers, and partners like family. That means respect, accountability, and looking out for one another—on the job and beyond. We foster an environment where people feel valued, supported, and proud of the work we do together.
EXCELLENCE
Excellence is our standard, not our goal. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest levels of craftsmanship, professionalism, and performance—planning thoroughly, executing precisely, and finishing strong on every project.
INTEGRITY
Integrity guides every decision we make. We do the right thing even when no one is watching—being honest, transparent, and dependable in our commitments to customers, employees, and partners.
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