2014 IEC National
Annual Report
Moving
Forward
sponsored by
Independent Electrical
contractors
2014: Moving
Forward
On behalf of the IEC National
Board of Directors and
the National staff, it is my
pleasure to present the 2014
IEC National Annual Report.
Much of 2012 and 2013 was
spent laying the groundwork
for the vision of the future of
IEC and strengthening our
value proposition. In 2014, IEC
used that foundation to begin
the growth of the association.
It was collaboration that
enabled us to build a targeted,
measurable, and to this point,
highly-successful Strategic
Plan. It was built with input
from Board members,
committee members, chapter
staff, and industry partners.
There are many things
that differentiate IEC from
other associations. One of
the characteristics that is
remarkable about IEC is the
high level of collaboration.
It is the reason we had a
great year for meetings
attendance. Members see
the irreplaceable value that
comes from speaking with
peers, and an IEC conference
presents the ideal location.
The second year of the
Strategic Plan marked a
course for us to begin growth
by promoting the many values
of IEC membership, including
the continued development of
our education program (the
growth numbers can viewed
on page 5). Our Four-Year
Apprenticeship program is the
gold standard in the electrical
industry. We launched a new
certification that is available
to graduates who successfully
complete a cumulative
written and practical
exams, the IEC National
Journeyman Credential.
Many members take their
peer-to-peer interaction a
step further and join an IEC
Forum. The Forum Groups
meet three to five times a
year to share the issues that
are impacting their businesses
and develop ways to operate
more efficiently and grow.
In 2014 we launched a new
Forum Group featuring
business owners who will
come together to share the
details of their companies
with the goal of improvement.
While IEC continues to
produce many tangible
benefits, sometimes it is the
work behind the scenes that
has a substantial impact.
Despite a difficult political
climate, IEC navigated
its way to many victories
that ensured the rights of
members and all merit-shop
contractors. IEC continues
to protect the businesses of
members but also ensures
work is done properly and
safely through input on the
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One of the characteristics that
is remarkable about IEC is the
high level of collaboration.
NEC® code making panels and
a partnership with OSHA.
I am incredibly proud of the
progress we made in 2014
and truly believe that IEC
played an integral role in the
recovery of the construction
industry and our members’
businesses. I am even more
excited for what 2015 holds.
We will continue to build
value in order to grow
our membership so more
companies can utilize our
array of benefits; attract
more apprentices to ensure
we have an educated and
trained workforce; and fight
for the merit-shop electrical
contracting community.
Thayer Long
Executive Vice President/CEO
IEC National
2014 IEC National
Board of Directors
President
Gordon Stewart
Joe Swartz Electric Company
Houston, Texas
Secretary/
Treasurer
Mark Gillespie
TMI Electrical Contractors
Clarksville, Ohio
Senior Vice
President
Joseph Hovanec
Advanced Electric Services
Rahway, New Jersey
Executive Vice
President/CEO
(Non-voting)
Northeast Regional
Directors
West Regional
Director
Thayer Long
IEC National
Alexandria, Virginia
Michael Gaffney, III
Gaffney’s Electrical
Contracting
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
Stuart McArthur
West Coast Business
Communications
Portland, Oregon
Midwest Regional
Directors
Jim Nasuta
Electrical Energy
Systems Corporation
Southington, Connecticut
Platinum Partner
Representative
Candy Branham
Branham Electric
Saint Charles, Missouri
Gary Dykstra
D&G Electric
Crete, Illinois
Vice President
Mountain/Southwest
Regional Directors
Bruce Seilhammer
SECCO
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Valerie Murrill
Murrill Electric
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Immediate Past
President
Janet Martin
Bret’s Electric
Frederick, Colorado
Joe Martin
KenMor Electric
Houston, Texas
Robert Bass
R.K. Bass Electric
Belton, Texas
Southeast Regional
Directors
G. H. (Bud) Wooten
Merit Electric Company
Largo, Florida
Mark Ellis
S.M. Ellis Company
Columbus, Georgia
Dean Kredit
K2 Electric
Phoenix, Arizona
Table of
Contents
Texas Regional
Directors
Aaron Kock
CNA Insurance
Chicago, Illinois
Executive Director
Representative
(Non-voting)
Marcie Funchess
IEC Fort Worth/
Tarrant County
Fort Worth, Texas
LiveWires Chair
Marna Kredit
K2 Electric
Phoenix, Arizona
Mission & Vision
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Awards9
Facts & Figures
5
Education10
Executive Summary
6
Advocacy12
Chapter Map
8
Meetings14
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IEC’s Mission & Vision
Mission
Vision
The mission of IEC is to
enhance the independent
electrical contractor’s
success by developing a
professional workforce,
communicating clearly with
government, promoting
ethical business practices,
and providing leadership
for the electrical industry.
