01/24/2004

TDLR HIRES ADMINISTRATOR FOR
ELECTRICIAN LICENSING PROGRAM

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Tuesday announced that Dennis R. Turner has joined TDLR's team as the electrical occupational and codes specialist to oversee technical and administrative issues for TDLR's new statewide electrician licensing program.

Turner has been employed in the electrical construction industry since 1972 as an apprentice electrician, journeyman, master electrician, superintendent and project manager, and he has been an independent contractor since 1986. He has worked in many areas of the electrical industry, including residential, commercial, industrial and nuclear projects.

"We are very pleased to have found such a highly qualified candidate for this position," said William, Kuntz, TDLR's executive director. "Dennis is a very welcome addition to our already strong team."

A native of Paris, Texas, for the past 20 years Turner has resided in Augusta, Georgia. He is licensed as a master electrician in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

He also is certified by the International Code Council as an electrical inspector. He also holds a bachelor's degree and an associate degree in electrical technology from Augusta State University.