Anthem business owner Rich Digilio traces a path from New York tradesman to local entrepreneur with Eric and Sawana. Licensed as a master electrician at 23, he founded Anthem Electric out of a single truck and, after years of growth and a stint focused on high-level customer service, now co-owns Trustpoint Electric & Air following a merger with a local mechanical company. Rich explains why EV-charger installations have become one of the Valley’s fastest-growing services, and what he sees as Anthem’s homes age: whole-home surge protection now required by code, loose connections, and HVAC and gas issues that make regular maintenance worthwhile. Underneath the trade talk is a philosophy about people. He treats his team as his first customer, leans into community relationships, and argues that entrepreneurship is less about sticking to one idea than about honest pivots and continual improvement.
Key takeaways
- Rich earned his master electrician license at 23 and started Anthem Electric with one truck.
- A merger created Trustpoint Electric & Air, adding HVAC to the electrical work.
- EV-charger installs are among the fastest-growing services in the Valley.
- Aging Anthem homes are surfacing surge, connection, and HVAC/gas issues — maintenance matters.
- He treats employees as the "first customer" and views pivots as part of entrepreneurship.
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