Independence
Through Unity
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IEC will be recognized as
the source of innovative
education, products, and
services to enhance member
productivity, profitability,
and competitiveness
through appropriate
delivery channels, such as
chapters, strategic partners,
and various technologies,
thereby securing the
competitive advantage.
IEC National Staff
Core Values
Accountability – We are
responsible for our actions
that influence the lives of
our members and fellow
workers. We follow up on
promises and are efficient and
thoughtful in our approach.
We think things through and
give our best at all times. We
stand by our obligations.
Collaboration – We work
as a team, promoting
communication and
cooperation inside and
outside the association to
help each other and our
members be successful. We
treat everyone with respect.
Commitment to Service –
We provide exemplary
customer service, products,
and other initiatives that
impact us and our members
in a positive way. We listen
to members and put people
first. We respond accurately
and in a timely fashion.
Professionalism – We are an
integral part of our industry.
We are knowledgeable about
our industry, our members,
and our association. We
stay current on news and
information that affects
our members. We are
empowered to take initiative
and anticipate needs.
2014 Facts & Figures
1,066
Associate Members
43
Industry Partners
2,053
Overall, IEC
membership
increased by
4.2% in 2014.
Contractor Members
117,375
Membership
5,370
industry
interactions
Visitors to
www.ieci.org
Connections on
Social Media
The amount of apprentices
currently enrolled
in the IEC National
Apprentice Training
Program increased by
a remarkable 13.3%
compared to 2013. Most
notably, since 2012, there
has been an increase of
more than 1,200 firstyear apprentices.
Apprentices
2,077
Attendees
at National
Conferences
460
Published Pages
of Insights
Magazine
3,349 First Year
1,943 Second Year
1,186 Third Year
915 Fourth Year
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IEC: Moving Forward
Executive Summary
Strategic/
Tactical Plan
2014 marked the beginning
of year two of IEC’s threeyear Strategic Plan. Much of
the first year was focused on
establishing new programs
and introducing new ideas.
Year two began the growth
of the key initiatives in the
four focus areas: Advocacy;
Education/Training;
Marketing/Development;
and Industry Recognition/
Public Relations.
The plan was developed with
input from IEC committee
members (including
contractor members and
industry partners), the IEC
National Board of Directors,
and chapter executive
directors. To see the full plan
and track the progress, visit
the IEC Governance section
of the IEC National website
at www.ieci.org/memberresources/iec-governance.
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Finance
As of 2013, IEC’s fiscal year
runs from July 1-June 30. The
2014 fiscal year (July 1, 2013June 30, 2014) was highly
successful and continued
the positive direction of
ensuring IEC’s financial
health for years to come.
In 2013, IEC retired all of its
debts and 2014 was a year
highlighted with investing in
the association’s education
and advocacy programs.
The 2014 IEC fiscal year
budget was projected for
a gain of $7,434. Due to a
good performance in revenue
and a diligent approach to
expenses, IEC ended the
fiscal year with a positive
variance of $48,288. This
marked three straight years
of IEC ending the year in
the black (Excluding the
shortened budget year of
January 1, 2013-June 30, 2013,
to set the new calendar in
which IEC budgeted a loss).
