American Line Builders Welcomes Members and Guests to
April 19-22, 2026 | Marco Island, Florida
PROGRAM
& SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Your guide to this year’s meeting agenda, member and sponsors directory, recreational activities, and more.
WELCOME
On behalf of the American Line Builders Chapter, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 63rd Annual NECA District 10 Membership and Council Meeting in Marco Island, Florida.
As we gather under this year ’ s theme Powering the Next Era of Line Construction we recognize this as a pivotal moment for our industry. Together, we have the opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and help shape what comes next.
We encourage you to make the most of your time here, both in our meetings and in enjoying all that Marco Island has to offer. Should you need anything during your stay, our members are here to assist.
We are honored to host you and look forward to a memorable and inspiring gathering!
AMERICAN LINE BUILDERS CHAPTER HOST CHAPTER
Governor...................................................................................
President...................................................................................
Vice President............................................................................
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Executive Director
Assistant Director
Matthew Turk
Ike Poe
Paul Randby
Scott Lamont
Drew Wheatlake
Anthony Rau
Troy Kent
Kevin Moran
Melanie Meyer
NATIONAL NECA
President
Vice President, District 10
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer.................................................................
Chief Operating Officer...............................................................
Chief Communications Officer......................................................
Senior VP, Education, Events & Partnerships..................................
VP, Field Labor Relations & Services.............................................
Executive Director, Outside Line Safety & Industry Engagement........
Executive Director, Meetings, Events & Convention........................
Executive Director, Sales & Partnerships
Executive Director, Partnerships & International Relations
Director, Education & Events Technology
Director, Government Affairs
Director, PAC
Eastern Region Field Representative
Midwest Region Field Representative
Southern Region Field Representative
Western Region Field Representative
Publisher, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine
Managing Editor, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine...............
Bold indicates Senior Executive Leadership
Mark Walter
Steve Lindley
David Long
Traci Walker
Jef Fagan
Marco Giamberardino
Pete Mastrorocco
Steve Krieg
Mike Starner
Katie McCormick
Beth Ellis
Wanessa Alves
Bruce Haag
James Payne
Seth Guidry
Jay B Jones
Jill Clark
Tracy Landers
Bill Birkett
Andrea Klee
Colleen Beaty
2026 DISTRICT 10 COUNCIL
Vice President: Steve Lindley
Secretary: Robbie Foxen
AMERICAN LINE BUILDERS CHAPTER
President: Ike Poe
Governor: Matthew Turk
Chapter Executive: Kevin Moran
NORTHWEST LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
President: Mike Podkranic
Governor: David Hatch
Chapter Executive: Tracy Harness
WESTERN LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
President: James M Stapp
Governor: D Kent Maughan
Chapter Executive: Jules Weaver
NORTHEAST LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
President: Thomas Halpin
Governor: James Atkins
Chapter Executive: Mike Gilchrist
MISSOURI VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS
CHAPTER
President: Tom Nagy
Governor: Darran Ayres
Chapter Executive: Joe Mitchell
SOUTHWEST LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
President: Rhett Jackson
Governor: Eric Lauriha
Chapter Executive: Joe Mitchell
SOUTHEAST LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
President: Brian Imsand
Governor: Jesse Colley
Chapter Executive: Steve Gaines
AMERICAN LINE BUILDERS CHAPTER
Denise Baranowski
Eric Blind
David Boddy
Kevin Bryant
BJ Burdette
Eric Burkey
Kevin Castle
Jimmy Cowart
Jake Davie
Steven DuBois
Justin Fackler
Darrin Ferguson
Alan Fulk
Brad Geer
Josh Godden
Charlie Gravina
Bob Gutschenritter
Joe Heger
Trever Heimke
Jane Heimkreiter
Brian Henry
Jamie Herbert
Ron Kaufman
Eric Keller
Troy Kent
Jeff Knippel
Xtreme Powerline
PAR Electrical Contractors
Intren
Universal Contracting Services
Thayer Power
3 Phase Line
Mass Electric
Archkey Sachs
Hooper Corporation
BFD Power
Delta Services
Motor City Electric
Service Electric
Utility Supply and Construction
CC Power
Northline
Michels
United Electric
LeCom
Backbone Power
The Robert Henry Corporation
The Hydaker-Wheatlake Co
Xtreme Powerline
Black and McDonald
Kent Power
Aldridge Electric
Scott Lamont
Eric Lasceski
Danny Gessman
Joe Mahoney
Matua Mendiola
Melanie Meyer
Kevin Moran
Bill Nightingale
Ryan Pellerito
Ike Poe
Paul Randby
Anthony Rau
Del Rau
Jason Rorrer
Morley Rushford
Adam Segers
Scott Sheldon
Matthew Turk
Tammy Verbeke
Laura Volpini
Drew Wheatlake
Mike Woodruff
Lynn Woollard
Harlan Electric
Newkirk Electric
The L E Myers Co
EJ Electric T&D
MJ Electric
American Line Builders Chapter
American Line Builders Chapter
Intren
The Hydaker-Wheatlake Co.
