Core Values

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We strive to live up to the core values set by our founders and leaders over the last 40 years.

Our members:

• Practice safety first
• Conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism
• Embody the “merit shop” philosophy
• Commit to lifelong learning and mastery
• Promote an educated workforce
• Think creatively and embrace technological innovation
• Identify new ways to add value for customers
• Operate efficiently, sustainably, and profitably
• Contribute to their industry and community

Staff

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Meet Our Board of Directors for 2022-2023

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The Board of Directors is the primary governing body of the Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon.  The Board consists of both Contractor Members and up to two Industry Partners called Associate Directors. They are elected by the general membership of the association for a two-year term, during the annual dinner meeting and awards program which takes place each year in early May.

President
Aaron Van Fleet – Triton Communications

Vice President
Liam O’Brien – Current Electric Construction Company

Secretary
Jeneé Pearce-Mushen – Pacific Alarm Systems

Treasurer
Shirlee McArthur – West Coast Business Communications

Immediate Past President
Kent Zimmerman – Access Electric LLC

 

Directors

Jeb Albin, Cook Security Group, Inc.

Gary Boom, Parkin Electric, Inc.

Jon Coulimore, JC Electric

Don Kellum, Safety Electric, Inc.

Corey Richards, Steele Electric

Kyle Ruthardt, Bull Run Electric, Inc.

Steve Shepherd, Bear Electric

Associate Directors

Shawn Miller, Miller Public Affairs

Adam-Ross Branch, KPD Insurance

IEC Regional Director

Matt Parkin, Access Electric LLC

Governmental Affairs

Carl Redman, Bear Electric

Information on the dates and times of the Board Meetings to be found in the calendar under Membership.

Giving Back

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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
– Winston Churchill

The Platt Golf Challenge: A Benefit for The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
IEC of Oregon is proud to support the annual Platt Golf Challenge which will benefit the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. This best ball scramble golf tournament raises money to support dedicated research programs designed to turn discoveries into cancer treatments.  KCI’s doctors and scientists are pioneers in targeted therapy and early detection.  Platt Electrical Supply is a value-added service company supplying a broad range of products and services throughout the west from a network of over 136 service locations.

The IEC Foundation
For over 25 years the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation has provided grant funding and state-of-the-art equipment to IEC training centers across the country.  The 501c(3) charitable organization supports education and training initiatives that prepare students for successful careers in the electrical systems contracting industry.

Through IEC funding, new apprentices are given the opportunity to train and learn using the latest, high-quality equipment available. IEC Foundation works to help individuals succeed.  Click HERE to learn more about IECF.

RALI of Oregon
Studies show the construction trades are used to physically demanding and often dangerous work and because of that are more likely than others to misuse opioid prescriptions and cocaine.

IEC of Oregon joined a new coalition of associations that support RALI Oregon.  RALI stands for Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative and brings together local, state and national organizations working to address substance misuse and the opioid epidemic.  RALI represents communities across our state that have been impacted by this crisis including employers, veterans, children, rural Oregonians, health care providers, law enforcement and others.

We must come together and end this cycle.  Click HERE to to find out more about RALI including how to safely store and dispose of unused medication and find local resources that can help those struggling with addiction or recovery near you.

IEC of Oregon History

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In 1978, the Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon officially formed. A group of several contractors saw a need for a collective voice for open-shop electrical contractors and a means to train the industry’s future workers. Founding members included John Beck, Burch Judson, William Engelman, R.G. Adams, Virgil Viner, and Louis Allen. Their first objective was to ‘find a solution to the apprenticeship training and licensing situation which has plagued the non-union shops for many years. It was a battle in the early days as they struggled to create an apprenticeship program for the industry, but they finally prevailed. Along the way, they accomplished the following:

• Founded JATC’s across the state and fought to establish state-sanctioned open shop apprenticeship training programs
• Scrutinized all legislative bills affecting the electrical industry and pushed to have a say at the state level
• Created financial stewardship
• Established positive relationships with state agencies

From there IEC of Oregon grew, adding members and apprentices across the state. In 1990, the Board of Directors added staff to run the growing organization and hired its first executive director. They also brought the organization a variety of new member benefits including discounted health insurance programs, workers compensation insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

Over the years, IEC of Oregon also:

• Worked on changing ratios for apprenticeship training programs, improving construction lien laws to support contractors getting paid promptly and expanded the minor label program
• Promoted the advantages of the merit shop philosophy
• Helped in the development of state exam requirements
• Gained approval for an Area I Limited Energy program
• Opened an Independent Electrical Training Center in Salem

The association currently oversees the Inside Electrical and Limited Energy Apprenticeship training programs serving over 700 apprentices. IEC has added a variety of programs including continuing education and professional development classes, free unlimited HR access, an employment application service, and several new events to bring our members together.

The future for IEC Oregon is very bright.