Electrical
Licensing in Cincinnati, OH
In the 1950’s, a group of independent electrical contractors decided that in order to survive and be successful and maintain a competitive edge the marketplace, they would pool their resources and form a trade association. This enabled an efficient cost effective method of providing employees training, benefits, and other advantages that accrue from joint action. Founded in 1957, the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a national trade association for merit shop electrical contractors. IEC of Greater Cincinnati is the conduit through which member contractors accomplish these functions.
On March 3rd, 1988 IEC of Greater Cincinnati received a national charter from the IEC national trade association and began operations. Four independent electrical contractors with a shared vision of free enterprise in the electrical industry sought the offerings of the national association so they could ensure the success of independent electrical contractors in the Greater Cincinnati area. The founding contractor companies were Stapleton Electric, Denier Electric, Henderson Electric, and Bertke Electric.
IEC of Greater Cincinnati is a strong and active chapter with 41 contractor members employing more than 1010 field workers and 33 industry associate members. While membership numbers fluctuate with economic conditions, the commitment to excellence does not. IEC of Greater Cincinnati has been awarded the IEC Chapter of the Year 15 of the last 20 years and shows no signs of slowing down.
Chapter Executive Team
Matt Hittinger
Executive Director,(513) 542-0400, ext. 19
Kevin Collins
Training Director,(513) 542-0400, ext. 13
Gina Young
Apprenticeship Coordinator,(513) 542-0400, ext. 10
Sommer Andriot
Chapter Relations Coordinator,(513) 542-0400, ext. 11
Chapter Board Members
Mark Gillespie
Chapter President,
TMI Electrical Contractors
Lou Schuler
Chapter Vice President,
King’s Electric Services
Steve Ortner
Chapter Treasurer/Secretary,
Ohio Valley Electrical Services, LLC
Dave Earlywine
Trustee,
Beacon Electric Co.
Steve Denier
Trustee,
Denier Electric Co., Inc
Justin Beischel
Trustee,
J. Beischel Electric
Ben Parks
Trustee,
Parks Electrical Services, LLC