The Athena Award recognizes area business and professional women who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen careers, provided leadership in the community and mentored or contributed to the growth of other professional women.

Rachel Barber, VEC’s Accounts Receivable Manager/Corporate Secretary was nominated by her husband, Jeff Barber, VEC Vice President/Principle.

Resource:  Business Journal

VEC celebrated JL Allen’s “60th Year Kick-Off Celebration” today!  Catered lunch was held at both locations, Girard OH and Tuscola IL, via video conference.  Team members were recognized and a celebratory toast was made by Rob Birchenough, VP JL Allen, for another successful 60 years!

Robert Ogden, VEC’s Network Engineer, had to put shades on for the sun that finally showed up in NE Ohio!

Mikaela was born on April 4, 2013 at 9:22pm and weighs 6lbs 4.7oz, all are doing well.

VEC congratulates the Wright family and we cannot wait to meet her!

VEC held a leadership retreat off site in February.  The group met for two days reviewing goals and strategic objectives for 2013.  Information was brought back to the entire team and was communicated during a lunch and learn attended by all.

Rachel Barber, WIN Chair & VEC Accounts Receivables Manager, pictured on far left.

The 2013 Women In NECA (WIN) Leadership Summit brought together over 60 of the industry’s leading women intent on improving their own professional skills and making new connections with fellow WIN members. 

Summit session focused on how and why smart women stay connected. “Industry women who connect through WIN are more invested in their careers and businesses,” Barber said. “They take advantage of career opportunities and professional support, while striving to do their best in all aspects of their lives.”

Resource: http://www.necanet.org/news/news-release-archive/news/2013/04/03/2013-women-in-neca-(win)-leadership-summit-brings-leading-women-together

Adam Davis pictured with girlfriend Loni Cocca

VEC is excited to announce the promotion of Adam Davis to Director of Drafting & Design Services! Adam joined the VEC team 4 years ago and has since implemented a CAD-based layout solution, integrated BIM workflows, produced electrical design drawings for compressor stations, created 5D drawings that integrate time/cost/3D models, and has created design capabilities in Electrical/Mechanical/Structural/Civil fields for us.

Adam is now managing and developing our design team advancement to new BIM workflows and fabrication opportunities and capabilities.

Congratulations, Adam!

Engineering/Drafting/Modeling and Support Positions:

•      Mechanical – Piping/Process Piping
•      Structural – Foundations
•      Electrical
•      Civil – Site Preparation and Roadway Clearing
•      Construction-Focused Engineering
•      Document Control Specialist
•      CAD Drafting

Estimators:

• VEC Heavy Industrial – Entry level
• Electrical – 2-5 yrs Experience Preferred
• Civil – 2-5 yrs Experience Preferred
• Mechanical – 2-5 yrs Experience Preferred
• Systems Integrator – Entry Level

Civil & Mechanical Positions:

• Project Manager
• Surveyor

Network (Applications) Engineer

Skilled-Trade Workforce

• Construction Worker/Construction Electrician

Training Coordinator - 3-5 yrs Experience Preferred

Project Scheduler - 3-5 yrs Experience Preferred

Send Resumes to Ashley Swinehart at aswinehart@vecohio.com

VEC teammates had a ‘clinging’ good time with sticky shamrocks on strings to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

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VEC is delighted to announce the promotion of Brian Harclerode as VEC’s Fleet Manager.  Brian joined the company 1 year ago and has held the position as Safety Support for VEC.

Brian brings experience, talent and excitement to his new role and VEC has high expectations about his new role at the company.

Please join us in welcoming Brian as VECs Fleet Manager and congratulating him on his promotion!