In this special episode, Josh Bone, Executive Director of ELECTRI International, sits down with NECA CEO David Long. The two discuss industry trends impacting the electrical contracting profession and the importance of learning from your peers. “It is my goal that we line up every electrical contractor that wants to be in a peer group with a peer group that fits their needs,” Long says. “Companies in peer groups learn faster and embrace new opportunities more quickly.”

In this episode we speak with Carson Rogers the president and CEO of Chewning + Wilmer. Carson shares his thoughts on the impacts of technology in electrical contracting. He gives examples of how their company is adjusting to the rapid rate of change and embracing technology to identify new opportunities that helps grow their business.

In this episode we speak with Karyn Ward the Human Resource Manager

at Lighthouse Electric. Karyn shares her thoughts and lessons learned on attracting, identifying, and retaining talent in the electrical contracting profession. Karyn then goes on to highlight some of the great career opportunities with an abundance of upward mobility when working for ECs.

Tim Gauthier is the Executive Manager for Oregon-Columbia Chapter NECA, and has served with the chapter for 40 years.

Tammy Livers works as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Sales Enablement at Sonepar.

Sonja Rheaume is the President of Christenson Electric and former Chair of the ELECTRI Council. She has been with Christenson Electric for 13 years.

Steve Richman is the President of Milwaukee Tool. He joined the company in 2007.