About Us
Jack Hornsby Electric, Inc. is a family owned, women operated, West Tennessee based electrical contracting company. Established in 1983, we have decades of experience. You can trust that we are knowledgeable in doing commercial and industrial electrical installations.
Our number one goal is to offer complete customer satisfaction in a safe environment for our employees, adhering to the most rigorous standards of safety and quality. We take great pride in our employees, and we always deliver our services with great integrity. Our team has seen the rise of a new generation of leadership at our company, but our core values remain the same: provide our services with the highest quality through attention to detail, budget-friendly rates, value engineering, and timely service.
Our History
In 1983, Jack Hornsby Electric, Inc. began with a vision and a lot of determination around the Hornsby kitchen table. After years on the road as a journeyman electrician with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Jack Hornsby was ready to stop traveling and start building something lasting for his career and family. With the support of his wife, Sandra, the couple launched the business from their home in West Tennessee. Sandra even earned her master electrician’s license to help grow the company side-by-side with Jack!
From the beginning, it was a family effort. Their daughters, Jill and Judy, pitched in as teenagers, delivering parts and helping out wherever they could. Jack and Sandra poured everything back into the company — working hard, saving diligently, and staying rooted in their values of grit, faith, and family.
Four decades later, JHE is still proudly family-owned and operated. The company has become a trusted name in West Tennessee, with completed major projects for businesses like the Kirkland Cancer Center, Walmart, Best Buy, City of Jackson, Union University, Jackson-Madison County School System, and the Jackson Ballpark.
Leadership has now passed to the next generation with Jill (Hornsby) Wade serving as CEO. Her husband, Mark, joined the team as an estimator and project manager — continuing the tradition of partnership that Jack and Sandra started. Three of Jack’s grandchildren and three great-nephews are now part of the company as well, ensuring that the legacy of hard work and family dedication will carry on for years to come.
Jill Hornsby Wade
CEO
Jill grew up with Jack Hornsby Electric, starting in the industry as a child by gathering materials and highlighting counts on blueprints. She officially stepped into her career at JHE in May 2000. A graduate of Jackson State’s four-year apprenticeship program with TCAT, Jill has built her career on a strong technical foundation paired with a natural talent for leadership and problem-solving.
As CEO, Jill oversees contract execution, HR, business development, bid input and review, insurance, and technology innovations. She helps drive the company forward by ensuring the team has the resources they need to succeed – essentially handling everything except putting conduit in the wall.
Jill’s favorite part of her work is seeing projects come to life and celebrating the success of the team that makes it all possible. She loves finding solutions, overcoming challenges, and watching people thrive in their roles.
Outside the office, Jill enjoys renovations, remodeling, and house flipping. She’s especially drawn to the vision and design elements of a project—less decorating, more imagining what a space could be.
Favorite Projects: Jackson City Hall, Kirkland Cancer Center, and Pope Elementary School.
Mark Wade
Director of Operations
Mark Wade began his career at Jack Hornsby Electric in 1993. His education includes a four-year electrical apprenticeship, Project Management certification through Associated Builders and Contractors (2012), and hands-on experience that has shaped him into a trusted leader in operations.
As Director of Operations, Mark oversees the full lifecycle of JHE’s project delivery – from procurement and large bid involvement to design-build work, industrial outreach, and healthcare liaison responsibilities. He manages projects, supports business development, and works closely with supervisors to keep every phase of operations running smoothly.
Mark’s favorite part of working at JHE is the family atmosphere and the people he gets to work with every day.
Outside of work, he’s a talented drummer and once had the potential to pursue it professionally.
Favorite Projects: Kirkland Cancer Center, Pope Elementary School, and the Humboldt Wastewater Treatment Plant.