Nashville, TN, February 12, 2026 – Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, including the Executive Committee and Regional Directors, who will help guide the organization’s strategic priorities and support of its vision to build a strong merit shop workforce driving the future of the electrical industry.
The Executive Committee will serve as the organization’s leadership team, providing oversight and direction throughout the year:
Executive Committee
- President: Don Sharkey, Current Connections, IEC Florida East Coast
- Treasurer: Jerry Kent, Kent Electric Systems, IEC Texas Gulf Coast
- Secretary: Louis Schuler, Kings Electric Services, IEC of Greater Cincinnati
- Vice President: Tim White, APG, IEC Florida West Coast
- Immediate Past President: Troy Corrigan, Corrigan Electric Co. Inc., IEC of Kentuckiana
- Executive Director (Non-voting member): Amy Biedenharn, IEC National
In addition to the Executive Committee, the Board is supported by Regional Directors who represent chapters across the country and help ensure local perspectives are reflected at the national level:
Regional Directors
Midwest Region
- Dan Denier, Denier Electric, IEC of Greater Cincinnati
- Caleb Hunter, Extreme Electrical Contractors, LLC, IEC of Greater St. Louis
- Dave Ponstingle, DNS Technologies, IEC Northern Ohio
Mountain West Region
- Greg Anzlovar, A-Var Electric, IEC Southern Colorado
- Don Aragon, VA Electric, Northern New Mexico IEC
- David Scott, M.B.A., M.A., SHRM-SCP, Encore Electric, IEC Rocky Mountain
Northeast Region
- Cara Herbstritt, Electrical & Mechanical Systems, Inc., IEC Pennsylvania
- Jim Nasuta, Electrical Energy Systems Corp., IEC of New England
Southeast Region
- Robbie Jones, Coastal Electric, IEC Georgia
- Jason Parks, M & J Electric, Greater Charlotte IEC
Greater Texas Region
- Javier Herrera, Central Electric Company, IEC Greater San Antonio
- John Rosas, Walker Engineering, Inc., IEC Texas Gulf Coast
- Matt Tolbert, Global Electric Services, Inc., CenTex IEC
Executive Director Council Chair
- Bob Terry, IEC Florida East Coast (Non-Voting Member)
Strategic Partner Representatives
- Bill Fowler, Southwire
- Alana Levy, Home Depot
- Scott Teson, Milwaukee Tool
“These leaders bring an incredible depth of experience and commitment to moving not just IEC forward but the entire industry,” said Amy Biedenharn, Executive Director of IEC. “IEC is fortunate to have member leaders who are dedicating their time and expertise to guide the association in a strong, strategic direction for 2026 and beyond. I am excited about the impact this Board will make in the year ahead.”
The 2026 Board of Directors will focus on key initiatives including apprenticeship and education, workforce development, government affairs, and membership and chapters.
ABOUT IEC
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a nonprofit trade association federation with 54 educational campuses and affiliate local chapters across the country. IEC represents more than 4,300 member businesses that employ over 100,000 electrical and systems workers throughout the United States. The association educates more than 20,000 electricians and systems professionals each year through world-class training programs. IEC contractor member companies are some of the premier firms in the industry and are responsible for over $10B in gross revenue annually. For more information, go to www.ieci.org.
PRESS CONTACT
Mikayla Hrinowich | Marketing & Communications| mhrinowich@ieci.org