On Friday, May 5th, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) held its annual “Wire-Off” Competition at its main campus in Northglenn, CO, where the top ten students from each year of the Four-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program put their skills and knowledge to the test in LIVE competitions throughout the day. The competitors’ employers, friends, and family were invited to watch the competition live via IECRM’s YouTube channel and in person throughout the day.
IECRM treated its members to a Car Show & Happy Hour during the Wire-Off Competition for the first time ever. IDEAL Industries and Graybar joined forces to sponsor food and beverages. We are incredibly grateful to the Graybar team for bringing their custom grill trailer and for preparing and serving fresh carne asada, chicken, and plant-based tacos and nachos with all the fixings, to our guests! IECRM had a designated area in its parking lot for the Car Show & Happy Hour for guests to gather, network, and show off their prized vehicles. A special thank you goes out to Xcel Partners in Energy for inviting 3 Electric Vehicles (EVs) to showcase the latest innovative technology in EVs. Attendees with a vehicle on display received a goodie bag and received a commemorative photo of their vehicle.
During the Car Show & Happy Hour, the Wire-Off Competition came to a close, and the competitors gathered outside of the campus’ main entrance to announce the winners and were invited to join guests for the Car Show & Happy Hour. Congratulations to the 2023 IECRM Wire-Off Winners & Competitors! “We are so very proud of every student who competed. It’s a tough competition that tests our apprentices’ wiring skills,” said Paul Lingo, IECRM Training Director.
Daniel Alig of Glanz Electrical Contracting, Inc. emerged victorious, taking home 1st place in the 4th-year apprentice category. He will move on to represent IECRM in the IEC National Competition this fall, where he will compete against finalists from approximately 50 IEC Chapters from across the country for the title of Apprentice of the Year (AOY). The IECRM Wire-Off winners for each apprenticeship year are listed below.
2023 IECRM Wire-Off Placement Winners
The competitors in bold will attend the IEC SPARK Convention & Expo in Dallas, TX, to cheer on Daniel Alig as he competes in the national competition.
| 1st Year Competition | Apprentice Competitor | Company |
| 1st Place | Jacob McGowan | Protech Electric |
| 2nd Place | Adam Herman | Root 3 Electric, LLC |
| 3rd Place | Sean Anderson | Wrangler Electric, Inc. |
| 2nd Year Competition | Apprentice Competitor | Company |
| 1st Place | Dylan Barrett | Namaste Solar |
| 2nd Place | Bailey Sishc | Piper Electric Co., Inc. |
| 3rd Place | Robert Deden | Carlton Electric, Inc. |
| 3rd Year Competition | Apprentice Competitor | Company |
| 1st Place | Ian Senft | Herbert E & I |
| 2nd Place | Lukas Balciunas | Stanmark Electric |
| 3rd Place | Aaron McMurray | Montgomery Electric, Inc. |
| 4th Year Competition | Apprentice Competitor | Company |
| 1st Place | Daniel Alig | Glanz Electrical Contracting, Inc. |
| 2nd Place | Kirk Petersen | Interstates Construction Services, Inc. |
| 3rd Place | Christian McCarthy | Accent Electrical Services |
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Wire-Off YouTube Live Stream Highlights:
- Opening Announcements
- Introductions to 4th-Year Competitors
- 4th Year Check In
- Intro to 1st – 3rd Year Judges & Competition
- 1st – 3rd Year Competitors
- 4th Year Check In
- Final Judging & Check-In 1st-Year
- Final Judging & Check-In 2nd-Year
- Final Judging & Check-In 3rd-Year
- Final Judging & Check-In 4th-Year
- Winner Announcements
Car Show Live Stream Highlights
- Greg Collins with LEI 1948 Chevy Pick Up
- Les Stickland with Drive Electric Colorado Ford Lightning EV Pick Up
- Message from IECRM Board President David Scott with Encore Electric
- Message from Greg Hall of Route 3 Electric, long-time supporter & former IECRM Board Member
IECRM thanks its generous sponsors and supporters for making this event possible:
Root 3 Electric, Milwaukee Electric Tool, IDEAL Industries, Graybar, Ludvik Electric, Interstates Construction Services, Xcel Partners in Energy, AIS Industrial Supply, APCO Electric, Carlton Electric, Legrand, Office Sensei, and Weifield Group Electrical Contracting.
IECRM is Rocky Mountain’s premiere non-profit electrical and energy trade association and is the largest IEC apprenticeship school in the country. Early registration for the next session of the Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program begins on June 19 for IECRM members and on June 26 for the public. Visit www.iecrm.org for more information or call (303) 853-4886.
About Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM)
Since 1981, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) has been Colorado’s leading electrical and renewable energy contractor association. Representing over 250 member companies and educating over 3,000 electrical apprentices and licensed electricians annually, IECRM is dedicated to educating, promoting, and advancing the electrical and energy industry.
IECRM, located in Denver, Colorado, is a chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), a national trade association for merit shop electrical and systems contractors.
Thank You, Sponsors!
| Breakfast, Coffee, Snacks, and Prizes for Wire-Off Competitors & “License to Drive” (Car Show Permit) Sponsor Root 3 Electric  Wire-Off Competition T-Shirt Sponsor Milwaukee Electric Tool  Food & Beverage Sponsors | |
IDEAL Industries | Graybar |
| Safety Sponsor Ludvik Electric  Bottled Water for Competitors Interstates Construction Services  Goodie Bags & EV Car Sponsor Partners in Energy  Prizes & Tool Donations for the Wire-Off Competitors |
