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INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL

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Western PA NECA is launching a first-of-its-kind leadership council, called the Industry Advancement Council (IAC), intended to engage and provide leadership development
opportunities for existing and future leaders working for WPA NECA member contractors.

Many traditional “future leaders” and “emerging leaders” programs focus solely on early-career individuals looking for periodic leadership topics and speakers. We want
to provide that resource! And additionally we want to provide a more dynamic and engaging experience that will give Council Delegates the ability to actively develop and practice their leadership skills while giving back to the industry with their unique talents and interests, as well as getting more involved with WPA NECA and the resources that the Chapter offers.

Each Delegate will choose a Committee based on their areas of interest and will work as a team to complete a project that will benefit the Council, the NECA Chapter and
member contractors, or the broader Western Pennsylvania community at large.

​Our goal with the Industry Advancement Council (IAC) is to reimagine the traditional “future leaders” program model and create a participant-driven structure to bring you and your employees more content on leadership development, workforce development, new technology, upcoming market trends, and opportunities to give back to our community.

IAC EXECUTIVE BOARD:

Maria Paterra, Mare
Ryan Friday, Sargent 
Dave Spring, Sargent
Keith Duco, Lighthouse

2025 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
  • Zach Gumpher, Gumpher Inc
  • Clark Guess, Hatzel & Buehler
  • Vic Yates, Ferry Electric Company
  • Keith Duco, Lighthouse Electric Company
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  • Maria Paterra, Mare Solutions
  • Christian Gumpher, Gumpher Electric
  • Dave Gilbert, Mare Solutions
  • Randi Smail, Schultheis Electric
  • Thomas Dean, Miller Electric
  • Jarrett Colosimo, Dagostino Electronic Services
TECHNOLOGY & MARKET TRENDS
  • Chris Mikec. Lighthouse Electric
  • Devan Garrison, Lighthouse Electric
  • Zach Peterson, Lighthouse Electric
  • Rick Miller, Miller Electric Construction
  • Jason Snyder, Dagostino Electronic Services
SERVICE
  • Dave Spring, Sargent Electric
  • Ryan Friday, Sargent Electric
  • Kevin Hanlon, Hanlon Electric
  • Chris Olson, Bluestone Communications
  • Tyler Gazdik, Sargent Electric
  • Bill Betz, Schultheis Electric
  • Keely Keenan, Schultheis Electric

For more information on the IAC, please contact Joelle Salerno at [email protected]

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT WPA NECA
    • STAFF
    • CONTACT
    • WPANECA EESP (501c3)
  • EVENTS
    • 2025 EVENTS
  • EDUCATION
    • CONTRACTOR EDUCATION
    • THE NEXT ACADEMY
  • GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
    • LOCAL & STATE
    • HARRISBURG TRACKED BILLS
  • RESOURCES
    • IAC (INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL)
    • COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES
    • ELECTRI RESEARCH
    • CHAPTER MOBILE APP
    • EVITP CERTIFICATION
    • PSU STUDENT CHAPTER
    • SAFETY
    • INDUSTRY INFO >
      • NATIONAL NECA
      • IBEW LOCAL UNIONS
      • APPRENTICESHIP >
        • Local 5 JATC
        • Local 56 EETF
        • Local 712 JATC
      • ACADEMY FELLOWS
      • INDUSTRY LINKS
  • MEMBER INFORMATION
    • CONTRACTORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • JOIN WPA NECA