IEC SPARK 2026

Frank was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years and has been a speaker and comedian for 38. He is a TEDx and How to Make Money Speaking Coach. His speaking on suicide prevention is informed by his lifetime battle with depression and suicidality. He has turned that long dark journey of the soul into a world's record 13 TEDx Talks, sharing his lifesaving insights with colleges, corporations, and associations. Frank has shared the stage with comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Dr. Ken Jung, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Miller, and Bill Hicks, as well as entertainers Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, and Nancy Wilson. On top of all of that, he has survived two aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a heart attack, losing to a puppet on the original Star Search, and has lived to joke about it all.

Don Sarno is the Senior Vice President of Digital Enterprise for Sonepar Americas with nearly three decades of experience at the intersection of digital innovation and B2B distribution. Sonepar's Digital Enterprise team implements enterprise systems that improve productivity, service quality and business development. Under Don's leadership, the digital organization in the Americas harnesses AI solutions throughout the business, from helping associates make data-driven decisions to suggesting alternative products and predicting customer behavior.

Jason Brozen is a professional safety instructor, expert witness, consultant, and arc-flash survivor. Jason has made it his mission to share his experience, as an arc flash survivor, to help others stay safe on the job. He is currently the Lead Corporate Safety and Technical Trainer for Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. and an NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP). Jason has been an NFPA 70E instructor for several years and has been a certified Master Electrician for over 28 years. His nationally recognized presentations include his own personal arc flash survival and recovery story.

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As a former business owner who grew my company through grit, teamwork, and strategic leadership, I bring firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by trades professionals. Over the past 20-plus years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking to audiences across a wide range of industries — including construction, contracting, and skilled trades — empowering teams to strengthen communication, boost morale, and tackle tough workforce challenges. Jan is an international speaker, author, and consultant and earned her Certified Speaking Professional designation. She is a high energy speaker who uses lots of audience participation. She was inducted into the 2021 Virtual Speakers Hall of Fame. Jan and her husband, Mitch, launched the second FiltaFry franchise in the U.S. in 2003. As CEO, Jan built such a successful operation that they were awarded the 2005 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. Meeting their four-year plan, they sold the business in 2007 at 300% ROI.

Zack Jarmon completed his apprenticeship program over 28 years ago and has been in the electrical industry for 33 years. Over the past decade, Zack has served as an instructor—eight years with IEC Fort Worth and two years with IEC Dallas. Zack also spent three years as the Training Director at IEC Fort Worth. As of April 2024, Zack will have completed his first year as the Director of Business Development at IEC Dallas. Since 2005, Zack has been the owner and Master Electrician of Providence Electric.

Stephanie Wachman is the CEO and founder of Symetree Strategies LLC, a leading global professional services firm known for its innovative leadership programs, team initiatives, women’s leadership programs, change readiness, and corporate culture strategies. Stephanie also co-founded the Entourage Leadership Group for women, a professional peer advisory and networking group for corporate and professional women in senior leadership roles. She leads a team of experts working globally to provide organizations with tools and strategies that enhance their culture, communication, leadership, productivity, and business development.

Marilyn Akers Stansbury is the CEO of Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) and recently celebrated 10 years as part of the IEC community. She is a long-time executive leader, strategic partnership developer and change advocate. Throughout her career in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, Marilyn has moved organizations and complex initiatives from start-up, strategic vision to successful, sustained implementation.