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The University of Idaho Utility Executive Course (UEC) engages the utility industry's best leaders from diverse business backgrounds in a dynamic interchange of knowledge, insight, and expertise. For over 50 years, the Utility Executive Course has been preparing industry leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to produce business results. UEC has earned a worldwide reputation as the premier industry-driven executive education program designed specifically for utility leaders. World-class faculty, outstanding participants, a highly interactive learning environment, and abundant opportunities for network building are hallmarks of the program.
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As the State’s land-grant institution, the University of Idaho was founded on a mission of service and outreach to industry. The Utility Executive Course is a prime example of the university’s commitment to and partnership with industry.
The Public Utilities Executives’ Course, or PUEC, had its inception in 1954 when an executive from the Idaho Power Company approached his former business professor to create a management development program for the utility industry. Renowned economist Erwin Graue led a team in creating a four-week course designed to help managers develop a leadership point-of-view and accelerate their transition to executive responsibility. |
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The eight founding Northwest utility companies sent 33 utility managers to the University of Idaho campus to launch PUEC
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British Columbia Electric Company, Ltd.
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California-Pacific Utilities Company
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Idaho Power Company
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Montana Power Company
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Pacific Power and Light Company
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Public Service Company of Colorado
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Utah Power and Light Company
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Washington Water Power Company
Today, the Utility Executive Course—now UEC—is the oldest and largest industry-specific program in the country. More than 2,000 leaders from over 100 companies in 17 countries have completed the program. These managers have risen in their organizations to become vice-presidents, executive vice-presidents, chief executive officers, and board chairs. |
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The Utility Executive Course produces results. The diversity and talent of our program participants, coupled with a world-class faculty of industry and academic leaders, create dramatic and focused learning. Measured learning results from the 2007 program showed increased knowledge in each of the 19 course modules.
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| Technology |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
+15% |
| Natural Gas Production, Transmission and Delivery |
+49% |
| New Energy Technologies |
+38% |
| Cyber Security |
+27% |
Regulation |
| Changing Electric Power Industry |
+29% |
| A Regulator's View: Understanding the Big Picture |
+25% |
| Dealing with Government Decision Makers |
+27% |
| Lessons Learned from Natural Gas Deregulation |
+65% |
| Environmental Challenges: A Collaborative Approach |
+35% |
| Design of Wholesale Power Markets |
+48% |
Finance |
| Utility Accounting and Financial Reporting |
+32% |
| Financial Management |
+26% |
| Risk Management |
+30% |
| Increasing Shareholder Value Through Capital Markets |
+56% |
| Rating Energy Utility Companies |
+71% |
Managing Enterprise Value |
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| Corporate Strategy |
+22% |
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Strategic Leadership Skills for the Future |
+18% |
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Putting New Knowledge to Work |
+22% |
| Business Transformation |
+21% |
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| Participating Companies |
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The University of Idaho Utility Executive Course has trained over 2,000 leaders from more than 100 companies in 17 countries making it the premier executive learning experience targeted specifically to utility leaders.
Participating companies include:
AlintaGas
Alberta Power Limited
Allegheny Power Service Corporation
Alliant Energy
American Electric Power
Aquila
Austin Energy
Avista Corp.
Bahamas Electricity Corporation
Bermuda Electric Light Company Ltd.
Bermuda Gas and Utility Company Ltd.
BC Hydro
Black Hills Corporation
British Columbia Transmission Corporation
Canadian Utilities Limited
CenterPoint Energy
China Light & Power Company, Ltd.
Chubu Electric Power Company, Inc.
Colorado Springs Utilities
CPS Energy
DPL Inc.
Edison Electric Institute
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Energy East
Energy West
Entergy Corporation
EPCOR
Equitable Resources
General Public Utilities
Groton Utilities
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
IDACORP, Inc.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Maine Public Service Company
Maui Electric Company, Ltd.
Montana-Dakota Utilities
National Grid USA
Northwest Territories Power Corporation
NorthWestern Energy
NSTAR
NW Natural
OGE Energy Corp
PacifiCorp
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
PEPCO Holdings, Inc.
