Ellen Parson

Missouri

Editor-in-Chief at EC&M Magazine

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EC&M On Air Highlights NECA Recommendations for Tariffs & the Electrical Industry

1 week ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

In Episode 69 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highlighting a popular past article with alerts from NECA for its members about what impending tariffs will mean for the electrical industry. If you're interested in more insights regarding tariffs, check out this recent article from Tom Zind, a freelance reporter for EC&M.
EC&M On Air Presents Next-Gen Insights with Wes Newton

2 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

Episode 68 features our latest Next-Gen Insights interview with 2024 EC&M Under 30 All Star honoree, Wes Newton, a service technician with Hill Electric Co., Anderson, S.C. EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Wes chat about Wes's journey into the electrical industry, must-know technology, and other tips for up-and-coming electrical leaders. You can learn more about Wes in his 2024 30 Under 30 Electrical All Star profile. Follow EC&M On Air for more Next-Gen Insights.
Show Off Your Skills! Become an Everyday Electrician Influencer

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

Calling all electricians! Want to showcase your expertise, share game-changing electrical tips, and get featured by EC&M? Now’s your chance!If you haven’t already seen EC&M’s short-form videos from the field, “The Everyday Electrician,” check it out on our social channels (Instagram, Youtube, or TikTok).
Key Takeaways from PowerTest 25 Conference

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

Held March 11-15 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., and hosted by NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA), PowerTest 25 once again proved to be the premier event for electrical power safety and reliability training. Offering five days of education, networking, and industry advancement for more than 1,100 attendees, it is the largest annual gathering of its kind for the power industry.
Understanding Advanced Risk Factors for Electrical Safety with Lanny Floyd

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

During the PowerTest 25 conference hosted by NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, in Orlando, Fla., from March 11-15, 2025, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson got the chance to interview subject matter experts on a variety of topics. In this video, filmed on March 11, Ellen talked with Lanny Floyd, adjunct professor (principle consultant, electrical safety and technology), The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Electrical Industry Braces Amid Tariff Whiplash

1 month ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

As I sat down to write this month’s viewpoint, I had several ideas floating around in my head. However, given the fact that this date coincided with the March 4 deadline for President Trump’s tariffs to go into effect on Mexico, Canada, and China, I couldn’t think of a more timely topic to cover in this editorial. Since the Trump Administration took office, this continues to be a fluid situation. Nevertheless, I think it’s important to ponder what these tariffs may mean for the electrical industry.
Code Conversations Highlights - National Electrical Code 2023 Revision Costs Draw Debate

1 month ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "National Electrical Code 2023 Revision Costs Draw Debate" by, Freelance Writer Tom Zind.
EC&M On Air Presents Next-Gen Insights with Yamil Camacho

1 month ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

Episode 66 is EC&M On Air's first Next-Gen Insights episode! We're featuring past and present EC&M 30 Under 30 All Stars who discuss their journey in the electrical industry, advice they'd share with other up-and-coming young electrical leaders, technological insights to keep up with, and more. This week, Ellen Parson chats with Yamil Camacho, retail sector project manager with Henderson Engineers in Lenexa, Kan. You can also check out his 2024 30 Under 30 profile.
EC&M On Air Highlights Safety-Related KPIs All Electricians Should Track

1 month ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

ICYMI, this month's EC&M "On Air Highlights" features an audio-only version of a popular past article, read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson. She reads an article by Kevin Kolhonen called "The Importance of Key Performance Indicators in Workplace Safety."Subscribe to "EC&M On Air" on Podbean or your favorite podcast listening app!
EC&M On Air - The Most Memorable EC&M Content of 2024 with the EC&M Editors

1 month ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

In Episode 64 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with the other EC&M editorial staff — Managing Editor Ellie Coggins Angus and Editor Michael Morris — to discuss the most popular articles, videos, podcasts, and social media trends of 2024! See what subject areas and authors got the most attention from our readers and resonated with Ellen, Ellie, and Michael.