Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Southern Sierras Chapter Neca Electrical Contractors Association
Established in 1963, we serve as the premier advocate for electrical contractors in the Inland Empire region. Our chapter represents 85 signatory electrical contracting firms committed to advancing industry standards through comprehensive educational programs, legislative advocacy, and maintaining strong labor relations with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). With an elected Board of Directors and professional staff, we provide critical resources including labor relations guidance, safety compliance, and business development support tailored to local market needs.Our educational initiatives deliver both in-person and virtual training on estimating, construction accounting, leadership development, and emerging technologies. We facilitate networking opportunities that connect contractors with peers to share best practices and explore new market opportunities while maintaining our founding mission to promote quality workmanship and skilled workforce development.
Services
Membership Benefits
Educational Events
Labor Relations
Legislative Advocacy
Networking Opportunities
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience representing electrical contractors in the Inland Empire
- We represent 85 electrical contractors with local market expertise
- We offer exclusive educational events and training programs
- We maintain sound labor relations with IBEW Local Unions #440 and #477
- We provide direct access to national NECA resources and labor relations experts
Services
Membership Benefits
Our membership program provides access to national NECA resources including labor relations experts, legal counsel, and safety compliance specialists. Members receive discounted training programs, industry updates, and networking opportunities with 85 local electrical contractors. We facilitate direct communication with IBEW Local Unions #440 and #477 to ensure favorable collective bargaining agreements.
Educational Events
We deliver specialized educational programs covering construction accounting, project estimating, leadership development, and emerging technologies. Our curriculum includes both in-person workshops and virtual training sessions designed to enhance business operations and workforce skills. Topics are tailored to address current industry challenges and market demands in the Inland Empire region.
Labor Relations
Our dedicated labor relations team provides expert guidance on collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local Unions #440 and #477. We offer dispute resolution services, contract negotiation support, and compliance assistance to maintain productive workforce relationships. This ensures member companies can focus on operational excellence while meeting labor agreement requirements.
Legislative Advocacy
We actively monitor and influence local and state legislation affecting electrical contractors. Our advocacy efforts focus on regulatory compliance, safety standards, and workforce development policies. By representing member interests in legislative forums, we help shape favorable conditions for electrical construction businesses operating in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Networking Opportunities
Regular chapter events create valuable networking platforms for member contractors to share best practices and explore collaborative opportunities. These gatherings feature updates on emerging technologies, market trends, and business strategies specific to the Inland Empire region. The events foster relationships that enhance collective industry knowledge and business development prospects.
People
Shane Cox
President
President of The Mike Cox Electric Inc. with extensive experience in electrical contracting and industry leadership. Committed to advancing the chapter's mission through strategic advocacy and member support.
David Placencia
Vice-President
Vice-President representing Christianbelle Electric with a focus on expanding educational programs and strengthening labor relations for member contractors in the Inland Empire region.
Brian Downs
Treasurer
Treasurer from Giant PowerComm managing chapter financial operations while advocating for improved business development resources for electrical contractors in Southern California.
Larry Strohm
Governor
Governor representing Big Sky Electric with emphasis on maintaining high industry standards and promoting workforce training initiatives for IBEW-certified electricians in the region.
Ashley Berg
Chapter Manager
Professional Chapter Manager overseeing daily operations and member services, ensuring effective implementation of educational programs and legislative advocacy efforts for local electrical contractors.
Questions
What areas does Southern Sierras Chapter, NECA serve?
We represent electrical contractors in Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Inyo County, and Mono County across Southern California's Inland Empire region.
What membership benefits are available?
Members receive access to educational programs, labor relations support, legislative advocacy, networking events, and national NECA resources including legal and business development expertise.
How does the chapter support workforce development?
We maintain strong partnerships with IBEW Local Unions #440 and #477 to ensure quality training programs, promote apprenticeship opportunities, and uphold high standards for electrical workmanship in the region.
What educational programs are offered?
We provide estimating classes, foreman training, leadership development, construction accounting courses, and succession planning workshops both in-person and through virtual platforms.
