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NEW 2020 CPE
RECIPIENT, MINDTAP
JOINS CMS, INCREASE
IN ACE APPLICATIONS TOP: FOUR
PARTICIPANTS
TESTED FOR THE
CPE CREDENTIAL
AT IEC ATLANTA IN
BY CHRISSY L. SKUDERA JANUARY. BOTTOM:
JAMES MORENO
OF HENDERSON
ELECTRIC COMPANY,
INC. IS THE FIRST TO
RECEIVE THE CPE
CREDENTIAL IN 2020.

IEC Atlanta CPE Recap CPE Certification. It is a test that truly has, James Moreno passed the exam and is
at its heart, the aim to identify, certify, the first apprentice in 2020 to receive
On January 17–18, IEC Atlanta and praise the skilled electrician, and this credential.
hosted its first Certified Professional not just the good test takers,” said Behr,
Electrician (CPE) exam of the new president of Ridgeline Electrical Industries. “I am extremely proud of the apprentices
year. Participants included: and graduates that stepped up to get
“The written and hands on tests are their Certified Professional Electrician
• Elijah Salim—Data Power Source
indeed a challenge but are only for those credential. The time, effort, and dedication
• Jason Omar Morrison—MetroPower, Inc. who wish to show their hunger and these individuals invested to prove their
• James Moreno—Henderson Electric set themselves apart,” Behr added. “It knowledge and skills to the industry show
Company, Inc. includes hands-on switching, transformers, they are committed to the merit shop
• Edgar A. Davila—MG Electric, LLC motor controls, troubleshooting, conduit philosophy of performing for great pay
bending, and much more. The exam and benefits,” said chapter Associate
A&T Committee Chairman George also includes a written test that is more Executive Director Todd Hawkins.
Thess and A&T Committee Contractor challenging than most masters tests I
Member Blake Behr, Ridgeline Electrical have taken. The bar is set high, the pass IEC Atlanta will host its second CPE
Industries, served as proctors. rate is low, but the prestige is just. As exam on April 20–21 during its 2020
a business owner, these are the team Power Show at the Jim Miller Park and
“As someone who has taken over 15 members you are looking for. This test Convention Center in Marietta, Georgia.
masters exams, I have high praise for the truly separates the installer from the Additional CPE testing dates are:
Certified Professional Electrician.”

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