NECA is proud to have been a partner with Sutter Health Park as the stadium welcomes the Athletics to West Sacramento for the 2025 season and for the next few years as the team’s temporary home, which they’ll share with the ballpark’s current tenant, the Sacramento River Cats. The ballpark has been enhanced and upgraded to provide everyone — players, management, media and fans alike — a genuine, state-of-the-art Major League Baseball experience.
The improvements cover every facet of the ballpark, from the playing surface underfoot to the lighting high overhead, from the behind-the-scenes team spaces and amenities to the video displays and audio systems to be enjoyed by all.
Some of the most accomplished and successful firms to offer construction services in Northern California have played key roles in transforming Sutter Health Park into the cutting-edge stadium it is now. Soon the results of their work will be widely acknowledged as visiting MLB teams arrive, fans fill the seats and this grand venue with expansive views of the Sacramento skyline is broadcast to baseball fans nationwide throughout the next several seasons.
NECA Contractors Valley Communications and Collins Electrical
were key project partners for the ballpark’s transformation.
Pictured [L-R]: Dirk Yaney, Project Manager, Valley
Communications; Patrick Smith, Project Manager/General Foreman,
Collins Electrical; Kevin Farnum, Special Projects Manager,
Collins Electrical
COLLINS ELECTRICAL
Established in 1924, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. is one of the top electrical construction and engineering firms in Northern California with offices in Fresno, Livermore, Marina, Modesto, Stockton and West Sacramento. The company specializes in commercial, industrial, institutional and energy-based markets.
Collins Electrical is an original contractor for Sutter Health Park (formerly Raley Field) since its construction in 1999 and has been servicing the ballpark ever since. The company is part of the park’s transformation to a true Major League Baseball experience, responsible for the electrical contracting on many new features and upgrades.
In preparation for the Athletics to make Sutter Health Park their temporary home, Collins Electrical is performing design-build construction and renovation on many park features, including the new Athletics Clubhouse for players and coaching staff, MLB umpire lounge and batting tunnel, stadium lighting, broadcast connect hut, media suite and broadcast room, the Sky River Casino Solon Club and the Jackson Rancheria Legacy Club.
Collins Electrical’s experience with major sports venues includes the Stockton Ports Baseball Field, Stockton Arena, Modesto Nuts Baseball Stadium and Candlestick Park’s stadium lighting.
“We welcome the A’s and are eager to see them make the most of the upgrades, new installations and construction that now make Sutter Health Park a cutting-edge ballpark worthy of MLB games,” says Kevin Gini, co-CEO.
VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS
Valley Communications, a Sacramento-based technology integrator founded in 1983, is the ideal choice for upgrading Sutter Health Park. With more than 40 years of experience in the design and installation of integrated technology services and a strong track record of delivering critical regional projects, Valley has enhanced the park’s technology to meet Major League Baseball standards, improving national broadcasts, player facilities and the fan experience.
“Our longevity in the industry enables us to understand our clients’ needs and provide the best value solution for their business,” says Ken Hurst, president of Valley Communications. “Our long-term success stems from our commitment to customer service, quality installations and rigorous professional development.”
Beyond Sutter Health Park, Valley has played a vital role in shaping the region’s technology infrastructure. Being the design-build integrator on milestone projects such as Aggie Square, a hub for research and innovation, as well as other major sports venues in the Sacramento area including the King’s Golden 1 Center, Valley’s expertise in technology integration ensures top-tier connectivity and innovation.
As the Athletics temporarily relocate to Sutter Health Park, Valley Communications welcomes them with enthusiasm. “We are thrilled that the A’s have chosen to call Sacramento home for the next three years, but frankly, we hope it’s longer,” says Hurst.
