Buckles-Smith Electric (Santa Clara): John Sanchez joined the company as an inside salesperson working out of the company’s headquarters. He is a military veteran who served in the Navy for four years before starting in the electrical industry. Beginning his career as a driver in 2000, Sanchez built his experience as he advanced to the warehouse and then to purchasing. Working in various locations and positions throughout San Diego, Sanchez spent the last eight years working for Main Electric, San Diego, as a warehouse manager and inside sales representative.