Local Business Owner Takes Home Top Honors and Awards

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (October 13, 2017) – Nathanael Toms, owner of Mr. Electric of Southwest Missouri, a Neighborly company, earned the Mr. Electric Franchisee of the Year Award and Top Gun honors at the 2017 Dwyer Group International Conference held Sept. 24-27 in Orlando, Florida.

The Franchisee of the Year Award is the highest annual honor that can be bestowed upon a Mr. Electric franchisee. The award goes to a franchisee that has consistently, over a period of years, grown a model Mr. Electric business and had exemplary customer service, while developing a talented team of associates who are viewed with esteem, by all peers. Fellow franchisees view them as approachable and caring.

The Top Gun award goes to franchise owners who achieve top sales and reach operational benchmarks. The Top Gun recipients represent the top 10 percent of Mr. Electric franchise owners across North America.

“The idea of ‘Top Gun’ was established by the Navy in the 1960s as a way to give training and credit to elite fighter pilots,” said Joel Worthington, president of Mr. Electric. “Taking a page from the Naval Top Gun Program, each year we recognize our franchise leaders for their accomplishments and dedication to the trade. It takes dedication, hard work, expertise and commitment to reach the Top Gun goal and we are honored to have these winners on our team.”

The Top Gun designation was inspired by the 1980’s movie of the same moniker. Don Dwyer, the late founder of Mr. Electric parent company, Dwyer Group, initiated the concept. He felt the top franchise owners went the extra mile and did what it took to be exemplary.

“These awards are such a great honor to our local team that works hard every day to achieve the very best,” said Toms. “Our success and these awards wouldn’t be possible without our amazing team of technicians, wonderful support staff, and an outstanding community.”

“Nathanael is a great asset to the Mr. Electric name and team,” said Worthington. “Franchisees like him represent the future of the brand across the country. We know he will continue to set an example for all business owners for years to come.”

Toms has owned and operated Mr. Electric of Southwest Missouri since 2009.

About Mr. Electric®:

Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly company, is the leading electrical installation and repair company known for its consistent, superior service in the United States and Canada. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500,” Mr. Electric franchisees provide electrical services to residential and commercial customers at more than 140 locations worldwide. Established by Dwyer Group® in 1994, Mr. Electric is part of Neighborly, a community of home service experts, leveraging Dwyer Group’s nearly 2,500 professional home service experts across 13 brands in the U.S. and Canada with a unique direct service function that provides consumers assistance with nearly all aspects of their home care needs. Neighborly brands include: Aire Serv®, Five Star Painting®, Glass Doctor®, Portland Glass®, Molly Maid®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Handyman®, Mr. Rooter®, Protect Painters®, Rainbow International®, Window Genie® and The Grounds Guys®. Additional information about Neighborly can be found at www.GetNeighborly.com. For more information about Mr. Electric, visit www.MrElectric.com and to learn about franchising opportunities with all Dwyer Group’s Neighborly companies, visit www.leadingtheserviceindustry.com.