Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned.
Victor Fuchs
Victor Fuchs came to the United States from Ukraine by way of Italy, thanks to funds from the Jewish Federation. Today, Victor is the President & CEO of Helix Electric, the country’s second-largest non-union electrical contractor. Escaping the anti-semitism of the post-WWII Soviet Union, he and his parents came to this country with next to nothing, a funny spelled last name, and the determination to have a better future.
Dreaming Differently, With Impressive Results
Victor’s parents were trained professionals, valued a good education, and wanted the same for him. His father was an engineer and his mother was a dentist. She planned for him to follow in her footsteps. He graduated from UCSD and enrolled in UCSF to obtain his degree and dental licensure. But Victor dared to dream a little differently. He joined his uncle’s company, Helix Electric, in 1987 in San Diego, which was still just a local enterprise. His title was Assistant President, which really meant he did whatever his uncle didn’t want to deal with. That exposed Victor to many facets of the company. When the opportunity came, Victor took the risk of moving to Las Vegas to grow the Helix brand.
Philanthropy, community, and the secret to success
Victor believes that helping others find success is the secret to becoming successful yourself. Giving back is a duty, because it strengthens the community and raises the level for everyone. He credits the generosity of the funds from the Jewish Federation for giving his family the means to survive early on, and he carries that forward with philanthropic work with the Make a Wish Foundation, local toy drives, golf fundraisers, and more.
Takeaways From This Episode
- You have to take care of people and believe in what you’re doing.
- Team—it is not I, it’s US, WE, OUR Company.
- Everyone wants to be successful, you have to teach them how.
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