Member Spotlight: McNaughton McKay Electric Company

Member Spotlight by [McNaughton McKay Electric Company]

Provide us with a brief summary of your business’ services

McNaughton-McKay Electric Company is a 100% employee-owned electrical distributor helping businesses across Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina power their success. From everyday pipe and wire to complex automation and control systems, our team provides the products, services, and expertise that contractors and manufacturers depend on. McNaughton-McKay Electric Company is a member of McNaughton McKay Group (MMG), which has more than 60 locations covering 9 states and ~1,900 empowered owners.

In addition to our core product offering, we provide services and solutions to support your applications through innovative capabilities, processes, technologies and personnel you can depend on to move your business forward. Our expert sales and engineering teams are here to help solve your problems and will go above and beyond to understand your business and meet your needs. Because we are employee-owned, every team member is personally invested in your success.

Our relationships aren’t just about selling products—we focus on creating long-term value that contributes to the success and profitability of our customers.

Tell us about your company’s mission and values

At McNaughton-McKay, we build partnerships. As an employee-owned company, we are personally invested in our customers’ success. Acting as trusted advisors, we collaborate with our partners to ensure the solutions we provide are reliable today and sustainable for the future. Whether supporting small businesses or large enterprises, our mission is to be a trusted partner who helps Central Ohio businesses thrive.

What are the services you use the most (or are looking forward to using) from the Columbus Chamber?

As new members of the Columbus Chamber, we are excited to participate in events and connection opportunities that allow us to meet and partner with other businesses invested in the region. We look forward to networking, learning, and collaborating through Chamber events, and to supporting the growing electrical and automation infrastructure across Central Ohio.

How do you stay engaged with trends that you see in your industry?

We stay current through multiple channels: leveraging the expertise of our in-house specialists, collaborating with customers across diverse industries, attending trade shows and events, and remaining active in our local communities. We also monitor local developments—such as Columbus’s investments in infrastructure and sustainable energy—while staying engaged in global innovation to ensure we remain relevant and forward-thinking.

What is your company culture like?

Our culture is built around people. We care deeply for our employees, our customers, and our community. By fostering partnerships and friendships, we’ve developed a family-oriented environment where collaboration and customer service come first. Whether it’s volunteering locally, celebrating milestones together, or finding creative solutions for our customers, our culture is rooted in people helping people.

What does it take to be a successful employee at your company?

A successful employee puts the needs of our customers first and embodies our commitment to doing what’s right. Our most successful employees are problem solvers, relationship builders, and team players who consistently go above and beyond to deliver dependable solutions. Success at McNaughton-McKay means going above and beyond to deliver value, strengthen partnerships, and uphold our reputation for excellence.

What makes Columbus such a great place to do business?

Columbus is thriving thanks to its diverse business community and strong spirit of collaboration. The region’s supportive ecosystem—bolstered by organizations like the Columbus Chamber—makes it a place where partnerships flourish and industries of all kinds can grow. For our industry in particular, the city’s focus on infrastructure and innovation makes Columbus an ideal home for advancing electrical and automation solutions.

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