( View Qualifications
Here )Born : Charlottesville,
Virginia
Where does he live : Harrisonburg, Virginia &
Richmond, VA
Mr. Abernathy has been considered by many as one of the top electrical educators in the
country and is the winner of the 2007 Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc. prestigious "TOP
GUN" award for his electrical presentation ability and National Electrical
Code knowledge.
Mr. Abernathy began his electrical career in the mid 80's after attending
a two(2) year technical school ( Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education
Center ). He also went on to be named ( at the time of his graduation ) the # 1
student in the schools electrical program history. All while also winning
Virginia's regional electrical VICA program competition and went on to also win
nationally as well as teaching electrical code at local community colleges.
After school he formed an electrical contracting business with his brother and
finally in the early 2000's formed his own electrical contracting business.
During his 20+ years in the electrical industry he credits 100% of what he
knows from various mentors alone the way. Today his inspiration is Mike Holt and
his energetic approach to teaching electrical concepts to electricians around
the world. When he was back in high school he credits Robert Barrett ( His
Electrical Instructor ) for opening his eyes up to Electricity and the rest was
history.
Over the past 20 + years Mr. Abernathy has achieved the highest
achievements in his industry from first becoming a "Master" Electrician to the
highest level of certifications in the ICC and IAEI as well as in his state of
Virginia as a Certified Electrical Inspector and Plans Examiner.
Mr. Abernathy is also a NFPA® Electrical Section Member
Here is a quote from Mr. Abernathy :
" While I have achieved a lot of success in the electrical industry from
my days as an electrical contractor, electrical educator and NEC Consultant, I
still feel I have a unique gift to be able to break down the uniqueness of the
code to a level everyone can understand, grasp and utilize. Even to this day
that's a driving force in why I love teaching electrical codes to learn
something new everyday."
Mr. Abernathy is nationally renown as a leading educator and a consultant
to Eaton® Cutler Hammers ECCN® program as well as to many municipal electrical
inspectors and educators around the US and Canada. Paul also appears in Mike
Holts 2008 Exam Prep Books and DVD Videos as a NEC® Code Expert to help in
explaining the National Electrical Code for the NEXT generation of electrical
student. Mr. Abernathy is known around Virginia for his action packed and
exciting seminars explaining the NEC® and breaking down the Code into clear
understanding. For more info on his seminars visit
www.ElectricalSeminars.net
Mr. Abernathy was also the FIRST electrical educator to have his
course approved in VA for Continued Education and played a part in the process.
What is Mr. Abernathy doing today:
Currently Mr. Abernathy is working for the City of Richmond, VA as an
Electrical Inspector, Fire Alarm Compliance Inspector and Electrical
Plans Examiner. Their is a question that always gets asked......Why Richmond,
VA?.....Why the Pay Cut?
The answer is simple. Richmond, VA is very historic and it is located
close to my family. It allows me to travel around the United States with ease,
Richmond has a mid-sized airport and to quite frank I have developed a family
here. I believe we have ( In Richmond,VA) one of the best Building Commissioners
and Operation Managers I have ever worked with . They allow me to teach the
other inspectors and work to make Richmond the highest level of perfection in
the entire State of Virginia. What better place than at the CAPITAL of Virginia
to make CHANGE!
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