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Melissa Grigsby, Editor-in-Chief
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Secretary demands, more complex systems, and difficult integrations in projects ranging
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Vice President own set of challenges for electricians, but they can also bring opportunities to
Troy Corrigan, Louisville, Kentucky grow the industry.
Immediate Past President
Lloyd Quinney, San Antonio, Texas In the field, tools continue to evolve as they are made for specific tasks making it
easier for the fieldworker to complete their work. Electrical equipment is being
Insights is published in January/ redesigned with the installer in mind, and communications have improved with
February, March/April, May/June, the use of the smartphones and tablets. All of these advances support getting the
July/August, September/October,
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