NorthWestern Energy
Industry: Utilities company
DescriptionNorthWestern Corporation owns NorthWestern Energy, a utility company that serves South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana that is based in Sioux Falls. As of December 31, 2007, the company serves approximately 650,000 customers. Headquarters: Sioux Falls, SD CEO: Robert C. Rowe Number of employees: 1,354 Subsidiaries: NorthWestern Services LLC,
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NorthWestern Energy Employees
Allete Clean Energy - Allete February 2013 - Present
Certus Energy Group - Conex Energy June 2010 - January 2013
Nash Finch Company June 2006 - September 2009
Energy Solaire, LLC October 2003 - May 2006
NorthWestern Energy March 2001 - September 2003
NRG Energy February 1996 - March 2001
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. July 1995 - January 1996
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Operating Budgets, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Food Distribution, Power Markets, Medical Devices, M&A experience, Strategic Financial..., Product Marketing, New Business Development, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas Industry, Trading, Emissions Trading, Electric Power, Supply Chain..., Risk Management, Monte Carlo Simulation, Contract Negotiation, Month End Close, Forecasting, FASB, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, Project Finance, Energy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1993 — 1995
MBA, Finance, Marketing, Entrepeneurship
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Literature
Meijer July 2015 - Present
Aspen Surgical May 2012 - September 2014
NorthWestern Energy January 2010 - May 2012
Montana Tech September 2006 - December 2009
CROSWELL-LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT - Education Logistics February 2002 - September 2006
AT&T October 1995 - February 2002
Skills
Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cognos, SQL Server Management..., SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PL/SQL, Visual Studio, Toad, Access, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting, Databases, IT Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Villanova University 2014 — 2015
Dual Master Certification in Project Management, Applied & IS/IT Project Management
Siena Heights University
BA - Multidisciplinary Studies, • Business & System Administration •
Ross Technical Institute
Computer Technology Certification, • Computer Software Applications & Administration •, Certificate of Recognition for Highest Academic Honors •
Raven Industries Tax DirectorRaven IndustriesOctober 2005 - Present
NorthWestern Energy October 2002 - September 2005
Union Pacific Railroad August 1997 - September 2002
Skills
Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, CPA, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax Research, Accounting, Auditing, FAS 5, Use Tax, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax, International Tax..., Tax, International Tax, Management, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Process Improvement
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Pacific Gas and Electric Company March 2014 - Present
ONEOK Rockies Midstream July 2011 - February 2014
Montana Dakota Utilities Co. October 2001 - July 2010
Northwestern Energy May 1998 - October 2001
SCI Systems Inc. 1988 - 1990
The Dow Chemical Company 1988 - 1988
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Engineering, Gas, Project Planning, Natural Gas, Energy, Supervisory Skills, Energy Industry, Petroleum, Procurement, Power Generation, Pipelines, Inspection, Process Scheduler, Oil & Gas, Construction, Contract Management, Management, Project Engineering, Onshore, Leadership, Upstream, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Mechanical Engineering, Oil & Gas Industry, Factory, Commissioning, Petrochemical, Maintenance & Repair
Education
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.8
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1985 — 1990
BS Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.8 out of 4.0
Advanced Asset Alliance July 2012 - Present
NorthWestern Energy June 2008 - April 2012
Woods, Fuller, Shultz and Smith September 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Litigation, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Arbitration, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Mediation, Strategic Planning
Education
The University of South Dakota School of Law 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor, Law
The University of South Dakota 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Seattle Fish Company April 2014 - Present
Designer Protein, LLC December 2007 - February 2014
NorthWestern Energy May 2006 - November 2007
Yellow Transportation August 2005 - March 2006
Papa Murphy's International October 1999 - October 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Budgets, Team Building, Inventory Management, Marketing, Social Media, Information Systems, Purchasing, Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Organization, Contract Negotiation, Retail, Event Management, Public Speaking, Market Research, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Sales Operations
Education
The University of South Dakota 2005 — 2007
Business Management
Southeast Technical Institute 2003 — 2004
Associates, Business Administration
Northwestern Energy March 2013 - Present
MG Sullivan Services, LLC December 2011 - Present
360networks 2003 - February 2012
Touch America 2002 - December 2003
Touch America/The Montana Power Company 1997 - 2001
Skills
Telecommunications, VoIP, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Telecommunications..., Auditing, Revenue Assurance, Call Center Management, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Telecom Expense..., Call Center, Project Management, Program Management, Management
