ECA 50th Annual Spring Conference Highlights

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its 50th Annual Spring Conference on June 8 - 9, 2022 at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin. The nearly 80 registrants enjoyed The American Club, as it is one of the premier resort hotels in the country.  Even though Wednesday’s golf outing was a wet one, the players enjoyed their time on the Meadow Valleys course! That evening’s reception/dinner meeting provided the members the latest information regarding industry events.  It also was highlighted by a NECA 25^th Anniversary Plaque  presented to Katie Canino, Canino Electric Company. Also, Ken Bauwens, EIT Management Chair, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. offered a heartfelt congratulations to Sean Madix, EIT Benefits Funds Director, as Mr, Madix is retiring later this year.  Mr. Madix was also presented a crystal “Award of Excellence” on behalf of the Association.  Peggy Hrindak, Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC was welcomed into membership in the ECA!

Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., introduced a special Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) panel discussion during the Thursday morning Business Session. The DEI Panel discussed, "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:  Leadership & Changing Company Culture."  The panel moderator was Alex Willis, CEO, Leadership Surge.  The panelists were:  Maureen O'Brien, CEO, Global Wisdom Leadership Forum, Pamyla Brown, Community & Citizenship Director, Turner Construction, Lt. General Ronald Bailey, Vice President, Industry Development, NECA and Dan Allen, CISCO Executive Director. This program helped guide executive leadership with strategies to create a corporate culture and environment welcoming to all.  The ECA was pleased to welcome leadership from NECA, and Chicago’s construction market, to share their experiences and how they have driven positive change for the industry. We thank Alex and the panel for their efforts!

Plans are being made for next year’s Conference to be held at the Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin!

Pictured above from left to right are:
Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. and
Katie Canino, Canino Electric Company.

Pictured above from left to right are:
Sean Madix, EIT Benefits Funds Director and
Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Pictured above from left to right (back row):
Lt. General Ronald Bailey, Vice President, Industry Development, NECA,
Katie Canino, ECA DEI Chair, Canino Electric Company,
Julio Moreno, ECA DEI Committee, Gibson Electric & Technology Solutions,
Alex Willis, CEO, Leadership Surge.

Pictured above from left to right (front row):
Maureen O'Brien, CEO, Global Wisdom Leadership Forum,
Pamyla Brown, Community & Citizenship Director, Turner Construction and
Dan Allen, CISCO Executive Director.

Pictured from left to right are:
Matt Bonner, Tim Fergus and Jim Fergus of Okeh Electric Company.
(One of the first groups to go out.)

Pictured above from left to right are:
Dan Durkin, Jr., Tim Durkin, Dan Durkin, Sr., Durkin Electric Company, Inc. and
Kevin Coakley, Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc.

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

Pictured is Sean Madix, EIT Benefits Funds Director as he began the EIT Update.

Pictured above is Jerry McGlynn, ECA Safety Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.,
as he began the Safety Committee Update.

Pictured are the Conference attendees.

Pictured is Gene Kent, EJATT Director as he gave the EJATT Update.

Pictured is Elbert Walters, III, as he presented the LMCC Update.

Pictured above from left to right are:
Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. and
Peggy Hrindak, Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC.

Pictured at podium is
Ken Bauwens, EIT Management Chair, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., 
as he presented Sean Madix with the crystal  "Award of Excellence."

Pictured above is Alex Willis, Leadership Surge as he started the DEI Panel Discussion. 

Pictured are the attendees at the DEI Panel Discussion.