EFC has several opportunities for members across the country to participate in.
Network: allow participants to advance their own professional growth, make their companies more effective, and help steer advancements for the overall industry. These networks include Marketing, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Young Professionals and more.
Committee: provide member volunteers with an opportunity to strengthen EFC’s core programs and services. These committees include Golf, Scholarship, Habitat for Humanity, and more.
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Join an EFC Network / Adhérez à un réseau de l’EFC
Find your opportunity and get involved!
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EFC’s CEMRA is the only network of its kind in Canada that connects leading sales and marketing agencies with electrical equipment manufacturers.
Chair: David Le Cappelain, K.M. Roberts & Associates Ltd.
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The CMG (CEMRA Manufacturers Group) Committee includes EFC member manufacturers and CEMRA reps who gather regularly to provide a platform for the exchange of information. Through this committee, members share and gain valuable business insights, networking, best practices, and professional development.
The objectives of the CMG are:
- Provide an opportunity for the exchange of information through discussion, study and research designed to promote positive interactions between manufacturers and independent representatives.
- Promote and improve the mutual effectiveness of the manufacturer and rep relationship.
Chair: John Richardson, Anamet Canada Inc.
Vice Chair: Mike Smith, LitelineStaff Lead: Carol McGlogan
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Plans EFC’s annual conference by setting the agenda, business program and coordinates sponsorship opportunities.
Staff Lead: Tom Mason
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Plans and executes EFC’s Annual Federation Cup Golf Tournament held each August. Committee members are also instrumental in coordinating contest holes and sponsorship opportunities for this event.
Chair: Paul Morrow, Southwire Canada
Staff Lead: Nathalie Lajoie
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This group oversees industry-wide corporate social responsibility initiatives for Habitat for Humanity. The committee is involved in bridging the EFC-Habitat ‘Power to Build’ campaign by encouraging members to participate in one of two ways: onsite at home build days and/or donating products for home builds.
Chair: Russ Morgan, IPEX
Staff Lead: Dennis Potharst
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Members of this committee have a background in HR (or related responsibilities) at their current company. This network provides a forum at which participants can learn about new HR best practices and share recruitment and retention experiences and challenges.
Chair: Rahila Dhansi, Southwire Canada
Staff Lead: Tom Mason
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EFC’s IT Network seeks the expertise and support of IT professionals from the member community.
A robust and resilient IT infrastructure is crucial for your organization’s success in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. By building, shaping, and strengthening the electrical industry’s IT community, we can enhance collaboration, share best practices, drive innovative solutions, and strive to ensure seamless IT operations.
The IT Network will meet a few times per year, and members can participate and benefit in several ways:
- Sharing Knowledge, Referrals, and Experience
- Collaborating on IT Projects
- Staying Informed and Engaged with the latest trends
- Foster a Culture of Innovation
Staff Lead: Maryna Kalnoochenko
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The Marketing Network is open to all EFC members with a marketing and/or communications role within their company. Meeting several times a year, this group receives updates on EFC’s key marketing initiatives and program developments. It also serves as a forum for participants to explore new marketing best practices and hear from industry experts. The Network provides a platform to align and strengthen EFC’s brand messaging, driving member engagement and amplifying our voice within the electrical and automation industries.
Chair: Stephanie Santini, Leviton Canada
Vice-Chair: Kevin Chand, ECS Electrical Cable SupplyStaff Lead: Shannon Bennett
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Attracting new people into the electrical industry is a key objective for members. This committee helps steer the scholarship program by securing members sponsors and promoting the varied scholarships to post-graduate students across Canada.
Chair: Catherine McKeown, Hammond Power Solutions
Staff Lead: Tom Mason
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This group will help draw awareness to how the industry will benefit from digital supply chain transformation. The committee will plan training and education programs and collaborate to set best practices for members to use as guidance.
Chair: Mark Djerrahian, ABB
Vice Chair: Chris Moon, Ideal SupplyStaff Lead: Tom Mason
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This program provides a comfortable, collaborative environment for women in the electrical workforce to connect to build bridges between men and women of all ages and backgrounds, develop their personal brand and grow their careers through personal development, educational and wellness opportunities.
Regional Chairs:
Ontario
Chair: Sandra Tomassi, Ouellet
Vice-Chair: Rita Sleiman, Legrand CanadaQuebec
Co-chair: Cara Backman, Franklin Empire
Co-chair: Maya Moufawad, LevitonAtlantic
Chair: Bobbie Kester, ELP Marketing Ltd.British Columbia
Barbette Igonia, BCEA Women’s Network
Chair: Laura Dempsey, EB Horsman & Son
Alberta
AEA Women’s Network: Tara Ternes -
Open to all EFC members who are 40 years of age and under, in any work discipline (sales, marketing, accounting, technical support, engineering, etc.). Committees are regionally based and members help develop programming of interest for EFC’s Young Professionals Network. Join one of five regional groups: Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia or Alberta.
National Chair: Cory Morris, Graybar Canada
National Vice Chair: Nicole Griffo, StanproRegional Chairs:
Ontario
Chair: Nicole Griffo, Stanpro
Vice Chair: Magda Latawiec, E.C.S. Electrical Cable SupplyQuebec
Chair: Marcos Simard, Wesco Distribution
Vice Chair: Clémence Marseille, Agence RicardAtlantic
Chair: Mitch Deware, Munden Enterprises Ltd.
Vice Chair: Mackenzie Feindel, S&D Lighting GroupBritish Columbia
TBDAlberta
Chair: TBDManitoba
Chair: TBD
Staff Lead: Dennis Potharst
Networks
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EFC’s CEMRA is the only network of its kind in Canada that connects leading sales and marketing agencies with electrical equipment manufacturers.
