Kansas City Power & Light
Kansas City Power and Light Company is an electric utility company serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy Incorporated of which it is the biggest component. Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri, United States Parent organization: Great Plains Energy CEO: Terry D Bassham (Jun 2012–) Founded: 1882 Subsidiaries: KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co, Founders: William Holmes, Edwin Ruthven Weeks, L.R. Moore, Joseph S. Chick
Kansas City Power & Light List of Employees There's an exhaustive list of past and present employees! Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Kansas City Power & Light. You can filter them based on skills, years of employment, job, education, department, and prior employment.
Kansas City Power & Light Salaries. You can even request information on how much does Kansas City Power & Light pay if you want to. Learn about salaries, pros and cons of working for Kansas City Power & Light directly from the past employees.
Find People by Employers You can rekindle an old relationship, reconnect with a long-lost friend, former boss, business acquaintance who might be useful in your new line of work. With our employee database, the possibilities are endless. All you have to do is type in a couple of keywords and we'll bring you the exact information you wanted!
694 Kansas City Power & Light employees in database. Find out everything there's to know about Kansas City Power & Light employees. We offer you a great deal of unbiased information from the internal database, personal records, and many other details that might be of interest to you.
Kansas City Power & Light Employees
Kansas City Power & Light June 2004 - Present
Chrysler Financial June 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Call Center, Budgets, Account Management, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Team Building, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Contract Management, Program Management, Negotiation, Construction, Management, Determination, Competitive
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA, MANAGEMENT, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Park University 1999 — 2002
BA, MANAGEMENT
Kansas City Power & Light January 2007 - Present
Sprint Nextel September 2001 - December 2006
Husch Blackwell August 1998 - August 2001
Seattle Mariners January 1987 - August 1995
Skills
Litigation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Energy, Contract Management, Regulations, Electric Utility, Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation, Project Management, Intellectual Property
Education
Washburn University School of Law 1995 — 1998
Juris Doctorate, Law
Pacific Lutheran University 1984 — 1987
B.A., Communications
Prairie State Generating Company May 2013 - August 2014
Kansas City Power & Light February 2012 - April 2013
Kansas City Power & Light June 2006 - January 2012
Kansas City Power & Light November 1999 - May 2006
Kansas City Power & Light September 1993 - October 1999
Skills
Power Plants, Power Generation, Energy, Coal, Natural Gas, NERC, Power Distribution, Energy Management, Energy Conservation, Process Improvement, Environmental Compliance, Contract Management, Energy Efficiency, Commissioning, Construction Safety, Factory, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Turbines, Steam, Contract Negotiation, Project Engineering, Boilers, EPC, Instrumentation, Waste Management
Education
Rockhurst University 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
University of Missouri-Rolla 1976 — 1980
BS Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering
Restore Community Church July 2013 - Present
Pro Athlete Inc September 2008 - July 2013
Brisk Interactive 2008 - 2009
Kansas City Power & Light May 2007 - September 2007
Kansas City Power & Light May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Online Marketing, Social Media, Management, Email Marketing, Silverpop, Google Analytics, Branding & Identity, Video, Layout, InDesign, WordPress, SEO, Posters, Graphics
Education
Southwest Baptist University 2004 — 2007
BS, Commercial Art
Florida Power & Light June 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light April 2004 - March 2010
Kansas City Power & Light 2000 - 2010
U. S. Army March 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, Program Management, Energy, Project Management, Energy Efficiency, Negotiation, Management, Power Plants, Strategy, Analysis, Contract Management, Six Sigma, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Procurement, Construction, Military Experience, SQL, Continuous Improvement
Education
US Army Command & General Staff Officer College 2008 — 2009
Intermidiate Level Education
Webster University (AT) 1990 — 1993
MBA, Management
Finlay Engineering College 1984 — 1988
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Ottawa University 1974 — 1978
BA
Ottawa High School 1971 — 1974
Kansas City Power & Light June 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2007 - July 2011
Kansas City Power & Light August 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Customer Relations, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Dreamweaver, HTML, Email Marketing, Silverpop, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Internal Communications, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing
Education
Park University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Business Administration/Marketing
GE Power & Water November 2014 - Present
GE Power & Water January 2013 - October 2014
GE Power & Water March 2008 - November 2012
Kansas City Power & Light April 2003 - March 2008
Accenture January 2001 - December 2002
NetSales February 2000 - October 2000
Accenture January 1990 - February 2000
Skills
Procurement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Spend Analysis, Materials Management, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, E-procurement, Vendor Management, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Development, Purchasing, Program Management, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing, Project Management, SAP, MRP, Supply Chain..., Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Negotiation, Kaizen, Leadership, Strategy, Logistics, DMAIC, Supplier Quality, Team Building, Manufacturing, Process Engineering
Education
University of Chicago 1994 — 1997
MBA, Finance and Accounting
Purdue University 1988 — 1989
MS, Industrial Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 1984 — 1988
BS, Electrical Engineering
Sprint Nextel November 1997 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light February 2009 - January 2011
Sprint November 1996 - March 2009
University of Missouri at Kansas City August 1993 - October 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Program Management, Six Sigma, Supply Management, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Change Management, Team Building, Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Management, RFP, Leadership
Education
Purdue University 1988 — 1991
MS, Education
Kansas City Power & Light March 1978 - Present
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, PeopleSoft, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Forecasting, Budgets, Access, Risk Management, Change Management, Account Reconciliation, Business Analysis, Software Documentation, Internal Controls, Business Process..., Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Contract Management, Payroll, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis
Education
Park University 1988 — 1991
Accounting and Finance
