Electrical contractors need access to a well-prepared talent pipeline in order to sustain and grow their businesses. Contractors want to hire and retain well-educated, highly-qualified graduates prepared to deliver electrical construction projects effectively and profitably in today’s competitive market.

To foster student interest in the EC industry, ELECTRI has enlisted a Talent Initiative Committee to develop a series of annual jury-determined competitions and interactive projects that involve students and faculty from academic institutions working with NECA Chapter members and industry partners across the country.

The 2025 Talent Initiative Committee

Adam Rude, Chair
ERMCO

Brian Calcagno
Procore

Liz Campbell
Atlanta Chapter NECA

Christian Chally
Inland Empire Chapter NECA

Ryan Evans
Border States

Angela Hart
Rosendin Electric

Kellie Holland
Empire Electric, Inc.

Dale Strothman
Sonepar

Brian Morales
Pro-Cal Lighting

Les Moynahan
South Texas Chapter NECA

Michael Parkes
O’Connell Electric

Marty Reisburg
electrical training ALLIANCE

Joelle Salerno
Western Pennsylvania Chapter NECA