Incoming NETA President Dan Hook is Vice President of GCBS Engineering Services & Solutions at CBS Field Services. He is a NETA and NICET Level IV Certified Technician and has served on the NETA Board of Directors for eight years. Hook’s responsibilities are nationwide, including strategically growing the businesses and acquisitions in the company’s Field Services Division. CBS Field Services …
The NETA Approved Military Organization (NAMO) program recognizes the U.S. Army 249th Engineer Battalion, the U.S. Navy Seabees Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Power Reliability Enhancement Program (PREP). They all have access to the NETA Certification program, NETA training materials, the PowerTest annual conference, and many other benefits. This program aligns with the …
NETA STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BOARD MEETINGS June 20–21, 2024 Reykjavik, Iceland NETA’s June Strategic Planning and Board Meetings were held in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Strategic Planning Meeting took place on June 20th and focused on NETA program advancements, the NETA Apprenticeship Program, and the new Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Contractor (QEMC) and Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker (QEMW) Program. The …
“NETA’s Outstanding Achievement Award is given in recognition of an individual’s commitment to NETA and leadership through service to the association and to the electrical testing industry as a whole,” began NETA President Eric Beckman, President of IPS PowerServe. “Many people each year are considered for this honor, and the President of the NETA Board of Directors selects the honoree. …
The Alliance Partner Recognition Award is open to all individuals who are involved in or support the electrical testing industry, serve the industry through the development and use of consensus standards in the electrical power industry, and are focused on providing the highest level of safety and reliability. These individuals include people from all aspects of electrical testing,” NETA Board …
“The James R. White Electrical Safety Award is given to honor Jim White’s legacy,” began NETA Board Member Scott Blizard, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Asplundh Electrical Testing. “Jim dedicated his career to promoting electrical safety, so individuals receiving the James R. White Safety Award must be committed to promoting electrical safety within their organization and across the …
“When you think about lifetime achievement, it’s a big loss to NETA to have someone like Tim Cotter no longer involved in the day-to-day stuff. We’re going to miss that,” said NETA Board Member Ron Widup, Senior Advisor of Technical Services at Shermco Industries, as he presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Cotter at NETA’s recent PowerTest event. “One of …
NETA’s Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to supporting the NETA organization and its programs throughout their careers. They have a history of contributing to the advancement of the electrical power industry through their activities involving standards and codes development, education, product development, industry relationship building, and/or the promotion of safety …
“NETA is made up of quality people and that sums up the recipient of this Lifetime Achievement Award,” began NETA Board Member and Conference Committee Chair Ron Widup, former CEO and current Vice Chairman of Shermco Industries. “NETA has a long history of leadership and volunteer contributors who have made the association what it is today, and John White’s career …
More than 1,000 electrical power industry professionals gathered for NETA’s PowerTest24 Conference to advance their knowledge, share insights, and engage with colleagues, and industry leaders. Unique to this year’s conference, NETA partnered with the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to salute our industry’s U.S. Military Veterans and Service Members. When asked during the opening ceremonies to stand and be …