Fueled by innovation and backed by over a decade of experience in the Energy, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas industries. As a people-focused leader who thrives on delivering exceptional results for companies, I am proud to have played an instrumental role in the growth of many different teams, divisions, and departments over the years. As an optimistic ideator and creative problem solver, I continue to lean on my ability to lead high-performing teams and individuals to success.After countless years of success in forging synergistic partnerships in various leadership roles, I have amassed a wealth of skills and abilities in areas like client retention, relationship management, sales, government relations, business development, and technical project management. In addition to having added immense value throughout my career as a business development leader, I also served with the United States Air Force in Aviation Resource Management. These diverse experiences have helped propel me forward as an incredibly well-rounded people leader and business professional.At the heart of it all, the more I learn about the industry, the more I love it. With a strong passion and love for non-profits, inspiring change, and helping those in need, I've been able to solidify the foundations of my success on the pillars of respect, compassion, and empathy. I revel in the thought of overcoming challenging tasks, building value-driven partnerships, managing complex projects, and enabling new lines of opportunities for growth and revenue generation."Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece." - John Woodenwww.blackhillsenergy.com