Education
The University of Montana
Masters in Business Administration
The University of Montana
BS from School of Forestry
NorthWestern Energy August 1998 - Present
Citibank May 1997 - August 1998
Various 1995 - 1997
Skills
Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Training, Workforce Planning, Change Management, Job Analysis, Strategy, management
Education
University of Idaho 2011 — 2011
Utility Executive Course
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1995 — 1997
MS, I/O Psychology
The University of South Dakota 1989 — 1993
BA, Psychology
WEI BSAC
Electroimpact April 2009 - Present
Costco Wholesale June 2007 - March 2009
NorthWestern Energy June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, C#, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Problem Solving, C++, Engineering, CAD, SharePoint, Testing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Solidworks, Assembly, Modeling, Product Development, Programming, Troubleshooting, Windows, Automation, Integration, Process Improvement, Outlook, CNC, Analysis, Teamwork, Process Development, Aerospace, Purchasing, Coordination, Machining, Catia
Education
Seattle University 2005 — 2009
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics
NorthWestern Energy June 2014 - Present
Sublette Audio/Video et. al. March 1996 - Present
MidFirst Bank November 2013 - June 2014
Chesapeake Energy March 2008 - October 2013
Mercury Transaction Services August 2007 - March 2008
Mercury Companies March 2003 - March 2008
Mercury Transaction Services September 2005 - August 2007
Security Title Guaranty March 2003 - August 2004
Spokane County Printing Department February 2000 - February 2003
Skills
SQL Server, VMware, Crystal Reports, SSRS, Databases, .NET, WinForms, WPF, Click Once, Hyperion IR, Web Development, Virtualization, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, C#, SSIS, Database Design, Visual Studio, Software Development, Analysis Services, ASP, Microsoft Exchange, SQL, Data Warehousing, SharePoint, Web Applications
Education
Oregon Institute of Technology 1998 — 2000
NorthWestern Energy 2011 - Present
NorthWestern Energy 2008 - 2010
Montana Power Company 1998 - 2001
Montana Power Trading & Marketing 1997 - 1998
Montana Power Company 1995 - 1997
Montana Power Company 1988 - 1995
Skills
Energy, Public Relations, Customer Service, Program Management, Community Development, Project Planning, Economic Development, Management, Energy Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Analysis, Public Policy, Event Planning, Energy Policy, Corporate Communications, Public/private..., Marketing, Grants
Education
University of Montana 1973 — 1977
BS, Business Administration and Home Economics
The Bancorp January 2015 - Present
NorthWestern Energy December 2011 - January 2015
Eide Bailly LLP September 2008 - December 2011
Milo Belle Consultants December 2006 - September 2008
Dataware Services June 2006 - December 2006
Gateway 1998 - 2002
Skills
CISSP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, SAS70, Risk Assessment, GLBA, CISA, Internal Audit, PCI DSS, Business Process..., IT Risk Management, Information Technology, IT Audit, SOX 404, SSAE 16, US GAAP
Education
The University of South Dakota 1998 — 2008
BBA and MBA, Economics, Business
NorthWestern Energy February 1983 - Present
NorthWestern Energy January 1991 - March 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Project Management, Management, Budgets, Change Management, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Process Improvement, Leadership, Contract Management, Construction, Project Planning, Energy, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Customer Service, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Renewable Energy, Training, Smart Grid, Power Generation
Education
University of Montana 1996 — 1998
MBA, Business
University of Montana 1979 — 1982
BA, Psychology
United States Naval Academy 1977 — 1979
none, Operations Analysis
DJ&A, P.C. Engineers. Planners. Surveyors. February 2015 - Present
US Forest Service May 2012 - October 2014
Sanborn January 2014 - May 2014
Photo Science Inc. May 2011 - May 2012
NIGSA - Nomadas International Group S.A. September 2010 - March 2011
NorthWestern Energy January 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, ArcSDE, Cartography, ArcGIS, GIS, Spatial Analysis
Education
The University of Montana 2005 — 2009
BS, Geography
KPMG US August 2013 - Present
NorthWestern Energy May 2009 - August 2013
Bizitioning™ October 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management, Web Design, Data Analysis, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Client Relations, Contract Analysis, Access, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Management, Microsoft Excel, Consulting
Education
The University of Montana - School of Business Administration 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systemsl; Marketing
Sol & Wolfe Law Firm May 2015 - Present
BSDTS, LLC June 2011 - Present
University of Montana August 2014 - May 2015
US Department of Transportation (DOT) June 2014 - July 2014
NorthWestern Energy June 2013 - August 2013
SecurScreen June 2012 - July 2012
Gianarelli Law Office, PLLC June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Community Outreach, Courts, Filing, Government, Inspection, Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Petroleum, Sales, Training, Time Management
Education
The University of Montana - School of Business Administration 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Conrad High School
NorthWestern Energy June 2013 - Present
NorthWestern Energy March 2012 - June 2013
Morrison Maierle, Inc - Montana September 2010 - March 2012
Morrison Maierle, Inc - Arizona June 2004 - September 2010
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company June 2000 - June 2004
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1999 — 2004
B.S.
