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2023 Certified Technicians Congratulations 2023 PEARL Certified Technicians Level 1 Luis Arambula, Saber Power Brent Berger, The Electric Barn Joshua Bowles, Southland Electrical Rian Campbell, Oregon Breakers Aman Chauhan, RS Breakers & Controls Kyle Clark, Shermco Richard Diankulu Donfusu, RS Breakers & Controls Miguel Flores, BCS Switchgear Jorge Gallardo, Saber Power Mario Garcia, RG Industries…

PEARL Board of Directors: Reflecting on 2023, Looking Ahead to 2024 The PEARL Board of Directors held an impactful meeting on Friday, December 1, marking a significant day of reflection and forward planning. As we wrap up a remarkable 2023, our sights are firmly set on ensuring an even more successful 2024. A Year in…

Dave Kreger Dave Kreger Director of Operations | Premier Power Maintenance, Inc. David has over 25 years’ experience in power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. His formal education includes a B.S. from New York State University, and an A.A. from the University of Maryland. He gained extensive experience as a field service engineer through testing,…

Jason Bader Jason Bader Principal | The Distribution Team Jason Bader is the principal of The Distribution Team. The Distribution Team specializes in providing strategic business coaching, inventory management training and technology utilization to the wholesale distribution industry. Jason brings over 40 years of experience working in the distribution field. He has overseen various operational…

Johian Francois Johian Francois Manager of Instructors | AVO Training Institute I was born and raised in Haiti before immigrating to the United States during my early teens. My family moved frequently until we found stability in our fourth year in the United States, a testament to our resilience and flexibility that would later define…

In and Around Denver Denver, Colorado, known as the Mile High City due to its elevation of 5,280 feet (or one mile) above sea level, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural attractions. While attending the PEARL Conference and Exhibition you’ll find an array of places to explore and unwind. Here are some…

Why Level Up PEARL Certification? Advancing through the PEARL Certified Technician Program offers technicians more than just a title—it provides a clear pathway for career growth and development. Here’s why technicians should consider moving from Level 1 to Level 2, and eventually to Level 3: Enhanced Skills and Knowledge: Level 1: Establishes foundational knowledge and…

2024 PEARL Certified Technicians Congratulations 2024 PEARL Certified Technicians Level 1 Steven Amador, PES Matt Behe, CAMCO Bob Bennett, IPS David Billings, Denver Breaker Ty Bogus, CAMCO Austin Campbell, Carolina Precision Switchgear Trevor Chandler, BSC Switchgear Shawn Hall, Potomac Testing Blake Hamilton, IPS Tim Hannagan, The Electric Barn Ian Hill, CAMCO Michael Howard, IPS Tom…