03/20/2026

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - March 18, 2026

Session was held at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its March Regular Membership Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

The program featured industry updates and a legislative focus by a number of presenters.  The ECA welcomed Ryan McGuire, NECA Government Affairs Director, as he gave an update on national issues affecting contractors.  The Chapter also had presentations by Chris Nybo, ECA State Lobbyist, Chris Nybo LLC and Daniel Flynn, Neil Flynn & Associates, IMSCA Administrator. Due to the fluid nature of the Illinois General Assembly, our state-level presenters offered a virtual legislative update of issues affecting union electrical construction in Illinois, including current Prevailing Wage concerns, Paid Leave issue, IMSCA Lobby Day events, among other pressing issues.

We thank all that were able to attend. 

Pictured from left to right are:
Neil Parish, ECA Director of Operations, Ryan McGuire, NECA Government Affairs Director,
Kendra Dinkins, ECA President, Taylor Electric Company, and
members of the ECA Legislative Committee, including:
Jerry Kosteck, Hy-Power Electric Company,
Jim McGlynn, Sr., ECA Legislative Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.,
Bob Forrest, M.J. Electric, LLC, and WC Schult, Super Electric Construction Company.

Pictured above is Kendra Dinkins, ECA President, Taylor Electric Company,
as she opened the meeting.

Pictured above are the attendees.

Pictured above is Jerry McGlynn, ECA Safety Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.,
as he presented the ECA Safety Committee update.

Pictured above is Elbert Walters, III, Powering Chicago Director,
as he gave the LMCC Chicago update.

Pictured above is Bob Fimbianti, NECA Governor, Linear Electric, Inc., 
as he gave the Governor's Update.

Pictured above on lower bottom from left to right are:
Chris Nybo, ECA State Lobbyist, Chris Nybo LLC and
Daniel Flynn, Neil Flynn & Associates, IMSCA Administrator.

Pictured above is Ryan McGuire, NECA Government Affairs Director.