December 2014 marks the
half-way mark for FY2015.
The positive trend is
continuing with IEC finishing
the month with a positive
variance of $62,599*. In
2015, IEC will use the recent
financial success to invest
in expanding IEC’s footprint
through chapter development,
improving an already stellar
collection of educational
offerings, and growing the
public’s awareness of IEC.
Membership
While numbers still have
not hit their pre-recession
rates, the continuous
improvement was a reason
for optimism among IEC
chapters. By the end of 2014,
the unemployment rate
in construction was 8.3%
and had dropped as low as
6.4% earlier in the year.**
This increase in work was
reflected with IEC members.
Many IEC member companies
increased the number of
field workers as the year
continued. Additionally,
there was an increase in
total members in 2014. As of
December 2014, IEC had 3,119
members including 2,053
contractor members and
1,066 associate members. This
was a 4.2% increase over 2013.
IEC membership
increased by 4.2%
in 2014.
PRIDE Membership
Formerly the Gold Card program, the PRIDE
Membership has been redesigned to add
a second-level of membership to allow all
members to show their support for IEC while
still enjoying special individual member benefits.
PRIDE members stand out as IEC champions
for their extra support to IEC and the industry.
It has two levels, Silver and Gold, with the Gold
level including a full convention registration.
sponsored by
The IEC National Industry
Partners support these
member companies and
are committed to providing
IEC with the latest products
and services. Their
encouragement, participation,
enthusiasm, and expertise
have helped make the
electrical contracting industry
better as a whole. IEC had
43 Industry Partners in 2014;
see a list of all of the partners
on the inside back cover.
One of the initiatives that
precipitated this growth was
the launch of the Chapter
Membership Drive in August
2014. The drive will run
from August 2014 through
August 2015. Chapters have
set self-determined growth
percentages as a goal to
reach in the next year. IEC
National will work alongside
the chapters to provide
support and assistance. The
chapters that reach their goal
will receive special recognition
at IEC Con 2015, October
21-24, in Tampa, Florida.
*Unaudited
**According to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
2014 IEC National PRIDE Members
GOLD LEVEL
James Golly
Eaton Corporation
Bret Martin
Bret’s Electric
Gregory Haren
Enertech Electrical
Joe Martin
KenMor Electric
Herb Doyle
Doyle Electric
Services
Stuart McArthur
West Coast Business
Communications
Billy Hill
Hill Electric
Todd McCormick
McCormick Systems
Terry Cole
Hamer Electric
David Hittinger
IEC of Greater
Cincinnati
Chris R. Martinez
Central Electric
Company
Troy Corrigan
Corrigan Electric
Company
Casey Hoff III
Hoff’s Electrical
Services
Valerie Murrill
Murrill Electric
Dan Denier
Denier Electric
Company
Joseph Hovanec, Jr.
Advanced Electric
Design & Service
Gary Dykstra
D&G Electric
Julie Howard
IEC San Antonio
Eric Shatzer
Hawkins Electrical
Construction of
Washington, D.C.
Mark Ellis
S.M. Ellis Company
Bobby Tutor
Tutor Electrical
Service
Gordon Stewart
Joe Swartz Electric
Company
David Johnson
CenTex IEC
Barry Williams
Williams Electric
Tim Kerley
Mission City
Electric
Bud Wooten
Merit Electric
Company
Dean Kredit
K2 Electric
Silver
Sal La Duca
Environmental Assay
Steve Humphrey, Jr.
