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MARCIE FUNCHESS RETIRES

FORT WORTH, TX - With deep gratitude for her leadership and vision, the IEC Fort Worth/Tarrant County Chapter board announces Marcie L. Funchess, the chapter Executive Director with over 14 years of service, will retire on December 31, 2021.

Marcie has been the backbone of the FWTC Chapter and has contributed many hours to the electrical industry. Marcie's devotion to the electrical industry goes without question. She truly believes IEC can offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives through apprenticeship. These beliefs have continuously motivated her to enhance programs that secure the success of both the apprenticeship program and our contractor members.
Marcie has gone above and beyond for the IEC, from hosting other chapters, sharing the depth of knowledge she holds and the key to an individual's success and ultimately to the organization. Over the past 15 years or so, Marcie has held the positions of IEC National Executive Director Council, President's Council, and served on the National Membership and Education Committees and numerous other committees. Marcie is seen as a leader in the IEC community and a valuable role model across the industry.

Marcie served on the IEC of Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC) demonstration program committee oversaw the programs chosen by TWIC as a 21stcentury program for the State of Texas.

In addition, she was highly instrumental in developing the distance learning project, the manual of procedures that any chapter can use to deliver the national curriculum and holding the Fort Worth/Tarrant County Chapters first distance learning in the 2011-2012 school year.

Marcie has always gone above and beyond while representing the merit shop electrical industry. For ten years, she served on the State of Texas Apprenticeship and Training Committee (ATAC) which oversees Chapter 133 funding for apprenticeship programs in the State of Texas. She served in many additional volunteer leadership positions with the Department of Labor.
Over the past 14 years, Marcie has been an inspirational leader. Marcie fosters a vision of a one-team one fight attitude, and it's everyone's mission to help our members excel. She served as the 2014 Executive Director Council Chair and has provided a wealth of knowledge and resources to other chapters.

Marcie achieved ASAE's Certified Association Executive (CAE) Designation in 1990 and served as the Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives, president from 1995-1996. She was the Chairman of the Texas Society of Association Executives in 2001 and 2002. She was awarded the Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives Award of Excellence in 1997, the Texas Society of Association Executives Distinguished Executive Award in 2007 and was the IEC Chapter Executive of the Year in 2012.
Before joining IEC, Marcie was the executive director of the Texas Sign Association for 27 years and was presented the Texas Sign Association Hall of Fame Award in 2007.

As a tribute, IEC will be hosting a gathering on behalf of Marcie to honor her and allow our members to meet the new staff at the Chapter on December 14, from 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided. Please stop by.

- Chapter Announces New Vice President of Education

- Chapter Hires New Training Director

- Chapter Hires Associate Executive Director (AED)

- Chapter Hires New Membership, Marketing and Events Director

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