The National Electrical Contractors Association was founded in 1901 to promote and advance the fledgling electrical industry. The Wisconsin Chapter of NECA was established on November 1, 1962. The Chapter was formed when the Eau Claire Chapter and Madison Chapter relinquished their charters and combined with numerous independent contractors from Janesville, Racine, Green Bay and Manitowoc.

The Wisconsin Chapter encompasses the entire State of Wisconsin with the exception of the Milwaukee/Sheboygan area (Local Union #494).
(See Division Map).

Our Chapter is governed by a Chapter Board of Directors and a Chapter Governor, who represent the members. The Directors are elected by their respective Divisions, and are led by the Chapter President. The Governor is elected by the entire membership body.

On January 8, 1963, the first annual membership meeting was held, at which time C.R. (Sam) Stocks of Eau Claire was elected the first Governor of the new chapter. By this time E. P. (Mose) Dixon had been hired as Chapter Manager, and the new chapter was off and running. The Wisconsin Chapter then had 45 charter members.

Today the Wisconsin Chapter has over 50 members. (See Membership for a complete list). Below are some of the accomplishments of the Chapter and its members over the years.

Academy of Electrical Contractors Members:
Jerome S. Hill, William D. Plummer
1998 Comstock Award Winner - Jerome S. Hill
1996 NECA Distinguished Executive Service Award - Ron Steiner
1994 District IV Man of the Year - Jerome S. Hill
1983 to 1986 NECA District IV Vice President - William D. Plummer
Council on Industrial Relations Members - E.A. Busch, Jerome S. Hill
1985 Chairman, Chapter Managers Institute - Al Busch
ECPAC Awards (Wisconsin Chapter) - 1993, 1994
1995 The Chapter built and moved into our new office building