Meet Jake Amberson

Behind every AK Sparky’s Electric truck is a licensed electrical contractor who takes your home and your safety personally. Jake Amberson is the owner of AK Sparky’s Electric, a family-owned electrical contractor serving Wasilla, Palmer, and the greater Mat-Su Valley since 2019. Here’s a little about the person behind the business.

Jake Amberson, Owner and Licensed Electrical Contractor

Jake founded AK Sparky’s Electric in 2019 as a family-owned and operated business, built on a simple idea: treat every customer’s home the way you’d want your own treated, honest, prompt, and safe. As a licensed electrical contractor, Jake leads a journeyman-only crew and stands personally behind the work that carries his name.

Over 8 Years in the Alaska Electrical Trade

Jake brought more than eight years in the electrical trade to AK Sparky’s, with hands-on experience across both large commercial projects with intricate wiring systems and smaller but equally important home remodels. That range matters: it’s the difference between an electrician who only knows one kind of job and one who understands how an entire electrical system fits together, from a single outlet to a whole building.

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Why Backup Power Is Personal for Jake

Jake’s belief in home backup power isn’t a sales pitch, it’s lived experience. During the 2014 earthquake, he came home, fired up his generator through the transfer switch, and told the neighbors they were welcome to come over if the outage ran long. His power was back that afternoon while others waited. As Jake puts it, “I love the peace of mind that it has given us,” and he believes every home in Alaska should have a generator and transfer switch for exactly that reason. It’s why backup generators became a cornerstone of what AK Sparky’s does.

Why Jake Started AK Sparky’s Electric

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Licensed, Bonded, and Journeyman-Led

Jake built AK Sparky’s on credentials, not shortcuts. The company carries an unlimited commercial wiring license from the State of Alaska, meaning there’s no project it isn’t licensed to handle anywhere in the state, and it staffs only journeyman electricians, never unsupervised apprentices. AK Sparky’s is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and an Authorized Cummins dealer for backup generators. You can read more about the company’s credentials on our licensed electrician page.

The Values Behind the Business

Ask Jake what AK Sparky’s stands for and it comes back to four words the business was built on: integrity, excellence, promptness, and dependability. Those aren’t just words on a website, they show up in the two things customers mention most in reviews, that the crew shows up on time and responds fast. For Jake, it all traces back to one belief: the most important thing is coming home safely to our family each day, and helping every customer do the same.

A Family-Owned Wasilla Electrician, Rooted in the Mat-Su Valley

AK Sparky’s is a local, family-owned business serving neighbors from Wasilla and Palmer out to Willow and Sutton across the greater Mat-Su Valley. When you call, you’re not reaching a national franchise, you’re reaching a local owner who lives and works in the same community you do.

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Work with Jake and the AK Sparky’s Team

Ready to work with a licensed electrician who takes your home personally? Call AK Sparky’s Electric at 907-671-9288 or schedule online. Curious about the name? Read the story of why we became AK Sparky’s Electric.