Born : Charlottesville, Virginia

Where does he live : Harrisonburg, Virginia & Richmond, VA

Mr. Abernathy has been considered by many as one of the top electrical educators in the country and is the winner of the 2007 Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc. prestigious "TOP GUN" award for his electrical presentation ability and National Electrical Code knowledge.

Mr. Abernathy began his electrical career in the mid 80's after attending a two(2) year technical school ( Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center ). He also went on to be named ( at the time of his graduation ) the # 1 student in the schools electrical program history. All while also winning Virginia's regional electrical VICA program competition and went on to also win nationally as well as teaching electrical code at local community colleges. After school he formed an electrical contracting business with his brother and finally in the early 2000's formed his own electrical contracting business.

When asked why he never attended college he promptly replies - " Why?. I meet electrical engineers with 20 years experience on a daily basis who know nothing about the National Electrical Code® and how it is applied. I have worked hard to be an EXPERT in this industry and nothing in college would have directed me in that direction.  "College does not define the man, the man defines themselves through actions and dedication"

During his 20+ years dedication to the electrical industry he credits 100% of what he knows from various mentors alone the way.  When he was back in high school he credits Robert Barrett ( His Electrical Instructor ) for opening his eyes up to Electricity and the rest was history.

Over the past 20 + years Mr. Abernathy has achieved the highest achievements in his industry from first becoming a "Master" Electrician to the highest level of certifications in the ICC and IAEI ( NCPPI ) as well as in his state of Virginia as a Certified Electrical Inspector and Plans Examiner.

Mr. Abernathy is also a NFPA® Electrical Section Member, Fire Science and Technology Educators Section Member and Building Fire Safety Systems Section Member. As you can see Mr. Abernathy has his hands in everything that can change our lives and save our families.

In 2009, Paul completed a project that he co-authored with longtime friend Gerry Beaumont of InterNACHI. The book is titled "How to Perform Electrical Inspections", primarily designed to better explain electrical concepts to home inspectors in a way they can retain it and use it in their daily inspection ventures.

Here is a quote from Mr. Abernathy :

" While I have achieved a lot of success in the electrical industry from my days as an electrical contractor, electrical educator and NEC® Consultant, I still feel I have a unique gift to be able to break down the uniqueness of the code to a level everyone can understand, grasp and utilize. Even to this day that's a driving force in why I love teaching electrical codes to anyone that is willing to listen."

Here is a quote from one of Paul's students. " You have educators and then you have Mr. Abernathy. I have been to many seminars provided by other nationally known electrical educators and Mr. Abernathy's seminars is by far the best I have ever attended. You can see his passion in every word that rolls from his tongue." - J. Harris of Richmond,VA

Mr. Abernathy is nationally renown as a leading educator and was a consultant to Eaton® Cutler Hammers ECCN® program and is still to many municipal electrical inspectors and educators around the US and Canada. Paul also appears in Mike Holts 2008 Exam Prep Books and DVD Videos as a NEC® Code Expert and on NACHI.TV to help in explaining the National Electrical Code for the NEXT generation of electrical student. Mr. Abernathy is known around Virginia for his action packed and exciting seminars explaining the NEC® and breaking down the Code into clear understanding. For more info on his seminars visit www.ElectricalSeminars.net

Mr. Abernathy was also the FIRST electrical educator to have his course approved in VA for Continued Education and played a part in the process.

What is Mr. Abernathy doing today:

Currently Mr. Abernathy is working for the City of Richmond, VA as the Senior Electrical & Fire Alarm Plans Examiner. He is the supervisor of (1) Electrical Plan Reviewer, (1) Senior Electrical Inspector and (4) Electrical Inspectors.

Mr. Abernathy is currently VERY busy with my seminar schedule and teaching the National Electrical Code® to everyone that will listen. Mr. Abernathy's future goals are to begin creating cutting edge video presentations of specific electrical concepts to better educate those who seek electrical knowledge. He is currently searching for that one job that allows him creative control and the ability to bring his teaching style to the masses. Stay tuned as the next few years will bring great things to this industry.

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