Knighten Electric

Company Overview

As a family-run business, Knighten Electric offers comprehensive electrical contracting with 24 years of expertise in the Lowcountry region of SC.
Oree Knighten began his journey in the electrical field over 25 years ago, gaining experience in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Prior to relocating to South Carolina, he served as an electrical superintendent at a salt mine in Louisiana for more than a decade.
He oversaw the electrical program, created safety protocols, designed programmable logic controls, and supervised a crew.
Wanting to start his own business and prioritize family time, he relocated with his family to the Lowcountry to launch Knighten Electric.
Amanda and Oree Knighten are the proud owners of Knighten Electric.
Amanda contributes her background in communications and sales to the construction industry in South Carolina.
Oree has dedicated over 24 years to the electrical field.
Oree started his journey by gaining hands-on experience through residential and commercial service calls while participating in a five-year electrical training program.
His career progressed through various commercial and industrial environments, including a paper mill, a nuclear power plant, and a salt mine.
He moved into project management, gaining insights into the importance of staying on budget and meeting deadlines.
Prior to his move to SC, Oree was the Electrical Superintendent at a salt mine, where he expanded his knowledge of programmable logic controls.
After visiting the Bluffton/Hilton Head area, the Knightens decided it was time for a change and to pursue their dream of self-employment in a new state.