Perennial Power
PJM Interconnection, LLC.
Platte River Power Authority
PNM Resources
Portland General Electric Company
Puget Sound Energy
Sabah Electricity Board
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Salt River Project
SaskPower
Sierra Pacific Resources
South Wales Electricity, plc
Southern California Edison Company
Southern Company
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Terasen Gas
Tucson Electric Power Company
Uganda Electricity Board
West Texas Utilities Company
Xcel Energy Inc. |
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In one comprehensive, three-week program a team of world-class faculty will guide your key leaders in learning what otherwise could take years of on-the-job experience.
Our faculty are senior-level practitioners and accomplished leaders who have the mix of industry and academic credentials to meet your exacting expectations. Their expertise brings both breadth and depth to the topics they present and will inspire participants to transform their new knowledge into a competitive advantage. |
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Dan Aschenbach is a senior vice president and a member of Moody's Infrastructure Finance Group. He is also a Rating Committee member. Dan is lead credit analyst on 20 of the nation's largest public power electric utilities and has been a credit analyst at Moody's for 20 years. Prior assignments include Canadian ratings and public finance ratings in the Southern and Great Plains regions. Dan previously worked as a legislative assistant for a U.S. Congressman, specifically on matters before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and the Health and Environment Subcommittee. He has served on his company's governing board for 12 years and as the Mayor of Cranford Township, New Jersey. He holds a bachelor's degree from Boston University and an MPA from Rutgers University. Dan has completed the Leadership for the 21st Century Program at the Kennedy School of Government. |
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Joel Berk directs the Financial Accounting Institute and formerly taught at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. A recipient of the William H. Newman Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, he teaches in the Edison Electric Institute Rate Fundamentals Course and the American Gas Association Gas Rate Fundamentals Program. His other teaching experience includes in-house programs for investment banks, law firms, public utility commissions, and other organizations concerned with utility regulation as well as the Polytechnic Institute of New York. Joel holds undergraduate degrees in civil engineering and management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduate degrees in civil engineering from Stanford University and in business from Columbia University. |
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| David Blackford is a Director in the North American Power Group at Citi Markets & Banking. During the past six years at Citi, David has participated in several capital market financings in the Utility & Power industry, including the on-going divestiture IPO of American Water Works by RWE, an on-going IPO of a pipeline MLP by NiSource, multiple high-yield debt offerings for Edison Mission Energy and Dynegy, and common stock offerings for Sempra Energy, CMS Energy, PSEG, and PPL. In addition, David has worked on various M&A and strategic advisory assignments including the acquistion of Green Mountain Power by Gaz Metro and the sale of Allegheny Energy's "West Book" trading positions and CDWR contrat to J. Aron& Co. David has been a CFA Charterholder since 1999 and received an M.B.A. with concentrations in Finance, Economics, and Accountig from the University of Chicago. | |
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Nora M. Brownell
Course: A Regulator's View: Understanding the Big Picture | | |
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Nora Mead Brownell served as a commissioner with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) from 2001 to 2006. During her tenure at the FERC, she championed the development of independent transmission organizations for wholesale power, which now represent the electricity market structure serving two-thirds of the U.S. $10 trillion economy. As a leading advocate of responsive and effective independent board governance at RTOs and corporations, she is a strong proponent of FERC policies that promote investment in national energy infrastructure development. Prior to accepting President Bush's appointment to the FERC in 2001, she served as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, where she took an active role in the rollout of electric choice in Pennsylvania. Previous positions include executive director of the Regional Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia and senior vice president for Meridian Bancorp, Inc.'s Corporate Affairs Unit. She is a former president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). She attended Syracuse University. |
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Ralph Cavanagh
Course: Environmental Challenges: A Collaborative Approach
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Ralph Cavanagh co-directs the Energy Program of the Natural Resources Defense Council, a nonprofit, environmental-advocacy organization. In 1996 he held appointments as visiting professor at the Stanford Law School and the Boalt School of Law at the University of California Berkeley. Ralph also serves on the U.S. Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board, the Advisory Council of the Electric Power Research Institute, and the board of E-Source, a Colorado-based energy services company. He is vice-chair of the coalition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies, which unites representatives of the environmental, energy-efficiency, and renewable energy communities. He is also a founding board member of the Northwest Conservation Act Coalition. Before joining NRDC, Ralph was employed by the U.S. Department of Justice as an attorney advisor. He also served as a member of the Energy Engineering Board of the National Academy of Sciences from 1987 to 1993. He holds undergraduate and law degrees from Yale University. |
