ABOUT US
Louisville and surrounding regions’ leading electrical contractors do more than keep the lights on! They are leading the way to innovation, inspiration and creating community one project at-a-time. Our community’s iconic venues for horses, bourbon and basketball are possible because of NECA Louisville members. Parks and plants are connected too by making a difference in the lives of others.
NECA’s Louisville Chapter has helped construct a brighter future for Louisville and surrounding regions for nearly a century. Our members are the region’s most qualified electrical and telecom contractors. The Chapter delivers the highest standards in electrical construction to diverse projects throughout the region through our unparalleled education programs, management training, skilled workforce training and effective labor relations.
Working in partnership with IBEW Local 369, NECA Louisville contractors bring unequalled skill, experience, safety, reliability and dedication to each construction project. Furthermore, our collaboration and partnership has fostered one of the best trade schools in the country. Aspiring electricians can pursue apprenticeship programs like the Louisville Electrical JATC. JATC provides a four-year apprenticeship program that allows you to earn while you learn and provides a path from Apprentice to CEO. A life-changing opportunity cloaked in brotherhood, commitment and Employment of electricians is projected to grow more than 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 80,200 openings for electricians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The future is here: https://www.loujatc.com/ .
NECA Louisville is at the forefront of all aspects of the electrical industry, including:
High-voltage Power Transmission
Electrical Distribution Systems – Primary and Emergency Power Systems
Low-voltage Installations: Security Systems, IT Infrastructure, A/V Systems
Energy-Efficient Lighting and Lighting Control
Life Safety / Fire Alarm Systems
Building Automation / Energy Management Systems
Renewable Energy Projects – solar (PV), wind, EV charging stations, battery storage plants
Smart and safer homes, nonprofits and schools
2025 Louisville NECA Board of Directors
Governor, Joe Kellams, – United Electric https://unitedelec.com/
President, Ricky George Jr., – Link Electric https://link-electric.com/
Vice President, David Gross, – Henderson Services https://www.henderson-services.com/
Joe Heger, Member
James Strange, – https://www.aeslou.com/
Scott Daughtery, Member, – https://deltaservicesllc.com/
Roger Brewer, Member, – https://keslou.com/
Justin Laswell, Member, – https://lecoinc.com/
Haynes Perry, Member,- https://www.readyelec.com/
The Board of Directors for the Louisville NECA Chapter plays a critical role in guiding the chapter’s mission and ensuring its effective operation. The board is responsible for providing strategic oversight, setting policies, and ensuring sound financial management in alignment with NECA’s objectives. Board members act as fiduciaries, safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders—including members, employees, and the broader community—by upholding ethical and legal standards, monitoring organizational performance, and supporting the executive director. They regularly meet to review reports, discuss operational matters, and make key decisions that drive the chapter’s long-term value and effectiveness. Through their collective leadership, the board steers the Louisville NECA Chapter towards fulfilling its mission and advancing the interests of the electrical construction industry in Louisville and surrounding regions.