The NETA Board of Directors and NETA staff met face-to-face in mid-September for the first time since March 2020. The NETA Membership Meeting took place at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The agenda included a comprehensive Board Report and strategy updates in specific areas such as membership growth and efforts to grow industry awareness. A …
Foreword by Ron Widup, Shermco Industries On June 9, 2021, I received this text message from Vickie White, wife of Jim White: Jim is free and home with God. June 9, 2021 @ 4:55 AM was his appointed time. And that was that. Jim the fighter, the guy who would never give up, the person you could always count on …
A change in NETA leadership occurs every two years, with the transition to a new president recognized as an important part of the associationâs history and a key to its longevity and progress. NETA Worldâs custom is to share the outgoing presidentâs perspective in a thoughtful and reflective interview. Outgoing President Scott Blizard has been Vice President and Chief Operating …
There is a common, and often used, phrase around Tony Demaria Electric (TDE): âCall Neno.â TDEâs Tony Demaria, Jr. says he doesnât want to imagine the business without Nenad âNenoâ Pasic. âHe solves everyoneâs problems. It is well known, any time there is a problem, we say âCall Neno!ââ Demaria says. âNeno is always willing to do whatever it takes …
David Koehler credits his success to his many mentors, excellent managers and colleagues in the industry, and one very important lesson: âAlways conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner,â he says. While that may be important, itâs just one small part of the reason Koehler was presented with this yearâs Alliance Recognition Award, which was a complete surprise. âI …
PowerTest 2021, NETAâs premier electrical maintenance and safety conference, ran live from March 8 through 11, 2021. Held virtually, PowerTest TV offered a live keynote, interactive sessions and panels, and a virtual trade show. âOur first virtual PowerTest conference was a huge success,â says Conference Committee Chair Ron Widup of Shermco Industries. âDespite the challenges of COVID-19, PowerTest TV delivered …
QP Testing is located in the Chicagoland area and provides electrical testing and field services to the utility, industrial, and commercial markets. Our NETA Accredited Technicians and Engineers are experts in testing, analysis, and maintenance of our customersâ electrical power systems, including primary and secondary injection testing of circuit breakers, transformer testing, relay calibration, cable testing, preventive maintenance, and outage …
KT Industries Inc. (KTI) is proud to announce its acceptance into the NETA Accredited Company family. As a small, family-owned business, we have taken pride in our expertise, commitment, and personal attention to our customers for many years. Founded in 1947 under its original name, WARCO Controls, KTI provided critical services and manufacturing to Westinghouse Engineering Services. After incorporating in …
JET Electrical Testing LLC is proud to announce we are now a NETA Accredited Company after meeting the industry-leading crucial requirements to become a full member. JET Electrical Testing, LLC is a women-owned 24/7 full-service testing company founded upon the premise of accurate reporting, project dedication, and customer satisfaction. We are located in central New Jersey. JET Electrical Testingâs team …
John Hauck, 67, recently retired Electrical Technology Instructor at Long Beach City College (LBCC) and dear friend of NETA and Tony Demaria Electric, Inc. (TDE), passed away on May 31, 2020. John was actively involved in successfully implementing the NETA Electrical Power Testing Technician (EPTT) Curriculum into LBCCâs existing Electrical Technology Program. He worked diligently with NETA and TDE to …