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Jeff Ceccarelli joined Sierra Pacific in 1972 as a student engineer while attending the University of Nevada, Reno. In 1976, he became an associate engineer in civil engineering. From 1979 to 1981, he was a Supervisor in Transmission Design and was then named Manager of Gas & Water Design and Planning. In addition, he has held management positions in civil engineering, construction management and customer service. He was named Director of Engineering and Operations for the company's water division in 1992, which the company divested in 2001. In 1996 he was named Director of Customer Operations. Ceccarelli was named Vice President of Distribution Services in February 1998 and President of Sierra Pacific Power in June 2000. In addition to his duties as President, in October 2004, Ceccarelli added to his responsibilities as Senior Vice President, Service Delivery & Operations for Sierra Pacific Resources. Ceccarelli's education includes a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno and he also completed the Public Utility Executive Program at the University of Michigan. | | |
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A.R. "Skip" Collier has an extensive background in utility design, construction, maintenance, and operation. For the General Electric Company he served as field engineer, construction engineer, startup engineer, and construction project manager. Skip was also an electrical engineer at Bonneville Power Administration. He holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an MBA from Portland State University. |
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Heidi L. Connole
Course: Corporate Strategy Group Process Debrief
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Heidi L. Connole currently serves as team leader for the University of Idaho Executive MBA program. An experienced faculty member, she has taught the entire spectrum of leadership topics at the University of Montana, Washington State University, the U.S. Army War College, and most recently, the University of Idaho. Heidi holds a PhD in business administration with an area of emphasis in strategic management. |
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Jay A. Copan
Course:Lessons from the Natural Gas Industry
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Jay A. Copan is senior vice president of corporate affairs and corporate secretary at the American Gas Association (AGA). He is the senior association executive responsible for AGA's financial community outreach activities, membership operations, meeting services business unit, and all activities related to governance of the Association. He also serves as the Association's liaison with the regional and state natural gas associations, and oversees AGA's activities in the international energy arena. Jay joined AGA in 1982 and has served in a variety of capacities. In addition to his current responsibilities, he has been responsible for AGA's industry communities dealing with finance, accounting, rates, human resources, information systems, and customer activities. He has also had responsibility for the delivery of the Association's programs and services via technologies such as videoconferencing, satellite business TV, and the Internet. Prior to joining AGA, Jay served as chief economist with the Federal Maritime Commission. He has published articles in Public Utilities Fortnightly, American Gas Magazine, the Journal of Petroleum Accounting, the AGA Financial Quarterly Review, and the AGA Gas Energy Review. He is a past director of the National Society of Rate of Return Analysts, and a member of the National Investor Relations Institute. Additionally, he is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts. He holds an undergraduate degree in business administration from Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island and an MBA from the University of Maryland |
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John R. “Ric” Gale is vice president of regulatory affairs for Idaho Power Company. Ric has been with Idaho Power since 1983. He is responsible for development of jurisdictional revenue requirements and customer class cost-of-service studies, preparation of rate design analyses and administration of tariffs and customer contracts. His duties include administration of the Power cost Adjustment tariff, regulatory policy development, guidance on restructuring activities and resource planning for the company’s Integrated Resource Plan. He holds a bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and a master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University. In addition, he has completed the Edison Electric Institute's Advanced Rate Course and University of Idaho's Public Utility Executive Course. |
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Scott Hempling
Course: Dealing with Government Decision Makers
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Scott Hempling is director of The National Regulatory Research Institute at Ohio State University. His litigation and advisory work addresses wholesale and retail competition, mergers, utility diversification, state-federal jurisdictional relationships, electric reliability, and regional transmission policy to public and private sector clients in the electric, gas, and telecommunications industries. In addition to participating in all phases of administrative litigation, he has drafted federal and state statutes for clients. He regularly practices before federal and state agencies and before federal and state courts, and has appeared as an expert witness before state regulatory commissions. He has testified on electricity law and policy before committees of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and before several state legislatures. Scott holds a BA in economics and political science from Yale University and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center. |
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J. Richard Moore
