Community News

 

Welcome New Members
Ayd Electric, Steven Ayd – Frederic WI
Premise Inc., Matt Cina – Minneapolis MN
PTW Energy Services, David Carter – The Woodlands TX		    

Congratulations

2018 Top Workplace Winners… MEA is proud to be affiliated with these fine companies. Each of whom received the honor of being named one of the Star Tribune Top Workplaces of 2018!

• Federated Insurance
• Smith Schafer & Associates CPAs
• Werner Electric Supply
     
Chad Kurdi, BVK Group... Congratulations on your recent appointment to the Board of Electricity in the Consulting Electrical Engineer position. He is a Partner, Electrical Group Leader, and Senior Electrical Engineer at BKV Group. Chad has been one of MEA's All-Star Trainers for the past 15 years.
     

Smith Schafer named Top 300 Accounting Firm…  Smith Schafer is proud to announce it has been named a Top Accounting Firm in the IPA 300, by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) for the third year in a row. IPA 300 firms are ranked by U.S. net revenues and are compiled by analyzing the more than 550 responses received this year for IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms. This survey and benchmarking report are well respected throughout the profession for being independent, accurate and confidential. Steve Erchul, Managing Principal: “This recognition is a direct result of the loyalty and commitment of our team members and clients. Thank you!”		  
     
Federated Mutual Group, Federated Life Company 2018 Ward’s 50® Top Performers… Ward Group annually recognizes 50 property and casualty, and 50 life-health companies that have excelled at balancing financial safety, consistency, and performance during the past five years. They conducted separate analyses on nearly 3,000 property and casualty companies and 700 life-health companies. Federated Insurance Chairman and CEO Jeff Fetters: “Our continued recognition by Ward Group reaffirms the strength of our risk management efforts in helping our clients succeed.”  
     
DSG’s Karl Wrobel Named to The NEWS’ Top 40 Under 40 List… Dakota Supply Group’s Karl Wrobel, branch manager of the company’s La Crosse office, was recently acknowledged as one of the “Top 40 under 40” in the HVAC/R industry by The News, a weekly industrial periodical. This list includes 40 individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership in driving the HVAC/R industry into the future. Wrobel joined DSG in 2008, and became branch manager of the La Crosse location in 2014, where he still serves today. Wrobel has been a member of the advisory board at Wisconsin Technical College and is an advocate for the HVAC/R industry through ASHRAE and through his support of various contractor training and development programs.  
     
Clara DeRosier, Executive Director… Clara was appointed to Associations North Board of Directors. They provide resources for professional development, continuing education, career growth and connecting association professionals. Clara applied for a Board position in the Spring of 2018 and was elected in July to begin her term on the Associations North Board of Directors.  
     
 
MEA Welcomes Jan Clara… MEA is lucky to have Jan Clare join the staff to handle Administrative & Customer Support. Some of you met her at the summer conference. You can look forward to speaking with her when you call the office!		  
     

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
 Federated Insurance… for sponsoring the Summer Conference Golf Tournament    
 
Crescent Electric Supply… for sponsoring the Minneapolis Code Class, Nov 8-9. ALSO, Thank you Jeff & Shelly Anderson for sponsoring and creating Gourmet Cocktails in the Summer Conference Hospitality Suite!		    
Center for Energy & Environment (CEE)… for sponsoring the Summer Conference Breezy Belle Cruise    
Border States Electric... for sponsoring the Summer Conference Rolle Bolle Tournament     
Werner Electric… for sponsoring the Rochester Code Class, Nov 1-2    
   

Education and Events
CEE One-Stop Efficiency Shop Information Session… Wednesday, Sept. 12 (8am–12 noon).  Details at bit.ly/OSESinfo18    
     

Moves and New Locations
Moss & Barnett opens St. Cloud office… The partners, associates and professional staff of the St. Cloud office of Stinson Leonard Street have joined Moss & Barnett. Moss & Barnett provides business law and litigation services. Moss & Barnett was established in 1892 and has offices in Minneapolis and St. Cloud. They have been members of MEA since November 2016. 
(www.lawmoss.com) 		   
     

Retirement / Inventory Sale
Thomas Decker, New Dimensions Inc., Shoreview MN… Tom has retired after 20+ years of membership with the Electrical Association! Join us in congratulating Tom!
FOR SALE: Equipment and inventory are being sold including tools, wire, switch boxes, plates, etc. If you have interest is purchasing, please contact his daughter Liz Decker at 612-377-5191 or [email protected]