When most people think of power, they think light switches. Corey Mahan thinks voltage, weather, and the people in the trenches keeping the grid alive when everything else goes dark. Force Electrical Services isn’t a business built for buzzwords, it’s built for current. Founded by Corey Mahan in 2018, this Woodward, OK-based powerhouse has become the go-to partner for investor-owned utilities and electric coops across the South-Central U.S. They’re not chasing comfort, they’re chasing uptime. They added a serious jolt when SkyKnight Capital came in with a growth investment to take Force into its next era.
SkyKnight Capital, led by founder Matthew Ebbel and partners Mara Hunt, Claude Burton & Jordan Milich, has quietly built a $4B empire backing market leaders in sectors where demand doesn’t dip, it hums. Their Fund IV closed at a $1B hard cap in 2023, proving investors trust their eye for businesses that power through cycles. When SkyKnight plugs in, it’s not to chase trends, it’s to build endurance.
For Force, that capital means more scale, more gear, and more reach to serve the utilities keeping America running. They already own ~90% of their equipment, no rentals, no delays, no middlemen. That kind of ownership gives Force the ability to move faster than anyone when storms hit or systems fail. Add an impeccable safety record to that mix, and you’ve got a company that’s not just strong on paper, it’s strong in practice.
Under CEO Corey Mahan & CFO Howie Price, the culture runs deep. Crews operate like family, not payroll. They train hard, work harder, and know exactly what it means to keep lights on for millions. Projects with Oklahoma Gas & Electric and multiple co-ops prove one thing, Force doesn’t just respond; they deliver. It’s a reputation earned, not given.
Now with SkyKnight’s investment, Force is primed to expand service offerings and capabilities across the U.S. utility infrastructure landscape. Victoria Potter, Principal at SkyKnight, will join the board, bringing strategic depth and proven perspective from her work with Ampirical Solutions, another SkyKnight success story.
The timing couldn’t be better. The U.S. transmission & distribution market, valued at $330.3B in 2023, is projected to grow 3.9% CAGR through 2030. With utilities pouring $174B into grid upgrades and 70% of U.S. transmission lines older than 25 years, the market isn’t waiting for innovation, it’s demanding it.
Force Electrical Services is built for that demand. Backed by SkyKnight Capital, they’re not just maintaining power, they’re defining what readiness looks like in an industry where seconds, safety & precision matter most.