Southwest Baptist University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), History
Heart to Heart International March 2013 - Present
Arc Strategies Group January 2011 - Present
Rockhurst University August 2014 - Present
Olive Grove September 2013 - February 2014
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts January 2007 - March 2012
Union Station Kansas City April 2002 - January 2007
UtiliCorp United/Aquila 1996 - 2002
Kansas City Power & Light December 1984 - April 1996
Skills
Accounting, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Budgets, Organizational..., Budgeting, Project and Operations..., Finance, Strategy, Nonprofits, Operations Management, Business Planning, Training, Management, Project Planning, Managerial Finance, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Leadership, Policy
Education
Rockhurst University 1994 — 1996
MBA, General Management
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1980 — 1984
BS, Accounting
Raytown South High School Class of 1980 1976 — 1980
Kansas City Power & Light February 2015 - Present
DataSource Inc May 2014 - January 2015
H&R Block March 2005 - May 2014
Hallmark Cards July 1997 - March 2005
Skills
Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Telecommunications, Negotiation, Retail, Program Management, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Sourcing, Leadership
Education
Park University 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, 4.0
William Jewell College 2000 — 2003
B.S. Business Administration, Business, Economics
DJCB Consulting January 2010 - Present
DJCB Consulting September 2007 - Present
City of Kansas City, MO May 1994 - May 2007
Kansas City Power and Light and also Board of Public Utilities October 1968 - September 1980
Kansas City Power & Light October 1968 - November 1976
Skills
PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Employee Training, Team Building, Event Planning, Training, Adult Education, Change Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Leadership, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Management, Fundraising, Program Management, Public Relations, Social Media
Education
Webster University 2004 — 2006
MA, Human Resources Development
Pittsburg State University
BS, Home Economics w/ Business Adm
Kansas City Power & Light January 2009 - Present
Osco Drug January 2004 - August 2005
U.S. Army March 1995 - July 1997
Education
Park University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Central Parking System October 2008 - January 2011
Central Parking System July 2006 - October 2008
Central Parking System June 2005 - July 2006
Kansas City Power & Light November 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Supervisory Skills, Budgeting, Access, Customer Service, Outlook
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelors, Science, Geography; Geographic Information Systems
Maple Woods Community College 1998 — 2000
Associates, Science
Westar Energy 2007 - Present
Westar Energy 2007 - 2010
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 2003 - 2007
Constellation Energy 2000 - 2003
Kansas City Power & Light 1988 - 1999
Aquila 1985 - 1988
Skills
NERC, PJM, Energy, Energy Markets, Risk Assessment, Commodity Markets, Risk Management, Contract Management, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Analysis, Program Management, Software Documentation, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Government, Negotiation, Petroleum, Visio, Electricity Markets, Electric Power
Education
Rockhurst University 1989 — 1993
MBA, Finance
University of Missouri-Columbia 1986 — 1989
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1984
BS, Electrical Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light December 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light October 2009 - December 2014
Kansas City Power & Light February 2005 - October 2009
JCPenney Catalog 1996 - 2003
Skills
Physical Security, Security Management, Critical Infrastructure..., NERC, Emergency Management, Security Audits, Security, Risk Assessment, Corporate Security, Background Checks, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Access Control, Microsoft Office, Disaster Response, Customer Service, CCTV, Lenel, Policy, Investigation, Process Improvement, Physical Security..., Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Surveillance, Project Management, Standards Compliance, Subject Matter Experts, Hazard Mitigation, Crisis Management, Identity Theft, Security Policy..., Business Continuity..., Criminal Investigations, Financial Crime, Safety, Fraud Detection, Check Fraud, Data Analysis, Visio, Internal Audit, PowerPoint, Budgets, SharePoint, Strategic Partnerships, Analytical Skills, Protection
Education
Park University 2006 — 2008
Master of Public Affairs, Disaster and Emergency Management, 3.93
Park University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor - Criminal Justice Administration, Law Enforcement, 3.71
Sumner Academy of Arts and Science 1989 — 1995
High School
Anglican Church in America October 2014 - Present
Diocese of the Missouri Valley June 2013 - Present
Diocese of the Missouri Valley November 2002 - Present
Trinity Anglican Church, Prairie Village, Ks August 1997 - Present
Celeritas Technologies April 2008 - June 2009
Kansas City Power & Light 1983 - February 2008
Technique 1100 1981 - 1983
Sperry Univac 1979 - 1981
United Computing 1976 - 1978
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Lines 1961 - 1976
Skills
Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Church Events, Team Building, Public Speaking, Religious Studies, Community Outreach, Pastoral Care, Theology, Discipleship, Biblical Studies, Preaching, Youth Ministry, Religion, Missions, Pastoral, Teaching, Pastoral Counseling, Ministry Leadership
Education
Rockhurst University 1961 — 1978
BSBA, Finance
Kansas City Power & Light November 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2013 - October 2013
Kansas City Power & Light May 2012 - December 2012
GEHA December 2010 - May 2012
CenturyLink May 2009 - June 2010
Embarq July 2007 - May 2009
Embarq July 2006 - June 2007
Sprint Nextel January 2005 - May 2006
Sprint Nextel Corporation October 2003 - June 2005
Sprint August 1998 - September 2003
Skills
IT Solutions delivery, Client Relationship..., Client Interfacing, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Budget Management, Cost Control, Program Management, Vendor Relations, Vendor Management, RFP preparation, SOW, Risk Management, Issues Management, Risk Mitigation, Action Plans, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Staff Management, Team Leadership, Resource Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Analysis, Mergers, Acquisition Integration, Spin-offs, Presentation &..., Verbal and Written..., Executive Level..., Negotiation, SDLC, Portfolio Management, Quality Management, Coaching, Integration, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Building Relationships, Communication, CRM, Analysis, Budgets, Budget Forecasts, Budget Monitoring, Matrix Leadership, Project Planning, Software Development, Public Relations
Education
University of Idaho 2015 — 2015
Utilities Executive Course
University of Central Missouri 1995 — 1998
Bachelor Of Science, Computer Information Systems
Osmania University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor Of Science, Math, Physics and Computer Scienc
Uneversity Of Idaho
University of Idaho
University of Idaho
Blattner Energy Inc August 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light June 2012 - August 2014
Kansas City, Mo August 2010 - August 2014
Harte-Hanks, Inc. November 2011 - February 2012
Skills
General Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, Windows, Data Entry, Phone Etiquette, Call Center, Troubleshooting
Education
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City 2012 — 2014
Wind Energy
Black & Veatch September 2011 - Present
KCMSD April 2011 - September 2011
Blue Valley School District August 2007 - June 2011
Kansas City Power & Light June 2010 - March 2011
Kansas City Power & Light July 2007 - June 2010
American Electric Power June 2000 - April 2007
Central & Southwest Corp October 1996 - June 2000
Public Service Company of Oklahoma March 1994 - October 1996
Public Service Company of Oklahoma September 1992 - March 1994
Skills
Procurement, Project Management, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations Management, Change Management, Energy, Management, Electric Utility, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Project Control, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Power Generation, Supply Chain, Electric Utility..., Supply Chain Operations, Fleet Management, Inventory Control, Team Building, Procurement Management, Proposal Management, T&D Operations..., Public Procurement, Public Administration, Budgets, Proposal Leadership, Program Management
Education
University of Oklahoma 1997 — 2001
MPA, Masters Public Administration
Northeastern University 1992 — 1996
MS, Industrial Engineering & Management
Oklahoma State University
BS, Urban & Regional Planning, Public Policy
Tallgrass Energy November 2014 - Present
Rockies Express Pipeline November 2014 - Present
Missouri Gas Energy May 2011 - October 2014
Kansas City Power & Light Company August 2009 - April 2011
Kansas City Power & Light March 2007 - August 2009
Kansas City Power & Light October 2005 - March 2007
Kansas City Power & Light September 2004 - October 2005
Seminole Electric Cooperative August 2002 - September 2004
Aquila June 1999 - February 2002
Mountain Energy Corporation October 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Energy, Natural Gas, Program Management, Procurement, Gas, Management, Strategy, Pipelines, Project Planning, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Contract Management, Commodity Markets, Risk Assessment, Logistics, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Energy Industry, Process Scheduler, Trading, Purchasing, Petroleum, Energy Markets, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Commodity, Electricity Markets, Oil/Gas, Smart Grid, NERC, Engineering, Demand Response, Transportation, Environmental Awareness, Process Improvement, Hedging, Power Systems, Project Management, Power Plants, Electric Power, SCADA, Energy Efficiency, Oil & Gas Industry, Energy Management, Project Engineering, Operations Management, MS Project, Power Transmission
Education
Oklahoma State University 1981 — 1984
B.S., Petroleum Engineering Technology
Connors State Junior College 1980 — 1981
Sooner High School 1977 — 1980
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City May 2010 - July 2013
Kansas City Power & Light May 2005 - December 2009
Kansas City Power & Light Co. April 2001 - December 2009
Gunn Shank & Stover August 2000 - April 2001
Law Office of Mary Margaret Parrish January 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Planning, Security, Budgets, Training, Internal Audit, Business Continuity..., Risk Management, Vendor Management, Risk Assessment, Visio, Program Management
Education
Rockhurst University 2005 — 2007
Masters Business Administration, Business
Park University 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Computer-Based Information Systems
Park University 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Management Computer Information Systems
Kansas City Power & Light January 2001 - Present
Skills
Project Management, Energy, Project Planning, Residential Homes
Education
Ottawa University 2002 — 2005
Master of Arts, Human Resource Management
University of Washington 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Portland Wilderness LLC 2013 - Present
Westside Portland Tree Guild 2012 - 2013
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs July 2008 - July 2012
Midwest Research Institute October 2004 - May 2008
Saint Luke's Health System February 2004 - December 2004
Missouri Department of Conservation May 2002 - December 2003
Kansas City Power & Light May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Access, Program Management, Outlook, Analysis, Team Building, Teaching, Change Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Training, Program Development, Management, Nonprofits
Education
Truman State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Biology
Rockhurst University
Kansas City Power & Light June 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 2005 - May 2011
Aquila 2007 - 2008
Target 2004 - 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Call Center, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Outlook
Education
Southwest Baptist University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Sociology
Oremus, LLC November 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light September 2009 - Present
Blessings of St. Joseph, Inc. September 1999 - Present
Skills
Power Generation, Power Plants, Project Management, Energy, Engineering, Project Engineering, Electric Power
Education
Purdue University 1988 — 1989
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering, 6.0/6.0
University of Missouri-Rolla 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.7/4.0
Kansas City Power & Light October 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light March 2013 - October 2013
PowerAdvocate February 2010 - March 2013
PowerAdvocate May 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Energy, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Visio, Engineering Management, Strategic Sourcing, Renewable Energy, Program Management, Process Engineering, Product Management, Analysis, Management, Strategy, Procurement, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain
Education
Northeastern University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light December 2014 - Present
Candidate Command April 2012 - November 2014
Axiom Strategies February 2013 - January 2014
US Congress January 2003 - February 2013
Graves for Congress March 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Press Releases, Social Media, Newsletters, Politics, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Legislation, Media Relations, Message Development, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Event Planning, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Public Relations, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Event Management, Public Affairs, Copywriting, Community Development, Campaigns, Storytelling
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2001 — 2002
MBA, Business
Northwest Missouri State University 1995 — 1999
B.S., Public Relations
Skills Training Institute June 2009 - Present
Applied Skills Consortium August 2010 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light September 2007 - February 2011
Kansas City Power & Light December 1999 - September 2007
US Navy January 1986 - October 1994
Skills
Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Nonprofits, Training, Procurement, Budgets, Leadership, Leadership Development, Program Management, Team Building, Coaching, Business Planning, Organizational..., Entrepreneurship, Management
Education
Park University
BS, Management, Computer Information Systems
Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care November 2012 - Present
Black & Veatch October 2011 - Present
Private Law Practice September 2006 - October 2011
Arts Incubator of Kansas City June 2005 - April 2011
