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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 2021 IEC NATIONAL AWARDS

IEC NATIONAL MEMBER OF THE YEAR
LEIGHLAND GUTIERREZ

IEC Rocky Mountain

Leighland Gutierrez of IEC Rocky Mountain was awarded Leighland has been recognized as an Emerging Leader and IEC
the 2021 Member of the Year Award during the the 2021 IEC National Rising Star in 2019. During that time he has worked on
Convention & Expo. many projects to further our workforce development and talent
acquisition efforts.
Leighland Gutierrez, Head of Operations for Courtesy Electric
Co. has made many efforts over the past years to keep finding Leighland is the committee chair for the IECRM Diversity and
new talent to enter into the electrical skilled trades. Leighland is Inclusion Committee which evolved from the IECRM Veteran’s
at the forefront of our workforce development efforts to attract Committee. Working with various partners and members to
as many skilled candidates into the electrical trade. Leighland enhance the IECRM’s D&I efforts to provide a well rounded and
has devoted a great deal of time over the years to IEC on a local represented student population. Leighland is passionate about
level for the Rocky Mountain Chapter and on a national level this providing educational information and legislative updates for
past year. Leighland makes every effort possible to be present members who would otherwise not have access to the wealth of
and support all local events for IEC from Career Fairs, to expos to resources provided by IEC.
fundraising events. Leighland is not only an advocate of IEC, but he
is a dedicated evangelist in promoting the value of education and Leighland currently serves on two national committees to help
licensure for electricians working in merit shops across the country. support focusing on membership growth & industry recognition.

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