ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Guarantee Electrical Company announces that Emily Martin, chief legal and risk officer and EVP external affairs of Guarantee and longtime leader in the St. Louis and national electrical contracting community, has been inducted into the 2025 Academy of Electrical Contracting – one of the highest honors in the industry.
Founded in 1968, the Academy of Electrical Contracting recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the electrical contracting profession through leadership, innovation and dedicated service. With her induction, Martin joins a select group of fewer than 500 Academy Fellows nationwide.
Emily represents the fourth generation of her family to serve the electrical industry. As president of Aschinger Electric, she helped steward the company’s growth and its merger with Guarantee Electrical Company in 2021. Today she serves as a governor for the St. Louis Chapter of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) and continues to champion workforce development, diversity and industry excellence, locally and nationally.
“Emily is all about forward progress. Emily’s induction into the Academy is not only a well-earned personal milestone, but a powerful recognition of the legacy and leadership she represents,” said Rich Ledbetter, CEO of Guarantee Electrical Company. “Her dedication to innovation, inclusion and elevating our entire industry is unmatched. We’re proud to have her on the Guarantee team and proud to see her honored on this national stage.”
Emily’s career has been defined by her trailblazing leadership and passion for the electrical trade. As the first woman to serve as NECA St. Louis Chapter President and a nationally respected voice for contractors and craft professionals alike, her influence has extended far beyond any single organization.