United States Air Force May 2007 - March 2011
Kansas City Power & Light September 1996 - May 2006
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Energy, Construction, Procurement, Contract Management, Renewable Energy, Negotiation, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Legal Writing, Government, Environmental Awareness, Litigation, Licensing, Risk Management, Civil Litigation, Mergers, Environmental Compliance, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Military Justice, Nonprofits, LEED, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Military History, Custom Furniture, Patents, Military Experience, American History, World History, Revit
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1987 — 1990
JD
University of Toledo 1979 — 1982
BSCE, Magna Cum Laude, Civil Engineering
Ohio Northern University 1978 — 1979
Wickliffe High
Blue Springs Assembly February 2003 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 1998 - January 2003
Skills
Pianist, Conducting, Choral, Music, Singing, Vocal, Church Music, Orchestral, Keyboards, Orchestral Music, Composition, Music Production, Music Industry, Recording, Songwriting, Piano, Guitar, Music Theory, Teaching, Music History, Studio Recording, Choral Conducting
Education
Oral Roberts University 1980 — 1984
BM, Music
Kansas City Power & Light May 2011 - Present
Green Works in Kansas City October 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light August 2009 - May 2011
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - October 2009
Kansas City Power & Light March 2006 - July 2008
Kansas City Power & Light December 2004 - February 2006
Interstate Bakeries February 2003 - December 2004
Sprint May 2001 - February 2003
Applebees May 2000 - May 2001
Sprint December 1994 - May 2000
Skills
Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Analysis, Auditing, Budgets, Finance, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Variance Analysis, Management, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2008 — 2010
Executive MBA
Rockhurst University 1990 — 1994
BSBA, Accounting
Rockhurst High School 1986 — 1990
ITC Great Plains May 2014 - Present
Kansas Corporation Commission January 2010 - May 2014
Hearthstone Consulting March 2006 - December 2009
Cricket Communications April 2006 - April 2009
Hearthstone Development Group 2004 - 2009
Kansas City Power & Light April 1999 - March 2006
Black & Veatch June 1993 - March 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Project Management, Energy, Program Management, Project Planning
Education
North Dakota State University 1988 — 1993
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) July 2014 - Present
Midwest IT Solutions, LLC September 2006 - Present
National Association of Insurance Commissioners December 2006 - July 2014
Kansas City Power & Light January 2000 - August 2006
Skills
Unix, Excel, Insurance, PL/SQL, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Oracle SQL, oracle, WebSphere Message Broker, Network Administration, Project Management, Analysis, Leadership, SDLC, Visio, XML, Software Documentation
Education
Park University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Management of Computer Information Systems
University of Missouri-Columbia 1994 — 1995
General studies, Computer Science
North Kansas City 1991 — 1996
High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Kansas City Power & Light January 2015 - Present
DJ Andy J Brands September 2000 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light October 2011 - January 2015
Kansas City Power & Light October 2009 - October 2011
Kiewit Power Engineers May 2008 - June 2009
University of Missouri January 2008 - May 2008
RWTH Aachen University, Germany May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Process Control, Automation, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Databases, Project Management, Reliability Engineering, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Management, Consulting, Social Entrepreneurship, Big Data, Instrument Control, Instrumentation, Protools, Linux, Windows, Programming, Scripting, Engineering, Smart Grid, Leadership, Six Sigma, Integration, Process Improvement, Testing, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Visio, Program Management, Energy
Education
Rockhurst University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light December 2006 - Present
Watershed Concepts April 2005 - November 2006
Western Air Maps February 2004 - April 2005
Skills
GIS, Cartography, ArcGIS, ESRI, Spatial Analysis, Water Resources, ArcSDE, ArcMap, ArcView, ArcCatalog, Geography, Spatial Databases, ArcGIS Server, Geomatics, ArcInfo
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1999 — 2003
Geography
Kansas City Power & Light February 2015 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2010 - January 2015
Kansas City Power & Light January 2009 - December 2009
Kansas City Power & Light March 2006 - September 2008
Kansas City Power & Light December 2005 - January 2006
Kansas City Power & Light October 2005 - December 2005
Osco Drug May 2003 - August 2005
Osco Drug May 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Energy, Power Generation, Power Plants, Troubleshooting, Factory, Inspection, Supervisory Skills, Boilers, Steam, Preventive Maintenance, Customer Service
Education
Park University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Kansas City Power & Light June 2011 - Present
Northwest Missouri State University January 2010 - April 2011
Kansas City Power & Light May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
JavaScript, SQL, HTML + CSS, ColdFusion, ASP, Dreamweaver, SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, Sitecore, Fireworks, Java, Photoshop, InDesign, Cascade Server
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2007 — 2011
Interactive Digital Media - Computer Science Programming, Computer Programming / Graphic Design
MidCountry Finance July 2015 - Present
ACI Worldwide May 2009 - April 2015
Kansas City Power & Light August 2006 - January 2009
Mutual of Omaha July 2004 - August 2008
FBD Consulting July 1998 - July 2004
Bank of America October 1996 - July 1998
Payless Cashways July 1986 - February 1996
UMB Bank 1985 - 1986
Realex Corporation 1979 - 1985
St. Joseph Medical Center Wichita KS 1977 - 1979
Skills
FMLA, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Mergers, Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Sales Compensation, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Incentive Programs, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Compensation & Benefit, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Executive Coaching, Payroll, HR Consulting, Human Resources
Education
The University of Kansas 1975 — 1977
MA, Human Relations
Penn State University 1971 — 1975
BA, Speech Communication
Southwest High School
Kansas City Power & Light October 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 1995 - October 2012
Kansas City Power & Light 1987 - July 1995
Kansas City Power and Light December 1985 - 1987
Skills
Smart Grid, Substation, Energy, SCADA, Wind, Power Plants, NERC, Electricians, Power Distribution, Troubleshooting, Power Generation, Electric Power, Automation, Energy Efficiency, Engineering Management, Engineering, Turbines, Project Engineering, Contract Management, Transmission, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, PLC, Safety Management..., Construction, Electricity, Project Planning, High Voltage, Electrical Safety, Instrumentation, Electrical, Microsoft Office, Relays, Commissioning, Supervisory Skills, First Aid Training, CPR Certified, Certified Safety and...