Humphrey &
Associates
Stephen Borrelli
All-Brite Electric
Bob Bowne
Bowne Electric
Candy Branham
Branham Electric
Michael Brown
All Type Electric
Steve Ellis
S.M. Ellis Company
Joseph Esposito
Elecon Services
Marcie Funchess,
CAE
IEC Fort Worth/
Tarrant County
Mark Gillespie
TMI Electrical
Contractors
Gary Golka
Golka Electric
Lloyd Quinney
Quinney Electric
Company
Bruce Seilhammer
SECCO
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In 2014, IEC had 53 chapters throughout the
United States. These chapters offer membership,
deliver the IEC Apprenticeship Program, offer
continuing education classes, and much more.
Chapter Map
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34
23
11
37
7
14
52
12
4
21
6
15
5
2
3
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49
35 24
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16
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1. Central Alabama IEC
11. IEC of Idaho
22. IEC of Southeast Missouri
33. IEC of Oregon
Birmingham, Alabama
Boise, Idaho
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Beaverton, Oregon
44. IEC Fort Worth/
Tarrant County
2.IECA of Arizona
12. Central Indiana IEC
23. IEC of Montana
34. Mid-Oregon IEC
Fort Worth, Texas
Tempe, Arizona
Indianapolis, Indiana
Helena, Montana
Eugene, Oregon
45. IEC San Antonio
3.IEC Southern Arizona
24. New Jersey IEC
35. Central Pennsylvania IEC
San Antonio, Texas
Tucson, Arizona
13. IEC Southern Indiana –
Evansville
Springfield, New Jersey
46. IEC of Texoma
4. IEC Rocky Mountain
Poseyville, Indiana
25. Northern New Mexico IEC
Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania
Denver, Colorado
14. Midwest IEC
Crown Point, Indiana
36. IEC of Northwest
Pennsylvania
47. IEC Texas Gulf Coast
5. IEC Southern Colorado
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Colorado Springs,
Colorado
15. Wichita IEC
26. Southern New Mexico IEC
Erie, Pennsylvania
Wichita, Kansas
Las Cruces, New Mexico
37. IEC Dakotas
48. IEC of the Texas
Panhandle
6. Western Colorado IEC
16. IEC of the Bluegrass
Glenwood Springs,
Colorado
7. IEC New England
Rocky Hill,
Connecticut
8. IEC Florida West Coast
Clearwater, Florida
9. IEC Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
10. IEC Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
27. Central Ohio AEC-IEC
Pierre, South Dakota
Lexington, Kentucky
Columbus, Ohio
38. Mid-South IEC
17. IEC Kentucky &
Southern Indiana
28. MECA IEC of Dayton
Memphis, Tennessee
Dayton, Ohio
39. Tri State IEC
Louisville, Kentucky
29. IEC of Greater Cincinnati
18. IEC Chesapeake
Cincinnati, Ohio
Chattanooga,
Tennessee
Laurel, Maryland
30.Northern Ohio ECA
40. CenTex IEC
19. Central Missouri IEC
Lakewood, Ohio
Austin, Texas
Sedalia, Missouri
31. IEC Western Reserve
41. El Paso IEC
20. IEC Greater St. Louis
Boardman, Ohio
El Paso, Texas
Bridgeton, Missouri
32. IEC-OKC
42. IEC Dallas
21. IEC of Kansas City
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
43. IEC of East Texas
Kansas City, Missouri
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Irving, Texas
Tyler, Texas
Burkburnett, Texas
Houston, Texas
Borger, Texas
49.Lubbock IEC
Lubbock, Texas
50. Rio Grande Valley IEC
Harlingen, Texas
51. IEC of Texas
Austin, Texas
52. IEC of Utah
Midvale, Utah
53. IEC of Washington
Everett, Washington
Awards
2014 IEC National
Award Winners
National Member of the Year
Janet Martin, Bret’s Electric,
IEC Rocky Mountain
Each year, IEC honors those contractor members, chapters, apprentices,
and individuals who have done exceptional work throughout the year by
presenting the IEC National Awards. All categories include many highquality projects and highlighted the terrific accomplishments in 2014.
