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  • Oregon-Columbia NECA’s Giving Day a Success!

    Oregon-Columbia NECA’s Giving Day a Success!

    Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Giving Day Chapter Meeting on August 6! We appreciated the opportunity to gather, share updates, and recognize some of the people and programs making an impact in our industry.

    We were proud to present $20,000 donations to the Oregon State University Foundation and the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership, this year’s Golf Tournament charity.

    We also took time to acknowledge the interns working with our member contractors OEG and Rosendin this summer, along with this year’s NECA scholarship recipients: Abby Behrman, Ella Boles, and Medea Rusu.

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  • Samantha Soto Joins Oregon-Columbia Chapter as Director of Labor Relations

    Samantha Soto Joins Oregon-Columbia Chapter as Director of Labor Relations

    We’re excited to welcome Samantha Soto as the newest addition to our team! Samantha joins us as Director of Labor Relations, bringing just under a decade of experience in the unionized electrical construction industry.

    Her background includes ERISA trust fund administration, association leadership, and labor relations — all rooted in a strong commitment to fostering collaboration between union partners and contractors. Samantha is passionate about building competitive, future-ready solutions for the electrical industry, grounded in transparency and trust.

    Outside of work, you’ll likely find her exploring new restaurants, backpacking, playing sports (especially golf), or planning her next adventure.

    Please join us in giving Samantha a warm welcome!

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  • 2025 NECA Golf Tournament Recap— Thank you for joining!

    2025 NECA Golf Tournament Recap— Thank you for joining!


    A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Annual Golf Tournament—what an incredible day on the course! From start to finish, the day was filled with great energy, good company, and friendly competition for a great cause.

    Thanks to your support, we raised $20,000 to benefit the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership, an organization doing critical work in our industry and communities.


    And of course, a huge thank-you to our sponsors—this day wouldn’t have been possible without your generous support!

    📸 Check out the event photos and relive the fun here: View Tournament Gallery

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  • Mark Walter Nominated for NECA President

    Mark Walter Nominated for NECA President

    We’re proud to announce that Mark Walter of Christenson Electric has been officially nominated by the NECA Executive Committee for President of the National Electrical Contractors Association—a tremendous honor and milestone for our chapter and industry.

    This nomination, made under Article 8.3(b) of the National Bylaws, reflects Mark’s exceptional leadership, deep industry expertise, and long-standing dedication to the electrical contracting community.

    Mark’s nomination will be voted on by NECA Governors at the annual meeting in Chicago this September. Stay tuned for details about a special reception for Mark during the NECA National Convention.

    Please join us in congratulating Mark on this well-deserved recognition!

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