Joe Gatewood

Code Classes

Joe Gatewood is a big reason that our Association provides some of the best code training available. He has 20 years of experience in the industry. He’s an excellent contractor with experience as an estimator, designer and project manager. He has national and international construction experience. Joe is a self-made man who credits good mentors for his success, putting himself through college, becoming an electrician, and starting his own business. His excitement about making the code easy to understand makes him a popular trainer!

Electrical credentials: Journeyman, Master, and Contractor licenses. MN certified CE trainer since 2002

Educational background: St. Cloud Technical Institute, Willmar Community College, Mount Scenario University-Wisconsin, member of first graduating class of Association of Builders & Contractors (ABC) Wheels of Learning Electrical program

Experience information: Worked for a large Electrical Contractor (200+ electricians) in 7 states, Mexico, and Asia

Contractor, owner, or principle of: Owner of Gatewood Electric, Inc, starting the business in 1999

Experience as a trainer with the Electrical Association: Continuing education, private and public groups ranging in size from 6 to 125 people

Experience as a teacher: Taught ABC and Electrical Association apprentice courses.

Professional Organization affiliations: Past Chair of the Board of Directors, Electrical Association; West Central Builders Association; IAEI.

Publications, awards, certifications: Received the Good for the Industry Award from the Electrical Association.

So, with a contracting business, a beautiful, smart wife, and two great kids, what is it that makes Joe want to spend his free time instructing for the Electrical Association? Joe said it’s because there is nothing as satisfying as seeing electricians light up when they understand a new idea or concept. It’s great to see electricians advancing in a career that supports their goals, dreams, and families.