About Us
In the 1950’s, a group of independent electrical contractors decided that in order to survive, be successful, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace, they would pool their resources and form a trade association. This enabled an efficient, cost-effective method of providing employee 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.
On March 3rd, 1988, IEC of Greater Cincinnati received a national charter from the IEC national trade association and began operations. Four local 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 Co., Denier Electric Co., Inc., Henderson Electric, and Bertke Electric Co., Inc.
IEC of Greater Cincinnati is a strong and active chapter with more than 55 contractor members employing more than 1,070 field workers and almost 40 industry associate members. While membership numbers fluctuate with economic conditions, the commitment to excellence does not.
1988 IEC Cincinnati Founded
55+ Contractor Members
1,350+ Field Workers Employed
Chapter Executive Team




Chapter Board Members
Lou Schuler
Chapter President
Kings Electric Services
Justin Beischel
Vice President
J. Beischel Electric
Steve Ortner
Chapter Treasurer
Ohio Valley Electrical Services, LLC
Dave Earlywine
Trustee
Beacon Electric Co.
Ben Parks
Trustee
Parks OV Electric
Charlie Fischer Jr.
Trustee
Craftsman Electric
Dan Denier
Trustee
Denier Electric Co., Inc.
Chapter Instructors
- All
- 1st Year
- 2nd Year
- 3rd Year
- 4th Year
- Lab

Tom Seiter
1st Year Instructor

Breven Hale
1st Year Instructor

Sean Clark
1st Year Instructor

Brian Scudder
1st Year Instructor

Craig Baurichter
1st Year Instructor

Randy Nixon
1st Year Instructor

Scott Iceberg
1st Year Instructor

Jake Gray
2nd Year Instructor

Jeff Bischoff
2nd Year Instructor

Isaac Prewitt
2nd Year Instructor

Zak Geil
2nd Year Instructor

Nick Tsibouris
2nd Year Instructor