Electrical Association

Staff Bio: Paul Krmpotich

What keeps you with MEA?

Ever since I was an instructor at Dunwoody, I have had the opportunity to work with MEA off and on for assorted training needs. It was always a joy to work with dedicated, industry-focused people willing to try different things to make the electrical industry better. After getting the opportunity to actually work within MEA, I found out that it was not a “pretty” surface first impression. I found that the members of MEA really are trying to make our industry better for everyone. The members are dedicated contractors, knowledgeable electricians, and best of all, just nice, kind people. The staff at MEA is totally driven to do what is needed to help the members be successful and to provide the best possible services to the membership.  What better combination could anyone ask for?

Tell us about your background...

Raised in Minneapolis with a lot of brother and sisters. Completed Law Enforcement at Normandale College, had to change direction due to poor eye sight (before Lasik). Completed the Electrical Program at Dunwoody and worked for various contractors in the metro. Went back to Dunwoody as an electrical instructor. In addition to the day instruction, I did much of the electrical corporate training in many local and national company locations. Approached by Saudi Aramco to work in Ras Tanura SA. Returned to Dunwoody and had the opportunity to work in Irian Jaya Indonesia with PT Freeport a copper, gold mining operation. Returned to Minnesota and worked for the Mpls. JATC in training and setting up a new training facility..

Family and hobbies...

Jan is an Elementary Teacher in Eden Prairie and presently we have 3 dogs, Freddie, Tanner, and Annie and two of them are therapy dogs. We are finishing our last home, and will hopefully make the transistion within the year. Over the years we have redone 5 homes as “something to do.” We also have the very, very large extended family, which means you never have to do anything alone.

What fun personal fact are you willing to share with members...

I am color blind which at times makes my clothing choices interesting.

What is the last book that you read...

The Bookseller of Kabul. This is written by an ex serviceman who lived with an educated family and their life as the various groups took over Kabul and the effects on this family.

What are you looking forward to doing when you retire...

Retiring………Jan and I love the winters in Minnesota so we would like to travel during the summer and return to MN for fall and winter.