The National Electrical Contractors Association was founded in 1901 to promote and advance the fledgling electrical industry. The Wisconsin Chapter of NECA was established on November 1, 1962. The chapter was formed when the Eau Claire Chapter and Madison Chapter relinquished their charters and combined with numerous independent contractors from Janesville, Racine, Green Bay and Manitowoc.
The Wisconsin Chapter encompasses the entire State of Wisconsin including Allamakee County (Local Union #14), with the exception of the Milwaukee/Sheboygan area (Local Union #494), Douglas County (Local Union #242), and Grant County (Local Union #704).
Our chapter is governed by a Chapter Board of Directors and a Chapter Governor, who represent the members. The Directors are elected by their respective divisions and are led by the Chapter President. The Governor is elected by the entire membership body.
On January 8, 1963, the first annual membership meeting was held, at which time C.R. (Sam) Stocks of Eau Claire was elected the first Governor of the new chapter. By this time E. P. (Mose) Dixon had been hired as Chapter Manager, and the new chapter was off and running. The Wisconsin Chapter then had 45 charter members.
Today the Wisconsin Chapter has over 45 member companies. Below are some of the accomplishments of the chapter and its members over the years.
Members of the Academy of Electrical Contracting
The Academy of Electrical Contracting honors outstanding leaders in the electrical contracting industry, and it preserves and utilizes their wealth of experience and knowledge for the benefit of the industry.
The following members of the Wisconsin Chapter have been bestowed this honor:
Loyal O’Leary – Fellows of the Academy
Robert Van Ert – Fellows of the Academy
Michael E. Kelliher – Fellow Emeritus
Gerald Schulz – Fellows of the Academy
William D. Plummer – Fellow Emeritus