Education
Pittsburg State University 1981 — 1984
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Pittsburg State University 1980 — 1984
Ameren May 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light April 2004 - July 2011
Black & Veatch January 2011 - May 2011
Aclara - December December 2002 - April 2004
Skills
MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, G-Tech, AM/FM, ETAP, STORMS, Customer Information..., Microsoft Office, Storms, CAD, Integration, Power Systems
Education
Webster University 2008 — 2011
MBA, Present; Business Administration, 3.8
Saint Louis University 1997 — 2002
B.S, Electrical Engineering
Sangre de Cristo Art Center July 2014 - Present
The Home Depot October 2012 - July 2014
Raton, New Mexico 2009 - 2013
Hallmark Cards December 2000 - 2009
Home Depot Overland Park, KS 2000 - 2009
HNTB October 1992 - September 2000
BHA Group March 1992 - October 1992
Newsday Communications September 1991 - March 1992
Kansas City Power & Light June 1972 - September 1991
Skills
Photos, Painting, Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Graphics, Logo Design, Editing, Galleries, Film, Animation, Video Production, Public Relations, Fundraising, Visual Arts, Contemporary Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Drawing, Illustrator, Mixed Media, Brochures, Oil Painting, Murals, Watercolor, Printmaking, Photoshop, Portraits, Digital Photography, Illustration, Art Direction, Acrylic, InDesign, Art Exhibitions, Mac, Paint, Sculpture, Creative Direction, Craft, Storyboarding, Books, Concept Design, Typography, Image Manipulation, Digital Illustration, Visual Communication, Layout, Posters, Fine Art Photography, Image Editing
Education
Drafting Electronics Technical Institute 1969 — 1971
Associates Degree, Technical Drawing, 3.25
Johnson County Community College 1982 — 1982
Logo Design, 3.5
Penn Valley Community College 1981 — 1984
Fine/Studio Arts, General, 4.0
Pittsburg State University 1969 — 1970
Art
SMN 1965 — 1968
High School Diploma, Art and Drafting, 3
Kansas City Power & Light November 2012 - Present
GE Oil & Gas November 2011 - October 2012
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Energy, Natural Gas, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Cartography, Project Planning, Technical Support, Database Administration
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2010 — 2012
Master's Certificate, GIS
Northwest Missouri State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science
IBEW Local 1613 October 2009 — Present
Kansas City Power & Light May 2009 — Present
IBEW Local 1613 June 2009 — June 2012
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 — May 2009
Kansas City Power & Light January 2008 — July 2008
Kansas City Power & Light September 2006 — January 2008
Sunlight Saunas January 2006 — July 2006
State Street June 2002 — January 2006
Argosy Casino 1998 — 2002
Skills
Accounting, PeopleSoft, Financial Reporting, Excel, Word, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, NetSuite, PAM for Securities, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Leadership, General Ledger
Education
Park University ... — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, GPA 4.0
Missouri Western State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree (BSBA), Accounting
Park University 1999 — 2000
N/A, Accounting
Maple Woods Community College 1998 — 1999
N/A, Business
Kansas City Power & Light September 2007 - Present
Jackson Hewitt December 2006 - August 2007
Sprint 1976 - 2006
Skills
Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, APICS, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Budgets, Purchasing, Financial Analysis, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, Accounting, Customer Service, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Management, Business Process..., Analysis
Education
Ottawa University 2006 — 2008
BA, Business Administration
International Business College 1975 — 1976
Associates, Accounting
KCPL 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 2009 - Present
KCP&L 2009 - Present
Aquila, Inc. January 2004 - July 2008
Aquila, Inc. September 1997 - 2003
Skills
Performance Management, PeopleSoft, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Employee Benefits, Recruiting
Education
Park University
Bachelor's, Business Administration
Kansas City Power & Light January 2012 - Present
The York Household June 2011 - January 2012
University of Kansas November 2009 - June 2011
Protiviti July 2005 - November 2009
BKD, LLP January 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Tax, Risk Management, Process Improvement
Education
Pittsburg State University 2004 — 2005
MBA, Accounting
Pittsburg State University 2002 — 2004
BBA, Accounting
Waddell & Reed September 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - September 2012
Aquila, Inc. November 2001 - July 2008
Skills
Outsourcing, Budgets, Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations Management, Procurement, Leadership, Supply Management, Business Process, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Management, PeopleSoft, Vendor Management, RFP, Project Management, Risk Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Forecasting, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Team Building, Commodity, Sourcing, Program Management, Energy, E-procurement, Customer Service, Training, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Management, Analysis
Education
Webster University 2003 — 2005
MBA
Rockhurst University 1990 — 1994
BSBA, Purchasing/Materials Management
Tradewinds Political Consulting January 2009 - Present
Frecorp, Inc. June 2002 - Present
Black & Veatch April 1998 - March 2002
Kansas City Power & Light 1995 - 1998
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Project Management, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Team Building, Program Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Business Analysis, Customer Service
Education
Oklahoma State University 1977 — 1981
Perceptive Software March 2013 - Present
Private Consultant 2005 - Present
Performance Contracting Inc. 2007 - February 2013
DST Systems 2005 - 2007
Kansas City Power & Light 1995 - 2005
Austin & Associates 1983 - 1995
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Access, Risk Management, Team Building, MS Project, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Procurement, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Leadership, Recruiting, Construction, Outlook, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Corporate Law, Construction Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Training, Management, Account Management, Business Strategy, Negotiation, RFI, Contract Management, New Business Development, Microsoft Word, Subcontracting, Quality Assurance, PowerPoint, Supervisory Skills, Team Leadership, Program Management, Legal Writing, Data Analysis, Change Management, Sales, Proposal Writing, Employee Relations, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Project Bidding, Financial Reporting, Value Engineering
Education
Baker University 2005 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
UMKC School of Law 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (JD)
Princeton University 1976 — 1980
AB, Politics & Russian Studies
Hewlett-Packard March 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light October 2007 - March 2013
Kansas City Power & Light September 2006 - October 2007
Aquila March 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Storage Architecture, Storage Solutions, Pre-sales, Unix, Storage Area Networks, System Administration, Networking, Enterprise Storage, Unix Shell Scripting, Storage Management, Windows, Microsoft Office, HP Storage, SAN, Cloud Computing, Unix Administration, Linux, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery
Education
Tabor College 2002 — 2006
BA, Computer Science & Computer Systems Administration
Tabor College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science
Garmin International August 2014 - Present
Garmin International August 2013 - August 2014
State Street Bank January 2011 - August 2013
Kansas City Power & Light May 2006 - January 2011
