Description

New technologies and processes can offer solutions to complex challenges and improve productivity. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear from innovative electrical contractors who have applied cutting edge technologies and design methodologies in their business. How to champion change management and streamline processes to minimize rework and reduce waste will be discussed.

Speakers

• Moderated by Jason Thurner

  NECA

  Jason focuses on empowering and revolutionizing the electrical industry by collaborating with industry partners to adopt best practices and new technology that tackles the problems, challenges, and threats facing the electrical industry today. With over 20 years of construction experience, Jason most recently focused on research, design, and engineering of heavy-duty construction equipment and building strategic business plans to apply disruptive innovation to the construction industry. He is passionate about leveraging innovation to support the development and success of the construction workforce.

  

• Sean Lazarian

  ESSCO

  A third generation owner, Sean has participated in all aspects of the electrical construction company his grandfather started over 60 years ago. From fixing the company computers as a young boy, to estimating as a young adult, and on to his current position as CFO, Sean has continued to use his technological gifts to enhance company operations. He currently cohosts the Contractor Takeover of the Innovation Overload podcast and is a member of NECA’s Innovation & Strategy Task Force.

  

• Adam Davis

  Miller Electric

  Electrical VDC Professional for 14+ Years. Adam has performed roles from Designer, Modeler, Layout Coordinator, VDC Coordinator, Project Manager, Enterprise Scheduler, Manager and Director. Passionate about innovation and industry growth, Adam is currently Process Mapping and Creating Metrics around VDC from Budgeting to Fabrication.

  

• Todd Grossweiler

  Allison-Smith Company

  Todd Grossweiler has been with the Allison-Smith Company for the past 22 years where he is currently an Executive Vice President. Todd graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree prior to beginning his career with the Allison-Smith Company. He continues to seek out ways to innovate through processes, technology, and people. Maintaining good relationships with both his internal team and external customers is the foundation for his success. Todd believes that if you surround yourself with good people, then good things will happen.

  

• Mark Lotspeich

  Dynalectric-Oregon

  Passionate about, “helping people and making cool stuff,” Mark came into the electrical industry after nearly a decade in the mechanical space. He focuses daily on making employee’s work lives better by understanding their frustrations and then innovating and implementing solutions with them to make their work easier, safer, and more fulfilling.