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Jimmie Slemp
Background
- Born in Sacramento, CA
- Served three years in the U.S. Army, where he gained his first electrical experience as a
power generator equipment repairperson
- Attended American River Junior College in Sacramento
- Learned of an electrical apprenticeship program from a friend; entered, and completed,
the program
- In his more than 20 years in the industry, has worked for five larger electrical contractors
in the Sacramento area, including Rex Moore Electrical Contractors & Engineers and Butterfield
Electric, Inc.
- Started teaching at WECA-IEC in August 2001; currently Lead Instructor, teaching full-time
Degrees, Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- Graduate, standard electrical apprenticeship program, Sacramento, CA, 1988
- Certified California Electrician
- C10 License
- California Credentialed Vocational Education Teacher
Teaching Philosophy
"We have a lot of information to cover in two weeks; sometimes I can only introduce a subject to the
students. I hope I can do it in such a way that a student becomes interested and continues to learn
on his or her own. That's one of the reasons I like the electrical field-there's always something new
to learn."
You may reach Slemp at jslemp@weca-iec.org
Dan Bierly
Background
Continuing Education and ET Program Manager Dan Bierly holds both residential and commercial certifications
and brings many years of experience to WECA-IEC in his new role as ET Lead Instructor. Dan is a graduate
of WECA-IEC’s Apprenticeship Program, and has extensive experience in construction as an electrician,
including working for WECA-IEC member contractor H&D Electric as a Field Foreman for seven years.
As an ET instructor for WECA-IEC, Dan has taught over 40 test preparation courses as well as many other
ET courses. A staunch supporter of the electrical industry, Dan has worked with the Construction Speakers
Bureau and other agencies to promote the industry.
Dan’s teaching and field experience, combined with his technical expertise, contribute significantly
to the development of top quality ET curriculum and to assuring that delivery of classroom training
consistently meets WECA-IEC’s standards of excellence.
You may reach Bierly at dbierly@weca-iec.org
Larry Carlyle
Background
- Born and reared in Sacramento, CA
- As a teenager, helped at family-owned Carlyle Electric but was not truly involved
in the industry until he took over the business in 1983, when he learned about electricity
by working with journeymen electricians; over the years he supplemented his practical
tradecraft by taking classes on electrical topics. He continued to operate the business
for 25 years, until 2003
- Started teaching at WECA-IEC in January 2004; currently teaching full-time
Degrees, Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- BA degree, Political Science, California State University, Hayward
- Previously held a C10 License
- Certified California Electrician
- California Credentialed Vocational Education Teacher
- As a business owner, active member of WECA-IEC for more than 20 years; WECA-IEC Board
member for 14 years; WECA-IEC president, 1991 - 92
- Served on the California Electrical Industry Training Committee (which determined standards
for state-approved apprenticeship programs) in 1999
Teaching Philosophy
"The students of the WECA-IEC apprenticeship programs have a variety of learning styles. It is
my intent to teach to all those learning styles and leave no student behind."
You may reach Carlyle at lcarlyle@weca-iec.org
NedJohns
Background
- Born in San Francisco, CA, and grew up in San Mateo, CA
- Serving as the neighborhood bicycle mechanic in his youth, Ned graduated to automobile mechanics
by age 15. After graduation from high school and trade school, he worked the following 23 years in
the Heavy Duty equipment and automotive industries. Though having a very diverse exposure to these
industries (machinist, service technician, accredited mechanical instructor, service manager, field
operations manager, and as a senior research assistant for Chevron Research and Technology Company),
the closure of the company he worked for in 2001 finally motivated Ned to make a career change.
- In July 2001, Ned started the WECA-IEC commercial electrician apprenticeship program.
Early in May 2006, (prior to graduation in November 2006), he passed the California State General
Electrician certification test and began teaching part-time for WECA as a 1st-year Electrician Trainee
instructor
- Ned started instructing full-time for WECA-IEC in December 2007
Degrees, Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- Recognized by the PAS executive committee as one of the top ten automotive technical students in the thirteen western United States and western Canada (received 2 scholarships)
- Dean’s Honor graduate from Phoenix Institute of Technology (1978)
- Detroit Diesel Allison factory accredited instructor (1981-1985)>/li>
- California State Certified General Electrician (2006)
Electrical industry experience:
- Electrical, Data and Fire Alarm system installations and upgrades at multiple school campuses
- Commercial and residential electrical service work
- High security clearance jobsite remodels and installations (California D.O.C.; Dept. of Homeland Security; Sacramento County Crime and Forensics Lab.; Sacramento County D.A. office)
- Various custom residential installations and remodels (Photo labs, complete kitchens, etc.)
Teaching Philosophy
"I’m not a self made man; I’ve prospered from the selfless mentoring that I’ve received from many excellent people. At WECA-IEC, I have the opportunity to help others reach their potential."
