Andrew Preston has joined IAMU as an Electric Training Specialist. 
 
Andrew completed the Powerline Tech Program at Marshalltown Community College and completed the IAMU apprenticeship program to become a Certified Journeyman Lineman.
 
Andrew’s career began as a Seabee with the United States Navy.  After receiving an honorable discharge, he began his professional career in the construction industry.  After a couple years, he joined Alliant Energy as a Line Mechanic Apprentice and his career in the electric utility industry began to unfold.  His employment with Alliant Energy took him to Belmond, Perry, and Mason City.
 
After several years with Alliant Energy, he went to work for Franklin County REC as a Line Apprentice and received his Journeyman certificate there. His responsibilities included troubleshooting outages, training apprentices in safe work practices, inventory management and building powerlines as new construction or replacing existing structures. 
 
Andrew’s most recent employer was the City of Ames as a Journeyman Lineman.  He worked as a member of the line operations crew serving the community of Ames.  Attention to safe work practices and maintaining continuity of service safely, were key goals of the line operations crew.
Through his military service and employment with Alliant Energy, Franklin County REC and the City of Ames, Andrew developed a strong commitment to safety, a love of training and the technical expertise required to be an integral member of the electric utility industry.  We are excited to have Andrew join the IAMU team and share his knowledge and expertise with our members.
 
Andrew will be spending time in the office to onboard and train.  Please introduce yourself and welcome him to IAMU.