Video Team for 2026 Electrical Calculations Video Program

Mike Holt is an author, businessman, educator, speaker, publisher and National Electrical Code expert. He has written hundreds of electrical training books and articles, founded three successful businesses, and has taught thousands of electrical Code seminars across the US and internationally. 

His company, Mike Holt Enterprises, has been serving the electrical industry for almost 50 years, with a commitment to creating and publishing books, videos, online training, and curriculum support for electrical trainers, students, organizations, and electrical professionals. His devotion to the trade, coupled with the lessons he learned at the University of Miami’s MBA program, have helped him build one of the largest electrical training and publishing companies in the United States.

His broad experience has given him a unique perspective on building a profitable business that is committed to its customers and to quality. From an early age, Mike understood the need for working on your business, not just in your business. As a businessman, he understands the need for continuous education in order to keep current and stay relevant. As an educator, he has a commitment to help instructors improve their skills in the classroom and enrich the learning environment for their students. His deep understanding of the trade, dynamic presentation style, and ability to connect with students are some of the reasons that he is one of the most sought-after speakers in the industry.  

Mike is committed to changing lives and helping people take their careers to the next level. He has always felt a responsibility to provide education beyond the scope of just passing an exam. He draws on his previous experience as an electrician, inspector, contractor and instructor, to guide him in developing powerful training solutions that electricians understand and enjoy. He is always mindful of how hard learning can be for students who are intimidated by school, by their feelings towards learning, or by the complexity of the NEC. He’s mastered the art of simplifying and clarifying complicated technical concepts and his extensive use of illustrations helps students apply the content and relate the material to their work in the field. His ability to take the intimidation out of learning is reflected in the successful careers of his students. 

Mike’s commitment to pushing boundaries and setting high standards extends into his personal life as well. He’s an eight-time Overall National Barefoot Waterski Champion. Mike has more than 20 gold medals, many national records, and has competed in three World Barefoot Tournaments. In 2015, at the tender age of 64, he started a new adventure—competitive mountain bike racing. Every day he continues to find ways to motivate himself, both mentally and physically. 

Mike and his wife, Linda, reside in New Mexico and Florida, and are the parents of seven children and seven grandchildren. As his life has changed over the years, a few things have remained constant: his commitment to God, his love for his family, and doing what he can to change the lives of others through his products and seminars. 

Boyd Bindrup is a Master Electrician, instructor, and head of the Electrical Estimating Department at CTI Electric in Utah, as well as a certified Mike Holt Instructor. With decades of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to education, Boyd has built a career at the intersection of craftsmanship, leadership, and mentorship.

Boyd’s electrical journey began early—at just 12 years old—working summers for his father’s electrical company. That early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for the trade. He formally began his apprenticeship at Ogden-Weber Technical College, earning his Journeyman license after completing school and advancing to Master Electrician just two years later. In 1994, Boyd joined the faculty at Ogden Technical College (OTECH.edu), where he continues to teach and influence the next generation of electricians.

As an Electrical Contractor license holder for CTI Electric, Boyd is involved in a wide range of projects, including commercial, industrial, controls, and military electrical work. He holds Master Electrician licenses in Utah, Idaho, and Colorado and has specialized in electrical estimating since 2001. Trained originally with nothing more than a spreadsheet and a notepad, Boyd has evolved alongside the industry, mastering modern digital estimating platforms and methodologies.

Dedicated to lifelong learning, Boyd is passionate about sharing knowledge with both current and future electrical professionals. He actively engages in shaping the future of the trade through instruction, mentorship, and political involvement within the industry.

Boyd and his wife, Rebecca, live in Ogden Canyon and are proud parents of six children and a grandchild. Outside of work, Boyd thrives on challenge and competition, enjoying CrossFit, mountain biking, and Xterra triathlons.

Brian House is Vice President of Digital and Technical Training at Mike Holt Enterprises, and a Certified Mike Holt Instructor. He is a permanent member of the video teams, on which he has served since the 2011 Code cycle. Brian has worked in the trade since the 1990s in residential, commercial and industrial settings. He opened a contracting firm in 2003 that designed energy-efficient lighting retrofits, explored “green” biomass generators, and partnered with
residential PV companies in addition to traditional electrical installation and service.

