Doug Winston is the President and CEO of D&M Electrical Contracting, Inc. Since founding the company in 1993, Doug has steered D&M into niche markets like overhead and underground distribution systems, substations, and more. Under his leadership, D&M expanded into the utility market in 1999 and achieved eight-figure sales in 2008. Beyond his business success, Doug is a passionate advocate for skilled trades, serving as a board member at Bring Back The Trades and championing these careers as promising opportunities for youth and veterans.

In this episode of Get the Intel, Doug Winston, President and CEO of DNM Electrical Contracting, shares his inspiring journey from achieving substantial success in the electrical contracting industry to pursuing a professional racing career. Doug discusses how he entered the electrical field guided by a school counselor's suggestion and the significant milestones he reached, such as founding his company in 1993 and achieving eight-figure sales by 2008. He then transitions to his passion for racing, detailing his progression from drag racing to road racing and his participation in the Trans Am series, where he leverages his platform to advocate for the "Bring Back the Trades" initiative. This group, founded by Steve Turner, focuses on promoting skilled trades through scholarships and career fairs, addressing the urgent need for skilled labor by emphasizing state-registered apprenticeship programs and the importance of better information about trade careers. Doug also notes the current challenge of 650,000 unfilled construction jobs in the U.S. and encourages a hands-on approach to trade education. The episode concludes with plans to launch a new web portal for the initiative and preparations for the upcoming racing season.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Doug Winston's journey from electrical contracting to professional racing.

• Key milestones, including founding DNM Electrical Contracting and achieving eight-figure sales.

• Transition from drag racing to competing professionally in the Trans Am series.

• Advocacy for skilled trades through the "Bring Back the Trades" initiative.

• The importance of state-registered apprenticeship programs and addressing the skilled labor shortage.

• Plans for a new web portal connecting youth to trade career opportunities.

• Insights on balancing passion, career, and impactful initiatives.

Follow Doug Winston here:

D&M Electrical Contracting Inc.: https://www.dmelectrical.com/

Bring Back the Trades: https://bringbackthetrades.org/

Doug Winston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-winston-8311b339/