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Iowa City, Ia

Operational oversight of ~55 responsible for safe, reliable and efficient operation of the University's electric, steam, chilled water, water, sanitary and storm sewer distribution systems and controls network. Staff is responsible for overseeing or performing design, specification, procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of all utilities distribution systems ("pipes and wires") serving the higher education campus, research campus and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.… Show more Operational oversight of ~55 responsible for safe, reliable and efficient operation of the University's electric, steam, chilled water, water, sanitary and storm sewer distribution systems and controls network. Staff is responsible for overseeing or performing design, specification, procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of all utilities distribution systems ("pipes and wires") serving the higher education campus, research campus and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Operations oversight of main campus domestic Water Plant, as well as High Quality Water services across campus. Managed Distribution organization through transition of Utilities operation to public-private partnership with the University. Show less

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Managed the University's medium voltage electric distribution system for safe, reliable and efficient operation. Managed interconnections to external electric transmission utilities and the University's generation facilities. Elected to the University Staff Council, representing the Engineering and Architecture/Facilities Operations job classifications. Appointed to the Campus Planning Charter Committee.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Responsible for relationship management with and reporting to; regulators, key industrial customers and stakeholders of subsidiary Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) related to the annual third-party purchase of $300+M in bulk electric transmission services. Established strong communications channels and processes, improving relationships with stakeholders, contributing to continuation of transmission cost recovery in regulated tariffs. Advised on federal and state transmission regulatory… Show more Responsible for relationship management with and reporting to; regulators, key industrial customers and stakeholders of subsidiary Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) related to the annual third-party purchase of $300+M in bulk electric transmission services. Established strong communications channels and processes, improving relationships with stakeholders, contributing to continuation of transmission cost recovery in regulated tariffs. Advised on federal and state transmission regulatory strategy and policy, seeking balance between needed infrastructure investment and customer cost impacts. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Led IPL Distribution Dispatch Center (DDC) (System Control Center) with 24/7 operations and a staff of 35+ performing electric transmission and distribution system switching for planned and emergency events, and daily dispatch of field personnel to electric and gas customer service calls for IPL systems in Iowa and Minnesota. Conducted labor contract negotiations. Led organization through transition of operational authority and control of transmission system to the acquiring company, including… Show more Led IPL Distribution Dispatch Center (DDC) (System Control Center) with 24/7 operations and a staff of 35+ performing electric transmission and distribution system switching for planned and emergency events, and daily dispatch of field personnel to electric and gas customer service calls for IPL systems in Iowa and Minnesota. Conducted labor contract negotiations. Led organization through transition of operational authority and control of transmission system to the acquiring company, including development of new processes and procedures for coordinating routine and emergency operations. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Led IPL Gas Engineering department in natural gas distribution and transmission facility design, field operations support, standards development and regulatory compliance.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Coordinated corporate research and development programs with industry organizations and universities, including the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Developed and managed corporate venture capital energy technology investments, with portfolio of $25M in early stage companies and venture capital fund with a focus on distributed generation. Coordinated small scale distributed generation technology evaluations and demonstrations.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Conducted competitive business intelligence and market analysis, technical due diligence and assisted with bid preparation for utility and energy services company acquisition targets in the Caribbean, Asia and the United States. Developed and managed energy services joint venture in Brazil.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Led software engineering team in $6M Energy Management System / Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition (EMS/SCADA) replacement project to merge generation and transmission control center operations of two utilities, leading to $1M in annual fuel savings.

Centerville, Iowa

Operated utility generation and transmission systems as System Operator on rotating shift in 24/7 System Control Center. Developed and led training of new System Operators. Conducted long term energy production cost studies for generation capacity sales and purchase agreements. Led team that designed, built and installed control systems for refurbished combustion turbine generating plants.

Cimarron, New Mexico, United States

Best job ever. Summer position over two years during college. Guided Scouts and their adult leaders on the first few days of 10 day backpacking trips in the NE New Mexico high country on historic mountain ranch covering over 200 square miles at elevations between 6,500 and 12,500 ft. Fantastic environment for developing leadership, teaching skills, teamwork, commitment, fortitude, mental and physical toughness for young adults. Life changing, formative experience, both as a youth participant… Show more Best job ever. Summer position over two years during college. Guided Scouts and their adult leaders on the first few days of 10 day backpacking trips in the NE New Mexico high country on historic mountain ranch covering over 200 square miles at elevations between 6,500 and 12,500 ft. Fantastic environment for developing leadership, teaching skills, teamwork, commitment, fortitude, mental and physical toughness for young adults. Life changing, formative experience, both as a youth participant and young adult leader as part of a mission greater than self. Privileged with special assignments training US Air Force Academy cadets serving as Rangers, multi-week youth backcountry experiences and skills development (Rayado program), and international Scout contingent attendees from Japan. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering - Power Systems

Professional Education, Management Development Program

Associate Of Science - As, Pre-Engineering