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When Ed Larke accepted the position of President of the Western Section of the IAEI, he did so with “great honor and pride” as he described his 41 year career in electrical service.

“It was 41 years ago, in 1969, that I joined IBEW Local 134.” Ed recalled. He added “Looking back over the last four decades, I am very lucky to have many wonderful memories of my career as an electrician.”

Ed began serving as a part-time electrical inspector in 1983, becoming a full-time inspector in 1987. “I’ve enjoyed 27 years of serving as an electrical inspector and am a past president of the Illinois South Suburban Electrical Inspectors Association.” he explained. He has also served as president of the Illinois section.

Ed’s involvement is not limited to his professional career. He and his wife (of 34 years) Lyn are long-time residents of south suburban Mokena, Illinois, where they raised their two children. Ed is a past member of the Mokena Lions Club. In earlier days when residing in Country Club Hills, Illinois, Ed served as president of the United Way and also served on the local school board.

Describing his electrical inspection experience, Ed said “My experience includes both commercial and residential with my certifications being one and two, family and general.” For the last 19-1/2 years, Ed has served as the chief electrical inspector for the Village of Orland Park, Illinois (population 55,500). “My duties are varied because, in addition to performing inspections, I oversee the electrical service for the Village’s annual Taste of Orland Park festival, drawing 60,000 people over a three-day period.” he explained.

With Orland Park, Ed is also directly involved with the Village’s green initiative, Smart Living Orland Park. “This is a community-wide program comprised of five components: Smart Neighborhoods, Smart Building, Smart Business, Smart Village and Smart Codes.” Ed explained.

Smart Living Orland Park offers guidelines for the wise use of resources. Smart Building encourages green buildings in the community, Smart Codes calls for modernized building codes to encourage green construction and lifestyles. Smart Neighborhoods encourages green homes in new subdivisions and also new construction in existing subdivisions.

“Orland Park’s program has already received both state and national recognition. This was a program created by the mayor and the community has embraced it with open arms.” Ed explained.

“I’ve met many wonderful people through my involvement with the IAEI organization and I thank all of you for your confidence in me, but, most importantly, I thank you for your friendship.”

	2010 President	IAEI WESTERN SECTION International Association of Electrical Inspectors




			2010 Western Section President Ed Larke Orland Park, Illinois
When Ed Larke accepted the position of President of the Western Section of the IAEI, he did so with “great honor and pride” as he described his 41 year career in electrical service. “It was 41 years ago, in 1969, that I joined IBEW Local 134.” Ed recalled. He added “Looking back over the last four decades, I am very lucky to have many wonderful memories of my career as an electrician.” Ed began serving as a part-time electrical inspector in 1983, becoming a full-time inspector in 1987. “I’ve enjoyed 27 years of serving as an electrical inspector and am a past president of the Illinois South Suburban Electrical Inspectors Association.” he explained. He has also served as president of the Illinois section. Ed’s involvement is not limited to his professional career. He and his wife (of 34 years) Lyn are long-time residents of south suburban Mokena, Illinois, where they raised their two children. Ed is a past member of the Mokena Lions Club. In earlier days when residing in Country Club Hills, Illinois, Ed served as president of the United Way and also served on the local school board. Describing his electrical inspection experience, Ed said “My experience includes both commercial and residential with my certifications being one and two, family and general.” For the last 19-1/2 years, Ed has served as the chief electrical inspector for the Village of Orland Park, Illinois (population 55,500). “My duties are varied because, in addition to performing inspections, I oversee the electrical service for the Village’s annual Taste of Orland Park festival, drawing 60,000 people over a three-day period.” he explained. With Orland Park, Ed is also directly involved with the Village’s green initiative, Smart Living Orland Park. “This is a community-wide program comprised of five components: Smart Neighborhoods, Smart Building, Smart Business, Smart Village and Smart Codes.” Ed explained. Smart Living Orland Park offers guidelines for the wise use of resources. Smart Building encourages green buildings in the community, Smart Codes calls for modernized building codes to encourage green construction and lifestyles. Smart Neighborhoods encourages green homes in new subdivisions and also new construction in existing subdivisions. “Orland Park’s program has already received both state and national recognition. This was a program created by the mayor and the community has embraced it with open arms.” Ed explained. “I’ve met many wonderful people through my involvement with the IAEI organization and I thank all of you for your confidence in me, but, most importantly, I thank you for your friendship.”

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