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About Dean Massari

Dean Massari of Nashville, TN,  is a Master Electrician with over 20 years of experience in the residential and commercial electrical services industry. As an electrician, Massari specializes in the layout and wiring of power, lighting, surveillance, and control systems that protect life and property and adhere to local and state building code requirements. Dean has field experience in traditional electrical systems and is a consultant for property owners interested in cutting-edge technology, such as IoT (Internet Of Things). This next-generation technology connects smart home and business systems with sensors that can communicate with each other and the property owner.

As a master electrician, Dean has been a role model for apprentice-level electricians, teaching them the importance of safe wiring practices in high- and low-voltage electrical equipment and how to diagnose, repair, install, and test electrical wiring in homes and buildings. Today’s electrical systems can be complex and potentially hazardous, so Dean believes that accurate field training is essential for the next generation of electricians and critical for learning code compliance and crucial safety practices.

Early Life and Training

As a young man growing up in Nashville, TN, Dean Massari would often go along with his father, a construction worker, to visit job sites. He would be mesmerized by all the sounds from the workers around him. He heard the buzz of drills, the screech of saws, and the knock of hammers, all in concert to transform a shell of lumber and nails into a beautiful, habitable structure. These sights and sounds stayed with Dean, and as he moved into middle and high school, he chose to study the trades, first excelling in woodworking and metal shop.

Upon graduating from high school, Dean passed the entrance test and was accepted into a local electrician apprenticeship program. Dean studied electrical wiring and systems for two years and learned how to read blueprints and apply the National Electrical Codes. This was followed by intensive field training, where he shadowed Journeyman Electricians for two more years to gain the hands-on experience required to become a certified electrician.

Massari quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a journeyman electrician in five years. His early training included residential electrical systems wiring and utility and public works assignments during power outages caused by wind, snow, and ice storms.

Role as a Master Electrician

Dean Massari of Nashville is a self-employed electrician after working decades for a number of residential and commercial construction contractors. In his role as a lead electrician, Massari is responsible for the supervision of both journey-level electricians and their apprentices. He is tasked with overseeing the electrical installation phase of new residential construction and commercial renovations. It is his responsibility to make sure that materials are ordered and received and that all subordinates are on-site and ready to work with the proper equipment and tools.

As a lead electrician, Dean is also responsible for OSHA safety compliance, especially when workers are within confined spaces or dealing with high voltages. Massari will generally take personal responsibility for power installation, which includes panel boards, switch boxes, and their connection to power utilities. He also maintains all records for work completed, which is critical when the new structure undoes final inspection and commissioning.

Massari is known to have exceptional diagnostic skills, testing, and troubleshooting systems to find inefficiencies and reduce the possibility of accidental shock or short circuits. He is also skilled at selecting components and arrangements that are energy efficient, possibly saving the property owner thousands of dollars each year in operating costs. Dean is often present at the initial planning phase of a new project to provide consultation on energy-saving appliances, smart electrical components, and an optimized electrical distribution system.

Electrical Systems Consultant

Currently, Dean Massari is a Nashville, TN, consultant specializing in the design and installation of modern electrical power and lighting systems. He advises contractors, land developers, and other stakeholders on the benefit of using smart technology in new construction that aims for high energy efficiency. He also consults with property owners about their return on investment when making these same upgrades to existing structures.

Massari promotes green building practices and equipment as it relates to power, lighting, and low-voltage systems (namely fire, security, music, and home theater). He believes the use of energy-efficient components that monitor themselves and can be programmed to use less energy or turn off when occupants are not in the home is essential to help fight climate change. Dean is also skilled at helping homeowners choose and install the proper solar panel system to meet the home’s power needs.

Personal Life

Dean Massari still lives in Nashville, TN, with his wife, where he raised his three children, who are now in college or beginning their careers. In his spare time, he and his wife frequent many Nashville country music venues and have personally met some of the biggest names in the industry. You can find Dean paddling a kayak on the Cumberland River or playing a few rounds of golf with his friends. A self-appointed grill master, Dean is not afraid to smoke a whole hog in his backyard pit.