ECAA Elects New President

June 4, 2018

Tim Tarita, President of Magnum Electric in Grande Prairie, has been elected the new president of the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta. Outgoing president Eric Fadden now serves as the association’s past president. (L-R: Tim Tarita and Eric Fadden.)

The ceremonial passing of the gavel took place during the annual general meeting on May 25-26, 2018. This, as always, was a fantastic event. ECAA also held a technical training day on May 26, with participation from all aspects of our industry.

A gala evening included Brian Mason, Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Government House Leader, Rod Loyola, MLA Edmonton-Ellerslie, and Dave Mason, President of the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association.

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