Course: Natural Gas Production, Transmission, and Delivery | | |
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J. Richard Moore has more than 30 years experience in both regulated and unregulated segments of the energy industry. He has held senior management positions in oil and gas production companies, interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines, gas and electric utilities as well as natural gas gathering, processing, and marketing companies. Dick previously served on the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Association and currently holds an adjunct faculty position in the economics department at Richland College in Dallas, Texas. In addition to being a member of the UEC faculty, he also serves as a speaker on energy topics for the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University. He holds BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Oklahoma. |
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Andrew Ott is vice president of market services for PJM Interconnection, LLC, where he is responsible for the oversight of PJM's market development, market operations, and market strategy, with a concentration on locational marginal pricing, financial transmission rights, and the day-ahead energy market. He has extensive experience in energy market restructuring, including design and implementation issues, and in power-system engineering applications. Prior to joining PJM, Andy was employed by GPU for 13 years in transmission planning and operations. He holds a BS in electrical engineering from Penn State University and an MS in applied statistics from Villanova University. |
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David K. Owens
Course:Changing Electric Power Industry
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David K. Owens is executive vice president of business operations at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). The group focuses on a broad range of issues that affect the future structure of the industry and new rules in evolving competitive markets. David has responsibility over the strategic areas of energy supply and the environment, energy delivery, energy services, and international affairs. He previously served as EEI's senior vice president of finance, regulation, and power supply policy, focusing on enhancement of industry representation on such issues as PURPA, PUHCA, the Federal Power Act, cogeneration and independent power production, transmission access, and bulk power and transmission pricing, which affect the national interest. He also has responsibility for representing the industry in the areas of finance, ratemaking, regulation, accounting, and taxes. He holds master's degrees from Howard University and George Washington University. |
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Stan T. Rosinski is currently working at the Electric Power Research Insitute. His work includes overseeing technology innovation and research and development to bring new technologies to the electricity industry. He is also a member of Committee E10 on Nuclear Technology and Applications and a member of Committee E56 on Nanotechnology. |
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Mario G. Reyes is associate dean for the college of business and economics, and professor of finance at the University of Idaho. Before moving to Idaho, he was technical assistant to the president and accounting/finance manager for the E. M. Cojuangco Group of Companies. Mario has received several teaching awards, including the First Interstate Bank of Excellence in Teaching and the University of Idaho Award for Teaching Excellence. His teaching and research focus on the econometric analysis of financial markets, portfolio management, and financial strategy. Mario's doctorate is from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. |
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Bert Valdman is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Puget Sound Energy, where he is responsible for management of regulated electric and natural gas distribution operations and oversees the customer service, information technology, and corporate affairs functions. He joined Puget Sound Energy in 2003 as senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Bert previously served as a managing director of investment banking services for JP Morgan's energy-sector clientele. In that role, he directed JP Morgan’s client relationships with many of the world’s top corporate players in the electricity, natural gas, and oil industries. He was a member of the investment-banking team in JP Morgan’s Paris office and taught courses in financial analysis and corporate finance at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a master’s degree and PhD from Stanford University. |
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| F. Michael Valocchi is currently the Global Energy and Utility Industry Leader for IBM Global Business Services. In this role, he is responsible for the development and execution of the industry strategy to deliver consulting services as well as the development and direction of industry thought leadership. Prior to this position, Michael was a Business Strategy Partner with IBM Global Services. He has 22 years of experience serving energy and utility clients, proven leadership skills and expertise in financial, strategic, operational and regulatory issues, and has directed, managed and delivered solutions to complex business problems and issues. He successfully delivered projects in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, trading and risk management, cost control, financial re-engineering, asset strategy, regulatory strategies and market entry studies. | |
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Lyn Wiltse is the founder and president of PDSA Consulting, Inc. She is a graduate of Willamette University and holds a Master’s degree in Educational Policy and Management from the University of Oregon. She has over 20 years experience in assisting with collaborative problem solving, continual improvement and productivity initiatives. Lyn’s training and consulting style is highly energetic and infused with humor. Industry experience includes Public and Private Sectors, Non-Profits, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Utilities. |
