Westar Energy
Industry: Electric services company
DescriptionEvergy is an investor owned electric utility headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Evergy is the largest electric company in Kansas, serving 690,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the eastern third of the state. Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri, United States CEO: Mark A Ruelle (1 Aug 2011–) Number of employees: 5,000 Founded: 1909 Subsidiaries: Kansas City Power and Light Company,
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Westar Energy 1981 - Present
Westar Energy 1981 - 2015
Skills
UHV, HV and..., Transmission Line..., Transmission and..., HV and LV Substation..., Transmission,..., HV and LV Substation..., Transmission and..., Leadership, Energy, Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Management
Education
International Right of Way Association 2005 — 2008
Right of Way Negotiation and Acquisition Certification, Right of Way
Autocad 2003 — 2004
Autocad certification, Autocad, A
IBM onsite educational program 1991 — 1994
N/A, CADAM, 3D CADAM, Helix CadCam design, A
The University of Georgia
crestwood high
high school diploma
Westar Energy February 2008 - Present
Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas August 2004 - February 2008
Butler Community College July 2001 - August 2004
Lifeline, Inc January 1998 - July 2001
Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Communications, Leadership Development, Budgets, Account Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Marketing, Team Building, Project Planning, Project Management, Advanced Metering..., Training, Marketing Strategy, Event Management
Education
Southwestern College 2010 — 2011
MS, Leadership
Wichita State University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Education; Sport Business
Kansas Building Science Institute
Westar Energy September 2015 - Present
Skills
Renewable Energy, Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electricians, Power Systems, Wind Turbines, Power Plants, Power Generation, Control Systems Design, Electric Power, Engineering, Energy, Factory, Maintenance Management, Management, Matlab, Microcontrollers, Project Management, Project Planning, Turbines, Wind
Education
South Dakota State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
City of Palo Alto Utilities Dept October 1997 - November 2005
Gachina Landscape Management May 1994 - October 1997
Xenergy Consulting November 1991 - April 1994
Westar Energy May 1979 - March 1991
Rockhurst University 1988 - 1990
Skills
Policy, Budgets, Project Management, Business Analysis, Negotiation, Customer Service, Business Process, Change Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Staff Development, Team Leadership, Human Resources, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Management Consulting, Coaching, Project Planning, Executive Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Consolidation, Staff Management, Staff Mentoring, Community Management, Business Process..., Program Management, Time Management, Government, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Leadership Development
Education
Rockhurst University 1988 — 1990
MBA, Management and Strategic Policy
Pittsburg State University 1970 — 1972
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Double majors in History and Geography
University of Kansas 1968 — 1970
Towards a B.S. in, Asian Studies
Blattner Energy January 2014 - Present
Pittsburg State University May 2010 - December 2013
Westar Energy May 2013 - August 2013
Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems 2012 - 2012
Missouri Department of Conservation May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, AutoCAD, Species Identification, Ecology, Water Quality, Water Resources, Renewable Energy Systems, Solar Power, Wind Turbines, Laboratory Skills, Recycling, Green Building, Anaerobic Digestion, Microsoft Project, Genetics, Certified Green..., Mammalogy, Sustainability, Construction, Environmental Awareness, Energy, Contract Management, Engineering, Project Planning, Leadership, Water, Construction Management
Education
Pittsburg State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Biology, 3.7 GPA
Pittsburg State University 2009 — 2013
Minor, Construction Technology, 3.7 GPA
Masonite August 2013 - Present
Westar Energy March 2013 - Present
Hortons pizza plus April 2012 - June 2013
G&S Fencing May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Welding, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment, Motors, Motorsports, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Computer Proficiency, Measurements, Highly detail oriented, Safety, PPE
Education
Pittsburg State University 2008 — 2012
Erie high school 2005 — 2008
Staples Promotional Products March 2015 - Present
Staples Promotional Products October 2013 - March 2015
University of Kansas August 2012 - May 2013
Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity- University of Kansas November 2011 - November 2012
Westar Energy June 2012 - July 2012
Marston Hearing Center February 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Strategy, Research, Leadership, Marketing, Time Management
Education
University of Kansas 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing, Business Admin. and concentration in entrepreneurship
Morgan Stanley June 2015 - Present
Twin Eagle Resource Management March 2014 - June 2015
ENCOA - Energy Company of America December 2012 - March 2014
Twin Eagle Resource Management December 2010 - December 2012
Dynegy Marketing & Trading June 2007 - January 2011
Westar Energy September 2005 - June 2007
CINERGY CORP May 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Commodity Markets, Energy Markets, Energy, Energy Management, PJM, Power Trading, Electricity Markets, Risk Management, Natural Gas, Hedging, Commodity, Renewable Energy, Trading, Loan Origination, Financial Modeling, Commodity Risk..., Demand Response
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Boone County High School
Westar Energy January 2015 - Present
The Triple-I Corporation July 2014 - January 2015
US Army August 1997 - July 2014
US Army June 2011 - June 2014
Kansas Bureau of Investigation March 2009 - March 2011
Kansas Joint Operations Center 2002 - 2007
Maxim Group 1998 - 2001
Skills
Leadership, Training, Knowledge Management, SharePoint, Analysis, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Security Clearance, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Project Management, Technical Writing, Team Facilitation, Operational Planning, Integration, Creative Writing, Military Experience, Leadership Development, Army, Visio, Microsoft Office, SOP development, Organizational..., Logistics, Performance Management, Business Analysis, Business Performance...
Education
The University of Kansas 2006 — 2012
Master's degree, Public Administration
Wichita State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, History
Westar Energy March 2015 - Present
Independent Contractor April 2004 - December 2014
NCM Associates October 2013 - September 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Adobe, F&B Management, Organization, Multi-tasked, Positive Team Player, Site Inspections, Managing Meetings, Event Management, Trade Shows, Contract Management, Sales&Marketing, Conference Registration, Hotel Booking, Banquets, Budgets, Manage Client..., Management, Travel Arrangements, Office Administration, Cash Handling Experience, Credit Card Transaction..., Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Social Media, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Corporate Events, Social Networking, Leadership, Marketing Communications
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Management
The George Washington University 2003 — 2005
Certificate in Professional Event Management
Westar Energy May 2014 - Present
Indian Hills Ace Hardware May 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Energy Modelling, Econometrics, Economics, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Business Modeling, Forecasting, Demand Forecasting, Planning Budgeting &..., Power Generation, Electric Power, Power Plants
Education
University of Kansas 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Economics, Major GPA 3.67
Westar Energy January 2015 - Present
Westar Energy February 2014 - Present
Westar Energy February 2012 - February 2014
Westar Energy September 2010 - February 2012
Westar Energy July 2008 - September 2010
Westar Energy November 2005 - July 2008
Colgate Palmolive 2002 - 2005
Skills
Engineering, Energy, Project Engineering, Power Plants
Education
The University of Kansas 1998 — 2002
Mechanical Engineering
USDA OCIO-ITS May 2008 - Present
USDA-FSA November 2000 - May 2008
Westar Energy February 1991 - March 1998
Skills
Program Management, SharePoint, Analysis, IT Strategy, Visio, IT Management, Security, PMP, Process Improvement, Project Management, Change Management, IT Service Management, Software Project..., SDLC, PMO, Management, Leadership, History, Government, Access, Data Center, Software Documentation, MS Project, Project Delivery, Resource Management, Budgets, Troubleshooting, SQL, Project Portfolio..., Integration, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Windows, ITIL v3 Foundations...
