PAUL SCHMALTZ, PEC

As my time as president of the Fort McMurray Chapter of the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the last five years. It’s been a real shock to the system, but it’s also been a joyous experience. Although my tenure as Chapter President is concluding, I look forward to sitting on the Executive Board as Provincial Secretary.

Throughout my tenure, we’ve had some high wattage moments, and a few low-voltage ones too, but through it all, we’ve remained energized and committed to driving progress and success for our industry in

Fort McMurray, including raising a little over $70,000 that went toward scholarships for electrical apprentices at Keyano College through the annual Wood Buffalo Classic Golf Tournament! With the ever endless support of the office and industry we’ve made some sparks fly with over the years, but we’ve managed to stay current and relevant in an ever-changing landscape.

As we celebrate the ECAA’s 60th anniversary, I can’t help but make a dad joke or two. It’s truly electrifying to see how far we’ve come as an industry, and I’m proud of the contributions that our chapter has made to this progress. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have served as president of this chapter, and I’m confident that we’ll continue to charge forward under new leadership. My thanks to the local volunteers: past, present and future, for their commitment to our association and our industry.

It’s been a real power surge of a ride, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for the ECAA and our industry. Let’s keep sparking ideas and making connections that light up our industry for years to come. n