NCEL - Key Persons


Abby Andvik - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Planner
Abby was named the sixth Executive Director (and first woman) effective January 1, 2022. Abby has been a professional event planner for more than ten years, but her passion for events started much earlier than that. She began working in events when she was 15 years old and assisted with events throughout college. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a Communications degree. She has worked for the Minnesota Twins, Anheuser Busch InBev and a local private golf club. Abby started with NCEL in August of 2018 and has loved getting to know the industry and specifically the NCEL members. She enjoys collaborating with members and planning fun events for them! In her spare time, she is a hockey coach in the winter. Contact Abby at: abby@ncel.org

Alanna Harper

Job Titles:
  • Director

Alex Piwoschuk

Job Titles:
  • VP - Minneapolis District, Graybar Electric Co

Andy Giefer - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Ashley Suess - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Aviva Peck

Job Titles:
  • Secretary
  • Membership & Communications Coordinator
Aviva graduated from North Central University with a degree in Marketing in 2022. She worked for Redeeming Love Church as their Communications Director for over 3 years before coming to NCEL. Aviva looks forward to connecting with all of the members and learning more about the industry. She has a love for planning events and meeting new people. Aviva enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, spending time with her amazing family, and giving back to her community. Contact Aviva at: aviva@ncel.org

Bethany Owen

Job Titles:
  • Director

Brian Bird

Job Titles:
  • Director

Byron Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Manager, CED

Chad Kurdi

Job Titles:
  • Partner & Director - Electrical Engineering, BKV Group

Chris Lee - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Dan Gunderson

Job Titles:
  • VP - Transmission & Distribution, ALLETE - Minnesota Power

Dave Boehde

Job Titles:
  • Director

Derrick Schlangen

Job Titles:
  • Director - Transmission Engineering and Technology, Great River Energy

Evan Jones - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Gabby Healy

Job Titles:
  • Director

Greg Chamberlain - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

James Sommer - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Jeff Starkman - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Kurt Green

Job Titles:
  • Director

Linn Evans

Job Titles:
  • Director

Marne Jones - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Michael Woodson

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President, HGA

Nate Boike

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Nicole Kivisto

Job Titles:
  • Director

Pete Deeg - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Scott Ridgley - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Taylor Wiechert

Job Titles:
  • Director of Business Development, J.H. Larson Electrical Co

Tim McNaboe

Job Titles:
  • Director