Brent Konkright
Job Title: Project Foreman
Company: Edgewood Electric, Inc.
Location: Edgewood, Ky.
Age: 21
Years on the Job: 4
Interests: Hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family
In high school, Brent Konkright was encouraged by his father to take an interest in the electrical trade. During his junior and senior years of high school, he enrolled in a vocational program at the Boone County Area Technology Center.
“While enrolled, I was offered a cooperative position with a local residential contractor and fell in love with the trade,” Konkright says.
He now works with his younger brother, Ryan, who is in his first year of his apprenticeship at Edgewood Electric. Over the last four years, he has been enrolled in Edgewood University, the company’s apprenticeship program. After graduating in May, he will pursue his electrical license in Kentucky.
In his current role, Konkright is responsible for working with electricians and other trades, coordinating deliveries with the general contractor, and ensuring his crews have the proper tools and materials.
“Every day poses different challenges — from weather to equipment deliveries being back ordered,” he says. “I just try to stay positive and work with my project manager on remedying any and all issues that arise.”
Edgewood Electric, which has a national footprint, is currently working on two refrigerated storage facilities in Dallas and Glendale, Ariz. He is also preparing to start a large project for Paul Hemmer Construction in Cincinnati.
Down the road, he looks forward to overseeing large industrial projects for Edgewood Electric. He would like to pursue a role in project management and assist with design on projects.
“I know that it will take time to achieve these goals, but with continued education, hard work, and studying under the management team at Edgewood Electric, I believe all my goals are attainable,” he says. “I would like to thank my family, friends, and all of my coworkers who have helped me along the way.”