New River Electrical Corporation
MJ Electric
Rauhorn Electric
Rauhorn Electric
Thompson Electric
MZI Group
Harlan
Xtreme Powerline
Intren
Xtreme Powerline
New River Electrical Corporation
The Hydaker-Wheatlake Co
The Robert Henry Company
Kent Power
MISSOURI VALLEY LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
Colby Atwell
Darran Ayres
John Colson
Courtney Cooper
Greg Gentsch
Tate Johnson
Dawson Kaiser
Steve Lindley
Joe Mitchell
Tom Nagy
Tyler Pinter
Ken Schleh
Troy Schneider
Capital Electric
JF Electric
Quanta Services
Archkey Sachs
Shade Tree
The L E Myers Company
3 Phase Line
Hooper Corporation
Missouri Valley Line Constructors
MJ Electric
MP Systems
The L.E. Myers Company
Michels
Mike Sellke
Brad Snyder
Michael Tillman
Matt Whetstone
Mark Willms
Tim Wolff
Eric Younghans
Mike Gilchrist
Jonathan Ginter
Tom Halpin
Daniel Hanczyk
Ward Electric
The Hydaker-Wheatlake Co.
MP Systems
Aldridge Electric
Intren
MP Technologies
PAR Electric
Northeastern Line Constructors Chapter
New River Electrical Corporation
Haugland
Northline
NORTHEASTERN LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
Daniel Alfieri
Jamie Atkins
Rick Catalfo
Jason Cross
Thomas Depeter
Dave Emmi
Brett Hurlburt
Thomas Kregel
Ed Kutschke
Christopher Lake
Mitch Mailman
Adam Mancini
Kevin McDonough
Ryan McDonough
Jessica Moore
Travis Moore
H. Richardson & Sons
Northline
O’Connell Electric
Michels
Northline
O’Connell Electric
United Utility
EJ Electric T&D
Aldridge
PAR Electric
Welsbach Electric Corporation
E.S. Boulos Company
McDonough Electric
McDonough Electric
Northline
MJ Electric
Jessica O’Neill
Walter Parkes
Dan Pollock
David Ranta
Cheryl Richardson
Taylor Richardson
Brandylyn Rousseau
Joseph Rubino
Matt Sarmento
Stephen Sarmento
George Schupp
Bill Shaw
Patrick Sullivan
Thomas Tacconelli
Scott Tibbetts
Mike Troutman
Sebastian Trovato
Richard Weyer
Northeastern Line Constructors Chapter
O’Connell Electric
Northeastern Line Constructors Chapter
Elecnor Hawkeye
H Richardson & Sons
H Richardson & Sons
Northline
EJ Electric T&D
Infrasource
Carr & Duff
Schupp’s Line Construction
MJ Electric
JCR
Valiant Energy Service
Harlan
O”Connell Electric
E-J Energy Construction
Haugland
NORTHWEST LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
Casey Alm
Ryan Boell
Olivia Cock
Levi Crum
Matthew Crum
Pete Danforth
Juan De La Garza
Kenneth Fredrickson
Marcy Grail
Tracy Harness
Leif Hasselblad
David Hatch
Summer Jensen
Olympic Electric
Christenson Electric
Yakes Line Co
Power Technology
Power Technology
DJ’s Electrical
Palouse Power
Olympic Electric
1884 Line Co
Northwest Line Constructors Chapter
PTI
Jaco Power Services
Summit Line Construction
Mike Lambert
Casey Luce
Sterling McCullough
Coty O’Neel
Jon Oistad
David Pesce
Mike Podkranic
Paige Richards
Jake Sannan
Michael Shepherd
Stacy Wilson
Teagen Wise
Wait Woodbury
SOUTHEASTERN LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
Michael Allen
Jonathan Beaty
Jimmy Bowen
Brittney Clay
Jesse Colley
Ryan Courtney
Bruce Cram
Shawn Davis
Dan Dudley
Chris Froehlich
Heliservice Powerline Solutions
PAR Electric
Haugland Group
Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter
