Family-Owned Since 2010

Meet the Family Behind First Choice

Three generations dedicated to your safety and satisfaction

Our Team

Sam BurrisSB
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Sam Burris

Master Electrician

Master ElectricianRanken Graduate

Sam earned his Master Electrician certification in 2024 after more than a decade learning the trade under Butch's guidance.

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Brody DunsworthBD

Brody Dunsworth

Electrical Assistant

NEC Code TrainingOSHA Safety

The newest member of the team, Brody joined in 2024 and is learning the trade from Zach and Sam, continuing the family tradition.

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Zach BurrisZB
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Zach Burris

CEO

Lindenwood BusinessRanken Graduate

Leading First Choice Electric since 2017, Zach graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ranken Technical College while managing daily operations.

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Jessie WalterJW
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Jessie Walter

Customer Service | Director 

10+ Years in Customer Care5.0★ Experience Program Lead

10+ years in customer service & operations leadership Specializes in high-touch home services scheduling and client communication Leads FCE’s customer care, dispatch, and follow-up experience Trained in conflict resolution and service recovery best practices Oversees quality control for estimates, confirmations, and job wrap-ups Drives FCE’s review, reputation, and feedback program specification of team members.

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Lynn Kirkpatrick

Operations & Community Support – Founding Family Member

Community Volunteer & OutreachOperations & Customer Support

Lynn has worked alongside Howard since the earliest days of First Choice Electric, quietly handling the details that keep the business running—supporting scheduling, paperwork, and customer communication behind the scenes.

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Bennie KirkpatrickBK
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Bennie Kirkpatrick

Co-Founder (Retired)

Journeyman ElectricianArmy Veteran

Butch's brother and co-founder of First Choice Electric. Now retired and enjoying life after decades of dedicated service.

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Howard Kirkpatrick IIHK

Howard Kirkpatrick II "Butch"

Founder (1951-2024)

Master ElectricianNavy Veteran

Navy veteran and Master Electrician who founded Kirk's Electric in 1992 and restructured it as First Choice Electric in 2010. His commitment to safety and quality built our foundation.

His Legacy
Howard Kirkpatrick Sr.HK

Howard Kirkpatrick Sr.

The Inspiration (1922-2018)

WWII VeteranTeamsters 38 Years

Though never an electrician himself, Howard Sr.'s work ethic and values became the foundation for everything First Choice Electric represents.

His Story

Certifications & Education

Licensed, trained, and continuously learning

Licensed Electricians

Bonded &Insured

Master Electricians

Ranken Technical College Graduates

OSHA Certified

NEC Code Trained

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