ST. LOUIS, June 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) recognizes 10 industry professionals for their commitment to furthering their education by completing at least one level of Branch Management University (BMU).
Congratulations to the following individuals below that have completed the following BMU levels since January 2015:
Level 300 Graduates:
Doug Brock, Kendall Electric, Inc., Chattanooga, TN
Maridee Oertli, McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, Maumee, OH
Shawn McDowell, Springfield Electric Supply Company, Keokuk, IA
Level 200 Graduates:
Brandon Bazemore, Electrical Equipment Company, West Columbia, SC
Shawn Schalk, CEP-OS, Springfield Electric Supply Company, East Peoria, IL
Level 100 Graduates:
Duane Scott, Associated of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Dwayne Egli, CEP-IS, Dakota Supply Group, Bismarck, ND
Maureen Holley, Horizon Solutions, Rochester, NY
Jason Cissell, IAC Supply Solutions, Jonesboro, AR
Robert McCormick, Kendall Electric, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI
Tori Wolf, McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, Maumee, OH
According to a recent NAED survey, both current BMU students and graduates indicate the top two skills learned is leadership and people management.
Branch Management University is NAED's guided education program designed to enhance students' knowledge in four key areas – customers, operations, financials, and employee management. This three-level program offers more than 170 courses and 900 hours of educational events and electives.
NAED is the trade association for the $70+ billion electrical distribution industry. Through networking, education, research, and benchmarking, NAED helps electrical distributors increase profitability and improve the channel. NAED's membership operates in nearly 5,100 locations internationally.