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Johnston comes to NECA from the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) where he served as Director of Education, Codes and Standards since 1998. A certified master electrical inspector, Johnston completed his electrician's apprenticeship and earned both journeyman and master electrician licenses in Connecticut. He worked as an electrician, foreman, estimator and project manager on several electrical construction projects in Connecticut before moving to Phoenix.

In Phoenix, Johnston became a field electrical inspector for the City of Phoenix, where he rose through the ranks to become the field supervisor for all of the city's electrical inspectors. He holds numerous certifications in electrical inspection with both IAEI and International Code Council. He also became a popular technical instructor, teaching numerous courses on the National Electrical Code (NEC). 

Johnston's code-enforcing and making experience will benefit NECA's growing National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) program. NEIS are the industry's first performance and workmanship standards for electrical construction. As an enforceable part of the contract documents, NEIS significantly reduce confusion among engineers, electrical contractors, owners, and facility managers. NECA began publishing NEIS in 1999 and currently has more than 35 standards that range from installing high-voltage switchgear to fiber optic lighting.

 "I'm looking forward to joining the NECA staff and continuing to be an active contributor to electrical codes and safety," Johnston said. "This opportunity brings together many aspects of my professional training and experience to a level where I believe I can truly make a difference for the best."

Johnston has numerous professional affiliations, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, International Code Council, and the UL Electrical Council. He is available to answer media and technical queries regarding electrical installation, safety, codes and standards by contacting NECA's public relations director at 301-215-4526.