Take Care of People and SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW Founded in 1985, Helix Electric is an award-winning electrical contractor and industry leader, with expertise in nearly every field of construction. Helix Electric, LLC represents the company’s operations in Nevada and Utah, encompassing offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Salt Lake City and is led by President and CEO Victor Fuchs. The Nevada division was originally established in 2001, with the Salt Lake City office marking the company’s continued regional expansion in 2019. Victor Fuchs’ journey to becoming president of one of the nation’s premier electrical contracting firms is anything but traditional. In fact, his original career ambitions had nothing to do with construction — they began in medicine, on a path that nearly led him to become a dentist. It was a pivotal conversation with his mother, and a realization that fulfillment matters more than certainty, that ultimately set him on a different course. From dental school to helping grow a $400 million contracting business, Fuchs’ story is rooted in hard work, adaptability and an unwavering commitment to people. When and why did you decide to go into the construction industry? That’s actually an interesting question because I didn’t set out to do this at all. I graduated with a degree in biochemistry and was on a pre-med track. I was even accepted into one of the top dental schools in the country and had started down that path. Construction was always around me, though. Helix is a family business founded by my uncle, and I worked for him frequently while growing up. Coming from the former Soviet Union with very little, I always worked during school breaks — spring break, summer, whenever I could — to earn some spending money. That exposure gave me a glimpse into the industry, but it wasn’t my plan. After a year in dental school, I took some time to reflect and realized it wasn’t what I truly wanted. I was doing well academically, but I knew it wasn’t where my passion or long-term fulfillment would come from. I had a conversation with my mom, who encouraged me to follow my own path. That was my turning point. I reached out to my uncle and asked if I could come work for him and learn the business. When I joined Helix in 1987, I knew very little about electrical work beyond basic labor tasks. I started from the ground up, learning everything I could. That decision changed the trajectory of my life. Victor Fuchs on Leading Helix Electric, LLC With Purpose 20
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