Mike Daniels
CEO/President, NLC | Building Pathways to the Trade | First Choice
- Role
- CEO President at Northwest Lineman College
- Location
- Boise, ID, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mike Daniels
As President of Northwest Lineman College (NLC), Mike Daniels leads the nation’s largest provider of lineworker training and the official training arm of Quanta Services, the largest utility contractor in the United States. His experience as a journeyman lineman and utility executive guides NLC’s continued growth through digital learning technology, industry-leading educational quality, and employer-driven programs.With more than 25 years in the utility and construction industries, including leadership roles at Avista, PG & E, and Potelc, Mike has built a career grounded in operational excellence, safety leadership, and strategic innovation. He has led organizations through transformation by aligning people, process, and purpose to scale apprenticeship programs, modernize operations, and drive growth through data-informed decision-making.At NLC, his vision is to produce First Choice students — graduates who represent the highest standards of skill, character, and safety in the industry. Mike is recognized for his ability to anticipate industry shifts, translate long-range vision into strategy, and mobilize teams to execute with focus and purpose. His leadership is defined by integrity, accountability, and a relentless commitment to preparing the workforce of the future.He holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, is a two-time Washington State Pole Top Champion, and a two-time Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Champion.
Experience
CEO President
Jan 2023 — Present · Meridian, ID, US
Leads NLC, the nation’s largest provider of linework training. Focused on advancing educational innovation, safety culture, and operational excellence while expanding NLC’s reach across multiple campuses. Partners with industry leaders and employers to strengthen the skilled trades pipeline and prepare the next generation of craft professionals.
Education
Gonzaga University
Master of Arts - MA, Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University School of Leadership Studies
Masters, Organizational Leadership - Servant Leadership Concentration
2008 — 2010
Lewis-Clark State College
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
2001 — 2004
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