The Young Professionals Fourth Annual Leadership Conference was held on August 18 - 19, 2022 at Lake Lawn Resort in Lake Delavan, Wisconsin. The conference featured a retreat-style learning experience, as well as an amazing line-up of speakers.

 

Members participated in 8 hours of learning, teambuilding, and networking with industry peers. This year's conference also featured a technology demo-space where attendees checked out the latest products and software in construction.  

 

We thank (listed below) all of our guest presenters, vendors, as well as the ECA YP Committee members for their assistance with coordination of the conference.

 

Alex Willis, Leadership Surge - Conference Moderator

 

Lt. General Ron Bailey, VP of Industry Development, NECA

"Emotional IQ:  How to Create a Stronger You"

 

Industry Leaders Panel Discussion Members:
Stef Lopata, Kelso-Burnett Co.
Steve Mulligan, President & CEO - Gibson Electric & Technology Solutions
Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Co-President - Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Kendra Dinkins, President, Taylor Electric Company

 

Sean Samson, CEO & Founder of Sean Samson Training and NECA Contractor Sales Expert
"The Elevator Pitch Workshop"

 

Jared Christman, ELECTRI Director of Construction Technology
"Close the Communication Gap from the Office to the Field"

 

ECA Young Professionals Committee 
Thomas Pedergnana, Chair, Malko Communication Services, LLC
Scott Block, Block Electric Company, Inc.

Tim Canino, Canino Electric Company

Bill Cullen, III, Sharlen Electric Company

Dan Fahey, Super Electric Construction Company
Mallory Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Company

 

 

Please click photo for video highlights of the event. 

 

Pictured below are number of photos highlighting the Conference:

 

Pictured above is Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.,
as he opened up the Conference.

 

Pictured above is Mark Thomas, ECA Executive Vice President, as he addressed the attendees.

 

Pictured above are members of the "Pink Team" that won the Team Building Scavenger Hunt. 

 

Pictured above is Alex Willis, Leadership Surge, as he moderated the Conference.

 

Pictured above is Lt. General Ron Bailey, NECA Vice President of Industry Development,

during his presentation.

 

Pictured above is the Industry Leaders Panel Discussion led by Alex Willis.
From left to right, the panelists are:
Stef Lopata, Kelso-Burnett Co.
Steve Mulligan, President & CEO - Gibson Electric & Technology Solutions
Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Co-President - Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., and
Kendra Dinkins, President, Taylor Electric Company.

Pictured above is Sean Samson, CEO & Founder of Sean Samson Training and
NECA Contractor Sales Expert during his presentation.

 

Pictured above is Jared Christman, ELECTRI Director of Construction Technology beginning his presentation.

 

Pictured is the picturesque backdrop for the Conference events.

 

Pictured is the boat for the evening cruise.

 

Pictured from left to right representing Microdesk are:
Nick Tsapaliaris and Chris Fercho.

 

 

Pictured from left to right representing Building Point are:
Nick Dionne and Ryan Fisher.

 

 

 

Pictured representing Milwaukee Tool is Jacob Ansara.

 

Pictured from left to right are:

Alex Willis, Leadership Surge - Conference Moderator,
Jared Christman, ELECTRI Director of Construction Technology, and
Sean Samson, CEO & Founder of Sean Samson Training and NECA Contractor Sales Expert.