HomeOur Team
Our team members are skilled, qualified, professional and DEPENDABLE.
Their experience is varied and extensive, combining classroom knowledge and years of in-the-field experience. Their CREDENTIALS ARE LISTED BELOW.
Steven J. Abbott –President and Lead Electrical Safety Program Manager
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Graduate: Muskingum University, 1991 B.S. with honors
- Valid teaching license (State of Ohio)
Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.):
- 2011-2012 NECA task group (contributing author of “National Arc Flash Study Scope Template”).
- 2010 Appointed to NJATC NFPA 70E National Advisory Board.
- 2007 – Present Certified Safety Training Specialist (National Association of Safety Professionals).
- 2007 – Present Safety Planning Specialist (National Association of Safety Professionals).
- 1992 – Present OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction/General Industry).
- 1996 – Present NJATC NFPA 70E Train the Trainer Course Instructor.
- 1996 – Present National Training Partner with NJATC/NECA.
- Past Board Member: McKinley Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
- Author of numerous articles for various affiliated magazines and associations (available upon request).
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) member.
Michael C. Abbott, PE– Lead Engineer
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Graduate: University of Notre Dame, 1993 B.S. Electrical Engineering with honors
- Registered Professional Engineer in various states.
Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.):
- Easy Power, SKM, AUTO CAD.
- Builders Exchange of East Central Ohio, 2006 President of Board of Directors.
- “20 under 40!” Award Recipient, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2009.
- Rotary Club of Canton, Board of Directors.
- Leadership Stark County Graduate.
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) member.
- National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) member.
Chris Daugherty, PE
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Graduate: University of Akron, 1971 B.S., Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Cum Laude
- Registered Professional Engineer in State of Ohio
Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.):
- Easy Power, SKM, AUTO CAD course certificates.
- Expert in Relay design and power quality studies.
Kurt Fair, EE – Consultants Lead Power Systems Analyst
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Graduate: Oklahoma State University, 1993 B.S., Electrical Engineering
Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.):
- Easy Power, SKM, AUTO CAD course certificates.
- Easy Power Harmonics program course certificates.
- Level 1 Infrared Technician Training.
Ryan Koglin, EE
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Graduate: University of Akron, 2010 B.S., Electrical Engineering with honors
Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.):
- C.F. Chen Senior Design Award: Third Place – May 2011.
- Easy Power, SKM, AUTO CAD course certificates.
- IEEE Member.
Sandy Ross – Power Systems Analyst
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Graduate: ETI, 2001 Associate Degree, Electrical Engineering
Other Professional Qualifications:
- Easy Power, SKM, AUTO CAD course certificates.
Brian Blanda – Power Systems Analyst
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Graduate: Stark State, 2002 Associate Degree, Electrical Engineering
Other Professional Qualifications:
- Easy Power, SKM, AUTO CAD course certificates.
Eric Hocking – Outreach Instructor, Data Collection Supervisor, Field Trainer, Infrared Level 1 Technician, LOTO Auditor
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- IBEW Electrician – 19 years
- Local 540 JATC Electrical Program Graduate
Other Professional Qualifications:
- NPFA 70E TTT course certification.
- Outreach instructor certification.
Mike Worges – Data Collection Supervisor, Field Trainer, Infrared Level 1 Technician
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- IBEW Electrician
- Local 540 JATC Electrical Program Graduate
Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.):
- NPFA 70E ESWP course certification.
- 2009 – Present Local 540 JATC Electrical Program 5th year Instructor.
- Power Quality Metering Instructor for Local 540 JATC.
Shannon Hunter – Data Collection Supervisor, Field Trainer, LOTO Procedure Specialist
Education (Degree & Specialization):
- Local JATC 540 Electrical Program Graduate
Other Professional Qualifications:
- NPFA 70E ESWP course certification.