Education
University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
BS, Computer Science
Westar Energy August 2012 - Present
Westar Energy January 2010 - August 2012
Westar Energy December 2007 - January 2009
Trinity Consultants January 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Air Permitting, NPDES, Industrial Wastewater, Industrial Waste..., ISO 14001, Title V Permitting, EMIS, SPCC Plans, Dispersion Modeling
Education
The University of Kansas 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Westar Energy April 2002 - Present
Black & Veatch May 1991 - April 2002
Skills
Licensed Professional..., Environmental Compliance, Project Management, Power Plants, Project Planning, Engineering, Power Generation, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Environmental...
Education
University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering
University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Security Benefit October 2006 - Present
KPMG 2005 - 2006
Westar Energy 2003 - 2005
University of Kansas 2000 - 2002
KPMG 1998 - 2000
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Finance, Accounting, Leadership, Internal Controls, Budgets, Financial Modeling, Auditing, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Planning
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1996 — 1997
MS, Accounting & Information Systems
The University of Kansas 1980 — 1984
BS, Business
Topeka West High School 1978 — 1980
Washburn Rural 1977 — 1978
Westar Energy August 2002 - Present
Ideker Const. Co. March 2000 - August 2002
Koss Construction Co. April 1995 - January 2000
Skills
Welding, Power Plants, Steam, Maintenance Management, Outage Coodinator,..., Leadership, Management, Occupational Health, Electric Power, Power Generation, Natural Gas, NERC, Electricity, Preventive Maintenance, Nuclear, Energy, Engineering, Factory
Education
Park University 2014 — 2016
Microsoft Office Continuing Education
American Association of Christian Counselors 1998 — 2013
Advanced Diploma, Biblical Counseling
Royal Valley High School 1978 — 1982
Diploma
Westar Energy November 2014 - Present
Terry M. Garrett, CPA November 2012 - October 2014
Lint, Singleton, and Heintz, CPAs, PC January 2012 - November 2012
Capitol Federal Savings Bank October 2007 - January 2012
Capitol Federal Savings Bank June 2003 - July 2007
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Tax, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Auditing, Income Tax, Accounts Receivable, Tax Preparation, Journal Entries, Internal Controls, GAAP, CPA
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2011
Master's Degree, Accounting, Tax Track with Finance Focus
University of Kansas 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business/Management
WaterOne April 2013 - Present
Painted Kanvas September 2013 - Present
Rose Garden Greenhouse, Aviary, Vineyard, and Winery 2000 - Present
PepperTree Landscaping and Design 2000 - Present
Kansas Association of Mappers (KAM) June 2004 - Present
Douglas County, Kansas June 2011 - April 2013
City of Topeka January 2002 - June 2011
Lowe's Home Improvement August 2002 - October 2005
Westar Energy January 2000 - December 2002
Vail Resorts December 1998 - April 1999
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Cartography, ESRI, Geography, GPS, Surveying, ERDAS Imagine, Web Mapping, Land Use Planning, Spatial Analysis, ArcInfo, Spatial Databases, ArcSDE, Data Collection, ArcGIS Server, Geodatabase, Water, Government, ArcView, Analysis, LiDAR, Geomatics, Google Earth, Data Management, ArcCatalog, Databases, Local Government, Python, Construction, Microsoft Office, Research, AutoCAD, Public Relations, Aerial Photography, Emergency Management, Public Speaking, Landlord/tenant Issues, Landscaping, Graphic Design, Writing, HTML, PowerPoint, Survey, GIS applications, Geoprocessing, Environmental, Viticulture, Viniculture, Zoning
Education
University of Kansas 2007 — 2013
BGS, Geography
Allen County Community College 2005 — 2007
Associate Degree, Geography
Pittsburg State University
Mechanical Engineering
Pittsburg State University 1995 — 1996
Mechanical Engineering/Journalism (minor)
Neosho County Community College 1992 — 1994
General
Erie, Kansas High School 1989 — 1993
Diploma, General education with emphasis on board and computer-aided drafting, and wood shop(3+ years)
Protection 1 Security Solutions November 2014 - Present
Protection 1 Security Solutions January 2014 - Present
Protection One December 2012 - March 2014
T-Mobile June 2008 - January 2013
Vermillion Inc August 2004 - June 2008
Westar Energy June 1992 - August 2004
Skills
Call Center, Training, Coaching, Customer Service, Team Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Management, New Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Call Centers, Time Management, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Experience, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Team Building, Process Improvement, Telecommunications, Public Speaking, Operations Management, Account Management, Performance Management, Sales Operations, Vendor Management, Outlook, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Employee Relations, Change Management, Analysis, CRM, Human Resources, Project Planning
Education
Tabor College 2002 — 2004
Associates, Business Administration
Performance Contracting Group June 2014 - Present
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP January 2013 - June 2014
University of Kansas August 2011 - December 2012
University of Kansas August 2011 - December 2012
Westar Energy December 2010 - August 2011
University of Kansas January 2010 - December 2010
Affinitas June 2009 - February 2010
Oskaloosa Thriftway July 2006 - June 2009
Klinknett Roofing June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Customer Service, Budgets, Financial Accounting, Outlook, Public Speaking, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Access, Research, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, Statistics, Management, Economics, Auditing, Teaching, Corporate Finance, Tax, Teamwork, Finance, Account Reconciliation
Education
University of Kansas 2012 — 2012
Master of Accounting, Taxation
University of Kansas 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Accounting & Finance
Garmin International March 2013 - Present
University of Kansas January 2012 - February 2013
University of Kansas August 2010 - December 2011
University of Kansas June 2008 - August 2008
Westar Energy June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Matlab, Engineering, Biomaterials, Solidworks, Labview, Programming, Finite Element Analysis
Education
University of Kansas 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
University of Kansas 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
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
TAS Investments, LLC 2013 - Present
Building Controls and Services, Inc. June 2009 - Present
Westar Energy May 2008 - December 2008
HollyFrontier Corporation May 2007 - August 2007
Great Bend Coop May 2006 - August 2006
Art's Auto Repair May 2002 - May 2006
Skills
AutoCAD, Project Management, Project Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Microsoft Word, Electronics, Electricians, Project Coordination, Siemens APOGEE Building..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Troubleshooting, Microcomputer..., Multitasker, Diagnostics, Welding, Carpentry, Electrical, Surveying, Operate Elevator..., Drill Press Operator, Press Operator, Brake Lathe Operator, Tractor Operator, Automotive Repair, Bobcat Operator, Forklift Operator, Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Energy Management, PowerPoint, HVAC, Hardware Diagnostics, Energy, Leadership
Education
University of Kansas 2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Engineering Management
University of Kansas 2005 — 2010
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics Minor
Protection 1 Security Solutions November 2014 - Present
Westar Energy June 2011 - November 2014
Westar Energy April 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Financial Analysis, US GAAP, Auditing, Accounts Payable, GAAP, General Ledger
Education
Washburn University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Kansas 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Westar Energy January 1998 - Present
TC's Gluten Free Flour 1995 - June 2011
Smokey Hill Rural Electric May 1981 - January 1988
Western Power December 1976 - May 1981
Skills
Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Electricity
Education
Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth, Kansas 1971 — 1974
Salina Area Technical College
Heating and Air Conditioning Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
Salina Area Technical College
Small Engine Repair, Mechanic
Yamazen March 2013 - Present
Westar Energy May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Engineering, Power Plants, PowerPoint, Factory, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, Project Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, CAD, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Kansas 2008 — 2012
