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Toner Electric is a family owned and operated Electrical Contractor. The late Richard Toner founded the company in 1952 and opened on Broadway in Newport RI. Richard performed commercial and residential installations throughout Newport County and the Newport Naval Base.

Richard continued to run a small shop until his nephew, Frank Toner Sr. took over the company in 1978. Frank Sr. incorporated Toner Electric Company and operated a one man operation from his home in Middletown for several years until his sons Frank Jr. and Scott entered the business.

In 1987 the business was moved to 305 Oliphant Lane in Middletown RI as the business began to expand. In 2000 Frank Sr. retired and his sons took over as the new owners

Frank Toner Jr. is the President and Scott is the Vice President. Frank Sr. remains involved in the business as a part-time consultant.

As the third generation of Toner Electric Company we look forward to continuing years of quality workmanship for all our customers in Newport, RI and surrounding towns.

Toner truck | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

Toner history | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

Richard Toner - Founder, Owned Toner Electric from 1952-1978

Richard Toner | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

Richie founded Toner Electric Company in 1952 when he opened for business at 62 West Broadway (now Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard) in Newport. He started doing residential work, and then moved on to commercial, municipal, and US Navy contracting. He retired in 1978.

In his spare time, Richie has been a pilot, thoroughbred horse enthusiast, and amateur historian, particularly interested in Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and Hollywood producers. After he retired, he started every day with a two-mile walk. He passed away in 2000 at age 82.

Frank Toner Sr. | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

Frank Toner Sr. - Owned Toner Electric from 1978 -2000

Frank Sr. started working with Toner Electric Company in 1973 working on the new Portsmouth Police Station, with his Uncle Richie, who was the owner and founder of Toner Electric Company. In 1978, he received his Electrical Masters License and continued the Toner Electric Company name.

Richard Toner retired and Frank Sr. took over as President and Owner of the company. Over the next 15 years, the business expanded but remained a small family owned and operated business.

His sons, Frank and Scott, joined the business in the early 1990s and expanded it with the addition of a fire alarm division and a generator division. Frank Sr. retired from the business in 2000 and his sons Frank and Scott took over the operations of the company.

Today he is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and serves as Chairman of the security committee where he now resides in Bonita Springs, Florida. Frank is an avid golfer and enjoys fishing, boating, and visiting his grandchildren in Rhode Island.

Frank Toner | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

Frank Toner - President Worked at Toner Electric since: 1992

Frank started his electrical career as Frank Sr. helper. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 1992 he entered the family business full time as a journeyman electrician.

Today Frank oversees the daily operations of the company and handles the estimating and project management for all commercial electrical and fire alarm projects. Frank is a big hockey fan and you will likely find him at a hockey rink watching his two sons play hockey. Frank volunteers his time as a hockey coach and also enjoys skiing, boating and is an avid amateur weather watcher.

Scott Toner | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

Scott Toner - V.P. Worked at Toner Electric since: 1995

Scott started in the trade at an early age working with his father, Frank Sr. He worked part time throughout high school and college. He joined the company full time in 1995, obtained his journeyman's license in 1997 and became a master electrician in 2000.

Scott is currently the Vice President of Toner Electric and is involved in all operations of the business.

James Robinson | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

James Robinson - Journeyman Electrician, Worked at Toner Electric since: 2000

“Jimmy” is a Journeyman electrician who specializes in Fire Alarm installations, testing and repairs. He is likely the one you will see when your Fire Alarm needs testing. He has an outgoing personally and he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Jeff Belli | Toner Electric Company | Middletown, RI

Jeff Belli - Master Generator Technician, Worked at Toner Electric since: 2004

Jeff is a Veteran of the US Army. He proudly served his country doing (3) tours of service in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was honorably discharged from the Army and began his career with Toner Electric shortly thereafter.

He is a Certified Technician for Generac and Honeywell generators and is Lead Technician in the generator division of Toner Electric. He is also a licensed Journeyman electrician. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, skydiving and ATVing.

Russ Ramos - Journeyman Electrician, Worked at Toner since: 2005

Russ is a Journeyman electrician who specializes in commercial electrical wiring and fire alarm testing. Russ takes pride in his work and is routinely complemented for his work ethic, friendliness and neatness.