The Ottawa Electrical Contractors Association (Ottawa ECA) proudly hosted its 62nd Annual General Meeting, welcoming more than 80 attendees who joined the Chairman and Board of Directors for this important annual event. The AGM serves as a key opportunity to communicate directly with members, providing updates on the association’s financial position along with reports on programs and services designed to support and increase member profitability.

The meeting was held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators, located at 1000 Palladium Drive in Ottawa. Delegates enjoyed parking and a reception in the Emperor Rooms A & B from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by the official AGM proceedings.

The Ottawa ECA Board is pleased to announce Chris Crawford of T & M Electric as Chairman of the Board for 2026–2027. Chris brings many years of industry experience and leadership, having served as a long-standing member of the Ottawa ECA Board and contributing his expertise through participation on several important committees.

The 2026–2027 Board of Directors, as elected by the delegates at the AGM, are as follows:

Executive Committee

• Chris Crawford – T & M Electric, Chairman
• Adam MacArthur – Adam MacArthur Electric, Vice Chairman
• Scott Winch – City Wye’d Electric, Treasurer
• Roch Picknell – Wired Synergy, Past Chairman

Directors

• Jeff Tremblay – T & M Electric
• Audrey Kroon Lowther – Kroon Electric Corporation
• Bob Brennan – Bradley Kelly Construction
• Mark Merriman – BCM Electrical Services
• Yves Laurin – Bright Electric
• Johannes Ziebarth – Ziebarth Electrical Contractors

Following the conclusion of business, attendees were invited to the Tailgaters Suite to enjoy dinner, refreshments, and the hockey game featuring the Ottawa Senators versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The evening was a tremendous success and marked the largest AGM attendance in recent memory. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a memorable event. We look forward to seeing our members again at the next Ottawa ECA event.