Kansas City Power & Light February 2010 - December 2010
Kansas City Power & Light May 2009 - May 2010
Cerner Corporation July 2005 - May 2006
Chevron May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
HRIS, Metrics Analysis, Compensation Planning, HR Business Partnering, Strategic Thinking, Process Improvement, Project Planning, PeopleSoft, Affirmative Action, HR Strategy, Project Management, System Testing, HR Metrics, Analysis, Personnel Management
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2005
Master of Science, Human Resources Management
Pittsburg State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Psychology with Emphasis in Business
Kansas City Power & Light November 2014 - Present
Rose Brooks Center June 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light March 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light September 2005 - March 2009
Kansas City Power & Light November 1999 - September 2005
Kansas City Power & LIght March 1999 - November 1999
Russell Stover Candies 1995 - 1997
Skills
NERC, Risk Management, NERC CIP, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, Energy, Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Program Management, Contract Management, Vendor Management
Education
Rockhurst University 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services
William Jewell College 1989 — 1993
BS, Accounting
Truman High School 1985 — 1989
Kansas City Power & Light April 2015 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2008 - April 2015
KCPL May 2008 - December 2008
KCPL September 2007 - August 2008
KCP&L August 2003 - September 2007
Skills
Risk Management, Energy, Commodity, ETRM, Business Analysis, Energy Markets, Endur, Openlink, Commodity Markets, Natural Gas, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Project Management, Change Management
Education
Rockhurst University 2004 — 2007
MBA, Finance
United States Air Force Academy 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering
Retired June 2011 - Present
Kansas City November 2009 - June 2011
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - November 2009
Aquila, Inc September 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Risk Management, Financial Analysis
Education
Rockhurst University 1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance
University of Central Missouri 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting
Genesis 10 August 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - December 2013
Aquila 2005 - 2008
Aquila 2002 - 2005
Aquila 2000 - 2002
Aquila 1998 - 2000
Aquila 1997 - 1998
Aquila 1996 - 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, PMO, Vendor Relationships, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, Energy, Natural Gas, Program Management, Leadership, Risk Management, PMP, Energy Markets
Education
Rockhurst University
MBA, Finance
University of Central Missouri
BS, Accounting
Kansas City Power & Light June 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light August 2006 - June 2011
Sprint 2004 - 2006
Sprint 2003 - 2004
First Data Resources September 1999 - July 2003
Education
Rockhurst University 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration, Management & Leadership
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Finance & Banking & Financial Markets
Kansas City Power & Light February 2015 - Present
Epiq Systems May 2014 - February 2015
Solomon Consulting May 2013 - December 2013
Kansas City Power and Light January 2007 - May 2013
Assurant Employee Benefits 2004 - 2006
Skills
SCCM, Endpoint Management, Software Packaging, Windows Server, Desktop Environment, Windows Desktop..., Windows 7, WSUS, Mobile Device Management, System Administration, System Solutions, Active Directory, Group Policy, Virtualization, VMware Workstation, vmware thinapp, Hardware, Networking, Windows XP, Citrix, Operating Systems, Management, ThinApp, Microsoft Exchange, Process Improvement, Integration, Troubleshooting, Visio, XP, Software Documentation, System Deployment
Education
Strayer University (VA) 2005 — 2007
BSIT, Network Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light July 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light Company January 2005 - December 2009
Vinson & Elkins, LLP October 2001 - January 2005
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP September 1999 - October 2001
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1996 — 1999
JD
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1992 — 1996
BRIDGE Energy Group March 2015 - Present
The Structure Group September 2012 - March 2015
Kansas City Power & Light March 2011 - September 2012
Kansas City Power & Light June 2010 - September 2012
Kansas City Power & Light June 2010 - March 2011
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - June 2010
Kansas City Power & Light April 2006 - July 2008
Kansas City Power & Light 1981 - 2006
Skills
Program Management, Demand Response, Power Distribution, Renewable Energy, Analysis, Change Management, Business Process..., Project Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Energy Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Integration, Project Planning, Budgets, Engineering, Energy Markets, Contract Negotiation, Transmission, SCADA, Smart Metering, Management
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1977 — 1980
BS, Thermal & Environmental Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila December 2006 - July 2008
Aquila August 2003 - December 2006
Sprint June 1994 - August 1997
Skills
Tax Returns, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Auditing, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Use Tax, Oracle, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Managerial Finance, Vendor Management, Journal Entries, Accruals, Process Improvement, PeopleSoft, Depreciation, Preparation, Valuation, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Management, Project Accounting, Access, Tax, Software Documentation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Property Tax, Business Process..., Balance, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Income Tax, Accounts Payable
Education
Rockhurst University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Willbros Engineers, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Willbros Engineers, Inc. October 2008 - Present
Black & Veatch 2005 - October 2008
GE 2003 - 2005
General Electric 2003 - 2005
MJ Harden 2000 - 2003
Black & Veatch 1999 - 2000
Kansas City Power & Light 1999 - 1999
US Army February 1993 - February 1997
Skills
ESRI, GPS, ArcGIS, Geospatial, Cartography, Microstation, Pipelines, Water, GIS, Environmental, ArcSDE, Access, Data Management, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, GIS analysis, Visio, LiDAR, Databases, AutoCAD, GIS software, ArcView, Supervisory Skills, Database Management, Database Design, Process Improvement, SQL, MS Project, VBA, Excel, Geospatial Technologies, Analysis, CAD, Remote Sensing, Database Admin
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1997 — 1999
BS, Geography
Northwest Missouri State University 1990 — 1992
BS, Geography
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila 1995 - 2009
Aquila, Inc. April 1991 - July 2008
Skills
Energy, Natural Gas, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Texas Tech University 1980 — 1984
BBA, Accounting
Kansas City Power & Light 2005 - Present
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1983 — 1987
Kansas City Power & Light June 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light December 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Energy, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, Project Management, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, MS Project, Project Planning, Change Management, Procurement, Process Scheduler
Education
Park University 2001 — 2006
Centene Corporation July 2014 - Present
Centene Corporation October 2013 - July 2014
Centene Corporation June 2012 - October 2013
GMAC Insurance 2002 - 2012
Accenture 1998 - 2001
Kansas City Power & Light 1988 - 1998
Skills
