Northglenn Winlectric Wins First Place at the 2015 Annual IECRM Golf Tournament

LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Sept. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- LAKEWOOD, Colorado -- September 16, 2015 – On September 11^th, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) held its Annual Golf Tournament at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, to celebrate the IECRM skilled trade training facility and construction-focused trade association. Northglenn Winlectric (www.northglennwinlectric.com), an electrical supply wholesaler, won First Place in the tournament, with Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) (www.ceddenver.com), an electrical products distributor,coming in a close Second Place. The “Most Honest Team” award went to Crum Electric Supply (www.crum.com), and electrical products distributor. The Annual Golf Tournament is a fundraiser that involves professionals and companies who support IECRM and its mission of advancing America’s energy contractors and the IECRM Veteran’s Committee.

Players donated over $3,000 at two fundraising holes, and 100% of the proceeds were dedicated to IECRM Veteran’s Committee. A big thank you to Northern Electric, Inc. for being the premiere sponsor of these holes. The funds will be used for community outreach and career transition support for US Veterans. The IECRM Veteran’s Committee members believe that through fellowship and education of transitioning military personnel, they can advance career minded veterans with electrical and energy profession opportunities located in the Rocky Mountain region.

“The Veteran’s Committee has 14 active participating members. All members are dedicated in helping our Veterans! From participation at Military job fairs, educating other veteran groups, working with membership, and recently working one on one with a few veterans in resume building and making introductions to other IECRM members for possible employment. It is a distinct pleasure to be part of such an energetic group of professionals.” said said Dave Jensen, US Marine Corps Veteran, X.O. of IECRM’s Veteran’s Committee, and is currently the Branch Manager for North American Video (www.navcctv.com). To learn more about the Veteran’s Committee or to get involved please visit: www.iecrm.org/veterans

18 volunteers from AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) joined IECRM staff early on the morning of the tournament to assist in the set-up, break-down, raising funds for veterans efforts, and passing out beverages on behalf of QED (www.qedelectric.com). AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program founded in 1965 to fight poverty in America, its members serve at projects under the grant awarded to the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). CNDC's mission is to foster the development of a healthy and vibrant nonprofit sector in Colorado by enhancing the effective and efficient use of community resources and supporting the development of charitable projects and nonprofits.

The entire golf tournament fundraiser was supported by Premier Sponsor, Thomas & Betts (www.tnb.com), a member of the ABB Group, who is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of essential components used to manage the connection, distribution, transmission and reliability of electrical power in utility, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Additional sponsors included:

·         Allcable (www.allcableco.com)

·         Bauerle and Company (www.bcdenver.com)

·         Bret’s Electric (www.bretselectric.com)

·         Center Mass Media (www.centermassmedia.com)

·         Colorado Business Bank (www.cobizbank.com)

·         CRS Insurance Brokerage (www.crsdenver.com)

·         Crum Electric Supply (www.crum.com)

·         Federated Insurance (www.federatedinsurance.com)

·         Gexpro (www.gexpro.com)

·         Graybar (www.graybar.com)

·         HUB International (www.hubinternational.com)

·         Hubbell Lighting, Inc. (www.hubbelllighting.com)

·         Lemke Feis & Company (www.lemkefeiscpa.com)

·         Milwaukee Tool (www.milwaukeetool.com)

·         Network Insurance (www.networkins.net)

·         Northern Electric (www.northernelec.com)

·         Northglenn Winlectric (www.northglennwinlectric.com)

·         Pinnacol Assurance (www.pinnacol.com)

·         QED (www.qedelectric.com)

·         Six & Geving Insurance, Inc (www.six-geving.com)

·         Weifield Group Contracting (www.weifieldcontracting.com)

Notable players in this year’s tournament included: 1st Electric Contractors (www.1stelectric.net), Bergelectric (www.bergelectric.com), MV Power Solutions (www.mvpowersolutions.com), Northern Electric, Inc. (www.northernelec.com), as well as a few IECRM instructors!

To learn about membership and partnership opportunities with the premier trade association of the Rocky Mountain region, please visit www.iecrm.org or call (303) 853-4886.

About Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM)

Established in 1981, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) is the Rocky Mountain region’s premier non-profit organization representing over 200 independent contractors and industry businesses, and providing education for over 1,000 aspiring electrical apprentices and licensed electricians annually. IECRM is approved and regulated by The Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools Board; and recognized by the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA/BAT). IECRM is dedicated to supporting, educating, and promoting tomorrow’s energy professionals.

IECRM, located in Denver, Colorado, is a chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), a national trade association for merit shop electrical and systems contractors.