Joseph Hovanec Jr.

Experience

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  Advanced Electric Design & Service LLC

  Jan 1989 - now

  President

  Advanced Electric Design & Service is a full service Electrical Contracting Company providing Electrical Construction, Renovation, Repair and Green Energy Services in the Commercial Residential and Industrial Markets.

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  Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IEC)

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  IEC Northeast Regional Director

  IEC Northeast Region Director representing 7 local IEC Chapters in 13 Northeast states

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  IEC- Independent Electrical Contractors Association

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Chairman - IEC National Government Affairs Committee

  As Chairman I presided over the National Government Affairs Committee Meetings. The Committee role is to develop a Legislative and Regulatory Agenda for the IEC National Association that will serve to protect the Merit Shop Electrical Industry against damaging legislation or regulations and also develop and promote legislation and regulations that will aid our members and their Businesses. As merit shop contractors, there are always Legislative issues that directly impact Electrical Contractors. Labor, energy, taxes, jobs, and workforce development are all major political issues taking place at the national level that have the ability to greatly affect the electrical contracting industry. Show less

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  IEC National, Independent Electrical Contractors Association

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  IEC National Vice President

  IEC is a trade association representing nearly 3,000 members with 60 chapters nationwide. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., IEC is the nation's premier trade association representing America's independent electrical and systems contractors. IEC National aggressively works with the industry to establish a competitive environment for the merit shop - a philosophy that promotes the concept of free enterprise, open competition and economic opportunity for all.

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  New Jersey IEC

  Jan 2014 - now

  Central Region Vice President & Government Affairs Director

  As Government Affairs Director - Oversee Government Affairs Committee following Legislation on the State and Federal Level that effect small business and the Electrical Industry. First Vice President- Assist President in managing and growing the NJ-Independent Electrical Contractors Organization throughout New Jersey

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  Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)

  Jan 2014 - now

  IEC Enhances the independent electrical contractor’s success by developing a professional workforce, communicating clearly with government, promoting ethical business practices, and providing leadership for the electrical industry.IEC is Nationally recognized as the source of innovative education, products and services to enhance member productivity, profitability and competitiveness through appropriate delivery channels, such as chapters, strategic partners and various technologies, thereby securing the competitive advantage. Show less IEC is a Trade Association with over 3,000 members with more than 50 Local Chapters Nationwide. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., IEC is the Nation's Premier Electrical Trade Association representing America's Independent Electrical and Systems Contractors. IEC National aggressively works with the industry to establish a competitive environment for the merit shop - a philosophy that promotes the concept of free enterprise, open competition and economic opportunity for all. IEC's main focus is providing the best available Apprentice Training, CEU Education and Safety Training programs in the Electrical Industry. IEC also focuses on the Legislative and Regulatory issues effecting the Electrical Industry in Washington and through our Chapters efforts in many State and Local Governments. Show less

  • Independent Electrical Contractors Association National Past President

    Jan 2017 - now

  • President

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Secretary/Treasurer

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Senior Vice President Independent Electrical Contractors Association

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
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  New Jersey Independent Electrical Contractors Association

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2021

  Director of Education & Membership Development

  I served as the Founding Director of Education for the NJ-IEC Apprenticeship and Training Program for 4+ years. Under my Leadership the NJ-IEC Apprentice Program grew from 1 to 3 classrooms with labs in East Brunswick NJ and from zero to a projected 90 Apprentices. I led the development of a second Apprentice Training location in Clementon NJ and conducted preliminary negotiations for a 3rd Apprentice location projected for Fairlawn NJ all in less than 4 years. I successfully cultivated numerous partnerships with major manufacturers and service providers all of who, provided their full financial and material support to the NJ-IEC Electrical Apprentice Training program. Under my Leadership as Director of Marketing in 4 short years the NJ Independent Electrical Contractors Association Membership grew from 40 to over 200+ total members in 4 short years. Show less

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  New Jersey Independent Electrical Contractors

  May 2017 - Aug 2021

  NJ IEC DIrector of Education and Training

  New Jersey IEC is a National Trade Association for Electrical Contractors. NJ Department of Education and Department of Labor has approved NJ IEC to open a 4-year private Electrical Apprentice School. NJ-IEC Apprentice School is the first private 4-year Electrical Apprentice School Program in the State of New Jersey. Graduates from IEC Electrical Apprentice Program are Eligible to receive 47 College Credits with an estimated value of $44,650.00. I served as the Founding Director of Education for the NJ-IEC Apprenticeship and Training Program for 4+ years. Under my Leadership the NJ-IEC Apprentice Program grew from 1 to 3 classrooms with labs in East Brunswick NJ and from zero to a projected 90 Apprentices. I led the development of a second Apprentice Training location in Clementon NJ and conducted preliminary negotiations for a 3rd Apprentice location projected for Fairlawn NJ all in less than 4 years. I successfully cultivated numerous partnerships with major manufacturers and service providers all of who, provided their full financial and material support to the NJ-IEC Electrical Apprentice Training program. Show less