NorthWestern Energy October 2011 - Present
Secure South Dakota Partnership April 2010 - Present
NAES Corporation September 2011 - December 2013
POET May 2011 - September 2012
Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC September 2008 - May 2011
Skills
OSHA 30-Hour, OSHA 10-Hour, Method 9 Certified (SD), HAZWOPER, Environmental Compliance, Industrial Safety, Process Safety, Incident Command, Cpr Certified, SPCC Plans, Safety Training Programs, Program Development, Process Safety..., Water Treatment, Air Permitting, Hazardous Waste..., Program Implementation, Department Budgeting, Storm Water Pollution..., Title V Permitting, Air Monitoring, Workers Compensation, NPDES Permits, Railroad Safety, Policy & Development, DOT Compliance, FRA Rules & Regulation, Root Cause Analysis, Incident Investigation, Non-profit..., Water Analysis, Internal & External..., ASP, Purchase Contracts, Emergency Response..., Mentoring, Purchase Management, Predictive Emissions..., Continuous Emissions..., Instrument Calibration, Collaborative Problem..., Networking, Factory, Auditing, Safety Training, Biofuels, Calibration, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Awareness, Inspection
Education
Northern State University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
Western State College 2001 — 2003
Business Management & Economics
Aberdeen Central
South Dakota Wind Energy Association January 2014 - Present
DeWild Grant Reckert & Associates November 2009 - Present
Ulteig Engineers March 2008 - September 2009
Fagen Inc. November 2007 - February 2008
Enventis Telecom (Minnesota Power) September 2000 - August 2007
Norcom Advanced Technologies (Northwestern Energy) July 1998 - May 2000
Norcom Advanced Technologies (Northwestern Energy) January 1997 - July 1998
NorthWestern Energy July 1992 - January 1997
NorthWestern Energy 1980 - 1992
NorthWestern Energy 1977 - 1980
Skills
PE, MBA, Executive Management, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Technical Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Technical Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, M&A due diligence, M&A Integration..., Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Product Management, Business Analysis, Product Strategy, Customer Presentations, Registered Professional..., Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Power Distribution, Distributed Generation, Transmission Planning, Power Distribution..., Power System Protection, SCADA (Electric & Gas), Technical Presentations, Wind, Renewable Energy..., Telecommunications, Fiber Optics, RF Engineering, Software Design, Management, Renewable Energy, Electric Power, Project Planning, Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness, Transmission, Smart Grid, Project Engineering, SCADA, Analysis, Power Systems, Power Generation, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2001 — 2005
MBA, Business Administration, 3.93
Mobridge High School
High School
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
The University of South Dakota
Business Administration
Williston High School
NorthWestern Energy 1998 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2002
Concrete Materials June 2007 - Present
NorthWestern Energy November 2005 - February 2007
NorthWestern Energy May 2003 - November 2005
NorthWestern Energy July 1999 - May 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Management, Leadership, Training, Budgets, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Risk Management, Change Management, Team Leadership
Education
The University of South Dakota 1975 — 1979
NorthWestern Energy December 2003 - Present
Insight Energy 2002 - 2003
NRG Energy 1997 - 2002
Deluxe Corporation 1994 - 1997
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC July 1993 - September 1994
Northwest Airlines 1988 - 1993
Skills
Mergers, Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, M&A experience, Mergers & Acquisitions, Treasury, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Executive Management, Finance, Investor Relations, Due Diligence
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance
NorthWestern Energy June 2008 - Present
RSM McGladrey August 2004 - May 2008
TCF Bank February 2004 - August 2004
Deloitte June 1998 - February 2004
Skills
Tax Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Corporate Tax, Internal Controls, Accounting, GAAP
Education
The University of South Dakota 1994 — 1999
Accounting
NorthWestern Energy October 2002 - Present
Skills
Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Process Improvement, Mergers
Education
The University of South Dakota
Graduate, MBA
NorthWestern Energy November 2005 - Present
SD Public Utilities Commission January 2003 - November 2005
Lewis and Clark Rural Water System May 1993 - December 2002
Skills
Advocacy, Utilities, Government Relations, Lobbying, Legislation, Renewable Energy, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Natural Gas, Policy, Government, Budgets, Public Speaking, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy, Energy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Human Resources, Business Development, Public Relations, Nonprofits
