CINCINNATI, Ohio — Honoring the Life and Legacy of Stuart Buchanan
On October 19, 2025, Cincinnati lost a quiet giant of the electrical industry — Stuart Buchanan — a father, influential sales leader, and passionate entrepreneur whose legacy built more than a business; it helped power a region.
From his first job sweating in Kentucky’s tobacco fields at the age of 15, Stuart outworked the poverty he was born into with grit, persistence, and determination — and never looked back. That same relentless spirit carried him into the heart of the electrical industry, where he spent more than 50 years as a conduit for progress that helped build the region and the nation from the post-WWII era through the new century.
Stuart Buchanan began his career with Graybar Electric, later joined Arthur Ehlers Company, and eventually ventured out on his own.
A Lifetime in Service to the Industry
- 1950s–1960s: Launched Buchanan Electrical Supplies as a sole proprietor
- 1965–1975: Grew Buchanan Electrical Enterprises
- 1976–1986: Expanded under Buchanan Electrical Sales
- 1987–2000s: Founded Buchanan Electrical Sales Co.
Stuart Buchanan helped generate tens of millions in revenue, mentored many, and will forever remain part of Cincinnati’s electrical heritage. His legacy reminds us that true power comes from passion, perseverance, and people.
Read the full obituary here.
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