C and C Power Line
Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter
Hooper Corporation
Intren
Marable-Pirkle Services
Service Electric Company
Scianna Gaines
Steve Gaines
Greg Gibbs
Chris Hale
Brian Imsand
Jennifer Kinsey
April Madding
Angela O’Connor
Michele Pierce
Jody Shea
Sturgeon Electric
Riverline Power
Titan Electric
Palouse Power
Wilson Construction
Michels
Tice Electric Company
Mountain Power Company
Cougar Construction
Cache Valley Electric
Wilson Construction
Black and McDonald
PAR Electric
Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter
Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter
New River Electrical Corporation
Haugland Energy
Service Electric Company
Delta Services
Atkins Electric
Service Electric Company
Pierce Powerline
Service Electric Company
SOUTHWESTERN LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
David Ball
Brittania Darilek
Andrew Faterkowski
Chris Galm
Jake Grice
Mitch Guess
Eric Lauriha
Quanta Services
Quanta Services
MP Technologies
Michels
New River Electrical Corporation
PAR Electric
Sturgeon Electric
Jeremy Miller
Brad Proctor
Brian Schlemm
Alex Trujillo
Gabe Trujillo
Brock Wallis
The L E Myers Company
Wilson Construction
Aldridge
Elite Communications & Construction
Elite Communications & Construction
MJ Electric
WESTERN LINE CONSTRUCTORS CHAPTER
Edward Antillon
Tyler Antillon
Damon Arsenault
Brent Gardner
Raul Guardado
Joseph Hall
Warren James
Tyler Jessop
Zach Kane
Kari Kershaw
Ted Leineke
Anthony Long
Matt Mackenzie
City Lights and Power
City Lights and Power
Hooper Corporation
Wasatch Electric
Sturgeon Electric California
Wasatch Electric
Pro Energy Services Group
Wasatch Electric
Aldridge Electric
Western Line Constructors Chapter
Wilson Construction
City Lights and Power
Wilson Construction
Shannon Marchbanks
Kent Maughan
Luke Moore
Matt Morrison
Gavin Necohea
Matt Patterson
Troy Pehrson
Charles Roper
Andrew Smoot
Shawn Spencer
Jim Stapp
Jules Weaver
AJ Zartman
Wasatch Electric
Wasatch Electric
PAR West
Western Line Constructors Chapter
Pro Energy Services Group
Sturgeon Electric
Summit Line Construction
Ferreira Power West
Pro Energy Services Group
Mountain Power Construction
PAR West
Western Line Constructors Chapter
Diversified Utility Services
PARTNERS, SPONSORS, AND GUESTS
Andy Batty
Drew Batty
Mike Carroll
Chris Delavera
Klayton DuBois
Mike Dumoit
Bob Hall
Kyle Jensen
Kipp Jenson
Jon McCracken
Nathan Noland
Kristy Phillips
John Ramquist
Steve Sarnocinski
Nic Starr
Ryan Steinbecker
Kyle Turner
Jordan Tyler
Buckingham Manufacturing
Buckingham Manufacturing
Graybar
Buckingham Manufacturing
Buckingham Manufacturing
Milwaukee Tool
Buckingham Manufacturing
Milwaukee Tool
Buckingham Manufacturing
United Rentals
Altec
Southwire
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool
United Rentals
Altec
Buckingham Manufacturing
United Rentals
APPRENTICESHIPS
Melissa Caress
Dennis Hunter
Don Stone
Justin Archibeque
David Audette
Matt Poutre
Jason Lauze
Frank Odonnell
Nathan Radcliffe
Bobby Scott
Thomas Stewart
Alaska AJATC
ALBAT
ALBAT
SWLCAT
MoValley
MoValley
NEAT
NEAT
NEAT
NEAT
NEAT
Mike Vinci
