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Innovation Overload

#109: Phil Matthews, Andy Sellers, and Michael Parkes

July 11, 2025 • NECA Podcast Network

"I think change is inevitable. If we don't change, we're going to be left behind, especially in the world that we're in right now." In this episode, hosts Andy Sellers, Management Executive at Quality Electric, and Phil Matthews, Vice President of Operations Support at O'Connell Electric, sit down with Michael Parkes, President and COO at O'Connell Electric. Together, they explore how the electrical industry is adapting to rapid technological change—from AI and automation to workforce development and leadership. Along the way, they share powerful stories of innovation, legacy, and the bold decisions that have shaped their companies. It’s a forward-thinking conversation filled with real-world insights and strategies for staying ahead in a fast-moving industry.