THE STORY BEHIND THE ASSOCIATION
About the KAEI
KAEI was born out of respect — for the craft, for the code, and for the people doing the work.
he knew exactly what
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The day Dennis Steier walked away from IAEI, he knew exactly what he was walking toward.
30+ years in electrical inspection.
Former chapter president of the Kentucky IAEI.
A guy who'd spent decades showing up, teaching, learning, and serving the people who keep Kentucky's electrical systems safe.
But something wasn't sitting right anymore.
The national organization had changed. The focus shifted. Meetings that used to be about inspectors helping inspectors started feeling more like vendor showcases. Membership dues kept climbing — $300, $400, more — while the value to the working inspector seemed to shrink.
And Dennis wasn't the only one who felt it.
So in 2015, he did what any stubborn, principled inspector would do: He started his own association.
KAEI was born out of respect
Respect — for the craft, for the code, and for the people doing the work.
Dennis didn't want another bloated organization with expensive conferences and corporate sponsors calling the shots.
He wanted something simple:
A place where inspectors, contractors, and electricians could gather twice a year — once in Louisville, once in Lexington — learn from each other, earn their CEUs, and go home better at their jobs than when they walked in.
No sales pitches.
No fluff.
Just real training, real answers, and real respect for your time.
Today, KAEI serves 150+ electrical professionals across Kentucky.
We meet two times a year:
• Winter (usually End-of-Feb to Early-March) in Louisville – A 2-day event. Day 1 is geared toward Master Electricians and contractors (6 CEU hours). Day 2 provides 8 hours toward inspectors' annual 12-hour requirement.
• Mid-Year in Lexington – Same structure. Same value.
• Electrical inspectors from Louisville, Lexington, and small towns in between
• Contractors who want to stay ahead of code changes and avoid costly mistakes
• General electricians who take their craft seriously and want to keep learning
Some of our guys have been with us since day one. Joe Downer — a legend in the Kentucky inspection world — hasn't missed a meeting.
"Indiana Guy" drives two hours each way because the training and the community are worth it.
Our members include:
Our mission is simple:
• Accessibility – $100 a year. That's it. No hidden fees, no upsells.
• Practical education – Real-world scenarios, expert panels, code discussions that matter on the job site.
• Community – When you've got a tough call to make, you'll have 150+ pros you can reach out to.
• Integrity – We don't play politics. We don't sell you stuff. We just show up and do the work.
We believe in:
Provide affordable, high-quality training that keeps Kentucky's electrical professionals certified, sharp, and connected.
Email: dpsteier@twc.com
Phone: (502) 499-5997
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