Greg Wheeler
John Wood
Brad Dozier
Gregory Greiner
Palmer Hickman
Michael Callanan
Virgil Melton
Tim Philpot
Todd Stafford
Neil Tolson
Larry Bell
Jerry Westerholm
Jason Iannelli
Tyler Forshier
Brian Hughes
Mark Sterkel
Brett Warren
Buckingham Manufacturing
Altec
Milwaukee Tool
ProTech Institute
Electrical Training Alliance
Electrical Training Alliance
Electrical Training Alliance
ProTech Institute
Electrical Training Alliance
EICA
Alaska Chapter
Jerry Westerholm
Electrical Training Alliance
New York State Lineman Safety Training Fund
IBEW Local 1049
Lazy Q Line School
Terry Lowen
Jimmy Skinner
Jeremy Whittaker
Justin Archibeque
Mark McCubbin
NW LINE AJATC
CALNEV AJATC
Mountain States AJATC
SWLCAT
SWLCAT
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 20 | SETTING THE DIRECTION
DESCRIPTION
PLEDGE/PRAYER/OPENING SESSION
Powering the Next Era: Where We Areand What’s Coming!
FIRESIDE CHAT
The Next Surge: A National View of Where the Industry Is Headed
CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT
From Global Trends to Contractor Reality
How national forces translate into real-world decisions inside a contracting organization
Matt Turk, Prayer
SPEAKER(S)
Steve Lindley, D10 VP
Mark Walter, NECA National President
Ike Poe, ALB Chapter President
Kevin Moran, ALB Executive Director
David Long, NECA CEO
Steve Lindley, D10 VP
Moderator: Jef Fagan
Ike Poe, New River Electrical Corporation
FIRESIDE CHAT
The Future of the IBEW-NECA Partnership
EICA & SAFETY
Raising the Standard: Safety, Certification, and Accountability
APPRENTICESHIP SESSION
Developing the Workforce That Will Power What’s Next Format innovations and forward-looking discussion
Robbie Foxen, NECA
George Arhos, IBEW
Tiler Eaton, IBEW
Jamie Atkins, Northline
Moderator: Jules Weaver
Neil Tolsen, EICA
Mike Starner, NECA
Highlights with the Apprenticeship Directors
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 |
PREPARING FOR WHAT’S NEXT
DESCRIPTION
OPENING SESSION
You Haven’t Seen Anything Yet
Setting the tone for the future-focused conversations ahead
NECA EDUCATION
Building Capacity for the Next Era
Education tools and opportunities designed to help organizations scale by growing your people through professional development.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Legislation That Moves the Needle
How policy decisions shape your daily work with real contractor impact.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
What the Numbers Are Telling Us
A forward-looking economic perspective for line construction with insights, trends, and paradigms transforming the globe
HOLD THE LINE LEADERSHIP
Developing Leaders for the Next Era
ABSORB TRAINING DATABASE
THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE - LINECO
Funds, Futures, and Long-Term Impact
What’s changing, what’s coming, and what leaders need to understand
SPEAKER(S)
Steve Lindley – Kick off Day 2
Pete Mastrorocco, NECA
Marco Giamberardino, NECA
Shawn DuBravac, PhD – Global Futurist
Dave Audette & Robbie Foxen
Kevin Chesniak, LINECO
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 | PREPARING FOR WHAT’S NEXT (CONT.)