Team Award
Curriculum Development Group:
• George Thess, Thess Electric
• John Sayne, Denier Electric
• Madeline Borthick
• Gary Baumgartner,
Baumgartner’s Electric
Commercial
For contract amounts up
to $500,000
Central Electric
(San Antonio, Texas)
Randolph Air Force
Base Hangar 40
Chapter SPARK Award
Central Pennsylvania IEC
Industry Achievement Award
The Home Depot
Apprenticeship Alumni Award
Steve Denier, Denier Electric,
IEC of Greater Cincinnati
Chapters of the Year
• Central Pennsylvania IEC (16
to 30 contractor members)
• IEC of Greater Cincinnati (31
to 60 contractor members)
• IEC Rocky Mountain (61+
contractor members)
• IES Commercial – San Antonio
(126-300 employees)
• IES Commercial
Suffolk Branch
(301 plus employees)
Excellence
in Electrical
Contracting
Apprenticeship Chapter of
the Year
IEC San Antonio
Legislative Chapter of the Year
New Jersey IEC
Chapter Executive Director of
the Year
Bob Wilkinson
IEC Texas Gulf Coast
Community Service Award
Tutor Electric
IEC Fort Worth/Tarrant County
Legacy Award
Steve Humphrey, Sr.,
Humphrey & Associates
For contract amounts
between $500,001 and
$1,500,000
Beacon Electric
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
The Banshee at Kings Island
Multi-Family, mid-rise
buildings above three
stories
1st Electric Contractors,
Inc. (Lakewood, Colorado)
Lamar Station Crossing
TMI Electrical Solutions
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Rexnord Photovoltaic Array
Service Contractor of the Year
Weifield Group
(Denver, Colorado)
InPwr, Inc.
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
Venyu BTR2 Data Center
For contract amounts
over $5,000,001
Denier Electric
(Harrison, Ohio)
Mercy West Hospital
For contract amounts from
$1,500,001 to $5,000,000
Residential
Power Generation
For contract amounts
between $1,500,001 and
$5,000,000
Industrial
Instructor of the Year
Marc Ramirez, IECA of Arizona
Denier Electric (Harrison, Ohio)
Bob Evans Corporate
Headquarters
Low-Voltage Systems
APG Technologies
(Clearwater, Florida)
Florida Polytechnic University –
Innovative Science and
Technology Building
IEC-CNA Safety Award
• Consolidated
Electrical Services
(16 to 50 employees)
• All Phase Electric
& Maintenance
(51-125 employees)
LEED Approved Construction
Denier Electric
(Harrison, Ohio)
Forest Pharmaceuticals
For contract amounts
over $5,000,001
Olsson Industrial Electric
(Springfield, Oregon)
The Dalles Dam
Efficient Energy/
Green Construction
Efficient Energy Retrofit
Branham Electric
(St. Peters, Missouri)
Wainwright Industries
Apprentice of the Year Award
Patrick (Adam) Dever,
IEC Texas Gulf Coast
Apprentice Short
Story Contest
First Place: Ryan
Tedford, Encore Electric,
IEC Rocky Mountain
Second Place: Michael
Thompson, APG Electric,
IEC Florida West Coast
Third Place: Gregory
Morrison, Above and
Beyond Electric Company,
Mid-South IEC
Fourth Place: Steve
Soza, JL Wood Electric,
IEC Texas Gulf Coast
Fifth Place: Gustavo Robles,
Central Ohio AEC/IEC
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IEC: Building
Quality Electricians
Education
Four-Year
Apprentice
Training
Program
The cornerstone of IEC’s
education is the Four-Year
Apprentice Training Program.
2014 was a transformative
year for the curriculum. IEC
continued to evolve to fit the
needs of today’s apprentice.
The first step was to update the
curriculum with the changes
from the 2014 version of the
National Electrical Code®
(NEC). The new version of the
curriculum was available for the
2014-15 school year thanks to
the hard work of the Curriculum
Development Group. In
addition to the NEC update,
the curriculum featured a new,
easy-to-read layout of text.