Mechanical Engineering
Westar Energy February 2014 - Present
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Sales, Construction, Account Management, Customer Service, Contract Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Leadership
Education
Texas A&M University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Horton High School, Horton Kansas 1974 — 1978
Westar Energy April 2014 - Present
Mission Peak Capital November 2012 - August 2013
UBS Financial Services June 2011 - November 2012
First National Bank of Olathe May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Credit, Financial Analysis, Investments, Financial Modeling, Finance, Valuation, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Equities
Education
University of Kansas 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General, 3.5
University of Kansas 2011 — 2011
Master of Accounting, Tax Accounting / Finance Focus, 3.3
University of Kansas 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, 3.5
Schneider Electric May 2014 - Present
se² December 2012 - May 2014
Westar Energy May 2008 - June 2012
Westar Energy 2000 - 2008
Westar Energy 1998 - 2000
Skills
Program Management, Business Process..., Energy, Smart Grid, Project Management, Change Management, Visio, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Business Development, Business Analysis, Call Centers, Leadership, SaaS, SDLC, Team Building, CRM, MS Project, Strategy, Risk Management, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Vendor Management, Software Documentation, Business Process, Training, Outsourcing, Integration, Business Intelligence, SharePoint, Insurance
Education
Texas State University
BBA, Business Marketing
Westar Energy 2014 - Present
Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC 2014 - Present
IO 2013 - 2014
UnitedHealth Group 2011 - 2012
UnitedHealth Group 2010 - 2011
DLA Piper 2007 - 2010
Snell & Wilmer 2004 - 2007
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Securities, Mergers, Licensing, Securities Regulation, Executive Pay, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Securities Offerings, SEC filings, Business Transactions, IPO, Proxy Statements, Public Company..., Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Private Placements, Finance
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2001 — 2004
J.D., Magna cum laude
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Business, 3.94/4.00
Appleton East 1993 — 1996
Westar Energy April 2013 - August 2014
Weaver's Department Store January 2008 - April 2013
Weaver's Department Store June 2003 - April 2013
POWER Engineers January 2012 - August 2012
University of Kansas May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Soldering Iron, LibreOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office 2007, C++, C#, HTML, CSS, Java, Scheme, Haskell, Visual Basic, Lua, AutoCAD, Revit, Pspice, Linux, Windows, DOS, DNS, Matlab, PHP, Programming, Troubleshooting, Visual Studio, C, Subversion, Engineering, Automation, SQL, Analysis, Networking, MySQL, Technical Writing, XML, Electrical Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Testing, Hardware, Circuit Design, Oscilloscope, Simulations, Wireless, VHDL, Analog Circuit Design, Power Systems, Electronics, Systems Engineering
Education
The University of Kansas 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 3.6
The University of Kansas 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering, 3.45
ERCOT February 2015 - Present
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company September 2013 - January 2015
Westar Energy December 2009 - September 2013
Westar Energy May 2007 - September 2009
Westar Energy August 2001 - May 2007
Westar Energy January 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Coaching, Mentoring, Documentation, Leadership Development, Teaching, Training, Software Documentation, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Project Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., NERC, Succession Planning, Leadership, Project Planning, Commodity Markets, Power Plants, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Program Management, Business Process..., Energy, Energy Markets, Human Performance, Electricity Markets, Energy Management, Analysis, Risk Management, Electric Power, Change Management, Instructional Design, Human Resources
Education
The University of Kansas 1994 — 1999
B.S., Business Administration
Power Costs, Inc. July 2005 - Present
Midwest ISO July 2003 - July 2005
Westar Energy June 2002 - June 2003
AES NewEnergy February 2001 - December 2001
MidAmerican Energy March 1998 - January 2001
ComEd March 1984 - March 1998
Skills
Energy, Energy Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Hedging, Power Markets, MISO, CAISO, PJM, FTR, Electricity Markets, Energy Regulation, Energy Economics, Risk Management, Power Generation, Trading, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commodity Markets, Business Intelligence, Electric Power, Natural Gas, Renewable Energy, Strategy
Education
St. Ambrose University
MBA, Business
St. Ambrose University
BA, Business & Economics
Kansas City Power & Light 2002 - Present
Westar Energy June 1981 - February 2002
Skills
Energy, Contract Management, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Electrical Engineering, Power Plants, Electricians, Engineering, SCADA, Construction, Power Distribution, Construction Management, Wind, NERC, Electricity, Project Planning, Transmission, Electric Power, Smart Grid, High Voltage, Power Transmission, Substation, Energy Management, PLS-CADD
Education
The University of Kansas 1977 — 1981
BS, Civil Engineering
Newton Medical Center - Newton, KS June 2014 - Present
Axtell Clinic, PA February 2013 - Present
Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital July 2011 - April 2012
Personally Yours November 2010 - July 2011
Inspired Koncepts, Inc. January 2010 - September 2010
GTA) Wichita State University August 2009 - December 2009
Tabor College May 2009 - August 2009
Westar Energy February 2008 - August 2008
West Evangelical Free Church May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Management, Customer Service, Advertising, Editing, Event Management, Newsletters
Education
Hesston College 2012 — 2014
ADN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Tabor College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Biblical and Religious Studies; Marketing Minor
Westar Energy March 2015 - Present
Waddell & Reed June 2011 - January 2015
Cisco June 2009 - June 2011
EDS November 2000 - March 2009
OneSystem Group April 1998 - April 2000
DSI March 1994 - March 1998
EDS July 1986 - March 1994
Skills
Process Improvement, CMMI, PMP, Program Management, PMO, SDLC, Vendor Management, ITIL, Software Project..., Business Process..., Project Portfolio..., Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, IT Management, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Visio, Integration, Agile Project Management, Certified Project..., Risk Management, Data Center, Virtualization, Enterprise Software, Leadership, Cloud Computing, IT Strategy, Business Process, CRM, Software Documentation, Management, Start-ups, Software Development, Team Building, Consulting, Project Delivery, Outsourcing, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., SharePoint, IT Service Management, Requirements Gathering, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, Professional Services, SaaS, IT Operations, Strategic Planning, Scrum, Networking
Education
Rockhurst University 1996 — 2000
MBA, Finance, 4.0
Rockhurst University 1983 — 1986
BS, Computer Science, Business, 3.4
Mackintech January 2001 - Present
Kansas Linux And Unix Users Association October 1996 - Present
Westar Energy October 2009 - April 2013
TDP Inc 2006 - 2008
RazorStream November 2004 - October 2006
Sprint Nextel April 2004 - October 2004
Sprint 2003 - 2004
Sprint Nextel January 2001 - March 2003
Atipa Linux Solutions February 2000 - July 2000
Internet Direct Communications 1997 - February 2000
Skills
Ruby, Networking, Open Source Software, RHCE, System Administration, Linux, Integration, Unix, Ruby on Rails, Web Application Design, Solaris, SDLC, Cloud Computing, Ubuntu, Start-ups, Telecommunications
Education
The University of Kansas 1993 — 1997
Berberich Trahan & Co July 2015 - Present
Wendling Noe Nelson & Johnson, LLC January 2015 - June 2015
Mize Houser & Company P.A. 2014 - 2015
Westar Energy May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Office, Budgets, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation, Bookkeeping
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2015 — 2016
Master's degree, Accounting
Univesity of Kansas 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, Graduated with Distinction
Washburn University August 1999 - Present
Westar Energy August 1992 - August 1999
Honeywell January 1983 - October 1991
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Research, Management, Program Management, Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Leadership, Solidworks, Analysis, Team Leadership
Education
University of Kansas 1985 — 1992
