Maura O’Connell moved to Santa Cruz in 1996 after graduating from Hoftra University in Hempstead, NY on a basketball scholarship with a degree in Fine Arts. Her journey as an electrician began when she was given an opportunity to become an electrical apprentice with no experience in 1997. She began learning the trade wiring new homes in Santa Cruz County, from there her skills grew from re-wiring homes, troubleshooting electrical issues, lighting design to project management. Starting Lucky Electric was a natural progression to form a company where she gets to lead by example and bring pride in workmanship to every project. Maura started Lucky Electric in 2006 with just herself as the only electrician today she has the privilege of a brilliant team of workers. 

“I grew up with a basketball in my hand since I was big enough to hold one. For me running Lucky Electric is the same as being a point guard on a basketball team. It is my job to attack every job like we are heading towards the final four. Every project is an opportunity for us to show the world what we are made of, to gain customers for life and to continue to offer quality electrical work no matter how big or small the project.”