About Us
Serving Central Florida since 2007
Forthright Electric Company is a commercial electrical contractor serving the Central Florida areas of Lake, Orange, Seminole and Volusia Counties since 2007.

Terry Petty, President and CEO
Terry Petty has been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He holds an active state certified electrical contractors license (EC13003463) and is an active member of the Central Florida Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association.
Terry’s electrical career started in 1989 when he entered a 5 year Electrical Contractor apprenticeship program administered by the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee in Orlando.
After graduating from the program in 1995, Terry began working in the service department at Olson Electric Company Inc. and quickly moved into supervisory positions as project foreman and general foreman.
Terry was directly responsible for projects such as waste water treatment facilities, water treatment facilities, central office facilities for AT&T and Bellsouth, high rise condominiums, government buildings and theme parks.
Terry worked at Olson Electric Company until 2004 when it was sold to investors.
Terry, opened Forthright Electric Company Inc. in 2007 where the company is presently performing work in the service, direct digital controls, electrical – mechanical and lighting retrofit markets.
Forthright Electric Inc Company Philosophy

Forthright: ADJECTIVE:
1. going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It’s sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
2. proceeding in a straight course; direct; straightforward: a forthright glance.
What’s in a name? To us … it’s our entire philosophy.
We believe in being honest and direct from the very start. Our electrical contractor estimates are based on our extensive knowledge and experience in the electrical industry. And, they include everything you will need to get the job done right the first time.
The “forthright” approach avoids quick fixes and low ball estimates that other contractors may offer to win a customer bid only to find out later it will cost twice as much and take twice as long to get the job completed.
Once we receive your go-ahead, you can expect a “forthright” approach in getting the job completed. We show up when we say we will. We complete the job when we say we will.
There are times when the unexpected does come up, and in those instances we are “forthright” and honest about its impact.
The Company We Keep
At Forthright Electric Inc., we realize our clients are our most valuable asset. That’s why we work so hard to achieve the highest level of customer service possible. This effort earns us repeat business and good old fashioned referrals, helping to keep our overhead down and pass the savings along to you.
While we are the main outsource for several large companies in the Central Florida area, here is what some of our smaller companies are saying about us. We are confident you’ll feel the same way, too.
“Forthright Electric always completes our electric contracting projects in a timely manner and at a fair price. They are honest about the work and accurate in their estimates. I would highly recommend them to others.”
Contact us today to discuss your commercial electrical needs, we’re looking forward to adding you to our family of satisfied customers.