Ph.D., Mechancial Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 1983 — 1986
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla 1978 — 1982
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Westar Energy April 2014 - Present
JCB Farms July 2013 - April 2014
Tradesmen International, Inc. September 2012 - January 2013
Blattner Energy April 2012 - September 2012
mid America roofing January 2012 - April 2012
Skills
saddle deck wiring, dta, Wind, Wind Turbines, Power Generation, Electricity, Construction Safety, Inspection, Electrical Safety, Power Plants, Power Distribution, Electrical..., Industrial Safety, Power Systems, Forklift Operator, Construction Management, Blueprint Reading, Quality Control, AutoCAD, Troubleshooting, Construction, Turbines, OSHA 10, Hydraulics, Working at Height, Alternative Energy, Welding, Electricians, Wiring
Education
Pittsburg State University
con
Westar Energy 2007 - 2013
Westar Energy 2006 - 2007
Westar Energy 2003 - 2006
Skills
Project Management, Government, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, Risk Management, M&A experience, P&L Management, Governance, Consumer Services, Negotiation, Communication, Non-profit Boards
Education
The University of Kansas 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classical Languages and History
Westar Energy February 2014 - Present
State of Missouri February 2013 - January 2014
The World Company August 2011 - February 2013
Capitol Federal Savings Bank August 2009 - August 2011
Capitol Federal Savings Bank January 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Great Plains Software, Department Budgeting, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Banking, Accounts Payable, Accruals, Expenses, Customer Service, Payments, Tax, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Internal Controls, Outlook, Deposits, Accounts Receivable, Spreadsheets, GAAP, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Consolidation, Financial Accounting, Preparation, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Analysis
Education
The University of Kansas 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Accounting
Washburn University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance
Neosho County Community College 2007 — 2008
General Education Classes, General Studies
Cummings St. Thomas March 2015 - Present
PwC April 2014 - February 2015
YRC Worldwide, Inc. August 2013 - December 2013
USDA March 2010 - August 2013
Westar Energy June 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Financial Statements, Tax, Analysis, General Ledger, Budgets, CPA
Education
University of Kansas 2004 — 2009
Master's of Accounting, Taxation, Accounting
Bentonville High School
Diploma
Influenster July 2015 - Present
Jennings Social Media Marketing July 2015 - Present
Windsor Manor Assisted Living April 2011 - May 2015
Women's Advocates, Inc. June 2013 - September 2014
Influenster June 2014 - August 2014
Westar Energy September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Fundraising, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Relations, Teamwork, Blogging, Social Media Blogging, Sociology, Public Speaking, Team Building, Rhetorical Analysis, PowerPoint, Apparel, Research Design, Research, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Wellness, Customer Service, Customer Support
Education
University of Kansas 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
American Institute For Foreign Study 2013 — 2013
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising and Visual Communications Program
Westar Energy May 2015 - Present
Westar Energy July 2012 - May 2015
Skills
HP Quality Center, HP Exstream, Testing, Problem Solving, Communication, Leadership, High degree of..., SharePoint, Teamwork
Education
Ottawa University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Foster Wheeler April 2012 - June 2012
Westar Energy October 2010 - May 2012
Kiewit Power June 2008 - June 2010
Southern Company 1990 - 2007
Alstom Power 1980 - 1990
Skills
EPC, Engineering, Scrubbers, Coal, Process Engineering, Power Plants, Energy, Power Generation, Project Management, Factory, Gas, Procurement, Testing, Construction, Commissioning, Engineering Design, Water, Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineering
Education
University of Alabama 1978 — 1980
BS, Chemical Engineering
Carbon Hill Ala
Westar Energy May 2014 - August 2014
Westar Energy May 2013 - August 2013
Law Offices of Michael R. Wallace May 2012 - August 2012
Auto Now Car Dealerships May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley, Strategic Planning, Internal Audit, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
University of Kansas 2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Accounting, Graduate Student
University of Kansas 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
St. James Academy 2007 — 2011
Westar Energy September 2008 - Present
Skills
Energy, Strategic Planning, Power Generation, Electric Power, Energy Markets, NERC, Electricity Markets, Smart Grid, Electrical Engineering, Electric Utility, Demand Response, Commodity Markets, Energy Management, Energy Policy, Power Distribution, Power Systems, Power Transmission, Reliability, Renewable Energy, Utility Industry, Wind, Electricity
Education
Wichita State University 1974 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Seward County Community College and Area Technical School 1972 — 1974
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Cretex November 2012 - Present
Westar Energy May 2011 - November 2012
KU- Center for Research on Learning August 2004 - May 2009
Kansas Department of Transportation May 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Civil Engineering, Microstation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, Microsoft Word, Traffic Engineering, GIS, Engineering, Energy, CAD, PowerPoint, Windows, ArcGIS, Project Planning, VISSIM, Customer Service, Construction
Education
University of Kansas 2004 — 2011
B.S., Civil Engineering
Guernsey - Engineers/Architects/Consultants April 2015 - Present
Westar Energy August 2014 - April 2015
Poole Fire Protection, Inc. January 2008 - August 2014
Arrow Trucking Company May 2007 - August 2007
Arrow Trucking May 2006 - August 2006
Key Energy Services September 2000 - February 2003
US Army 1996 - 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, CONTAM, FDS, FPETools, EASE, VBA, NFPA, UFC, IBC, IFC, Sprinkler Design, Fire Alarm Design, Mass Notification Design, Performance-Based Design, Pathfinder, PyroSim, Life Safety, Fire Protection..., Fire Suppression Systems, Plan Review, Building Codes, Hazard Analysis, Proposal Writing, Fire Alarm, Risk Assessment, Fire Protection, Construction, Fire Management, Fire Safety, Code Enforcement, Construction Management, Codes, Engineering, Industrial Safety, Hydraulic Calculations, Fire Sprinkler Systems, High Rise, Sprinkler, Performance Based Design
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2009 — 2011
Masters of Engineering (M.E.), Fire Protection Engineering
Oklahoma State University 2004 — 2007
B.S., Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Westar Energy April 2015 - Present
Kansas Department of Tranportation April 2013 - Present
Kansas Department of Transportation May 2013 - March 2015
Skills
Civil Engineering, Concrete, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Bridge Research..., Ancillary Highway..., Department Budgeting, Personnel Management, Steel Design, Bridge, Bridge Rehabilitation
Education
University of Kansas 1980 — 1986
Master of Science (MS), Civil Engineering
South Dakota State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Civil Engineering
Westar Energy April 2015 - Present
Westar Energy 2013 - March 2015
Boeing 2003 - 2013
SimplexGrinnell 2002 - 2002
Oklahoma State University 2000 - 2000
Verizon 1999 - 2000
Skills
Electrical Loads..., Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Avionics, Microsoft Office, Schedules, Budget, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Budgets, Electricians, Requirements Management, MS Project, Simulations, System Requirements, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Catia, Earned Value Management, Aircraft Design, Aerospace Engineering, Technical Writing, Space Systems, Configuration Management, Power Systems, Microsoft Project, Engineering Management
Education
Newman University 2004 — 2005
MBA
Oklahoma State University 1999 — 2003
BSEE
Westar Energy July 2014 - Present
Family Video February 2007 - July 2014
Skills
PeopleSoft Financial, Credit Card..., Retail Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Organization, Training, Human Resources, Communication Skills, Bank Reconciliation, Interviews, Recruiting, Multi Tasking, User Productivity..., Delegation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, Business Analysis, Outlook
Education
Pittsburg State University 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Human Resources Development
Pittsburg State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Marketing and Business Management
Nucor Steel Yamato May 2015 - Present
Westar Energy June 2014 - May 2015