In 2007, Brian was personally selected by Mike for development and began teaching seminars for Mike Holt Enterprises after being named a “Top Gun Presenter” in Mike’s Train the Trainer boot camp. Brian travels around the country teaching electricians, instructors,military personnel, and engineers. His experience in the trenches as an electrical contractor, along with Mike Holt’s instructor training, gives him a teaching style that is practical, straightforward, and refreshing.

Today, as Vice President of Digital and Technical Training at Mike Holt Enterprises, Brian leads the apprenticeship and digital product teams. They create cutting-edge training tools, and partner with in-house and apprenticeship training programs nationwide to help them reach the next level. He is also part of the content team that helps Mike bring his products to market, assisting in the editing of the textbooks, coordinating the content and illustrations, and assuring
the technical accuracy and flow of the information.

Brian served as the chief editor for this new edition of Understanding Electrical Estimating and assembled the team for the video production, and content review of this textbook and its supporting resources. Brian is high energy, with a passion for doing business the right way. He expresses his commitment to the industry and his love for its people in his teaching, working on books, and developing instructional programs and software tools.

Brian and his wife Carissa have shared the joy of their four children and many foster children during 25 years of marriage. When not mentoring youth at work or church, he can be found racing mountain bikes or SCUBA diving with his kids. He’s passionate about helping others and regularly engages with the youth of his community to motivate them into exploring their future.

BJ Klingensmith is the Executive Director of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) West Florida Chapter, where he leads workforce development, industry education, and contractor support initiatives throughout the region. He brings a strong combination of executive leadership and hands-on technical experience to advance the electrical and life-safety industries.

A Licensed Electrical Journeyman and State Licensed Fire Alarm Contractor, BJ possesses extensive expertise in fire alarm systems, life safety codes, and emergency communications. He holds a NICET Level IV certification in Fire Alarm Systems and served as a Subject Matter Expert for NICET in In-Building Public Communications (IB-PSC), contributing to the development and evaluation of national certification standards.

BJ is also a Certified Instructor for the Independent Electrical Contractors, with a strong commitment to education, mentorship, and workforce development. His approach emphasizes practical, real-world training aligned with current codes, technologies, and safety requirements.

Through leadership, instruction, and industry advocacy, BJ Klingensmith continues to support the growth of skilled professionals while promoting excellence, safety, and innovation within the electrical and fire alarm industries.

John Mills is an instructor for Mike Holt Enterprises and is a Certified Electrical Contractor, Certified Inspector, Plans Reviewer, and CBO, and currently holds 27 active licenses at the county, state and national level. He started in the electrical trade in 1980 as a helper and attended an ABC Apprenticeship Program, then worked his way up to Master Electrician. John has been an instructor for 30 years, teaching master and journeyman exam preparation courses and Florida State certification courses. John knows that taking an exam is more than just the technical questions—he not only teaches the technical aspects of taking the exam and how to approach each section in a systematic way, but also teaches his students how to really prepare 100% for the mental aspects of taking such a rigorous exam. 

John was born in Westport, Connecticut and has been living in Miami Springs, Florida for the last 40 years. He resides in Miami, Florida with his wife Corina and their four sons. He loves to spend time woodworking, fishing and building cool bikes with his boys. John enjoys spending quality time on family picnics and vacations with his family

Eric Stromberg has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and is a professional engineer. He started in the electrical industry when he was a teenager helping the neighborhood electrician. After high school, and a year of college, Eric worked for a couple of different audio companies, installing sound systems in a variety of locations from small buildings to baseball stadiums. After returning to college he worked as a journeyman wireman for an electrical contractor.

After graduating from the University of Houston, Eric took a job as an electronic technician and installed and serviced life safety systems in high-rise buildings. After seven years he went to work for Dow Chemical as a power distribution engineer. His work with audio systems had made him very sensitive to grounding issues and he took this experience with him into power distribution. Because of this expertise, Eric became one of Dow’s grounding subject matter experts. This is also how Eric met Mike Holt, as Mike was looking for grounding experts for his 2002 Grounding vs. Bonding video.

Eric taught the National Electrical Code for professional engineering exam preparation for over 20 years, and has held continuing education teacher certificates for the states of Texas and New Mexico. He was on the electrical licensing and advisory board for the State of Texas, as well as on their electrician licensing exam board. Eric now consults for a Department of Energy research laboratory in New Mexico, where he’s responsible for the electrical standards as well as assisting the laboratory’s AHJ.