Change Management, Business Development, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Program Management, Business Process..., Project Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Project Portfolio..., Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Leadership, Call Centers, PMP, Team Building, Business Intelligence, Six Sigma, Insurance, Management, Project Planning, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Business Process, Visio, MS Project, Risk Management, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Organizational..., Performance Management, Outsourcing, Training, Requirements Gathering, Data Analysis, IT Management, Business Requirements, IT Strategy, Software Project..., Integration, Strategy, Analytics, PMO, CRM, Operations Management, SharePoint, Process Engineering
Education
Rockhurst University 1992 — 1996
MBA
University of Missouri-Rolla 1984 — 1988
BS
Xcel Energy July 2015 - Present
Covanta Energy December 2013 - July 2015
GenPower June 2009 - December 2013
Kansas City Power & Light September 2003 - May 2009
Corning Incorporated April 2001 - August 2003
US Army May 2000 - February 2001
Skills
Operations Management, Energy, Microsoft Office, Power Plants, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, Maintenance Management, Gas Turbines, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Power Generation, Electricity, Process Improvement, Project Management, Process Engineering, Factory, Inspection, Six Sigma, Project Engineering, Steam, Boilers, Renewable Energy, Commissioning, Steam Turbines, Turbines, Procurement, Instrumentation, Process Control, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Petroleum, MS Project, Contract Management, Supervisory Skills, Construction Management, Gas, Pipelines, DCS, Energy Industry, Risk Management, EPC, Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, Oil/Gas, Plant Operations, Generators, Electric Power, Preventive Maintenance, Electrical Engineering
Education
Rockhurst University 2005 — 2008
MBA, Finance
United States Military Academy at West Point 1992 — 1996
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Bartow Senior High School 1989 — 1992
High School Diploma
KCPL September 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 2008 - 2009
Aquila, Inc. 1976 - 2008
Skills
Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Filings, Forecasting, Budget, Accounting, Project Planning, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Analysis, PeopleSoft 9.1 GL..., Budgets, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, PeopleSoft, Software Documentation, Accounts Payable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Six Sigma, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process..., Internal Audit, Natural Gas, Managerial Finance, Energy, Contract Management
Education
Rockhurst University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Central Missouri 1974 — 1976
Associate of Scinece, Business Administration
Kansas City Power & Light June 2008 - Present
100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City 2009 - 2014
Alliant Energy Corporation October 2007 - June 2008
Air Hygiene International, Inc. May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Power Plants, Process Improvement, Inspection, Materials, Energy, Contract Management, Construction, Power Generation, Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Risk Management, MS Project, Natural Gas, Construction Management, Testing, Welding, Pressure Vessels, AutoCAD, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Engineering, Structural Engineering, Factory, ASME, Software Documentation, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Leadership, Electricity, Steam, Engineering, Heat Transfer, Supervisory Skills, Construction Safety, Troubleshooting, Boilers, Process Scheduler, Commissioning
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2013 — 2016
Master of Engineering (MEng), Engineering/Industrial Management
Oklahoma State University 2001 — 2007
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Del City High School 1999 — 2001
Commerce Bank December 2013 - Present
Commerce Bank January 2013 - December 2013
Sprint Nextel November 2011 - January 2013
Kansas City Power & Light August 2008 - November 2011
State Street December 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Data Analysis, ACL, Continuous Audit, SOX, Audit, Auditing, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk..., Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Analysis, Banking, Financial Reporting
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Kansas City Power & Light August 2006 - Present
DEPCO, LLC January 1998 - August 2006
Skills
Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Windows Server, Software Documentation, Servers, Citrix, Windows 7, Visio, System Administration, Firewalls, Network Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Security, Windows
Education
Pittsburg State University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor, Electronics Engineering Technology
Kansas City Power & Light March 2015 - Present
DST Systems, Inc. August 2014 - March 2015
DST Systems November 2010 - August 2014
DST Systems March 2004 - November 2010
DST Systems September 2003 - March 2004
Interstate Brands Corporation February 2003 - September 2003
Hufcor, Inc August 2000 - January 2003
Hufcor, Inc September 1996 - August 2000
United States Army Reserve 1990 - 1998
Stoughton Composites 1993 - September 1996
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Procure-to-Pay, PeopleSoft, Management, Contract Management, Business Process..., Inventory Control, Department Budgeting, Project Management, Problem Management, Employee Engagement, Vendor Management, Sourcing, E-procurement, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Materials Management, Lotus Notes, Strategy, Outsourcing, Change Management, Business Planning, Team Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Analysis, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Requirements Analysis, Business Relationship..., Process Improvement, Program Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Negotiation
Education
Park University 2006 — 2008
BS, Management, Summe Cum Laude
Kansas City Power & Light March 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light December 2009 - July 2011
Kansas City Power & Light December 2006 - November 2009
Kansas City Power & Light October 2004 - November 2006
Kansas City Power & Light January 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Power Plants, Energy, Power Systems, Strategic Planning, DCS, Power Distribution, Project Planning
Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 1997 — 2001
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Big Iron Online Auctions September 2014 - Present
Royal Tractor Co., Inc. April 2011 - Present
Caffrey Marketing LLC January 2005 - May 2011
Feist Publishing, Inc. April 2003 - January 2005
Kansas City Mantel & Tile March 1996 - May 2003
Farmland Industries June 1991 - February 1996
Hickerson Phelps Kirtley March 1987 - April 1991
Mobay (Bayer) January 1986 - March 1987
Kansas City Power & Light April 1983 - December 1985
Fletcher Mayo Associates June 1978 - April 1983
Skills
Direct Marketing, Market Planning, Agriculture, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Advertising, B2B, Public Relations, Forecasting, Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Market Research, Account Management, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Selling, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Lead Generation, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Sales
Education
Rockhurst High School
Rockhurst University
MBA, Marketing
UMKC
University of Missouri-Columbia
BJ, Advertising
Kansas City Power & Light September 2014 - Present
KCP&L 2007 - Present
Skills
Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Program Management, Change Management, IT Strategy, Business Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Contract Negotiation, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., SDLC, Cross-functional Team..., PMO, Project Portfolio..., Visio
Education
Rockhurst University 1999 — 2001
EMBA, MBA
