 2007 Graduation Pictures
"Who we are...and what we represent"
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) is a joint committee made up of representatives from both labor and management partnering together to produce the best-trained Electricians in the Electrical Industry. Representing the National Electrical Contractor’s Association - Long Island Chapter: Michael Bender, President of Bana Electric Corp.
50 Gazza Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631-249-6110)
Michael Bender is the Co-Chairman/Co-Treasurer/Secretary of the JATC. His company has served Electrical Industry for over 55 years. Robert Kohlmeyer, President of CRK Contracting of Suffolk Inc.
278 Indian Head Road
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631-269-0135)
Robert Kohlmeyer, a Trustee of the JATC, is the current Governor of the National Contractors Association of Long Island and has had a long history in the Electrical Industry. Nicolaus Feldmann, President of Eldor Contracting Corp.
1703 Church Street
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631-218-0010)
Nicolaus is the current Vice President of the National Contractors Association of Long Island, started as an apprentice, made journeyman and has been in business for 19 years, and a Trustee of the JATC. Representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union #25: Michael O’Grady, Co-Chairman/Co-Treasurer/Secretary of the JATC, & Examining Board Chairman
(1971 – 1976) Apprentice Electrician
(1976 – Present) Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
(1996 – Present) Officer IBEW Local Union #25/Chairman of the Examining board
Michael O’Grady serves as the Co-Chairman/Co Treasurer/Secretary of the JATC.
He currently works as a Foreman on a high-voltage project at SUNY Stony Brook University. James Plant, President IBEW Local Union #25.
(1966 – 1970) Apprentice Electrician
(1970 – 1992) Journeyman/Foreman/Local Union Officer/Vice-President
(1992 – 1998) Business Representative, IBEW Local Union #25
(1998 – Present) President IBEW Local Union #25;
James Plant, Trustee of the JATC, is the current President of Local Union #25. James has worn many hats serving the Local Union over the years. Donald J. Fiore. Business Manager IBEW Local Union #25
(1966-1970) Apprentice Electrician
(1970-1987) Journeyman/General Foreman/Foreman/Local Union Officer-Executive Board/Committeeman
(1987-1996) Business Representative Local Union #25
(1996-2004) J.A.T.C. Training Director
Donald J. Fiore, Trustee of the JATC, is the Business Manager of Local Union #25, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Local. Representing the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry of Nassau and Suffolk Counties: Christopher E. Kelly, Training Director
(1993-1998) Apprentice Electrician
(1998-2003) Journeyman/Foreman/General Foreman/Assistant Super.
(1998-2003) J.A.T.C. Night School Instructor
(2003-2004) Full Time Day-School Instructor
(2004-Present) J.A.T.C. Training Director |