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Another step to growing
the apprentice program
was continuing to train
the instructors. In 2012,
IEC launched Level I of
the IEC National Instructor
Training & Certification
Program. This ensures
students are being taught
by knowledgeable and
highly-skilled professionals.
As of December 2014,
more than 300 instructors
from 21 chapters have
completed Level I!
In addition to ensuring the
instructors were properly
trained, IEC took steps to
make sure they had all of
the necessary tools to be
successful in the classroom.
New for 2014, IEC provided
PowerPoints for instructors to
accompany the lesson plans
within the curriculum. Also,
the Learning Management
System was available to
track attendance, administer
and grade homework and
quizzes, and much more.
credential of IEC National
Journeyman Electrician and
receive a certificate and
official IEC Journeyman Card.
The next step in progressing
the curriculum was launching
the IEC National Journeyman
Credential. The credentialing
process consists of cumulative
written and practical exams
based on information
acquired during the fouryear IEC National Electrical
Apprentice Program. The
graduated apprentices who
pass the exams receive the
The beta test of the credential
was held at IEC of Greater
Cincinnati in summer 2014.
The exam was administered
over a two-day period and
three graduates passed
and were awarded the first
IEC National Journeyman
Credential. In 2015, IEC will
feature more examinations
for graduated apprentices in
various regions of the country.
IEC JournEyman ElECtrICIan
John Doe
IEC Chapter
ID #: 123456789
Date CertifieD:
This04/12/2014
individual has successfully
completed and passed
the IEC National Electrical
Journeyman Credential:
IndEpEndEnt ElECtrICal
ContraCtors
Cumulative Written exam
www.ieci.org
Practical electrical exam
Electrical
Systems and
Training Series
The Electrical Systems and
Training Series (ESTS) are
new courses designed for
non-apprentice electricians.
This highly popular program
is a refresher course for
experienced electricians.
Within these overarching
areas, there will be various
levels offered; for example, in
Motor Controls there will be a
100- and a 200-level course
offered. These are informative,
stand-alone 40-hour courses,
and an individual does not
have to complete every
ESTS course offering. IEC
developed a Course Catalog
with a detailed description
of all of the ESTS courses.
To date IEC has launched
the following ESTS titles:
• Motor Controls I and II
• Electrical Theory I and II
• Fire Alarm: NFPA 72-2013
Webinar Series
As a part of the IEC Training
Advantage, a new monthly
webinar series was launched.
The IEC Webinar series is
designed to cover topics
that are valuable to IEC
members’ businesses and
included the affordable care
act, tax incentives, top NEC
Changes, OSHA regulations,
and more. The completed
webinars are available for
IEC members at www.ieci.
org/completed-webinars.
As of December
2014, more than
300 instructors
from more than
21 chapters
have completed
Level I of the
Training and
Certification Program.
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IEC: The Voice of
the Merit-Shop
Electrical Contractor
Advocacy
IEC continues to be
the voice of merit-shop
contractors for legislative
and regulatory action
as well as ensuring
safe work practices.
In addition to taking
action on Capitol Hill, IEC
continued to promote
IEC’s initiatives with
Federal Agencies and
were very active in the
National Electrical Code®
(NEC) revision process.
IEC was a valuable
contributor with members
on all 19 Code-Making
Panels. After completing
the 2014 NEC Book,
work immediately begun
on the 2017 NEC.
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IEC Victories in
Washington, D.C.
Bipartisan Bill to
Create Tax Credit for
Hiring Apprentices
On April 10, Senators Cory
Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott
(R-SC) introduced S. 2234,
the Leveraging and Energizing
America’s Apprenticeship
Programs (LEAP) Act,
to incentivize registered
apprenticeships through a
new tax credit for employers.