Eric’s oldest daughter lives with her husband in Zurich, Switzerland, where she teaches for an international school. His son served in the Air Force, has a degree in Aviation logistics, and is a pilot and owner of an aerial photography business. His youngest daughter is a singer/songwriter in Los Angeles.

With over two decades of hands-on experience as an electrician, Adam has dedicated his career to powering the communities of Sarasota and Manatee counties. His journey in the electrical trade has been defined by a commitment to technical excellence and a passion for elevating the industry through high-quality education and mentorship.

As an Electrical Instructor at Suncoast Technical College, he takes pride in bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. He believes that the future of our trade depends on the quality of training we provide today. This philosophy led him to serve as the founder and Director of the Technical Education Council, where he spearheads apprenticeship programs designed to equip the next generation of electricians with the skills, safety standards, and professionalism they need to thrive.

Throughout his 20-year tenure, he has seen the electrical landscape evolve, yet the core values of hard work and precision remain constant. Whether he is in the field or in the classroom, his goal is to foster a culture of expertise that benefits both the local workforce and the clients they serve. He is honored to contribute to the growth of the Suncoast region by building a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent and ensuring that their local infrastructure is in capable hands.

Mario Valdes Jr. is a member of the technical team at Mike Holt Enterprises, working directly with Mike Holt in researching, re-writing, and coordinating content, to assure the technical accuracy of the information in the products.

Mario is licensed as an electrical contractor, most recently having worked as an electrical inspector and plans examiner for an engineering firm in South Florida. Additionally, he was an electrical instructor for a technical college, teaching students pursuing an associate degree in electricity. He taught subjects such as ac/dc fundamentals, residential and commercial wiring, blueprint reading, and electrical estimating. He brings to the Mike Holt team a wealth of knowledge and devotion for the NEC. 

He started his career at 16 years old in his father’s electrical contracting company. Once he got his Florida State contractor’s license, he ran the company as project manager and estimator. Mario’s passion for the NEC prompted him to get his inspector and plans review certifications and embark on a new journey in electrical Code compliance. He’s worked on complex projects such as hospitals, casinos, hotels, and multi-family high-rise buildings. Mario is very passionate about educating electrical professionals about electrical safety and the National Electrical Code.

Mario’s a member of the IAEI, NFPA, and ICC, and enjoys participating in the meetings; he believes that by staying active in these organizations, he’ll be ahead of the game, with cutting-edge knowledge pertaining to safety codes.

When not immersed in the electrical world, Mario enjoys fitness training. He resides in Pembroke Pines, Florida, with his beautiful family, which includes his wife and his three sons. They enjoy family trip getaways to Disney World and other amusement parks.

Aaron Roman Viveros is the Master Trainer for Associated Builders and Contractors of Southern California and a Certified Mike Holt Instructor. In 2023, he earned the distinction of becoming Mike Holt Enterprises’ #1 Certified Instructor Trainer and 2024 ABC SoCal’s Instructor of the Year.

His electrical career began in the early 1990s, working as a helper alongside family members in the trades. Over the years, Aaron gained field experience across both residential and commercial environments, contributing to custom homes, apartments, and condos, as well as large-scale projects such as hospitals, science buildings, churches, and schools.

In the early 2000s, Aaron formally pursued electrical training, where he discovered a passion for education and the National Electrical Code. This passion led him to begin teaching at ABC SoCal in 2015. Starting as a part-time instructor, Aaron soon transitioned to a full-time instructor and eventually advanced into leadership roles, including Workforce Development Coordinator and Community Outreach Coordinator. Today, as Master Trainer, Aaron mentors new instructors, develops curriculum, and continues to teach apprenticeship classes. He also serves as a panelist for the California Residential Electrician and Fire Life-Safety Technician Exam reviews for current NEC cycles.

Aaron’s heart is rooted in service to his students and his community. Aaron's passion is training the next generation of craft professionals. He openly shares his personal journey in the construction industry to encourage others. He deeply believes that one’s past does not dictate one's future and, with faith, hard work, and strong mentorship, anything is possible. Having guided hundreds of students, a liaison to ABC SoCal’s student advisory, Aaron continues to be a trusted subject-matter expert and an inspirational figure within ABC SoCal.

Outside the classroom, Aaron enjoys anything powered by electricity, from electric cars and scooters to e-bikes. He loves spending time with his family, especially on camping trips with their all-electric trailer towed by his electric SUV.