Education
South Dakota State University 1983 — 1985
MS, Microbiology
South Dakota State University 1978 — 1983
BS, Microbiology
TF Riggs High School Pierre SD 1976 — 1978
Lake Country Power May 2013 - Present
Global Energy Werks LLC January 2011 - Present
Wayzata Investment Partners August 2005 - August 2010
The Power in .com February 2001 - July 2010
NorthWestern Energy February 2001 - January 2007
NRG Energy July 1997 - May 2001
Viking Gas Transmission January 1997 - July 1997
Xcel Energy October 1991 - January 1997
General Dynamics Space Systems September 1989 - July 1991
Skills
Business Development, Private Equity, Restructuring, Hedge Funds, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Investments, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Equities, Alternative Investments, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Venture Capital, Corporate Development, Turn Around Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, M&A experience
Education
The University of North Dakota 1985 — 1989
BSME, Engineering
Denver Health June 2014 - Present
Check Six September 2012 - May 2014
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana November 2011 - September 2012
HP/Palm April 2009 - December 2011
Washington Corporation September 2008 - December 2008
Logistics Planning Solution November 2007 - September 2008
NorthWestern Energy June 2008 - August 2008
NorthWestern Energy June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Black Box Testing, Testing, Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Databases, Regression Testing, Integration, System Testing, SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Quality..., Test Cases, Visual Studio, Requirements Gathering, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Quality Center, Software Engineering, Visio
Education
The University of Montana - School of Business Administration 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General
University of Montana 2005 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Management Information Systems, General
NorthWestern Energy July 2014 - Present
NorthWestern Energy June 2011 - May 2013
Hyalite Engineers July 2004 - May 2011
Kiewit May 2002 - May 2004
Skills
AutoCAD, Microstation, Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Project Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Energy, Contract Management, Project Estimation
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1998 — 2002
Civil Engineering
NorthWestern Energy November 2014 - Present
Sullivan, Tabaracci & Rhoades, PC September 1987 - November 2014
Education
The University of Montana School of Law 1984 — 1987
JD, Law
IBM July 2009 - Present
Insurity June 2006 - November 2008
CTG June 2005 - June 2006
CIBER November 1999 - June 2005
Business and Education Institute (BEI) July 1999 - November 1999
NorthWestern Energy July 1998 - July 1999
NorthWestern Energy July 1997 - July 1998
NorthWestern Energy September 1994 - July 1997
Daktronics January 1991 - September 1994
Special Teams Inc. November 1988 - September 1990
Education
South Dakota State University 1982 — 1987
BS, Computer Science and Mathematics
Northwestern Energy February 2007 - Present
Education
The University of Montana 2001 — 2006
Geography, GIS/Cartography
NorthWestern Energy June 2011 - Present
NorthWestern Energy May 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Engineering, Power Systems, Power Distribution, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Project Engineering, Renewable Energy, AutoCAD, Testing, Troubleshooting, Matlab, Project Management, Project Planning, Electric Power
Education
South Dakota State University 2004 — 2009
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Citigroup June 2003 - Present
University of Sioux Falls October 2012 - Present
CTU October 2009 - Present
NorthWestern Energy 2002 - 2003
United States Army National Guard May 1994 - April 2002
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis 2001 - 2002
US Bank 1999 - 2001
Taylor Corporation 1997 - 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Risk Management, Program Management, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, PMP, Change Management, Team Building, Leadership, Training, Project Management, SDLC, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., PMO, Business Process..., Banking, Project Planning, Project Portfolio..., IT Strategy, Visio, IT Management, Team Leadership, Governance, Integration, Software Project..., MS Project, Business Process, Management Consulting, Process Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Outsourcing, Information Technology, Software Documentation, CRM, Strategy, Quality Assurance, ITIL, Executive Management, Security, Leadership Development
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1999 — 2001
M.B.A., Management