US Navy June 2013 - April 2014
US Navy August 2011 - April 2014
US Navy August 2005 - April 2014
US Navy October 2011 - March 2013
US Navy October 2008 - August 2011
USS San Francisco 2006 - 2008
Skills
Nuclear, Navy, Reactor, Nuclear Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, Military, Electricians, Military Experience, Security Clearance, Maintenance & Repair, Military Operations, Military Training, Power Generation, Personnel Supervision, Power Plants, Maintenance Management, Employee Training, Plant Maintenance, Electricity, Nuclear Power Plants, Industrial Safety, Electronics, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Instructor-led Training, Motors, Personal Development, Personal Training, Corrective Maintenance, Electrical..., Friendly Personality, Quick Thinker, Adaptability, Generators, Instruction, Simulation Software, Teaching, Plant Operations, Vibration Testing, Thermal Imaging, Predictive Maintenance, Planned Preventative..., Sales Management, Articulate Communicator, Management, Macroeconomics, Visual Basic, Computer Repair, NDT, Six Sigma
Education
Syracuse University 2014 — 2014
Certificate, ASQ Cert Six Sigma Green Belt
Thomas Edison State College 2009 — 2011
AASAT, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician, 3.2
Southeast High School 2001 — 2005
High School
Butler Community College 2004 — 2004
N/A, COMPTIA A+ Certification, 4.0
Burns & McDonnell January 2007 - Present
Kansas Legislature January 2006 - May 2006
Westar Energy January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Analysis, Project Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Awareness, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Public Policy, PowerPoint, Social Media, Environmental Policy, Environmental Consulting, Mitigation, NEPA, Wetlands, Endangered Species, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Permitting, Government, GIS, ArcGIS
Education
University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Westar Energy November 2014 - Present
Miller Meiers Communication Arts Agency August 2013 - November 2014
CornerBank June 2009 - August 2013
CornerBank December 2006 - May 2009
CornerBank October 2000 - December 2006
Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce April 1997 - October 2000
Binney & Smith - Crayola October 1990 - April 1997
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership, Community Development, New Business Development, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Management, Fundraising, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Sales, Leadership Development, Business Development, Training
Education
University of Kansas 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism, Strategic Communications
Burns & McDonnell June 2006 - Present
Westar Energy May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, Switchgear, Electric Power, Generators, Power Plants, Wiring Diagrams, Schematic, SKM, Short Circuit, Substation, Load Flow, ETAP, Grounding, Transmission Lines, Power Systems, Lightning Protection, Power Protection, High Voltage, Protective Relays, Combined Cycle, Arc Flash, Specifications, Project Estimation, Relays, IEEE Standards, National Electrical Code, Owners Engineer, Power Generation, Project Engineering, Engineering, Commissioning
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2011
MSEE, Electrical Engineering - Power
The University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Westar Energy August 2014 - Present
Acuity Consulting November 2007 - Present
LeadingAge Kansas October 2012 - June 2014
Protection One July 2005 - July 2011
Skills
Business Planning, SEO, Budgets, WordPress, Access, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Payroll
Education
The University of Kansas 1997 — 2002
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Chesapeake Energy October 2014 - Present
Chesapeake Energy July 2013 - October 2014
Kansas Athletics Inc. January 2012 - May 2013
Chesapeake Energy May 2012 - August 2012
Westar Energy May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Inventor, Solidworks, Engineering, AutoCAD, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Pro Engineer, Project Engineering, CAD, Labview, Energy, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, ANSYS
Education
University of Kansas 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Junior
Seaman High School
Westar Energy March 2013 - Present
CH2M HILL August 2012 - February 2013
University of Kansas May 2010 - July 2012
University of Kansas August 2009 - May 2012
University of Kansas August 2009 - May 2012
Natural Medical Care March 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Autodesk Software, Solidworks, ArcGIS, Visual C++, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, RISA, Granite XP, PipeDream, Sustainability, Surveying, PLS-CADD, Sag10, MFAD, LPILE, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Construction, Highways, Project Management, Project Planning, Engineering, Project Engineering, GIS, Concrete, Construction Management, Energy, Transportation...
Education
The University of Kansas 2015 — 2018
Master's degree, Structural Engineering
University of Kansas 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
Westar Energy November 2012 - Present
Kansas Department of Health and Environment October 2004 - November 2012
City of Derby October 2008 - October 2012
City of Haysville September 2001 - October 2004
Skills
Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Groundwater, Environmental Consulting, Groundwater Remediation, Environmental Impact..., Water, Remediation, Sampling, Water Resources, Government, Municipalities, Leadership, Community Service, Team Building, Environmental Education, Environmental Issues, Energy, HAZWOPER, Policy, Environmental..., Analysis, Environmental Science, Project Planning, Program Management
Education
Southwestern College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Environmental Studies
Fort Scott Community College 1996 — 1998
Associates of Applied Science, Environmental Water Technology
Wind Creative Communications March 2011 - Present
jones huyett Partners December 2011 - June 2014
Protection One September 1999 - June 2010
Westar Energy April 1995 - September 1999
Ogden Publications September 1992 - April 1995
Centro Cooperative de Idiomas September 1991 - July 1992
Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Copywriting, Editing, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, Media Relations, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Marketing, Web Content, Corporate Branding, Newsletters, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Communications Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Copy Editing, Publications, Blogging, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Feature Articles, Communication Training, Spokesperson, Training, Message Development, Reputation Management, Editorial, Management, Journalism, SEO, Interviews, Integrated Marketing, Magazines, Online Advertising
Education
The University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
B.S., Journalism, w Magazine and Spanish concentrations
Rossville High School
Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce December 2014 - Present
Washburn University Foundation May 2013 - October 2014
Westar Energy December 2010 - May 2013
St. Francis Health Center January 2004 - July 2010
Fleishman-Hillard October 2003 - January 2004
Western Resources June 2000 - November 2001
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka 1989 - 2000
Skills
Energy Efficiency, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Publications, Media Relations, Writing, Leadership Development, Editing, Newsletters, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Journalism, Fundraising, Project Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Spokesperson, Internal Communications, Community Outreach, Strategy, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Community Development, Public Affairs, Copy Editing, Communication Training, Message Development, Communications Planning, Internal & External..., Grants, Philanthropy, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Kansas 2015 — 2019
Master's Degree, MFA, Creative Writing Candidate
The University of Kansas 1981 — 1983
MS, Journalism
Washburn University 1980 — 1981
BA, English
Westar Energy April 2012 - Present
Contract/Freelance October 2001 - Present
The Coleman Company March 2011 - March 2012
Standard Beverage Corporation June 2006 - March 2011
KSNW-TV April 1999 - June 2006
Skills
Advertising, Creative Direction, Video Production, Photography, Graphic Design, Video, Broadcast, Graphics, Shenanigans, InDesign, Layout, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, Packaging, Television, Tomfoolery, Brochures, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Brand Development, Illustrator, Mac, Videography, Marketing Strategy, Logo Design, Event Management, PC, Copy Editing, Team Leadership, Corporate Communications, Digital Photography, Creative Development, NewTek Media Software, Department Management, Sales Support, Web Design, Mac OS, Chyron, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising Strategies, Print Production, ENPS, Problem Solving, Large Format Printing, Promotions, Word, Social Media Marketing, Sales Operations
Education
Southwestern College 1996 — 1999
BA, Mass Communication
GCHS
Personalized Brokerage Services September 2014 - Present
Johnson County AIMS December 2013 - August 2014
Kansas Department of Labor May 2013 - December 2013
INTL FCStone Inc. August 2009 - February 2013
Westar Energy August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, Responsive Web Design, SQL, C#, Software Development, ASP.NET, .NET, Visual Studio, Customer Service, IIS, Databases, Commodity, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, IT Management, Vendor Management, Visual Basic, Web Development, SEO, Web Design, HTML5, Web Applications, XML, Management, VB.NET, Database Design
Education
Washburn University 2002 — 2008
BBA, Marketing and Computer Science
University of Kansas
Veritae Group 2015 - Present
SunOpta Inc. December 2013 - August 2014
SunOpta Inc. March 2012 - December 2013
Ingersoll-Rand - Climate Solutions February 2010 - March 2012
Ingersoll-Rand, Climate Control Technologies ESA September 2007 - February 2010
Ingersoll-Rand, Climate Control Technologies Americas May 2003 - September 2007
Ingersoll-Rand March 2000 - May 2003
Payless ShoeSource July 1997 - March 2000
Westar Energy July 1996 - July 1997
GRANT THORNTON 1991 - 1994
Skills
Mergers, Business Strategy, Strategy, Negotiation, Integration, Business, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisition Integration, Business Planning, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Change Management, Divestitures, Accounting, Executive Management, Cost Accounting, Finance, Managerial Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Consolidation, Strategic Financial..., Internal Audit, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley
Education
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth 1994 — 1996
MBA
Washburn University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Roze Consulting May 2012 - Present
Cedars-Sinai July 2015 - August 2015
Westar Energy June 2015 - June 2015
Williams May 2014 - March 2015
Advanced Disposal July 2013 - June 2014
Veolia May 2012 - July 2013
Cardinal Point Solutions July 2008 - May 2012
University of Michigan Health System 2008 - 2008
Schlumberger June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Business Process, PeopleSoft, SQL, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Enterprise Software, Program Management, ERP, Project Management, PeopleCode, SharePoint, Financials, Business Analysis, Accounts Payable, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft Contracts, PeopleSoft Time &..., Oracle E-Business Suite, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft ESA, PeopleSoft Project..., Development & delivery..., Workflow, Primavera Unifier, Process Improvement
Education
University of Michigan 2005 — 2008
B.S.E., Industrial and Operations Engineering
Solea Energy, LLC April 2014 - Present
Westar Energy November 2012 - April 2014
Westar Energy October 2008 - October 2012
Seaboard September 2006 - October 2008
Education
The University of Kansas 2001 — 2005
Price Waterhouse Coopers September 2010 - Present
Westar Energy January 2013 - May 2014
eVerge Group February 2007 - September 2010
ATX 2010 - 2010
LexisNexis 2010 - 2010
LAUSD 2008 - 2009
Skills
Business Intelligence, OBIEE, Informatica, ETL, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Dimensional Modeling, Data Integration, Master Data Management, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Data Quality, OLAP, Business Objects, Data Migration, Data Warehouse..., Management, Business Process, Project Management, Project Delivery, ERP Oracle, Oracle CRM, Oracle On Demand, Offshore Management, Product Development, Training, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, University Teaching, Team Leadership, Production Support, Production Managment, Business Analytics, OBIA, Computational..., Solution Architecture, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle, Cognos
Education
Southern Methodist University 2001 — 2007
PhD
Plovdivski universitet 'Paisii Hilendarski' 2000 — 2001
MS
Plovdivski universitet 'Paisii Hilendarski' 1997 — 2000
BS
Westar Energy May 2012 - Present
Premier Employment Solutions January 2006 - May 2012
Skills
Human Resources, Talent Management, Executive Search, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Research, Event Planning, Public Speaking
Education
University of Kansas 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Strategic Communications
Westar Energy August 2014 - May 2015
Consolidated Edison June 2014 - July 2014
Insurance Company of the West May 2014 - June 2014
Erie Insurance Group February 2014 - April 2014
Venture Solutions Inc January 2014 - February 2014
Bank of America April 2013 - December 2013
Allstate Insurance August 2007 - March 2013
Bank of America 2005 - 2007
KeyBank May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
HP Exstream, SDLC, Dialogues, Knowledge Transfer, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Testing, Solutions Architect, Document Management, Software Project..., Solution Architecture, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Visio, Requirements Gathering, Software Development, Enterprise Software, Systems Analysis, Business Process, Business Intelligence, IT Strategy, Enterprise Content..., SharePoint, SOA, Business Process..., PMP, Consulting
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences, General
Westar Energy May 2011 - Present
Westar Energy May 2010 - May 2011
The Shaw Group April 2009 - May 2010
City of Colorado Springs September 2005 - April 2009
CH2M HILL December 2003 - September 2005
City of Colorado Springs August 2002 - December 2003
Skills
GIS, ESRI, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Agile Methodologies, Project Planning, Databases, Project Portfolio..., Program Management, Database Design, Data Management, Coaching, Spatial Analysis, Management, Contract Management, Software Development, Geomatics, GPS, Cartography, Lean Software..., Access, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, ArcSDE, IT Project & Program..., Remote Sensing, Geography, Leadership, SDLC, Spatial Databases, IT Management, Business Intelligence, Managed Services, ITIL, Technology Integration, Vendor Management, Business Process, Enterprise Architecture, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Government, Utility Industry
Education
University of Kansas 1999 — 2000
Masters, Urban Planning
The University of Kansas 1995 — 2000
BS, Geography
Westar Energy September 2013 - Present
Avaya 2010 - 2013
Nortel 2008 - 2010
New Era (formerly Editure) 2007 - 2008
LearningStation, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Sprint 2002 - 2004
Norstan 1999 - 2002
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise 1998 - 1999
Sprint 1993 - 1999
Skills
Telecommunications, Strategic Partnerships, Solution Selling, Product Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Vertical Marketing, Sales, SaaS, Sales Management, Product Development, Distance Learning, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Professional Services, Start-ups, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Presentations, Marketing Communications, Direct Sales, Account Management, Selling, Channel Partners, Program Management, Competitive Analysis, Direct Marketing, Market Planning, Sales Process, Team Leadership, Salesforce.com, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Networking, Analysis, CRM, Sales Operations, Cloud Computing, Business Alliances, Managed Services, Vendor Management, Partner Management
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business
MBA
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business
BBA, Accounting
Westar Energy June 1999 - Present
Skills
Commodity Markets, Energy Markets, Electricity Markets, Energy, Natural Gas, Power Generation, Demand Response, Electric Power, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Wind, Energy Management, Power Plants, Smart Grid, Risk Management, Nuclear
Education
The University of Kansas 1995 — 1999
Westar Energy March 2012 - Present
Westar Energy March 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Catia, Six Sigma, Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, MS Project, Project Engineering, Strategic Planning, Aerospace, Solidworks, Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Aircraft, Business Analysis, Public Speaking, Composites, Aviation, Energy, Aircraft Maintenance
Education
Wichita State University 2007 — 2010
MBA, Entrepreneurship
University of Kansas 1998 — 2003
BSME
Westar Energy March 2014 - Present
Skills
Smart Grid, Energy, Program Management, SDLC, MS Project, Risk Management, Business Process..., Project Management, Change Management, Visio, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Team Building, Management, Integration, SOA
Education
Princeton Theological Seminary 1984 — 1987
M. Div.
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1973 — 1978
B.A.
Affton Senior High School 1969 — 1973
High School
Westar Energy
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Telecommunications, Engineering, Project Engineering, Electricians, Power Generation, Testing, Troubleshooting, Power Distribution, Management, Smart Grid, Electric Power, Power Plants
Education
The University of Kansas 1974 — 1978
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Younicos October 2014 - Present
Tuel Energy & Renewables Group January 2013 - Present
Xtreme Power January 2011 - January 2013
E.ON Climate & Renewables North America 2007 - January 2011
Westar Energy 2004 - 2007
Cargill Power Markets 2000 - 2004
Aquila 1997 - 2000
Enron 1996 - 1997
Enron 1995 - 1996
Enron 1994 - 1995
Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy, Commodity Markets, Natural Gas, Energy Markets, Power Generation, Wind, Commodity, Solar Energy, Energy Management, Hedging, Project Finance, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Cleantech, Executive Management, Financial Modeling, Alternative Energy, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Cypress Creek High School
Cypress Creek High School
Cypress Creek High School
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Westar Energy January 2014 - Present
Westar Energy August 1978 - December 2013
Skills
Budgets, Accounting, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, Management, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, Enterprise Risk..., Business Process..., US GAAP, SEC filings, Process Improvement, Risk Management, COSO, Risk Assessment, Corporate Finance, SEC Filings
Education
Pittsburg State University
BBA, Accounting
Kid Stuff Marketing Inc. August 2014 - Present
Stella & Dot January 2011 - Present
Kansas Electric Power Cooperative October 2002 - September 2013
Westar Energy January 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Budgets, Customer Service, Event Planning, Finance, Microsoft Office, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Excel
Education
Washburn University 1995 — 2000
BA, Accounting
Örebro University
Business
Kingman High School
Westar Energy November 2012 - Present
Safeway May 2012 - November 2012
Virgin Airlines January 2012 - April 2012
Comcast June 2010 - May 2011
Verizon buisness September 2008 - May 2010
R.H. Donnelley April 2007 - August 2008
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP March 2005 - February 2007
Tata Consultancy Services January 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Java, J2EE Web Services, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Service Bus, Oracle BPM, ALBPM, Weblogic integration, Spring, Hibernate, Weblogic
Education
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli 2000 — 2003
Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Science
Bishop Heber College 1996 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Physics
Westar Energy June 2014 - Present
Waddell & Reed February 2012 - May 2014
Jack Henry & Associates May 2009 - January 2012
Electronic Data Systems January 2004 - April 2009
Electronic Data Systems January 2003 - December 2003
Electronic Data Systems June 1999 - December 2002
BP May 1998 - August 1998
Skills
SDLC, Software Project..., Cross-functional Team..., Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Management, Requirements Analysis, Team Management, Business Analysis, Program Management, Testing, Requirements Gathering, Agile Project Management, Vendor Management, Scrum
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, E-Commerce, International Business
Oklahoma State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor, Business, Management Information Systems
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences September 2012 - Present
Quail Ridge Rehab and Living Center July 2011 - September 2012
Westar Energy January 2008 - October 2010
Smiley Chiropractic Clinic August 2005 - January 2008
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2005 — 2007
Masters of Public Administration, Public Administration
Haskell Indian Nations University 2002 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems
Speedy Group Holdings Corporation July 2014 - Present
AdvoCare August 2013 - Present
Farmers Insurance 2009 - Present
BNI September 2013 - July 2014
Hawker Beechcraft 2007 - 2009
Westar Energy 2003 - 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, SAP, Marketing, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Sales, Market Planning, Lead Generation, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Troubleshooting, Public Relations, Social Media
Education
Wichita State University 2002 — 2005
Business, Marketing, Management
Newman University 2000 — 2002
Marketing
Black & Veatch April 2013 - Present
Westar Energy July 2007 - December 2012
Westar Energy 2002 - 2007
Skills
Technology Leadership, EMS, SCADA, NERC, Smart Grid, Power Generation, Energy Markets, Energy, Electrical Engineering, Power Plants, Wind, Electricians, Commodity Markets, Renewable Energy, Reliability, Engineering, Project Engineering, Automation, PLC, Maintenance Management, Electric Power, System Design, Program Management, Power Distribution, Integration, Power Systems, Energy Management, Demand Response, Solar Energy, DCS, Electricity, AMI, Engineering Management, High Voltage, Electricity Markets
Education
Wichita State University 1986 — 1994
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Southwestern College 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business/Commerce, General
CSC Power Services, Inc. January 2002 - Present
CSC Power Services, Inc. January 2002 - Present
Normandy Machine Company January 2002 - Present
Breaker Service January 2002 - January 2012
Westar Energy January 1981 - November 2001
Skills
Electrical..., Electricity, Transformers, Load Tap Changers, GE LRT-200-2, GE LRT-65, GE LRT-68, GE LRT-72, GE LRT-83, Alternative Energy, Commissioning, Electric Power, Electrical Engineering, Electricians, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Engineering, Generators, High Voltage, Inspection, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing, Nuclear, PLC, Power Distribution, Power Generation, Power Plants, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, SCADA, Smart Grid, Solar Energy, Substation, Testing, Transformer, Wind
Education
Oklahoma State University 1976 — 1978
BS, Electrical Power Engineering Technology
Rose State College 1973 — 1976
AS, Electro-mechanical Technlogy
Westar Energy November 2009 - Present
American Transmission Co. December 2006 - 2009
American Transmission Company March 2008 - June 2008
American Transmission Company June 2004 - December 2006
Key Technical Solutions, Inc. August 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Power Systems, Substation, Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transmission Lines, Engineering, Construction, Electric Power, Factory, PLS-CADD, Power Generation, Project Management, Project Planning, Smart Grid, Testing
Education
Purdue University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative April 2014 - Present
Iberdrola USA January 2012 - March 2014
KCPL 2008 - December 2011
KCPL May 2004 - December 2011
Iberdrola 2010 - 2011
Westar Energy 1994 - 2004
Westar Energy 1994 - 2004
Westar Energy 1994 - 2004
WCNOC 1984 - 1994
Skills
Energy Management, Electricity, Smart Grid, Energy Efficiency, Power Generation, Power Transmission, SCADA, NERC, Troubleshooting, Contract Management, Renewable Energy, Construction, Integration, Project Engineering, Demand Response, Commissioning, PowerPoint, MS Project, Construction Management, Negotiation, Budgets, Electrical Engineering, Microsoft Project, Substation
Education
Penn State University 1976 — 1981
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
City of Boulder July 2015 - Present
Rocky Mountain Institute November 2013 - July 2015
Westar Energy February 2010 - October 2013
Jayhawk Consulting Group January 2009 - December 2009
Windsohy, LLC June 2009 - September 2009
University of Kansas Hillel Foundation September 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, Program Management, Wind, Project Management, Energy
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA
Sun Yat-Sen University 2009 — 2009
International Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2005
BA, Political Science, International Studies
University of Oregon 2000 — 2002
Political Science, International Studies
Burns & McDonnell February 2012 - Present
Honeywell FM&T June 2010 - February 2012
Westar Energy October 2008 - April 2010
Dick Smith Ford May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Resource Planning, Microsoft Office, Abaqus, Automotive Repair, Computer Building, Computer Diagnostics, Technology Assessments, Certified Green Belt, Six Sigma, Leadership, Ventyx, PowerBase, PROMOD, Strategist
Education
University of Kansas 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.71
Blue Valley High School 2002 — 2006
Westar Energy January 2013 - Present
Westar Energy July 2011 - January 2013
Westar Energy April 2010 - July 2011
Westar Energy March 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Energy, PJM, Commodity Markets, Energy Markets, Power Plants, Natural Gas, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Procurement, Commodity, Leadership, Electricity Markets, MISO, Hedging, Trading Strategies
Education
The University of Kansas 1997 — 2001
BS, Business Administration
Westar Energy
Education
Newman University
St. Thomas University (CA)
Westar Energy January 2014 - Present
Westar Energy August 2010 - December 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2009 - January 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2006 - 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2004 - 2006
Falley's, Inc. 2002 - 2004
Skills
Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Disaster Recovery, Sarbanes-Oxley, External Audit, Auditing, Assurance, Risk Management, IT Audit, Enterprise Risk..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Internal Controls, Internal Audit
Education
The University of Kansas 2003 — 2004
Masters, Accounting and Information Systems
Washburn University 1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Accounting and Marketing
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC December 2014 - Present
Westar Energy April 2014 - December 2014
Harley-Davidson Motor Company June 2013 - January 2014
YRC Worldwide, Inc. December 2009 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Sales, Customer Service, Photoshop, Technical Writing, Engineering, Public Speaking, Team Building, Adobe Creative Suite, LTL, Data Entry, Outlook, AutoCAD, C, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Leadership, Matlab, Data Analysis, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Product Development, Fixture Design, CAD, NVH, Editing, Design Engineering, Research
Education
University of Kansas 2010 — 2014
BS Mechanical Engineering, Engineering
The University of Kansas 2004 — 2009
BA East Asian Languages and Culture With Focus in Mandarin Chinese, Fine Arts
Westar Energy June 2014 - Present
Westar Energy May 2013 - January 2014
Inteva Products LLC June 2012 - August 2012
Saving Grace Productions October 2006 - May 2012
Archer Technologies May 2011 - January 2012
Archer Technologies May 2010 - May 2011
Education
University of Kansas 2009 — 2014
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration
Westar Energy June 2011 - Present
Kansas Board of Regents April 2009 - June 2011
Kansas Department of Commerce 2007 - 2009
SRS - State of Kansas April 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Training, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Community Outreach, Coaching, Government, Staff Development, Budgets, Analysis
Education
The University of Kansas 1999 — 2000
MSE, Education Administration
Washburn University 1995 — 1998
BBA, Marketing and Management
Black & Veatch July 2005 - Present
Cozy Home rentals 2010 - 2013
Westar Energy July 1986 - August 2000
Westar Energy July 1986 - November 1998
Skills
Piping, Project Engineering, EPC, Power Plants, ASME, AFT Fathom, P&ID, FEED, Commissioning, Engineering, Pumps, Power Generation
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2000 — 2003
JD, Tax Law/Taxation
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1987 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cerner Corporation April 2012 - Present
NIC Inc. September 2010 - September 2011
Westar Energy September 2009 - November 2009
Sprint Inc October 2006 - March 2009
AMC theaters May 2006 - August 2006
Sullivan and Cogliano @ Medimedia January 2006 - April 2006
POWERIT @ BVSG November 2005 - December 2005
Robert Half June 2005 - October 2005
HNTB January 2005 - April 2005
Allied National September 2004 - January 2005
Education
University of Central Missouri 1990 — 1995
Dept. of Defense/Financial Systems ActivityKansas
Park University
Management Information Systems
US Pipe and Foundry May 2014 - Present
Griffin Pipe October 2010 - May 2014
Westar Energy July 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Factory, Automation, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Testing, Process Improvement, PLC, Visio, Project Planning, SCADA, Allen Bradley, Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Maintenance Management, Instrumentation, TPM, Electricians, Control Systems Design, Preventive Maintenance, Project Engineering, DeviceNet, Process Automation, Six Sigma, MS Project, Control Logic, AutoCAD, Industrial Ethernet, Engineering Management, 5S, ControlNet, Wonderware, RSLogix, HMI Programming, Variable Frequency..., PLC Allen Bradley
Education
University of Kansas 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Westar Energy May 2011 - Present
Westar Energy May 2011 - Present
Asplundh Tree Expert Co. September 2007 - June 2010
Education
Pratt Community College 2010 — 2011
Associates of Applied Science, Electrical Power Technology
Pittsburg State University 2005 — 2007
Spirit AeroSystems April 2012 - Present
CBIZ MHM, LLC January 2011 - April 2012
Westar Energy May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Accounting
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2010
Master's degree, Accounting
University of Kansas 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
NA September 1998 - December 2012
Westar Energy 2003 - 2012
Westar Energy 2003 - 2012
Westar Energy 2003 - 2012
Westar Energy 2003 - 2012
Education
Oklahoma City University
MS in Computer Science
Westar Energy December 2014 - Present
Skills
Accounting, PeopleSoft, Financial Analysis, Nonprofits, Financial Accounting, Training, Tax Preparation, Market Research, Research Projects, Highly personable, Networking, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Financial Statements, Leadership, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Time Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, LATAM, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting
Education
Rockhurst University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting/ Spanish
Bishop Miege High School 2005 — 2009
Washburn University
Masters of Accountancy, Accounting
Westar Energy January 2014 - Present
Westar Energy October 2010 - January 2014
CSC May 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Power Plants, Power Systems, Energy, Engineering, Power Generation, Boilers, Energy Management, Project Engineering, Plant Operations, EPC, Power Distribution, SCADA, Nuclear, Cooling Water, Automation, Inspection, Natural Gas, PLC, Maintenance Management, Commissioning, AutoCAD, Smart Grid, Testing, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Pumps, Engineering Management, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Factory, Electricians, MS Project
Education
University of Kansas 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence High School
Westar Energy July 2014 - Present
Hill's Pet Nutrition May 2012 - May 2014
Target August 2008 - October 2011
Shawnee County Appraiser's Office October 2006 - September 2007
Advance America August 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, SAP HR, Financial Statement..., Economics, Analysis, PowerPoint, Software Documentation, Data Analysis
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2014
Master of Accounting, Advisory and Consulting Services
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Entrepreneurship, 3.82 Cumulative GPA
Pittsburg State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics and Finance, 3.83 Cumulative GPA
Westar Energy April 1972 - Present
Education
University of Kansas
Westar Energy August 2005 - Present
Westar Energy April 2004 - August 2005
Westar Energy January 1981 - February 2004
Skills
Transmission Vegetation..., Real Estate License, KAA Arborist Degree, Power Distribution, Distribution Vegetation..., Fundamentals of Project..., Operations Management, High Voltage, Electric Power, Budgets, Substation, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Process Improvement, Energy Management, Project Planning
Education
Vocational Studies 1981 — 1984
Electric Power, Power Lineman, A
Southwestern College 1978 — 1979
DNG, Secondary Education and Teaching
Westar Energy October 1977 - Present
Education
Pittsburg State University 1971 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology/History
Westar Energy April 2014 - Present
Black Hills Corporation December 2008 - Present
Black Hills Corporation November 2004 - December 2008
Advanced Engineering & Surveying June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Electric Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Controls, Transmission &..., Substation Design, Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electricians, Engineering
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2002 — 2004
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering