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Thoma Electric Journeyman Named Apprentice of the Year by Local 639

Press Release
September 22, 2009

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Justin Malone of Thoma Electric has been named “Apprentice of the Year” by the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 639.

Malone completed his five-year apprenticeship at Thoma Electric to become a journeyman. To become a journeyman, Malone completed classroom requirements, superior on-the-job evaluations from his supervisors and received peer recommendations. Malone has been employed with Thoma Electric for nearly four years.

Malone is the third consecutive Thoma Electric employee to receive the “Apprentice of the Year Award.” Tim Friend received the award in 2008, and Dan Miller received the award in 2007. Both are journeymen with Thoma Electric.

“Our goal is to always ensure our apprentices receive the training they need to reach high levels of success. But having three of our employees earn Apprentice of the Year awards the last three years is something to celebrate,” said Bill Thoma of Thoma Electric. “They do incredible work, and we’re proud to have them be a part of our team.”

Thoma Electric, a leader in electrical engineering, design and construction based in San Luis Obispo for nearly 50 years, has completed thousands of projects throughout California and the West Coast.

Local 639 has 210 members and covers the San Luis Obispo County area.