University of Kansas 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light September 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power and Light March 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2009 - March 2011
Kansas City Power and Light December 2007 - January 2008
Black & Veatch June 1990 - December 2007
Black and Veatch January 2004 - March 2005
Gas, Oil, and Chemicals Division January 1990 - January 1991
Education
Rockhurst University 1991 — 1994
MBA
University of Missouri-Rolla 1985 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light May 2001 - Present
AT&T September 1992 - June 1998
Skills
Energy, Marketing, SDLC, Call Center, Training, Process Improvement, Leadership, Analysis
Education
Park University 1998 — 2000
BS, Management/Marketing
University of Central Missouri 1981 — 1986
Finley Engineering Company, Inc. December 2014 - Present
KCP&L January 2012 - December 2014
Kansas City Power & Light July 2011 - January 2012
Kansas City Power & Light January 2008 - July 2011
Kansas City Power & Light April 2005 - January 2008
Utilicorp United April 1998 - April 2001
Black & Veatch January 1988 - April 1998
Skills
NERC
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2005 — 2007
EMBA, Business
South Dakota State University 1984 — 1988
Electrical Engineer, Power
Kansas City Power & Light June 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy 2002 - 2010
Xcel Energy 2002 - 2010
Skills
Power Generation, Power Plants, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, Air Quality Engineering, SCR, Catalyst, Fabric Filters, Scrubbers, Boilers, Dry Sorbent Injection
Education
North Dakota State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light May 2011 - Present
Missouri Employers Mutual 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2009 - May 2011
KCP&L May 2007 - January 2009
Missouri Energy Development Association (MEDA) January 2005 - April 2007
Missourians for Hanaway August 2004 - December 2004
Missouri House of Representatives January 2003 - July 2004
House Republican Campaign Committee (Missouri) September 2001 - December 2002
Kortenhof and Ely December 2000 - August 2001
Franklin County Prosecutor January 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Renewable Energy, Strategic Communications, Energy, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Change Management, Program Management, Contract Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Policy, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Budgets, Public Speaking, Economic Development, Legal Writing, Team Building, Litigation, Nonprofits, Business Strategy, Internal Communications, Customer Satisfaction, economic, Political Campaigns, Campaign Management, Campaign Strategies, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Team Management, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Government, Legislative Relations, Public Policy
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2006 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Saint Louis University 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila August 2004 - July 2008
Southwest Airlines July 2001 - August 2004
Keebler Company February 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Performance Management, Recruiting, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Succession Planning, SPHR, Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, HRIS, Process Improvement, Change Management, Personnel Management, Interviews, Employee Training, Training, Benefits Administration, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Workforce Planning, Management, Leadership, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, PeopleSoft, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., FMLA, Talent Management, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Technical Recruiting, New Hire Orientations
Education
Rockhurst University
MBA, Management, Industrial Relations
William Jewell College
BS, Music Education
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila 2004 - 2008
AT&T June 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Financial Risk, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Assessment, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Customer Service, Enterprise Risk..., Process Improvement, Energy, Strategic Planning
Education
Park University 2004 — 2007
BA, Business Management/Accounting
KCP&L May 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light June 2008 - May 2011
Aquila (formerly Utilicorp) 1982 - 2008
Skills
NERC, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Analysis, SCADA, Power Distribution, Contract Management, Energy, MS Project, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, Microsoft Project
Education
Rockhurst University 1983 — 1985
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Missouri-Columbia 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light October 1994 - January 2010
Skills
Financial Analysis, Management, Budgets, Forecasting, Renewable Energy, Balanced Scorecard, Financial Modeling, Energy, Data Analysis, Internal Control, Economic Value Added, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Analysis, Finance, Internal Controls, Business Planning, Internal Audit
Education
Rockhurst College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Wayne State College
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
na AccountantSemi-Retired ConsultantJuly 2001 - January 2012
Arizona Public Service (APS) May 2008 - 2009
Kansas City Power & Light 2006 - 2007
Dynegy September 1998 - July 2001
Ameren May 1978 - August 1998
Skills
General Ledger, Management, Process Improvement, Project Accounting, Accounting, Business Analysis, Fixed Assets
Education
Quincy University 1976 — 1978
BS, Accounting
University of Missouri-Rolla 1967 — 1971
BA, Economics
Kansas City Power & Light
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Analysis, Budgets, Energy
Education
Park University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
William Jewell College
Hawthorn Bank February 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light December 1989 - July 2007
Kansas City Power & Light - Retired 1989 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Process Improvement
Education
Park University 2000 — 2003
B.A. Business Management, Business
Central Missouri State University
Cadmus, Energy Services Division. 2013 - Present
O'Neill Marketing and Event Management 2012 - 2013
Missouri Gas Energy 2000 - 2012
Kansas City Power & Light September 1983 - January 2000
Skills
Energy, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Analysis, Fundraising, Research, Project Management, Social Media, Management, Call Center, Media Relations, Event Planning, Program Management
Education
Baker University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
Northwest Missouri State University
BS Personnel Management/Psych, BS
Shell Trading October 2013 - Present
Deutsche Bank February 2010 - December 2012
BP August 2006 - December 2009
Austin Energy November 2005 - July 2006
Tyr Energy June 2004 - October 2005
Inergy October 2003 - May 2004
Kansas City Power & Light September 2002 - September 2003
Aquila June 2000 - May 2002
Aquila August 1999 - June 2000
Allstate May 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Commodity, Analysis, Natural Gas, Derivatives, Commodity Markets, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk, Trading, Contract Negotiation
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics & Risk Managament
Kansas City Power & Light Company 1984 to Present June 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light November 1999 - June 2011
Kansas City Power & Light January 1986 - November 1999
Kansas City Power & Light September 1984 - January 1986
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Editing, Negotiation, C++
Education
Park University 2001 — 2005
BS Management/Finance
Express Employment Professionals, Northland KC March 2015 - Present
Select Quote Insurance Services July 2014 - March 2015
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City July 2007 - June 2014
Kansas City Power & Light June 2001 - May 2008
City of Kansas City, MO January 2000 - June 2001
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Geography and Cartography