In 1977, Gary Lofing started Lofing Electric in Columbus, MT. For the next 30 years, he and his wife, Pat, created a well-respected business while simultaneously running a ranch. Their son, Pete, graduated from Washington State University in 2006 and came back to his hometown to start his electrical apprenticeship under his dad. Pete is now a master electrician. Gary retired from the business in 2019 when Pete and his wife, Amber, took over Lofing Electric and continue running it today. They have grown their staff and Pete continues to train electrical apprentices.