Frank S. Caglia,

The patriarch of the Caglia family, was born in 1912 in the humble village of Maschito, Italy. Frank, the oldest of 12 children, migrated with his parents and his family by way of Ellis Island and settled in Fresno. Years of hard work and community service has allowed the Caglia Family to become an integral part of the development of Fresno. Fresno has provided a home for three generations and several businesses that take pride in the strong work ethic and high level of integrity that has set the Caglia’s businesses apart over the past seven decades.

Electric Motor Shop

When Frank was a young man he began working at the Electric Motor Shop. Early on, he began buying ownership interests in the business. Originally started in 1913, Electric Motor Shop today is one of the Valley’s premier electrical contractors, electric motor repair and Industrial Supply Business. No one would have predicted this small business would someday develop into a well-known, highly respected Fresno landmark. Richard Caglia, Frank’s son, has been the General Manager of Electric Motor Shop for 30 years and two of his sons work for him today. Frank’s daughter, Sally, has been the Corporate Secretary for the last 20 years. The Electric Motor Shop has been fortunate to do business in the Central Valley over the years.