06/05/2026

ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference - June 3 - 4, 2026

The Conference was held at the Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI.

June 3 - 4, 2026
ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference
The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa
269 Fontana Blvd.
Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI 53125

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its 54th Annual Spring Conference on June 3 - 4, 2026 at the Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI. 

Nearly 100 individuals registered for the Conference and 78 of those participants were able to experience a beautiful day at the Abbey Springs Golf Course with the Membership Golf Outing.  

Wednesday night’s outdoor reception was well-received and the dinner provided members with the latest information regarding industry events.  During this session, Durkin Electric Company, Inc. and Aldridge Electric, Inc. were each recognized for 25 years in NECA!  Also, the NECA Safety Achievement winners were announced; the special golf outing awardees were acknowledged. 

The Thursday morning Business Session featured a special presentation from Dr. Marc Millstein called, "Age-Proof Your Brain / The Breakthrough Method for Brain Boosting, Age-Defying, Energizing, Game-Changing Sleep." 

The conference was a great opportunity to catch up with what’s going on in this constantly changing industry.  We thank all that were able to participate!

Pictured above from left to right are:
Kendra Dinkins, ECA President, Taylor Electric Company,
Mark Kawolsky, NECA Midwest Region Field Representative,
and from Durkin Electric Company, Inc.:
Dan Durkin, Sr.., Dan Durkin, Jr. and Tim Durkin,
as Durkin Electric Company, Inc. was recognized for 25 years in NECA!

Pictured below are a number of photos from the Golf Outing:

Pictured from left to right are: Scott Block, Block Electric Company, Inc.,
David Witz, Continental Electrical Construction Company / FourGen Holdings, Inc.,
Tony Rule and Alberto Rocha, Rocha Electric Company.

Pictured from left to right are:
Mark Kawolsky, NECA Midwest Region Field Representative,
Neil Parish, ECA Director of Operations,
WC Schult, Super Electric Construction Company, and
Mark Thomas, ECA Executive Vice President.

Pictured below are photos from the ECA Membership Reception / Dinner Meeting:

Pictured above is the start of the outdoor Reception.

Kendra Dinkins, ECA President, Taylor Electric Company,
as she opened up the meeting.

Pictured is Gene Kent, INTECH Director,
as he gave the EJATT update.

Pictured is Jerry McGlynn, ECA Safety Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.,
as he announced the NECA Safety Achievement winners.

Pictured are a number of the NECA Safety Achievement winners (standing).

Pictured are the gold awardees.

Pictured below are photos from the special Presentation (June 4, 2026):

Pictured above is Neil Parish, ECA Director of Operations,
as he introduced the guest presenter.

Pictured is Dr. Marc Millstein as he started his presentation called,
"Age-Proof Your Brain / The Breakthrough Method for Brain Boosting, Age-Defying,
Energizing, Game-Changing Sleep." 

Pictured is Dr. Marc Millstein as he answered a number of questions.

Pictured are a number of the attendees for the final session.