Electrical Association

MEA Appreciation Awards

The following awards were handed out at the MEA Appreciation Dinner:

"GFI" (Good for The Industry)

• Dave Helgeson - For developing a closer working relationship between MEA and the WI Electric Trades Council
• Jen Danich, Eaton Cutler Hammer – For the large role she plays in making the Summer Conference a success including her involvement with the product show, golf tournament, kids prizes, and more.
• Andy Smoka – For the extra work and guidance

"Partnering"

• Joe Yeske/Echo Supply Group in Worthington MN – For his continued support of MEA Education Class in Worthington.
• Deb Ricci & Tim Giese, Werner Electric Supply
• Rob Olson, EESCO United Supply

Special Contributions

• Dutch Hasskamp – Frequent consultation during the legislative session and regarding the Board of Electricity
• Tom Kopperud – The time, thought and vision he brings to MEA Strategic Planning
• Bill Anderson, Mike Klein & Roger Klein – For their hard work and generosity in keeping the MEA office building in shape. Mostly Bill because of Kim's good cooking!
• Willy Hoskins, Board of Electricity
• Dan Klein, Board of Electricity

Outstanding Committee Member

• Kathy Matsui for her consistent planning and participation in MEA events.

Committee Chairs & Industry Representatives

These people are the heart of the association as they are where the real work gets done so decisions can be made quickly and effectively at the Board meetings. We are grateful that many of the Board members serve on these committees and industry groups.

• Dave Helgeson, Apprentice
• Mike Klein, Co-Chair Building -AND- Finance
• Roger Klein, Co-Chair Building
• Tom Freetly, Education
• Dutch Hasskamp, Government Action
• Matt McGinn, Insurance
• Tom Heng, Membership and Publications
• Jen Danich, Product Service
• Rob Olson, Safety
• Brian Welling, Safety
• Tom Kopperud, Strategic Planning
• Tom Seanger received 3 awards: By laws -AND- Construction Codes Council -AND- Board of Electricity

MEA Executive Board

A special thanks to these people for being such great partners and advisors over the past year. Their good judgment and common sense made complicated decisions much easier to make.

• Eric Seanger, Chairman
• Pat Vlaminck, Vice Chair
• Mike Klein, Treasurer
• Tom Heng, Secretary
• John Kuntz, Past Chair
• Tom Freetly, Advisor
• Brian Welling, Advisor

MEA Directors who have completed a term (and are up for re-election)

Thanks for the time and commitment to making our industry better.

• Bill Hoskins, Sr
• Bruce Koenig
• Tom Freetly
• Mark Vierkant
• Gaylen Hayes
• Todd Truedson
• Tony Enger
• Dutch Hasskamp

ETN Board of Trustees

These people have kept for their vision and commitment to long-term training for apprentice electricians in the face of a tough economy. They know we will need this kind of training when we
once again have a shortage of electricians.

• Doug Kahler, Chair
• Kenny Javens, ETN Vice Chair
• Eric Seanger, Treasurer
• Brian Welling, Secretary
• Jim Fisher
• John Kuntz
• Lon Lien
• Mark Moderow
• Jeff Kunkel
• Jay Malstrom
• Wyatt Zaun
• Dave Helgeson

Thank you for 25 years of Member support!

• Litton Field, TC Field and Co
• Mike Letson, Brothers Electric Co
• Jeffrey Gilbert, Gilbert Electric Inc
• Mark Lindberg, Arctic Electric Inc
• Samuel A. Sanders, Brooten Electric Inc
• Thomas Miranowski, Tom Miranowski Electric
• Steven W. Pokrzywinski, Midland Electric Inc
• Clark Bernard & Mark Moderow, Red River Electric
• Donald H. Andring, Don's Electric Inc
• Duane M. Johnson, Diversified Electric Inc
• Michael P. Nies, Nies Electric Company
• Alan L. Poser, Central Minnesota Electric Inc
• Larry Benner, Rouzer Sales Co

Thank you for 50 years of Member support!

• Linus Sellner, Sellner Electric Inc
• Dale Ruhland, Ruhland Electric Inc