DESCRIPTION
NATIONAL PREVIEW
What’s Ahead on the National Stage
Format innovations and forward-looking discussion
NOCERA
What’s Happening Now — and Why It Matters
SPEAKER(S)
Jef Fagan, Robbie Foxen, & Steve Lindley
Katie McCormick
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Time
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Event
Registration
Welcome Reception: "Futuristic Theme"
Milwaukee After Hours Hospitality
MONDAY, APRIL 20
Time
7:00 am - 8:00 am
8:00 am - 11:30 am
8:00 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:45 pm - 5:00 pm
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Event
Delegates Breakfast
D10 Meeting
*Note: Golfers should come dressed for immediate departure after meeting
Spouse Breakfast
Children/Guest Activity
Golf Outing
Chapter Dinners
*See your chapter for more info D10 Hospitality
Location
Palms Ballroom Foyer
Sunset Terrace
Paradise by Sirene Tower (Kice & Keewaydin)
Location
Palms Terrace
Palms Ballroom Palms Lawn
Palms Beach
Hammock Bay Golf Course
Paradise by Sirene Tower (Kice & Keewaydin)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
Time
7:00 am - 8:00 am
8:00 am - 9:30 am
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
Event
Delegates Breakfast Spouse/Family Breakfast D10 Meeting
“Day at the Beach” with Drinks, Food, and Cornhole Tournament
Closing Reception: “Retro Florida” Theme “The Dip” Concert on the Beach Buckingham Hospitality
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Time
7:00 am - 8:00 am
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event
Combined Attendee Breakfast
Location
Palms Lawn & Terrace
Tiki Terrace
Palms Ballroom
Recreation Beach South
Palms Beach
Palms Beach
Paradise by Sirene Tower (Kice & Keewaydin)
Location
Palms Terrace Council Meeting Palms Ballroom
ATTIRE & RECREATION
THEMED RECEPTIONS
When planning attire, you are welcome to get into the theme for each evening.
Sunday Opening Reception: Futuristic Welcome theme with NEON and GLOW
Tuesday Closing Reception: Beach Concert with Retro Florida theme (think vibrant citrus tones, Aperol spritz, beach vibes, and lush tropical greenery. Color palette: orange, white, green, and yellow.
JW MARRIOTT MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT
Check In: 4:00 pm | Check Out: 11:00 am
Mandatory Quiet Time at the resort is 10:00 pm. No outside music.
Pool Chairs & Cabanas and Spa Services are available for booking
Beach Resort Fee Includes:
One beach umbrella and up to four chairs daily
Two-hour bike rental for up to two people daily
Morning beach yoga and one fitness class daily for up to two people
Access to resort golf practice facilities including range balls and bottled water for up to two people for up to four hours daily
Daily transportation to/from resort golf courses for up to two people
Tennis court rental at Hammock Bay Golf Club for up to two people for up to four hours daily
In room enhanced high speed internet access
Self-parking Fee: $35 00 daily | Valet: $45 00 daily
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you rent a vehicle, be sure to watch your speed. There are many officers monitoring speeds. Take extra caution as you come over the bridge into Marco Island, the police often setup a speed trap as a welcome gift.
THE DIP
The Dip is a funk and rhythm and blues band that was formed in 2013 by music students at the University of Washington in Seattle
The band combines a typical pop instrumentation with a 3-part horn section. They have released three full-length albums as well as two instrumental EPs.
The band has played several music festivals and also embarked on longer tours, including a 2019 tour of Europe, a 2022 tour supporting Lake Street Dive, a performance at Bonnaroo Music Festival and most recently opening for The Red Clay Strays in 2025
Check them out on all streaming platforms.
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