Speakers

Alex Huntoon brings decades of experience in the IT industry, currently serving as the IT Manager for a leading Electrical Contractor in the Midwest and a member of ELECTRI’s Construction Technology Committee (CTC). Dedicated to continuous improvement, Alex fosters a culture of excellence and collaboration, helping organizations optimize their IT investments and achieve tangible business outcomes. Known for his strategic vision and hands-on approach, Alex has been instrumental in integrating advanced technology solutions with business processes, driving innovation and efficiency within the electrical construction industry.

Farukh Aslam is the Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair Digital Services, Inc. a low voltage design & consulting company developing Digital DC-Microgrid Buildings. Aslam has been in the telecom industry since starting a VOIP company in 1999 in Fort Worth and was a very early adopter of Cisco Call Manager, first enterprise VOIP office phone system. Also in 2003 he started a FTTH (Fiber to the Home) company in Pakistan when telecom was deregulated which was only the 3rd country in Asia to offer this technology and today has grown to over 2000 employees in several large cities. Using VOIP as a stepping stone, Aslam then began exploring more broadly the use of PoE (Power over ethernet) in creating a DC building infrastructure. In 2019, Aslam successfully developed the Sinclair Marriott Autograph Hotel which is widely considered the most diverse PoE and DC Microgrid project in North America. From the completion of the Sinclair Hotel, Aslam created Sinclair Digital (SD) to bring expertise of the sustainability and cost benefits of a DC building infrastructure to the marketplace. Since its inception SD has been involved in several design build projects and continues to evolve DC infrastructure in buildings.

Ian is based in the Hartford, CT area and has thirteen years of experience in the industry.  Ian has been the Tellabs Enterprise Account Manager for the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions since January 2022.  His role is to build enterprise by growing and expanding existing accounts while also prospecting for new customers and opportunities.  Ian takes a problem-solving approach to sales. He believes it is also important to educate the market as much as possible, so people truly understand the benefits of deploying fiber-based networks.  Ian advises any salesperson to learn as much as they can from their peers, both older and younger.    

David Krausman began his career at Motor City Electric Technologies, the Controls and Technology subsidiary of Motor City Electric Co., in 2003 as a Controls Engineer. Over the years, David has advanced through various roles, including ICT Engineer, Controls and Automation Project Manager, and ICT Project Manager. His expertise and leadership led him to positions as General Manager and ultimately Vice President. David’s progression reflects his deep technical knowledge, project management skills, and strategic vision within the company.  In 2024, ENR ranked Motor City Electric Co. No. 27 on its Midwest Top Contractors list.

Mr. Kennedy is the Director, Industry Standards for Schneider Electric.  In this position, Mr. Kennedy is responsible for managing company activities relating to codes and standards for Microgrids, Energy Storage, Electrical Vehicles, Renewable Energies, Energy Management and Power Equipment products.

Mr. Kennedy is a resident of Columbia, South Carolina, USA.  He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of South Carolina.

Mr. Kennedy is a member of NFPA, serving on the NEC Correlating Committee, Code-Making Panels 13 and 15, NFPA 855 Installation of Energy Storage Systems, NFPA 3 & 4 Commissioning of Fire and Life Safety Systems, and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code Electrical Systems and Correlating Committee.  He also participates on the NFPA Advisory Committee on Electrical Safety Research.

Additionally, he participates in the development and application of microgrid, energy storage, renewable energy solutions and the integration of metering within new and existing equipment for these systems.  He is the Chair of the NEMA Energy Storage Section, an active member of NEMA Distributed Automation and NEMA Transformer Sections, and a voting member of IEEE 2030.10 standards for dc microgrids.  He is also active in UL, NEMA, and IEEE technical committees associated with power equipment standards, application and design.

Jolsna John Thomas is President of The Rosendin Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Rosendin Holdings, parent company to Rosendin Electric (Rosendin) and Modular Power Solutions (MPS). She oversees all volunteerism and community giving for the company. Since her tenure commenced, The Rosendin Foundation has awarded over $4.2M to close to 300 nonprofit organizations throughout the United States since it started in 2020. It also launched TRF Camp Build, a weeklong hands-on construction camp for middle schoolers nationally. Jolsna also serves on Rosendin’s DEI Advisory Committee to the Executive Committee and chairs the BIPOC Employee Resource Group.

Outside of work, Jolsna serves as President of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Austin Chapter as well as Chairs the City of Austin’s Public Safety Civil Service Commission.

Jolsna obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law.

With over 17 years in the construction industry, Kassy is a passionate advocate for the sector, believing that the future of the built world rests in the hands of construction.

In her current role, Kassy leads conversations about the industry, with the industry-covering topics like the workforce shortage, company culture, and the technology trends shaping the future of construction. She is passionate about addressing the PR challenges facing the industry, working to reshape perceptions and highlight the value and gratification that come from a career in construction.

Before joining Procore, Kassy managed high-profile commercial, luxury retail, and multifamily projects in General Contracting PM and Owner Representative roles for 10 years. In her 9 years at Procore, she has played a key leadership role in construction education, helping others understand the complexities of the industry and the transformative power of culture and education.

Originally from London, England, Kate Brownsett has been with Atkore 18 years and currently holds the position of Vice President, Talent Management. Her current role is responsible for supporting all Corporate Executives and their employee populations, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations and global Security.

Prior to her corporate position, Kate led human resources for all Atkore’s businesses outside of the US and Canada, and spread across geographies such as China, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, France, Belgium and the UK. As well as her geographical knowledge and experience, she is skilled in business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and talent management within both salaried and hourly, union and non-union environments.

She has a passion for building and developing teams and collaborating with Atkore business leaders to support and enable the execution of Atkore’s strategic priorities. Kate has a business and economics degree, and during the 2020 Atkore annual awards ceremony, she was presented with the Presidential Leadership Award. Kate resides in Dallas, Texas.

Tom Beros is the President of Net Electric Limited and the current President of the Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association. With a career in the electrical industry that began in 1990 as a draftsman, Tom quickly advanced through various roles, including estimator, chief estimator, and commercial fit-out construction manager. His dedication and expertise culminated in 2007 when he became the owner of Net Electric Limited.

Under Tom’s leadership, Net Electric Limited has grown into a reputable and well-established electrical contractor, renowned for its excellence in the commercial and heavy rail electrical and low voltage sectors. His commitment to the industry is reflected not only in his business but also in his leadership roles within professional associations, where he continues to influence and shape the future of the electrical contracting industry in Greater Toronto.