History

The Story of Dominion

1940

With just one employee, one truck, and a small storefront at 4754 Lee Highway, Meyer H. Sharlin started selling electrical supplies to contractors and homeowners in the Washington, D.C. area.

1947

In 1947, Dominion Electric moved to 5053 Lee Highway, Arlington, its current headquarters, which at that time was about one-third the size of the current building.

1957

The year 1957 was one of growth for Dominion. A new location was opened at 3rd and Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington, DC, and the main location in Arlington underwent its second remodel.

1986

By the mid-1980s, business was in full swing. Warehouse staff was working through the night to get orders packed for the next day's delivery. It was time to expand. Meyer and Richard Sharlin found a tract of land near Dulles airport and built a new distribution center and showroom. A new 25,000 sq ft. space is opened in Chantilly, VA. Assumed to be too big at the time, Dominion grew into the space within 18 months.

1993

In 1993, Dominion purchased the assets of US Electric Supply and moved into the space in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

1997

Expansion in the market continues with the acquisition of Leesburg Lighting which moves Dominion Electric into the western suburbs.

2012

In 2012, Dominion purchased the YES Electric in Alexandria, continuing to expand our footprint.

2017

Stephen Krooth assumes the role of CEO and corporate headquarters expand to 5015 Langston Blvd.

2021

In 2021, a major renovation of the Arlington showroom was completed to coincide with the launch of the new Dominion Lighting brand.

2022

In 2022, the Twin Springs/Baltimore South location moved to a new 125,000-square-foot distribution center and supply counter in Curtis Bay, MD.

2023

In 2023, The Chantilly showroom underwent a major renovation to align with Dominion Lighting.

2024

Dominion Electric Supply Company becomes part of Border States, a 100% employee-owned company and one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. This partnership strengthens Dominion’s ability to serve customers with expanded resources and a broader product offering while continuing its long-standing tradition of service excellence.

Today

Today, Dominion Electric Supply is proud to be part of Border States, a 100% employee-owned company and one of the largest electrical distributors in the nation. This partnership strengthens our ability to serve customers with expanded resources, a broader product offering, and nationwide reach — all while maintaining our deep local roots and customer-first approach. Dominion continues to operate with 300+ employees, 50+ delivery vehicles, partnerships with 700+ manufacturers, 10 counter locations, and 2 Distribution Centers: Chantilly, VA (85,000 sq ft) and Curtis Bay, MD (125,000 sq ft). We also operate 2 Dominion Lighting showrooms in Arlington, Chantilly, and stock 18,000+ inventory items. While much has grown, our greatest strength remains our people — many of whom are second- or third-generation employees. Some team members have been with us for over 50 years, a testament to our culture of loyalty, expertise, and shared success. Dominion’s legacy lives on through our passionate employees, strong customer relationships, and commitment to evolving with the needs of our industry. Now backed by the power of Border States, we look forward to continuing our service-driven mission for decades to come.