Sunday, March 1, 2026:
55th Annual Electrical Training Alliance
Outside Line Apprenticeship Conference
Hosted by:
Conference Agenda
10 am – 4 pm REGISTRATION
10 am – 4 pm
10 am – 4 pm
6 pm – 9 pm
6 pm – 9 pm
7:30 pm – 9 pm
10 pm- Midnight
Power Up Poolside- hosted by Service Electric Company Main Pool
SEC invites attendees to relax, network, and enjoy the main pool area in the private cabanas for a while to POWERUP and recharge before the conference.
Better Together Scavenger Hunt-
Cabanas occupied? Then take part in the Better Together Scavenger Hunt and explore the resort while visiting some sponsor stops to collect more swag, and to connect with fellow attendees! See the welcome packet for information.
Welcome Reception Dinner Mirador
Wear your colorful attire tonight and join us at the Mirador for this year’s welcome reception, and for some amazing entertainment and food!
Children’s Club Entertainment- El Yunque
After your children eat dinner, they are welcome to attend our Children’s Club supervised by certified caregivers. They will have a variety of activities for kids of all ages. A waiver must be completed prior to, or at the time your child(ren) arrive for the fun to begin!
Entertainment- Mirador
During our reception dinner, beginning at 7:30 pm, we will welcome Country Music Singer, TIMOTHY WAYNE. Timothy has opened for huge country performers such as Tim McGraw. Also, Timothy Wayne is no stranger to the world of linework. Make sure to stick around to check out this amazing performance!
Hospitality Suite- hosted by Buckingham Mfg. Suite 2102
Join us at the beachside suite for late-night drinks and
nibbles, and a chance to network and catch up with everyone.
Monday, March 2, 2026:
7 am – 8 am
Beachside Yoga- Mirador
Join us to start your day out right with Yoga Beachside! Mats are provided.
7 am – 10 am Breakfast- El Yunque
All guests are welcome to join us for breakfast.
GENERAL SESSION Puerto Rico 1/2/3
8 am -8:45 am
Opening and Welcome:
Brian Imsand, SELCAT Board of Trustees Chairman
Welcome: Todd Stafford, electrical training ALLIANCE Executive Director
Invocation: William “Bill” Hitt, SELCAT Board of Trustees Secretary
Pledge to our Flag: Rick Sprenger, SELCAT Trustee
Opening Remarks: David Long, NECA CEO
Kenneth Cooper, IBEW President
Steve Lindley, NECA Vice President 10th District
Recognition of IBEW and NECA Officers and Representatives
David Long- NECA CEO
Mark Walter – NECA President
Ian Andrews – NECA Vice President, Labor Relations and Large Contractors
Steve Krieg – NECA Vice President, Field Labor Relations Services
Ted Uppole – NECA Vice President, Labor Relations
Jack Savage- NECA Executive Director – Eastern Region
David Woodard – NECA Executive Director – Midwest Region
Frank Piatt – NECA Executive Director – Southern Region
Nicole Hite – NECA Executive Director – Western Region
Robbie Foxen – NECA Executive Director, District 10
Steve Lindley – NECA Vice President, 10th District
Mike Starner- NECA Safety Director
Kenneth Cooper – IBEW President
Paul Noble – IBEW International Secretary and Treasurer
Ricky Oakland – IBEW Chief of Staff
Matt Paules – IBEW, Director of Construction & Maintenance Department
Russ Shewchuk – IBEW Vice President, 1st District
Michael Monahan – IBEW Vice President, 2nd District
Frank Muia – IBEW Vice President, 3rd District
Austin Keyser – IBEW Vice President, 4th District
Glenn Brannen – IBEW Vice President, 5th District
Michael Clemmons – IBEW Vice President, 6th District
Christian Wagner – IBEW Vice President, 7th District
Jerry Bellah- IBEW Vice President, 8th District
David Reaves- IBEW Vice President, 9th District
Brent Hall – IBEW Vice President, 10th District
Mark Hager- IBEW Vice President, 11th District
General Session, continued
8:45 am – 9:15 am etA Updates- Todd Stafford
9:15 am – 9:45 am Guest Speaker – Mr. Juan Saca- CEO, LUMA Energy
9:45 am – 10:00 am Industry Training Summit- Dave Audette & Justin Archibeque
10 am – 10:15 am BREAK
10:15 am – 11:15 am Training Director Roundtable – Program Updates
11:15 am – 11:30 am VEEP Updates- Jason Iannelli
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Better Leaders, Stronger Crews: Developing the Next Generation of ForemenSteve Gaines
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LUNCH (Delegates Only) El Yunque
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Guest Speaker- Mike Partin, NRECA President
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm etA Curriculum Resources and PTSI Systems Updates – Greg Greiner
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Mental Health & Suicide Prevention- Melissa Caress & Tom Murphy, Sweethearts & Heroes
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Wearing the Apprenticeship Hat- Glen Conner- SELCAT Legal
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Closing Remarks and Meeting Adjournment
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Breakout Session- Sweethearts & Heroes with Tom Murphy. Rincon
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
55th Anniversary Reception Dinner. El Yunque Ballroom
55th Annual OAC Anniversary Reception Dinner- Join us for dinner tonight in the ballroom to celebrate 55 years of being Better Together. Wear your white attire! We will have a DJ, local fedoras, cigar rollers, and local vendors to shop from!
10:00 pm – Midnight Hospitality Suite- hosted by Milwaukee Tool
Hospitality Suite- hosted by Milwaukee Tool Sand Trap
Join us after hours at the Sand Trap for some VR Golf, pool, music, and some latenight drinks and cocktails!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:00 am – 8:00 am Beachside Yoga- Mirador
Join us to start your day out right with Yoga Beachside! Mats are provided.
7:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast El Yunque Room
All guests are welcome to join us for breakfast.
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakout Session – Tom Murphy- Sweethearts & Heroes. Rincon
8:00 am – 8:30 am Welcome. Puerto Rico 1/2/3
Training Partner Recognition
Milwaukee Tool, Buckingham Mfg., Tyndale, ATP, and CM Labs
8:30 am – 9:30 am Assessing Apprentice Readiness, Practical Evaluations – Assistant Directors Panel
9:30 am – 10:00 am Using VR, AR & Simulation Training – Virgil Melton
10:00 am – 10:15 am BREAK
10:15 am – 10:30 am National Safety Updates- Mike Starner
10:30 am – 11:00 am LINECO update- Kevin Chesniak EICA Update
11:00 am – 11:15 am EICA Update- Neil Tolson
11:15 am – 11:30 am 2027 Conference- Location and Dates (MSLCAT) 2028 Conference- Location and Dates (SWLCAT)
11:30 am – 12:00 PM 2026 Closing Remarks- Todd Stafford
12:00 PM Adjourned
Meeting Adjourned