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| Spearheaded by a nationwide industry advisory committee, UEC offers a curriculum designed to accelerate the development of utility leaders so that they can quickly and confidently implement their corporate strategies in today's dynamic environment. |
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Candace Bowman
Director, Talent Management
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
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| Candace Bowman is director of talent management for Xcel Energy. She and her team provide learning opportunities for employees and partner with managers on organizational development and performance management issues. The area provides classroom and on-line training on a wide range of topics, administers strategic development programs for employees and leaders, and administers a learning management system and recognition programs. She has been with Xcel Energy for over 24 years, and in that time, has served as director of HR Services to the Energy Supply business unit, process leader for the training process, manager of business support at the Monticello Nuclear Plant, and supervisor in the training center and corporate security. |
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Ernie C'de Baca
Vice President, Governmental Affairs
Public Service Company of New Mexico |
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| Ernie C'deBaca serves as vice president of governmental affairs for PNM Resources. He and his staff are responsible for working with the New Mexico and Texas Legislatures, along with other elected and appointed officials of state, local, and Native American governments. He facilitates PNM's legislative interest in cooperation with other PNM business units. Current issues include industry restructuring, taxation, rights-of-way, environmental, and water rights. Ernie has been with PNM for 28 years, following two years in management at J.C. Penney. He attended the Utility Executive Course in 1998. |
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Wes Friesen
Manager, Revenue Collection and Community Offices
Portland General Electric Company |
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| Wes is the manager of revenue collection and community offices for Portland General Electric where he is responsible for the billing and payment processing of PGE's $1.4 billion of annual retail revenue. In his 26-year tenure at PGE, Wes has held a variety of positions in the financial, operations, and customer service areas of the company. Wes holds a BS in business administration from George Fox University and an MBA from the University of Portland. Wes teaches a variety of university business courses and speaks at national business conferences. He serves on five boards and attended the Utility Executive Course in 2001. |
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Mark H. Gravener
Manager, Forward Market Operations
PJM Interconnection
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| Mark H. Gravener is the manager of forward market operations at PJM Interconnection. He has extensive analytical and operational experience in electric power engineering and wholesale electric power markets. Mark received BS and MD degrees in electrical engineering from Drexel University and is a veteran of the United States Navy Submarine Service. |
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Lisa A. Grow
Vice President, Delivery Engineering and Operations
Idaho Power Company |
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| Lisa A. Grow is the vice president of delivery engineering and operations for Idaho Power Company. Before her current appointment she held several engineering positions in various departments including communications, grid operations, power production, and system planning. She has represented the company in many industry forums such as Western Electricity Coordinating Council, National Energy Regulatory Commission, Edison Electric Institute, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. She holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Idaho and attended the Utility Executive Course in 2004. |
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Jeffrey W. Hill
Executive of Resource Procurement
Sierra Pacific Resources |
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| Jeffrey W. Hill is the executive of resource procurement for Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power, where he is responsible for all coal, gas, and electric purchases from an integrated trading floor for the two utilities that serve the state of Nevada and a portion of northern California. His 27 years of utility experience includes consulting as well as working for a municipal utility in Colorado. Prior to accepting his current position, Jeff directed Sierra Pacific's fleet of generating plants, where he worked in coal supply, natural gas planning, contract administration, power plant engineering support, and hydro operations. Jeff attended the Utility Executive Course in 1997. |
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Barbara Hoffnagle
Assistant General Manager & Chief Information Executive
Salt River Project |
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| A 22-year veteran of SRP, Barbara has executive responsibility for SRP's major operations support functions that include purchasing, warehousing, facilities, machine shop services, and fleet management. An industrial engineer by education, Barbara spent her first nine years with SRP in various positions supporting SRP's financial planning activities. The past 13 years have been devoted to managing internal support services. Barbara holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the College of Mt. St. Vincent and a master's degree from Arizona State University's Engineering School. She attended the Utility Executive Course in 1995. |
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James Kensok (Chair)
