Lenhart Electric Company was established in 1948 by A.C. (“Bert”) Lenhart and was operated as a sole proprietorship for three years. In 1951, C.W. Payne purchased half interest in the company and the name was changed to Lenhart Payne Electric Company, a partnership. During this time the company expanded, along with electrician services, into the major appliance business as the electrical division blossomed. The company moved from Downtown Leesburg to a new location on South 14th Street so there would be better exposure of the newly developed appliance business. In 1952, the company again needed to be relocated due to the need for a larger facility. This new building was located on 807 North Boulevard (US 441), west along the new bypass through Leesburg.

During 1962 Mr. A.C. Lenhart bought out the company interest Mr. Payne had purchased and changed the name back to Lenhart Electric Company to become incorporated. The company continued to grow under the watchful eyes of Mr. A.C. Lenhart. An emphasis was put on commercial wiring and appliance sales. Mr. Lenhart died during heart surgery in 1971 and his son James C. Lenhart managed the Company.