This bipartisan legislation
would create a Federal
tax credit for employers
hiring new apprentices
who are registered with the
Department of Labor or a
state apprenticeship agency,
such as those participating
in IEC’s apprenticeship
program. The credit would
be $1,500 for each new
apprentice hired who is under
the age of 25 and $1,000 for
apprentices older than 25.
Employers could take
advantage of the tax credit
for up to two years for each
new apprentice with no
limitation on the number of
apprentices – however, it does
not apply to those already
employed with the company.
Workforce Investment
and Opportunity
Act (WIOA)
Key House and Senate
leaders on the respective
committees overseeing
the Workforce Investment
Act in each chamber
announced a bipartisan,
bicameral compromise bill
to reauthorize and improve
workforce investment
programs through 2020: the
Workforce Investment and
Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Among the bill’s key
provisions, it strengthens
accountability by improving
data reporting and program
administration requirements.
WIOA establishes important
performance measures
for all federal workforce
programs authorized under
the bill and requires states
to develop strategic plans
for the implementation of
services. Importantly, the bill
ensures a business majority
and chairmanship of state and
local workforce investment
boards. It further emphasizes
access to real-world training
opportunities by increasing
the ability to use on-the-job
training (with reimbursement
rates up to 75 percent
for eligible employers),
incumbent worker training
(up to 20 percent of local
funds), and customized
training. WIOA also makes
much-needed improvements
to the administration of
Job Corps centers.
Supreme Court Rules
Recess Appointments to
NLRB Unconstitutional
In a unanimous judgment
issued after months of
deliberation, the Supreme
Court of the United States
upheld an earlier ruling by
a lower court that President
Obama’s 2012 appointees to
the National Labor Relations
Board (NLRB) made while
the Senate was in pro
forma session circumvented
the Senate confirmation
process and were serving
unconstitutionally. IEC, as
part of the Coalition for
a Democratic Workplace,
submitted an amicus brief to
the Supreme Court in the case.
In its deliberations, the Court
was required to decide the
extent of the President’s
recess-appointment power,
particularly whether it may
be exercised during an
inter-session recess or only
between enumerated sessions
of the Senate; whether the
President may fill vacancies
that exist during a recess
or only vacancies that first
arose during that recess; and
whether pro forma sessions
constitute a “recess” as the
Administration claimed to
justify its appointments to
the NLRB. The Court held
that the President can fill any
existing vacancy (pre-existing
or newly arising) during an
intra or inter-session recess
of sufficient length, but held
that less than 10 days is
presumptively too short to fall
within the recess appointments
clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Regulatory
Representation
IEC continues to represent
the merit-shop electrical
contractors on all National
Fire Protection Association
Code Making Panels for the
National Electrical Code.
IEC also participates in
committees and meetings
with key regulatory
agencies, such as the
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, the
Environmental Protection
Agency, the Department
of Labor, and more.
2014 Election
[ TOP ] Members from Texas after a meeting
with Congressman Pete Gallego (TX-23).
[ Bottom ] Senator Johnny Isakson (GA) and
Congressman Phil Roe (TN-1) accept the Legislators of
the Year Awards from IEC President Gordon Stewart.
PRIDE PAC is IEC’s federal
political action committee
(PAC) and is funded
entirely through voluntary
personal donations from IEC
members. Through aggressive
fundraising and an active
PAC/PEF committee, IEC
was extremely impactful
and successful in the 2014
Congressional Elections.
One hundred percent
of the 33 congressional
candidates that received
PRIDE PAC support this
election won their elections.
PRIDE PAC disbursed $53,500
to incumbents, challengers,
and federal leadership PACs in
2014, weighing in on key races
such as Colorado, Kentucky,
and Georgia’s high-profile
U.S. Senate contests as well
as in two toss-up House
races for Colorado’s 4th
and Texas’ 23rd Districts.
IEC’s election footprint this
year markedly increased
from 2011-2012, up from
just $14,000 in distributed
funds last election cycle to
13 candidates with a 61.5
percent election success rate.