Chair: Jason Thor, TMC Sales
Vice-Chair: Chris Maguire, Cascadia Sales Inc.
Staff Lead: Nathalie Lajoie -
The CMG (CEMRA Manufacturers Group) Network includes EFC member manufacturers and CEMRA reps who gather regularly to provide a platform for the exchange of information. Through this network, members share and gain valuable business insights, networking, best practices, and professional development.
The objectives of the CMG are:
- Provide an opportunity for the exchange of information through discussion, study and research designed to promote positive interactions between manufacturers and independent representatives.
- Promote and improve the mutual effectiveness of the manufacturer and rep relationship.
Chair: John Richardson, Anamet Canada Inc.
Vice Chair: Mike Smith, LitelineStaff Lead: Carol McGlogan
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The ESG Network is open to all EFC members that actively engage in or are practitioners of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) policies and initiatives within their organizations. This network provides a forum at which participants can share best practices, address regulations, and engage in advocacy where required.
Staff Lead: Carol McGlogan
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Members of this network have a background in HR (or related responsibilities) at their current company. This network provides a forum at which participants can learn about new HR best practices and share recruitment and retention experiences and challenges.
Chair: Rahila Dhansi, Southwire Canada
Staff Lead: Tom Mason
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EFC’s IT Network seeks the expertise and support of IT professionals from the member community.
A robust and resilient IT infrastructure is crucial for your organization’s success in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. By building, shaping, and strengthening the electrical industry’s IT community, we can enhance collaboration, share best practices, drive innovative solutions, and strive to ensure seamless IT operations.
The IT Network will meet a few times per year, and members can participate and benefit in several ways:
- Sharing Knowledge, Referrals, and Experience
- Collaborating on IT Projects
- Staying Informed and Engaged with the latest trends
- Foster a Culture of Innovation
Staff Lead: Maryna Kalnoochenko
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The Marketing Network is open to all EFC members with a marketing and/or communications role within their company. Meeting several times a year, this group receives updates on EFC’s key marketing initiatives and program developments. It also serves as a forum for participants to explore new marketing best practices and hear from industry experts.
Chair: Stephanie Santini, Leviton Canada
Vice-Chair: Kevin Chand, ECS Electrical Cable SupplyStaff Lead: Shannon Bennett
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This group will help draw awareness to how the industry will benefit from digital supply chain transformation. The committee will plan training and education programs and collaborate to set best practices for members to use as guidance.
Chair: Mark Djerrahian, ABB
Vice Chair: Chris Moon, Ideal SupplyStaff Lead: Tom Mason
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This program provides a comfortable, collaborative environment for women in the electrical industry to cultivate connections, promote inclusivity across genders and generations, and advance their careers through targeted initiatives focused on career development, community engagement, and relationship building.
Regional Chairs:
Ontario
Chair: Sandra Tomassi, Ouellet
Vice-Chair: Rita Sleiman, Legrand CanadaQuebec
Chair: Cara Backman, Franklin Empire
Vice Chair: Maya Moufawad, Leviton CanadaAtlantic
Chair: Julie Mills, ABB
Vice Chair: Bobbie Kester, ELP Marketing Ltd.British Columbia
Olivia Rock, Mac’s II Agencies, BCEA Women’s NetworkAlberta
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Open to all EFC members who are 40 years of age and under, in any work discipline (sales, marketing, accounting, technical support, engineering, etc.). Members gain access to opportunities that expand their networks, deepen industry insight, and sharpen the skills needed to lead with impact while contributing to a stronger and more connected community.
National Chair: Cory Morris, Graybar Canada
National Vice Chair: Nicole Griffo, StanproRegional Chairs:
Ontario
Chair: Nicole Griffo, Stanpro
Vice Chair: Magda Latawiec, E.C.S. Electrical Cable SupplyQuebec
Chair: Marcos Simard, Glen Dimplex Americas
Vice Chair: Clémence Marseille, Agence RicardAtlantic
Chair: Mitch Deware, Munden Enterprises Ltd.
Vice Chair: Mackenzie Feindel, S&D Lighting GroupBritish Columbia
Chair: Brad Ratel, Code ElectricAlberta
Chair: Tara Ternes, Alberta Electrical AllianceSaskatchewan
Chair: TBDEFC National YPN Lead: Dennis Potharst
Committees
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Plans and executes EFC’s Annual Federation Cup Golf Tournament held each August. Committee members are also instrumental in coordinating contest holes and sponsorship opportunities for this event.
Chair: Danny Buchanan, Rexel Canada
Vice-Chair: Jason Denstedt, Leviton CanadaStaff Lead: Nathalie Lajoie
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This group oversees industry-wide corporate social responsibility initiatives for Habitat for Humanity. The committee is involved in bridging the EFC-Habitat ‘Power to Build’ campaign by encouraging members to participate in one of two ways: onsite at home build days and/or donating products for home builds.
Chair: Russ Morgan, IPEX
Staff Lead: Dennis Potharst
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Attracting new people into the electrical industry is a key objective for members. This committee helps steer the scholarship program by securing members sponsors and promoting the varied scholarships to post-graduate students across Canada.
Chair: Catherine McKeown, Hammond Power Solutions
Staff Lead: Tom Mason
CEMRA Manufacturers’ Agents Network
Chair: Jason Thor, TMC Sales
Vice-Chair: Chris Maguire, Cascadia Sales Inc.
Staff Lead: Nathalie Lajoie