Newman High School
University of Sioux Falls
Sturdevants October 2013 - Present
Risk Administration Services, Inc August 2009 - February 2013
VeraSun Energy October 2007 - August 2009
Northwestern Energy 2002 - 2006
Skills
Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Due Diligence, Executive Management, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Forecasting, Internal Audit, Management, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis
Education
The University of South Dakota 1989 — 1994
Master of Professional Accountancy, Accounting
NorthWestern Energy August 1978 - Present
Skills
News Writing, Photography, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Photoshop, Publications, Change Management, Internal Communications, Acrylic Painting, Proofreading, PowerPoint, Web Content, Presentations, Industrial Photography, Microsoft Word, Technical Writing, Watercolor, Content Management, Content Development, Microsoft Excel, Publishing, Editorial, Creative Writing, Copywriting, QuickBooks, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Digital Photography
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 1975 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
The University of Montana
North Shore Energy LLC March 2014 - Present
Omimex May 2004 - March 2014
NorthWestern Energy November 2003 - May 2004
Montana Power and Touch America January 1999 - November 2003
Entech, Inc. January 1989 - December 1999
North American Resources Company (NARCO) 1981 - 1990
Idependent Landman 1979 - 1981
First Montana Title Company 1977 - 1979
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Energy, Mergers, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access database, Real Estate, Microsoft Excel, Natural Gas, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Planning, Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Energy Industry, Business Analysis, Oil & Gas, Gas, Petroleum
Education
The University of Montana - School of Business Administration 1985 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The University of Montana 1972 — 1977
Bachelor's degree
Great Falls Central Catholic High School 1968 — 1972
NorthWestern Energy August 2010 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP February 1999 - August 2010
Bogle & Gates, PLLC 1987 - 1999
Alaska Legal Services August 1984 - July 1987
Education
University of Oregon 1981 — 1984
J.D., 1984
Stanford University
B.A., Human Biology
NorthWestern Energy January 2012 - Present
NorthWestern Energy December 2010 - Present
NorthWestern Energy July 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Energy, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Project Management, Management, Analysis, Leadership, Change Management, Program Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, Team Leadership
Education
Northern State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Business Management/Management Information Science
Northern State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
CAPITAL Services 2002 - Present
Northwestern Energy 1999 - 2002
Citibank 1997 - 1999
Skills
Call Centers, Credit Cards, Banking, Credit, Financial Services, Leadership, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Analytics, Financial Risk, Analysis, Vendor Management
Education
The University of South Dakota
BS
NorthWestern Energy January 2014 - Present
Mills Construction, Inc. May 2005 - December 2013
Hospitality Builders, Inc. January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Change Orders, Construction, Construction Management, Contract Management, Contractors, Management, Project Estimation, Process Scheduler, Project Management, Project Planning, Renovation, Subcontracting
Education
South Dakota State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Construction Management
Howard Hedger Elementary
The University of South Dakota 2008 - Present
The University of South Dakota 2005 - 2008
National Music Museum 2003 - 2004
NorthWestern Energy 1999 - 2001
NorthWestern Energy 1997 - 1999
Vern Halter Iditarod Racing 1995 - 1996
State of South Dakota 1993 - 1995
State of South Dakota 1989 - 1993
State of South Dakota 1988 - 1989
State of South Dakota 1987 - 1988
Skills
Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Planning, Leadership, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Government Relations
Education
University of Sioux Falls 2000 — 2001
Business Administration and Management, General
The University of South Dakota 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Economics
Utility System Efficiencies, Inc. July 2011 - Present
NorthWestern Energy March 2001 - June 2011
Montana Power Co. 1973 - 2002
Ottawa University 1969 - 1972
Skills
Power Transmission, Transmission, Wind, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electric Power, SCADA, Analysis, Electric Transmission, Smart Grid, Energy, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Energy Policy, Power Generation, NERC
Education
University of Arkansas 1964 — 1970
