With more than 30 years of experience in the electrical industry, Reagan brings both expertise and passion to his role as Learning & Development Manager at CEC. His career began with an accredited apprenticeship program, where he quickly discovered a love for the challenges and rewards of the trade. Over the years, he worked his way up through the field and even spent time with a major midstream energy company before returning to the electrical industry. In 2017, he joined CEC fulfilling an opportunity first introduced to him years earlier by Tony Coonrod, who encouraged him to consider bringing his talents to the team.

Today, Reagan plays a vital role in supporting apprentices and instructors across the company. From developing weekly training for both field and office employees, to assisting with paperwork for apprenticeship programs and IRA projects, he ensures the next generation of electricians are well-prepared to succeed. He describes his work as a way of “paying forward” the knowledge that was shared with him early in his career by seasoned electricians, what he fondly refers to as the “old war horses.” Helping employees grow into confident professionals and future leaders is one of his proudest accomplishments.

In addition to his work at CEC, Reagan has been heavily involved in the This One’s for the Gals initiative, which introduces young women to nontraditional career paths in the trades. He has led numerous electrical workshops at training centers and schools, guiding participants through hands on projects like building phone chargers and wiring receptacles. He finds it especially rewarding to watch students transform from hesitant beginners into enthusiastic, confident builders. For him, these workshops are not only about skills, but about opening doors to new opportunities and showing that the electrical field is a career path open to everyone.

When asked what he looks forward to most in his role, Reagan points to the growth of CEC’s younger employees. Watching new apprentices develop into leaders reminds him of the mentorship he received and motivates him to continue giving back. “The biggest reward,” he shares, “is seeing employees I’ve worked with progress in their careers and become the next generation of leaders at CEC.”