The Electrical Current

Go behind the scenes with IEC’s Executive Director, Amy Biedenharn, as she shares updates, highlights, and insider perspectives on what’s happening at IEC and the upcoming Business Summit. Get the scoop straight from the source!

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 environme...

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 h...

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Raeshawn Crosson and Maria Rioumine of Agora Systems talk about how outdated procurement methods are responsible for inefficiencies and slowing down the rate of projects.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...

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...

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...

Spenser Villwock talks with Matt Parkin, Project Manager and Service Manager at Eworks Electric, LLC in Portland, Oregon. They discuss what Merit Shop means to Matt; how the pursuit of a continual drive for learning and perfection is life-long; the excitement around the launch of the new Emerging Leader program that can help create linkages to further folks in their own career paths; and they talk...

Spenser Villwock talks with Larry Ayer, Vice President at BizCom Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio. Larry currently sits as the Chair of the Correlating Committee for the NFPA’s National Electric Code (NEC). They discuss growing up in the family business, pursuing an engineering degree, and growing in the industry over the years. Larry shares insights on the future of the industry with exciting develop...

In the latest Electrical Current podcast, Spenser Villwock talks with Steve Humphrey, Jr. about being a third-generation electrician, building strong company culture by following Biblical principles, gaining the ultimate satisfaction in leadership by seeing team members overcome challenges, and gaining wisdom through the trials and tribulations of life experiences. Tune in for a great conversation...

Spenser Villwock talks with Bill Fowler, Senior Instructor & Manager of Industry Partnerships at Southwire. They discuss growing up in a rural farming community, creative problem solving, innovation, lifelong learning, giving back, and inspiring others. Bill shares about his grandfather's philosophy of "listening to people that have been down the road" as a way to gain understanding, empathy, and...

Spenser Villwock talks with Mike Montanari, VP of Power Systems Business at Schneider Electric. They discuss trends in the construction industry post-COVID, technology, systems integration, collaboration, communication, and the Internet of Things (IOT). This insightful conversation is not one to be missed. Thanks to Mike for the deep insights and partnership! #WeAreIEC

Spenser Villwock talks with Joel Smith of Greenlee-Emerson on how the electrical contracting and construction industry may change in the years ahead. They discuss a Design-Manufacture-Construct process that is disrupting how construction projects have historically been completed. Smith shares some safety innovations and solutions for the industry and they look into the crystal ball to try to shed...

Spenser Villwock talks with John Crawmer, Safety Services Supervisor at Pinnacol Assurance in Colorado. They discuss choosing the rewarding and challenging profession of the electrical trade. John shares details on how his career working in the field turned to one dedicated to safety and education due to a sudden incident that occurred on a jobsite. Strong safety culture is built, purposefully and...

Spenser Villwock talks with Steve Killius, Vice President of Contractor Industry Affairs and Programs at Legrand. Steve shares his lifelong passion and interest in the construction and electrical industry, as well as his dedication to the advancement of skilled trades education. They discuss the potential acceleration of prefabrication and modularization within the construction in the post-COVID w...

Spenser Villwock talks with expert construction economist at Sage Policy Group Chairman & CEO, Arniban Basu. They discuss the current impacts of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, on the economy, paying particular attention to how electrical and systems contractors in America can best act in the current time. Basu notes as a “short and vicious” V-shaped market reaction and steep recovery that is something...

Spenser Villwock talks with Billy Ross Hill, President of Hill Electric in San Antonio, Texas. They discuss gaining the foundational aspects of leadership through the team sport of soccer; developing your teams through accountability and engagement; and determining your target customer, then aligning your business focus on top grading that targeted customer. Billy Ross shares about his love for th...

Spenser Villwock talks with Dennis Walker, Senior National Association Manager for platinum partner, United Rentals. Dennis is an association guru and active in several associations throughout the construction sector. They discuss alignment and involvement in associations, utilizing United Rentals value-add programs as an extension to business success, and giving back to the communities that you a...

Spenser Villwock talks with Frank Nerio, Health & Safety Manager at Allied Electric Services in Georgetown, Texas. They discuss growing up on a ranch, learning the valuable lesson of carving out a career pathway with purpose, and being a mentor to ignite others along to reach their full potential along their own pathways. Frank shares some tips on how to gain success in promoting the trades and re...

Spenser Villwock talks with Tim White, Vice President of Service at APG Electric, Inc. in Tampa, Florida. Tim shares about being exposed to the electrical trade in high school vocational courses and falling in love with the career pathway. He shares details and gratitude about the mentors in his life that have helped him to learn, act, and achieve. And they talk about Tim’s “super mullet” that he...

Spenser Villwock talks with Brian Inskeep, President and Founder of InPwr, Inc. based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They talk about vision and pragmatism, dreams without action just being dreams. They discuss grit and perseverance, merit shop, drive and motivation, and becoming clear on who you want to become and getting there. His career in the electrical industry started shortly after leaving high s...