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Avista Corporation |
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| James M. Kensok is vice president and chief information officer for Avista Corporation, where his primary responsibility is executive and strategic leadership for Avista Corporation's Enterprise Information Technology and Security. He holds degrees in accounting and management information systems design and has more than 23 years of national and international experience in developing and managing information systems, network communications, strategic sourcing, and advanced technology environments. Jim attended the Utility Executive Course in 1999 and instructed in the program from 2001-2002. |
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Brett D. Knight
Director, Planning & Performance
Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
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| Brett D. Knight is director of planning and performance at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, where he leads the utility's workforce planning, performance management, and succession management and leadership development efforts. Brett has designed, developed, and implemented the organization's strategic models and practices supporting these key processes. He also provides human resource strategic support and consultation to the members of the executive leadership team. He has been with PG&E for over 20 years and in that time, has served as a human resource business partner in support of various operating units, a labor relations negotiator, and has led the company's talent management efforts. Brett holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and industrial relations. |
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Jesse Langston
Vice President, Utility Commercial Operations
OGE Energy Corp.
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| Jesse B. Langston is the vice president of utility commercial operations for OG&E Electric Services where his responsibilities include customer service, sales support, energy services, uility resource panning, and utility strategic planning. He holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Jesse attended the Utility Executive Course in 2001. |
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James Mattern
Senior Vice President, Corporate Administration and Compliance
Black Hills Corporation
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| James M. Mattern is the senior vice president of corporate administration and compliance for Black Hills Corporation where his responsibilities include human resources, information technology, compliance, projects, materials management, and procurement. He has been with BHC for 18 years. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northern State University. Jim attended the Utility Executive Course in 1993. |
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Doug Myers
Director, IT Infrastructure
Pepco Holdings
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| Doug Myers is the director of I.T. infrastructure for Pepco Holdings (PHI), a utility holding company serving 1.8 million customers in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (PHI was formed in August 2002 by the merger of Pepco and Conectiv). He is currently responsible for the corporation's user-enabling technology, which includes application and database servers, voice and data networks, messaging and collaboration services, and workstations. Doug holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics from the College of William & Mary and an MBA with Honors from Wharton. Doug has been with PHI for seven years and previously worked in banking, consulting, and sportswriting. He is the author of four baseball books and was Joe Montana's ghostwriter for a book on quarterbacking. He attended the Utility Executive Course in 2003. |
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Grant Ringel (Vice Chair)
Director, Customer Market Strategies
Puget Sound Energy
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| Grant Ringel is the director of customer market strategies at Puget Sound Energy. He has over 23 years of communications and marketing experience in both the electric and gas utility industry, and has served organizations in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Washington. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas. Grant attended the Utility Executive Course in 2002. |
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Peter A. Sipple
Retired Director, Electricity Supply and Energy Policy
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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| Peter A. Sipple is the retired director of electricity supply and energy policy for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. He continues an active interest in energy management, and is an advocate of secure and reliable supplies of energy at a reasonable cost. He has presented testimony on a variety of energy issues before both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives as well as before state legislative and regulatory bodies. He was a member of the Bush administration's energy advisory transition team. Pete instructed in the Utility Executive Course from 1995-2002. |
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| Contact Us |
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Utility Executive Course
College of Business and Economics
University of Idaho
P.O. Box 443161
Moscow, ID 83844-3161
Telephone: (208) 885-6265
Fax: (208) 885-5580
e-mail: uiuec@uidaho.edu
Staff:
Jack Morris, Dean, College of Business and Economics
Yvonne Sertich, Executive Director
Robin Shoemaker, Program Manager |
| Maps & Directions |
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| Need to get to campus?
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Need to find your way around campus?
Use these printable maps for your campus visit.
- Parking Maps - includes a color-coded parking map, disability parking, local bus routes and even campus walking times
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