Erle Howard’s BIO:

Erle Howard has been in the electrical field since 1961. He has worked as an apprentice, journeyman, foreman, Project Manager, Estimator, and Chief Estimator for one of the largest Electrical contractors in the country. He had over 100 estimators in 28 cities across the United States who reported to him, and was responsible for electrical estimates up to 300 million dollars. A McCormick Systems user for 26 years Erle will be attending his 25th Users Conference this March. Erle formed Electrical Estimating Services in 1987 and has continued to serve the estimating needs of electrical contractors.
Erle has been certified by The American Society of Professional Estimator in Division 16000.

Dick Manrod's BIO:

Richard Manrod worked in the industry as an electrician for four years, and then served a four year apprenticeship.  In 1964, Richard started the business of Manrod Electric Inc., which he ran for 35 years.  He was inducted as a fellow of the Academy of Electrical Contracting in 1995.  Richard is currently employed at McCormick Systems, Inc. where he is an instructor on McCormick’s line of estimating and project management software and also teaches their “Estimating by Hand” course. 

Richard is also a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators.