In accordance with Section 8.3(b) of the National Bylaws, the following person has been nominated for President for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2026.
AI applications such as predictive maintenance and digital twins could prevent 15% of projected natural disaster losses to power grids, water systems and transportation infrastructure, amounting to $70 billion in savings worldwide by 2050, according to a recently released Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress report. Construction Dive
NECA NEWS
Officer Nominations
In accordance with Section 8.3(b) of the National Bylaws, the following person has been nominated for President for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2026.
Mark Walter
Christenson Electric, Inc.
Portland, OR
In accordance with Section 8.3(d) of the National Bylaws, the following person has been nominated for Vice President at Large for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2026.
Steven Stone
ArchKey Solutions
St. Louis, MO
In accordance with Section 8.3(c) of the National Bylaws, the following people have been nominated for District Vice President for two-year terms commencing January 1, 2026.
Vice President, District 1
Michael P. McDonald
McDonald Electrical Corp
Hingham, MA
Vice President, District 3
Christopher M. Foster
Whitehead Electric Company
Mableton, GA
Vice President, District 5
Greg Padalecki
Alterman, Inc.
Live Oak, TX
Vice President, District 7
Daniel M. Smith
Electric Company of Omaha
Omaha, NE
Vice President, District 9
Fred L. Neubauer
Neubauer Electric, Inc.
Los Alamitos, CA
All candidates are unopposed.
NECA Joins Leaders & VIPER Transitions to Empower Veterans
NECA is proud to join forces with VIPER Transitions, NEMA, NEMRA, and NAED in a groundbreaking initiative to place veterans in rewarding careers throughout the electrical industry. This powerful collaboration underscores NECA’s ongoing commitment to workforce recruitment, talent development, and building a stronger, more sustainable future for the entire electrical field.
Attending NECA 2025? Get a behind-the-scenes look of the oldest woman-owned electrical contracting firm in Chicago! Founded in 1922, Taylor Electric is a fourth-generation, family-run business that continues to lead with strength, innovation, and heart. The tour will take place Sunday, Sept. 14 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. You must sign-up to secure your spot for the tour!
The Electrical Construction Career Map is an interactive guide to the wide range of careers that power our buildings, cities, and digital lives. It highlights over 70 exciting roles across five key sectors of the electrical construction industry—showing how people can grow from entry-level to specialized or leadership positions over time.
The NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship is accepting applications for the upcoming cohorts! Over 52 weeks, apprentices will gain skills in project planning, financial management, documentation, safety, and team leadership, equipping them with the tools to lead projects from inception to closeout efficiently.
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