George Kornahrens
Founder · Est. 1972
Murray Vocational School, Class of 1944. Founded the company 28 years later and built it one honest job at a time. Direct: (843) 722-8306
“Another quality job by…”
George Kornahrens & Johnny Oakley · Serving the Lowcountry since 1972
Our story
One truck and a vocational diploma.
George Kornahrens graduated from Murray Vocational School in 1944. He spent the next twenty-eight years learning every panel, conduit, and circuit in the Lowcountry — from the old wiring in single-houses on Tradd Street to the new industrial work along the Cooper River.
In 1972, with one truck and a sign on Romney Street, George opened Charleston Electrical Services. His promise to neighbors was simple: diagnose honestly, recommend the right fix, and stand behind every job.
“We've always operated under strong values, aimed at exceeding our clients' needs.”
John “Johnny” Oakley grew up around the shop, learned the trade beside George, and graduated from Trident Technical College before taking over as owner. Today he runs the same crew on the same code George set — 500+ projects logged, 11 industry awards on the wall, and the Romney Street phone line still ringing.