PRIDE PAC has raised more
than $73,000 in member
donations in 2013 and 2014.
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Meetings
57th Annual
IEC National
Convention &
Electric Expo
Attendees of the 57th Annual
IEC National Convention &
Electric Expo energized their
future October 22-25, 2014,
in Baltimore, Maryland. Thank
you to The Home Depot,
the premier convention
sponsor, for their support and
commitment to this convention,
IEC, and the industry.
On October 22, the IEC
Foundation (IECF) held the
2014 Tom Jones Memorial
Golf Tournament and a
Fishing Tournament, with
the assistance of IEC
Chesapeake, both sponsored
by The Home Depot. The IECF
Tournaments raised funds
for Foundation programs,
including scholarships for
apprentice students and those
studying for college degrees
in the electrical industry.
IEC President Gordon Stewart
opened the convention
with a “State of IEC”
that detailed the exciting
direction IEC is headed.
The keynote session
featured Robin Crow, CEO
of Dark Horse Recording,
as he gave an electrifying
presentation. Accomplished
live guitar music, inspiring
video, and personal insights
from Crow added up to a
multimedia experience that
captivated the audience.
The Electric Expo was
bigger and better this year
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in Baltimore. In addition to
more exhibitors, partners, and
sponsors, the Expo offered
new apps and technology,
tools to test, business services
and support, and many other
ways to help your business
succeed. Nearly 2,000 people
walked through the expo
hall during the convention.
Another highlight of the Electric
Expo were the 25 Apprentice
of the Year competitors. These
young men won local and
chapter wire-off competitions
to secure their place at the
IEC National Apprentice of the
Year Competition, sponsored
by Schneider Electric. The
competition is a written test, a
wire-off, conduit bending, and
a new productivity challenge.
After an exciting competition,
the winners were announced
at the President’s Awards Gala.
The 2014 Apprentice of the Year
is Adam Dever of IEC Texas Gulf
Coast; second place is Matthew
Odenthal of IEC of Oregon;
third place is Matthew Grover
of IEC of Greater Cincinnati.
The Leadership Appreciation
Lunch, sponsored by CNA,
was an opportunity to
recognize those who helped
to further the industry.
From the 2014 Legislative
Chapter of the Year to the
Instructor of the Year, IEC
members and chapters show
excellence in so many areas.
The final event of the
Convention was the
President’s Reception
and Awards Gala where
awards were given to
chapters, members, and
executive directors.
sponsored by
Baltimore was a fantastic
host city for IEC’s week of
energizing the future through
education, networking,
technology, and more.
2014 IEC National
Leadership
Conference
Key leaders of the electrical
and systems contracting
industry, IEC chapter staff,
and committee members
converged in Austin, Texas,
January 28-30 for the 2014
IEC National Leadership
Conference. Hosted at the
InterContinental Stephen F.
Austin Hotel, the Leadership
Conference was the place
to be to network while also
gaining insight into the
trends and issues of 2014.
The Leadership Conference
had more than 120 attendees.
It featured revamped
educational offerings
including an economic outlook
from a Texas A&M professor,
and classes on strategic
leadership, generation
gaps in the workplace, new
technology, and more.
2014 IEC National
Legislative
Conference
One of the most impactful
meetings of the year was
the 2014 IEC National
Legislative Conference. More
than 80 IEC members and
chapter staff converged in
Washington, D.C., May 19-21
to learn about important
legislative and regulatory
issues, communicate with
their elected officials,
and participate in
committee meetings.
Attendees heard from leaders
in Washington, D.C. including
members of the NLRB, a
representative from the
Department of Labor, and
IEC’s Legislators of the Year
Senator Johnny Isakson (GA)
and Congressman Phil Roe
(TN-1). On the final day of
the conference IEC members
went to Capitol Hill to meet
with their elected officials
and discuss the issues that
are impacting the meritshop electrical industry.
Thank you 2014 IEC National
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