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“ The competition was intense, both mentally

and physically. I appreciate the unwavering
support I had from the staff and directors of
IEC Rocky Mountain. “The competition was intense, both mentally and physically.
I appreciate the unwavering support I had from the staff and
– EVAN NASH, 2021 AOY WINNER
directors of IEC Rocky Mountain. Also, I could not have done this
without the love and support of my wonderful wife, Lindsay. She
stayed home and took care of our 4-month-old daughter while
I was away competing for the week. Thank you to the staff and
volunteers who helped put together the AOY competition and
This year 25 competitors – including one female – the convention. It truly was a great experience."
participated and all IEC regions were represented. AOY
consisted of a written exam, ladder logic exam, motor Below is a list of the remaining winners, including second
controls scenario, conduit bending, productivity challenge, and third place as well as those who placed highest in each
and vendor activity. individual event.

In addition to several A&T Committee members serving as Second Place: Jeff Wyatt, Extreme Electrical,
volunteers, more than 35 additional people signed up to help IEC of Greater Saint Louis
with the competition. They served as judges and proctors, Third Place: Richard Koury, Craftsman Electric,
helped with inventory, manned the A&T Booth, set and IEC of Greater Cincinnati
reset the productivity competition area, and assisted with
breakdown and shipping. Conduit Bending: Dakota Detwiler, DeRock Electric
Company, Central Pennsylvania IEC
“Without our dedicated volunteers, industry partners, and Ladder Diagram: Ryne Schmidt, Electric Tech Inc.,
IEC’s Education staff, the AOY competition would not run as IEC Southern Colorado
smoothly as it does,” said IEC San Antonio Training Director Motor Controls (Wire-Off): Richard Koury, Craftsman
and AOY Coordinator Raul Vasquez. “We do this for the Electric, IEC of Greater Cincinnati
apprentices, and we are so proud of them.”
Productivity Challenge: Jeff Wyatt, Extreme Electrical,
This year’s AOY winner was Evan Nash, Piper Electric Co., IEC of Greater Saint Louis
IEC Rocky Mountain. Written Exam: Benjamin Coffey, Arco Electric, IEC of Utah

“What an honor and privilege it has been to represent IEC “We’re looking forward to welcoming competitors next year
Rocky Mountain at the national competition. I truly am as we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of AOY,” said A&T
thankful to the Lord my God for guiding me and putting me Chairman Dave Gilson. “What a milestone!”
on this journey to where I am at right now,” said Nash. “I
reflect on Philippians 4:13: ‘I can do all things through Christ, The 2022 IEC Convention & Expo will be held October 5–8 in
who strengthens me.’” Louisville, Kentucky.

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