Alberta Electrical Alliance Industry Awards

Keith Taylor,  POCO Energy

Keith is a very well respected member of the electrical industry in Alberta and has served in the Canadian electrical industry for 50 years as of 2024. His extensive experience has seen Keith involved at the manufacturing, services, distribution and agency levels, in roles ranging form design, testing, operations management technical sales and sales management.

- Scott Lee,  POCO Energy

Teresa Rudoski,  AM Agency

Am Agency would like to nominate Teresa Rudoski. She started at Wesco in 1979! And has been with Am Agency for 24 years. Teresa is the backbone of AM Agency and our go to for any questions. Her knowledge of the lighting industry is extensive.

- Leah Henderson,  AM Agency

Teresa has been in the industry for over 50 years working in electrical distribution (Wesco) and Lighting Agency (AM Agency). Her contribution to the electrical industry goes far beyond her job descriptions as providing timely, informative and accurate solutions to client requests and requirements. 

- Doug Prusky,  AM Agency

Bob Holman,  D.A.D. Sales

Bob joined the industry in 1986 working for Phillips Cables, moving to Essex Wire in 1996 and his last move was to D.A.D Sales in 2002 where he now holds the position of President. Throughout his career Bob has focused on building strong relationships with clients & manufacturers, mentoring colleagues and contributing to the growth and reputation of D.A.D Sales. His deep knowledge of the industry, coupled with his commitment, has made him an invaluable asset to the D.A.D  team. We are grateful for his 38 years of service to the industry and more than two decades of dedication to D.A.D Sales. 

- Bonnie Youngs,  D.A.D. Sales

Perry Bohachyk,  D.A.D. Sales

Perry has over 30 years in the industry with 19 of those years being with D.A.D Sales where he quickly became a trusted mentor, friend and key figure in our success.  Perry’s impact goes beyond his expertise. He has built lasting friendships across the industry, creating a culture of respect and camaraderie wherever he goes.  Thank you for being such an integral part of our team and for the lasting influence you’ve made on everyone lucky enough to work alongside you.

- Bonnie Youngs,  D.A.D. Sales

Dean Lind,  LSW Lighting

Dean is the personification of professionalism and raises the bar as an example for the industry. Dean is my go to person for anything lighting related, his extensive experience always lends to a solution no matter how hard the application is. I have had the pleasure of calling Dean my good friend for over 25 years. He is renowned in the industry and anyone who knows him will say the same things about him. My nickname for Dean is the "Guru" of lighting. He more than  deserves recognition for all of his contributions to our industry. he started at the House of Light in 1985/1986, Commercial Lighting Products in 1994, he started Advantage Lighting in 2008 and then in 2012 LSW Lighting was founded.

- Evan Bamber,  InLight Solutions

Vicki Hamilton,  POCO Energy

Vicki is celebrating her 25th anniversary in the industry and 25 years serving valued clients and friends at Poco Energy (aka Powerco Canada). Vicki joined Powerco Canada in 1999 soon after the company’s’ start and has been a valuable part of our team ever since. Her first year with the company saw a very busy time dealing with UPS and power quality systems with a pending Y2K event. Vicki's first roles with Powerco where there was only 2 employees was ... everything. She quickly assumed responsibilities ranging from reception, customer service, bookkeeping, marketing, order management and expediting. Vicki’s thoughtful and logical guidance played a large role in her contribution to Poco the team and her ability to deal with "difficult" customers with a smile and a professional pleasant attitude as can be attested by our suppliers, customers and distribution partners. As Operations Manager for Poco, Vicki always shows a steady hand and plays key roles in guiding new staff, assisting with corporate decisions, managing post order work for our team and being a steady positive influence on our team. I would like to express great gratitude to Vicki for her 25 year contribution to Poco Energy but more so for being a great person, friend and mentor.

- Scott Lee,  POCO Energy

Mary Cox,  WOW Lighting & Controls

Mary started her career at Deville Lighting in 1992 as a purchaser. She has since been a dedicated member of the Wow Lighting & Controls team for over 13 years. She is extremely organized, hardworking and a pivotal part of the project management team.  Mary has also been actively involved with the AEA, serving as the secretary for the Edmonton region.

- CSR Team,  WOW Lighting & Controls

Brian Lukevich,  WOW Lighting & Controls

Brian has been in the industry for almost 30 years, and in February will celebrate his 20th Anniversary with Wow Lighting.  Brian is dedicated, hard working and professional.

- Leanne Clark,  WOW Lighting & Controls

Chuck McTighe,  Crestview Group

Chuck's commitment to bringing up his constituents to be the best version of themselves they can be for Crestview is nothing short of inspiring. Every day I look forward to work knowing that I will be challenged to grow and think about things from new perspectives. Chuck leads his team with a fantastic sense of humor, is always available to bounce ideas off of, and offers constructive criticism in a way that people can hear it. He is quick to own his mistakes and consistently sets a positive example for all of us.

- Nicole Palmer, Crestview Group

Megan Evans,  Guillevin

I am proud to nominate Megan as an Emerging Leader in the electrical industry. Megan has demonstrated outstanding growth, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in an ever-evolving market. In her role as account manager at Guillevin International , Megan has consistently exceeded sales targets, fostered strong client relationships, and introduced innovative strategies that have propelled both her team and company forward. Her forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, combined with a keen ability to anticipate industry trends, sets her apart as a true trailblazer.

Megan is deeply committed to mentorship and collaboration, always uplifting those around her and inspiring peers through their work ethic and enthusiasm. She embodies the qualities of a future leader who will shape the industry with vision and integrity. Her impact is seen not only in numbers but in the culture of excellence she promotes This is why I believe Megan deserves recognition as an Emerging Leader in electrical industry.

- Mathew Price,  Guillevin

Tina Quast,  Gescan

Tina has risen from the ranks of shipper where she excelled, and eventually into a roll as inside sales where she has continuedly gone above and beyond, loyal to the team here at Gescan. Her exceptional customer service is recognized by our customer on a regular basis. I believe her growth will continue and the sky is the limit for her future!

- Gary Snelgrove,  Gescan

Leanne Walker,  EECOL