To help power America during the pandemic, today’s young electrical professionals are working behind the scenes to design and wire buildings and oversee new construction projects. To honor these up-and-coming leaders and essential workers, EC&M is proud to present its 2021 30 Under 30 All Star honorees.
“I am honored to be selected to be part of EC&M's 30 under 30 for 2021,” says Clayton Wilkins, project manager for Koontz Electric. “My selected peers for 2021 are emerging leaders who will be paramount in the future success of our industry.”
For 2021, EC&M honored electrical professionals in diverse roles — from engineering to electrical contracting to construction. The winners hail from cities nationwide and work for small businesses as well as some of the country’s largest companies. Laura Vazquez, senior learning and development specialist at Power Design, says she is also proud to represent women in construction — especially in training and support roles.
“There is so much opportunity available in this industry. Being part of this list helps us to promote, and hopefully inspire, generations of future industry professionals,” she says. “We’re essential workers, and we’re proud.”
As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Karina Disarufino, scheduler and east region scheduling team lead for Henkels & McCoy, Inc., says she believes representation is vital for increasing diversity in the electrical industry.
“I am honored that members of my company would nominate me and hope to inspire women to look to jobs in the electrical industry as a viable, challenging, and rewarding career opportunity,” she says.
The following profiles explore how these 30 young professionals got started in the industry, what a day in the life is like for them, and how they plan to reach their future goals.
2021’s Under 30 EC&M Electrical All Stars: