News Release:

Watson Electrical held its 16th Annual Electrical Apprenticeship Contest on August 6th at the Wilson County-American Legion Fairgrounds.  Since the first event, Watson Electrical’s Contest has been the pinnacle of the company’s training programs. Just as important, it remains a celebration of how apprenticeship can be a tool to develop outstanding, highly-qualified electricians and company leaders. Watson Electrical’s Contest emphasizes how apprenticeship can be the foundation for career growth. The Contest is a well-run training event exemplifying teamwork within the Company at all levels—Human Resources, Training, Safety, Management, Supervision and Craft Workers.

Watson Electrical’s Contest was very successful in organization and efficiency; the judges repeatedly commented about the high degree of workmanship and close competition amongst all 20 apprentices.  Apprentices competing this year were D’Garrette M. Barnes, Special Div; Jonathan D. Beasley, Raleigh Div; Kevin J. Brewster, Va. Beach Div; Shawn J. Christian, Special Div; Gary L. Foulk Jr., Charlotte Div; Thomas R. Griffin Jr., Va. Beach Div; Timothy S. Herms, Charlotte Div; James W. Hiester, Special Div; Jeffrey A. Jones, Charlotte Div; Gregory A. Philligin II, Wilmington Div; Joshua D. Powell, Burlington Div; Melanie A. Roberson, Rocky Mt. Div; Donald P. Sick Jr., Charleston Div; Christopher D. Sirry, Greenville Div; Christopher D. Smith, Greenville Div; James B. Wiggins, Charlotte Div; Ryan C. Williams, Va. Beach Div; Johnny P. Wilson Jr., Wilmington Div; Mark P. Wolschleger, Raleigh Div; Jerry L. Wyrick, Burlington Div.

 
Winners of Watson Electrical’s 2010 Competition
1st Place—Gregory A. Philligin, II, Wilmington Division
2nd Place—Jonathan Beasley, Raleigh Division
3rd Place—Jerry Wyrick, Burlington Division