You may reach Johns at njohns@weca-iec.org
Rick Labon
Background
- Born in Grosse Point Woods, MI; lived in Florida several years before coming to
Southern California in 1990
- First became interested in electricity in middle school while attending a two-semester
electronics class; electronics is still one of his hobbies
- Starting in 1982 and learning practical tradecraft on the job, has accumulated more than 20 years
of commercial and residential experience; most recently worked as a commercial foreman for Sadler
Electric Inc. of El Cajon
- Started teaching for WECA-IEC in June 2005; currently teaching full-time
Degrees, Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- Certified California Electrician
- Credentialed California Vocational Education Teacher
Teaching Philosophy
"To mold an apprentice to be a safe, knowledgeable, and competent journeyman electrician."
You may reach Labon at rlabon@weca-iec.org
Earl March
Background
- Born in Syracuse, NY; majored in electrical/electronics in high school
- A U. S. Navy Electricians Mate 3rd Class (1962 - 1966) and a top graduate from its
Electricians School, he also taught for that same school during his last 3 ½ months in
the service
- Upon discharge, worked briefly for Pacific Bell telephone company as an installer and
repairman while taking its electrical school classes; then studied electrical engineering
for two years at a community college before entering a standard electrical apprenticeship
program
- Founded Spark Electric Co., which he ran from 1976 to 1990; from 1984 to 1990, was also
an instructor for a standard electrical apprenticeship program as well as a part-time electrical
inspector, City of Concord, CA
- Started teaching at WECA-IEC in September 1995; currently teaching full-time
Degrees, Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- Graduate, U. S. Navy Electricians School, 1966
- Graduate, Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Peralta College, Oakland, CA
- Two C10 Licenses
- California Certified Electrical Engineering Instructor
- California Credentialed Vocational Education Teacher
- Helped write the California State Journeyman Electrician Certification Exam, 2001 - 2002
(as a result was exempted from state electrical certification testing)
- Taught a math and Code course at the IEC National Instructors Convention, 2004
Teaching Philosophy
"I expect my students to ask questions. Together, we will find the answers."
You may reach March at emarch@weca-iec.org
Jim Meyers
Background
- Born in Los Angeles, CA
- Attended San Bernardino Valley College, 1964 - 65
- From 1966 - 69, served in the U.S. Navy
- Entered and graduated a standard electrical apprenticeship program, then studied for and earned
his commercial pilot's license
- Worked as a foreman for Harold Nutter & Sons Inc. of Sacramento, CA for five years and as a field
superintendent for Delta Electric Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova, CA for seven years
- Founded Meyers Refrigeration of Sutter Creek, CA in 1994 and continues to operate the company
- Started teaching at WECA-IEC in February 2004; currently teaching full-time
Degrees, Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- Commercial Pilot's License (both single- and multiple-engine aircraft) from Sierra Air Academy,
Hayward, CA, 1973
- Certified California Electrician
- C-10 and C-38 Licenses
- Credentialed California Vocational Education Teacher
Teaching Philosophy
"Be prepared. If you aren't 100 percent committed, don't waste your time or mine. Remember -
Knowledge = Money."
You may reach Meyers at jmeyers@weca-iec.org
Mike Moyer
Background
- Born in Vallejo, CA
- Entered, and graduated, a standard electrical apprenticeship program; completed a correspondence
electrician course; entered, and graduated, a postsecondary vocational school with a degree in
electronics
- Worked as a journeyman electrician and foreman for various companies in Northern California from
1985 to 2002
- Founded MAK Electrical Consulting of Lincoln, CA in 2002, which he continues to operate
- Started teaching at WECA-IEC in October 2003; currently teaching full-time
Degrees/Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- Graduate, I. C. S. Correspondence Electrician Course, 1983
- AA degree, Electronics, Heald Institute of Technology, Martinez, CA, 1984
- Certified in: Microwave Electronics Theory; Electrical and Building ICBO Inspection; Pipe-Bending;
Motor Control; Economical Motor Theory
- Certified California Electrician
- C10 License
- California Credentialed Vocational Education Teacher
Teaching Philosophy
"I expect my students to come to class with a strong willingness to learn.to be active participants
in their education.to take the information and knowledge provided to them, then put it to use immediately
and go far with their careers."
You may reach Moyer at mmoyer@weca-iec.org
Joe Platenik
Background
- Born in Brockton, MA
- Father was a General contractor, so Joe grew up around a lot of construction
- Joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1992 – 2000, where he did communications work
- Worked as a state registered apprentice in Massachusetts
- Moved to California in 2000
- Worked as a foreman from 2000-2004
- Became an electrical superintendent from 2004 – 2005
Degrees, Certification/Licenses, Industry Involvement
- Certified Vocational Instructor
- California certified journeyman electrician
- Worked as an electrical superintendent from 2004 – 2005
- Has an associate's degree in Computer Electronics Engineering Technology
Teaching Philosophy
"The more knowledge I can share with you the safer you will be working as an electrician."
You may reach Platenik at jplatenik@weca-iec.org
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