Zack has been in the industry for nearly 30 years, and now is the Training Director for IEC Fort Worth/Tarrant County. In this podcast- you’ll hear his passion in teaching the next generation of electricians and how he is hyper focused on implementing new ideas to recruit the next generation of electricians (hint start early!). In addition, he’s bringing new energy in using the classroom environment to inspire and retain those already in the industry

Darren is a Project Manager and Estimator for Ohio Valley Electrical Services. As a younger member of the electrical workforce, Darren shares his observations on how important culture within a company is to retain people and create a healthy working environment. His important lessons on how to relate to a different generation can apply to all businesses and is a great listen!

Thayer Long talks with Danna Stone, Vice President, Category Management at Graybar. Together, they discuss trends in the industry and how Graybar is dedicated to supporting electrical contractors.

Thayer Long talks with Steve Killius, Vice President, Contractor Industry Affairs and Programs, Legrand, North America, a 30-year industry veteran who discusses the latest trends in electrification and the exciting future in front of the industry.

IEC Executive Director, Thayer Long talks with Elizabeth (Liz) McGoldrick, Project Administrator for Electrical Consulting Services, Inc. (ECSI) in West Palm Beach, FL. In addition to her demanding job, Liz is an active U.S. Army drill sergeant and Head JV Softball Coach for Palm Beach County School District. You will be inspired by this impressive young woman who possesses a master's degree and has chosen to work and thrive in the trades.

Get to Know NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) by Independent Electrical Contractors

Thayer Long talks with Cecil Leedy, of LEW Electrical Services, and the current President of IEC's National Board of Directors.

Raeshawn Crosson and Maria Rioumine of Agora Systems talk about how outdated procurement methods are responsible for inefficiencies and slowing down the rate of projects. They discuss Agora’s offerings to serve the full breadth of the electrical and systems contracting industry. They also discuss how the pandemic has affected materials ordering andthe importance of working cross-departmentally and how Agora can assist in that process.

Raeshawn Crosson and Spenser Villwock talk about the future Vision and direction of IEC National. They discuss expanding offerings to serve the full breadth of the electrical and systems contracting industry.  They also discuss Servant Leadership, member-driven-purpose-focused work, collaborating together as a team, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  IEC has a bright, prosperous future leading America’s merit shop contractors ahead!  Make way, here comes IEC! #WeAreIEC

Spenser Villwock talks with Bruce Kohan of Kohan-Allen in Patterson, NJ. They discuss growing up in the family electrical contracting business, being an entrepreneur, going to Woodstock in 1969, starting an IEC chapter, finding a niche service to provide, emerging technology and low voltage, and the changing demands in today's electrical and systems contracting industry. Some excellent nuggets of wisdom here that you'll greatly benefit from in your own life and business. Thanks to Bruce and thanks to you for tuning in. #WeAreIEC