PhD, Physics
William Jewell College 1960 — 1964
BA, Mathematics, Physics
Avera McKennan Hospital Financial Reporting ManagerRaven IndustriesAugust 2002 - July 2004
NorthWestern Energy June 1999 - August 2002
Henry Scholten & Co. August 1996 - June 1999
Education
The University of South Dakota 1992 — 1996
BS, Accounting
NorthWestern Energy 2005 - Present
NorthWestern Energy November 2001 - January 2006
NorthWestern Energy September 2000 - November 2001
Northwestern Public Service January 2000 - September 2000
Northwestern Public Service May 1995 - January 2000
Northwestern Public Service October 1993 - May 1995
Northwestern Public Service October 1991 - October 1993
Education
South Dakota State University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Daktronics September 2013 - Present
Daktronics February 1998 - June 2013
NorthWestern Energy May 1996 - September 1996
Skills
Visual Studio, WPF, XAML, Agile Methodologies, C#, MVVM, C++, Software Development, InstallShield, LINQ, XML, TFS, Software Installation, Software Deployment, Supervisory Experience, Programming, ASP.NET, MSI, Web Applications, MFC, Team Leadership, User Stories, User Interface, prism, WIX, ATL, COM, WinForms, Product Development, Electronics
Education
South Dakota State University 1996 — 2000
Bs, computer science
Webster High School 1992 — 1996
High School Degree, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs, 3.14
NorthWestern Energy June 2014 - Present
Park University 2010 - 2014
University of Great Falls September 2006 - July 2012
University of Great Falls January 2006 - July 2012
University of Great Falls July 2000 - July 2012
Montana State University January 2004 - May 2007
Great Falls Public Schools January 2001 - January 2002
Skills
PHP, Linux, Windows, Public Speaking, Higher Education, MySQL, Programming, Microsoft Office, Training, Teaching, Information Technology, Databases, Research, Photoshop, C++, JavaScript, Strategic Planning, Java, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, HTML, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Budget, Cisco Technologies
Education
North Central University 2010 — 2019
PH.D., Information Security
Cisco Networking Academy 2013 — 2014
Instructor Certification, CISCO: Routing and switching:Introduction to Networks, A
University of Great Falls 1998 — 2000
Masters, Information Systems
University of Great Falls 1994 — 1997
BS, Paralegal Studies
NorthWestern Energy March 2011 - Present
CDM June 2010 - August 2010
CrossCurrents Fly Shop May 2007 - August 2010
Engineering Ministries International (EMI) June 2009 - July 2009
Hydrometrics, Inc May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
MS Office Suite, SAP, AutoCAD, LD Pro, MathCAD, Trimble Survey, L Pile, SLIDE, Project Management, NESC Code, AISC Code, ACI Code, Long-term Customer..., Public Relations, Management, Engineering Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Customer Retention, Reliability, Overhead Electric, Underground Electric, Power Distribution, Distribution Systems, Safety, Construction Safety, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Community Outreach, Electrical Design, Contract Management, Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Water
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2011 — 2013
Masters Degree, Engineering Management
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2006 — 2010
Bachelors Degree, Civil Engineering
Peterson Farms 2010 - Present
Gary Hofer Ag 2008 - 2009
Got-A-Ways Bar & Liquor Store 2002 - 2008
Spirits Beverage Center 1998 - 2004
NorthWestern Energy 1994 - 1998
NorthWestern Energy March 1986 - 1994
Skills
Horticulture
Education
South Dakota State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
NorthWestern Energy 2001 - Present
Montana Power 1989 - 2001
Skills
Information Systems..., Electronic Data..., Internal Company Credit..., SAP, Auditing, Process Improvement, Accounting, Analysis, Software Documentation, Budgets, Access, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Project Planning, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Finance
Education
The University of Montana
BS, Accounting
NorthWestern Energy May 1998 - Present
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Accounting, US GAAP, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, SAP
Education
South Dakota State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Business Economics
NorthWestern Energy 2006 - Present
MAC Equipment Inc May 1993 - May 1994
United States Air Force June 1983 - March 1988
Skills
Power Generation, Project Planning, Contract Management, Electric Power, Energy, Engineering, Natural Gas, Power Systems, Project Engineering, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement
Education
South Dakota State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Climate Systems, Inc. February 2013 - Present
NorthWestern Energy June 2007 - January 2013
Education
South Dakota State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering