Aquila Company
Industry: Children's magazine
DescriptionAquila is an educational children's magazine that offers an alternative to mainstream publications. It is for boys and girls of 8-13 and features puzzles, fun facts and activities - and is advert-free. First issue date: June 1993 Based in: Eastbourne Editors: Freya Hardy, Benita Estevez People also search for: Okido, DiscoveryBox, Men, Global Finance, Parenting, Church Times
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Aquila Employees
Canna-Saver January 2014 - Present
HPC Solutions February 2013 - Present
Goodwill Industries of Denver March 2011 - January 2013
Main Electric Supply Co 2005 - 2011
Sempra Energy Trading 2003 - 2005
Aquila 2002 - 2003
NRG Energy, Inc 2000 - 2002
Llama Capital Mortgage Company 1998 - 2000
Ernst & Young LLP 1996 - 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Accounting, GAAP, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow, Tax, Auditing
Education
State University of New York at Albany 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Rice Energy November 2014 - Present
BNP Paribas September 2008 - September 2014
J.P. Morgan 2005 - 2008
Premcor Refining 2003 - 2005
Aquila 2000 - 2002
Sempra Energy Trading 1997 - 2000
Phibro LLC 1993 - 1996
Louis Dreyfus Energy Trading 1989 - 1993
Brooklyn Interstate Natural Gas 1988 - 1989
Mobil Oil 1986 - 1988
Education
University of Houston 1984 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Pittsburgh 1974 — 1978
BS
Edge Energy, LLC June 2009 - Present
144 Entertainment 2009 - 2009
Amerex Energy LLC 1997 - 2008
Aquila 1989 - 1991
Skills
Trading, Commodities, Derivatives, Energy Trading, Energy, Commodity Markets, Commodity, Hedging, Options, Natural Gas, Energy Markets, Proprietary Trading, Swaps, Trading Strategies, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Electronic Trading, Market Risk, Bloomberg, Trading Systems, Equities, Portfolio Management, FX Options, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Investments, Valuation, Capital Markets, Equity Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Alternative Investments, Equity Trading, Financial Risk, Project Finance, Foreign Exchange, Commodity Risk..., Financial Structuring, Interest Rate..., Fixed Income, Bonds, Structured Finance, FX trading, Private Equity, Quantitative Finance, Currency, Asset Management, Securities, FINRA
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1982 — 1986
BSBA, Business Administration, Finance
Pratt Junior College 1981 — 1982
none, business
Black Hills Corporation May 2008 - Present
Aquila 2002 - 2008
Aquila November 1999 - December 2002
UtiliCorp May 1992 - November 1999
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Commodity Markets, Training, Energy Markets, Energy, Marketing, Customer Service, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Budgets, Leadership, New Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement
Education
University of Dubuque 1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Winona State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Walgreens May 2003 - Present
Aquila June 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Planograms, Profit, Driving Results, Customer Service, Performance Management
Education
Central Missouri State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dual Major: Human Resources Management and Marketing
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City September 2015 - Present
Waddell & Reed / Ivy Funds January 2014 - September 2015
Waddell & Reed October 2007 - January 2014
Waddell & Reed July 2006 - October 2007
Hartford Life July 2002 - July 2006
Aquila June 2001 - July 2002
Accenture 2000 - 2001
Skills
Business Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Business Analysis, Financial Services, Leadership, Analytics, Business Process..., Process Improvement, SDLC, Business Planning, Consulting, Market Research, Management Consulting, Tableau
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2012
MBA, Strategic Management, 4.0
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Management
Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC February 2012 - Present
Meridian Compensation Partners February 2012 - Present
Finway, Inc. March 2006 - September 2011
Ferrellgas 2002 - 2004
Aquila 2000 - 2002
Utilitcorp United 1990 - 2000
Education
The University of Kansas 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & International Business
Truman State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance and Economics
INVISTA March 2006 - Present
Aquila 2000 - 2002
Koch Industries 1991 - 2000
Skills
Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Energy, Natural Gas, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Development, Market Analysis
Education
Wichita State University 1995 — 1998
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Dominion Energy June 2003 - Present
Aquila June 2000 - April 2003
Cascade Natural Gas October 1994 - May 2000
Transco Energy January 1989 - January 1993
Skills
Financial Analysis, Transportation, Gas, Energy, Petroleum, Upstream, Drilling, Oil/Gas, Pipelines, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Offshore Drilling, Oil & Gas, Energy Markets, Commodity Markets, Energy Industry
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
Health Net May 2015 - Present
Rooftop Mind March 2011 - May 2015
Health Net July 2008 - March 2011
Option One Mortgage March 2006 - July 2008
Countrywide Financial August 2004 - March 2006
CinePartners Entertainment August 2003 - August 2004
Aquila July 2000 - June 2002
Sprint PCS June 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Financial Analysis, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Finance, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Essbase, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Management
Education
The University of Kansas 2001 — 2003
BA, English / Creative Writing
The University of Kansas 1995 — 1999
BS, Business Administration
FiveStar Lifestyles 2002 - Present
Aquila 2000 - 2002
Cerner Corporation 1998 - 1999
Marion Laboratories 1986 - 1998
Education
University of Kansas 1982 — 1986
BS, Business
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2012 — 2013
Master's Degree - Bloch School of Management, Entrepreneurial Real Estate
Associated Electric Cooperative January 2013 - Present
Associated Electric Cooperative February 2011 - December 2012
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - January 2009
Aquila December 1997 - July 2008
IES/Iowa Southern Utilities January 1991 - December 1997
GTE Midwest 1978 - 1990
Skills
Power Generation, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Energy Management, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Microsoft Office, Engineering, NERC, Electric Power, SCADA, Power Systems
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1975 — 1977
BS, Electrical Engineering
Truman State University 1973 — 1975
Pre-engineering, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, & Economics
Marshalltown Community College 1981 — 1984
Pre-MBA, Principles of Management, Business Law, Accounting
Clark County R-1 High
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival October 2011 - Present
KC Theatre Community 2001 - 2010
Aquila 1997 - 1999
Skills
Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Theatre, Plays, Stage, Musical Theatre, Drama, Acting, Festivals, Stage Management, Nonprofits, Improvisation, Theatrical Production, Stage Direction, Community Outreach, Shakespeare, Singing, Grant Writing, Producing, Directing, Music, Contract Negotiation, Physical Theatre, Comedy, Coaching, Fine Art, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Writing, Fundraising and..., Events, Problem Solving, Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1991 — 1995
Heyzap September 2008 - Present
Clickpass May 2007 - September 2008
Revmap Ltd November 2006 - May 2007
YA Global Ltd October 2006 - May 2007
Bloomberg September 2005 - October 2005
Aquila June 2004 - August 2005
Education
University of Cambridge 2002 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Computer Science
Dr Challoner's Grammer School 2000 — 2002
AQUILA May 2015 - Present
Clustered Systems Company March 2014 - Present
Clustered Systems Company 2012 - 2015
Clustered Systems Company 2012 - 2015
Clustered Systems Company 2012 - 2015
Data Vortex April 2012 - April 2013
SICORP February 2011 - March 2012
Consultant October 2009 - February 2011
Technology Integration Group, Inc June 2008 - September 2009
Celero Systems December 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Clustering, High Performance..., Storage, Integration, Hardware, Solution Selling, Cluster, Linux, Virtualization, Software Development, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Servers, Professional Services, Perl, Unix, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Software, Security, Network Security, Data Center, Storage Solutions, Architecture, Storage Area Networks, Pre-sales, Storage Virtualization, NAS, Managed Services, SAN, Business Alliances, VMware, High Availability, SaaS, Enterprise Storage, System Architecture, Go-to-market Strategy
Education
University at Albany, SUNY 1973 — 1977
Wellington Regent Theatre Inc. July 2010 - Present
Bank of Commerce and Trust Co., Inc. February 2008 - Present
LongTerm Investment Group LLC January 2005 - Present
Aquila June 1993 - May 2004
State of Kansas January 1983 - January 1993
Long Farms Inc. 1982 - 1993
US Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole 1980 - 1981
Skills
Energy Industry
Education
The University of Kansas 1977 — 1982
Bachelors, Political Science
Aquila January 1994 - Present
Town Sports International March 1996 - August 1998
Cigna February 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Healthcare, Public Speaking, Fitness, Wellness, Management, Program Management, Training, Health Education, Health Promotion, Strategic Planning, Sports, Athletic Training, Operations Management, Corporations, Coaching, Personal Training
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 1992 — 1997
BS, International Business & Finance
Black & Veatch 2011 - Present
MPI 2010 - 2011
Kiewit Power Engineers October 2008 - July 2009
Genesis Environmental Solutions July 2008 - October 2008
Aquila May 2000 - July 2008
Aquila May 1999 - May 2000
Aquila May 1998 - May 1999
Aquila Inc. May 1992 - May 1998
Missouri Boiler & Tank/Nooter December 1989 - May 1992
Skills
Engineering, Process Improvement, Electricity, Power Plants, Steam, Project Planning, Construction Management, Turbines, Energy Industry, Mechanical Engineering, Tanks, Facilities Management, Negotiation, Power Systems, Business Development, Energy Efficiency, Gas Turbines, New Business Development, Pumps, Project Engineering, Engineering Management, Contract Negotiation, Commissioning, Testing, MS Project, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Engineering Design, EPC, Management, Renewable Energy, Procurement, Project Management, Contract Management, Boilers, Contractors, Piping, Steam Turbines, Maintenance & Repair, Factory, Troubleshooting, Coal, Energy, Project Estimation, Turbomachinery, Construction, Water, Start-ups, Gas, Metal Fabrication
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BSME, Engineering
Barkley February 2013 - Present
Barkley July 2011 - February 2013
DATACORE Marketing / KBMG February 2006 - July 2011
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. January 2003 - February 2006
Aquila January 2000 - July 2002
Applied Power Corporation January 1998 - January 2000
Praxis Northwest January 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Customer Experience, Loyalty Marketing, CRM, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Customer Acquisition, Segmentation, Market Research, Direct Mail, Database Marketing, Advertising, Web Analytics, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, B2B, Digital Strategy, Account Management, Social Media, Relationship Marketing, B2B2C, Consumer Marketing, Brand Management, Market Planning, Lead Generation, Customer Loyalty..., Customer Loyalty..., Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Fire Eating, Baskets, Chinese Politics, Hip Hop, Karate
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in Spanish
Alief Hastings High School
Various
Professional Training
Reyes Holdings September 2015 - Present
Reyes Holdings March 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company May 2008 - March 2015
Emerson Electric Co. July 2002 - May 2008
FAA contractor June 1997 - February 2007
Aquila January 1998 - June 2002
Executive Beechcraft January 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Aircraft, Aviation, International Operations, Flight Safety, Flights, Piloting, Airports, Charter, Type Rating, Business Aviation, Training, Private Pilot, Leadership, ATP, Command, Ground Instructor, Management, Transportation, Government, Commercial Aviation, Airlines, Human Factors, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Planning, CFI, General Aviation, Aerospace, Gulfstream, Multi-engine, Flight Training, Six Sigma, International Flight..., Security Clearance, Safety Management..., Operations Management, Flight Simulation, Instrument Rating, Aeronautics, Air Traffic Control, Airplane, Airport Management, CFII, Crew Resource Management, Helicopters
Education
Central Missouri State University 1991 — 1992
Masters of Science
University of Central Missouri 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
American Family Insurance June 2012 - Present
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. January 2008 - July 2012
Aquila 2003 - 2008
St. Paul Companies 2000 - 2003
Durham School Services January 1995 - January 2000
St. Paul Companies January 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Workers Compensation, Training, Property & Casualty..., Risk Management, Insurance, Commercial Insurance
Education
University of Central Missouri 1988 — 1991
BS, Industrial Safety Management
Raymore-Peculiar High School
Black Hills Energy November 2013 - Present
Black Hills Energy June 2010 - November 2013
Black Hills Energy December 2008 - June 2010
Aquila May 2006 - December 2008
Aquila, Inc. May 2003 - May 2006
Utilicorp United 1999 - 2002
Skills
Project Management, Financial Management..., DOT Part 192 Compliance, Process Improvement, Planning Budgeting &..., Performance Management
Education
University of Iowa 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Iowa Western Community College 1996 — 1999
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Ferrellgas September 2015 - Present
YRC Worldwide, Inc. May 2014 - September 2015
Ferrellgas November 2006 - May 2014
Aquila 2000 - 2006
Aquila 1999 - 2000
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1999 — 2002
MBA, Finance
University of Missouri-Columbia 1990 — 1994
Independent Contractor September 2014 - Present
Diamond Merckens Hogan November 2011 - January 2014
Independent Contractor October 2009 - November 2011
VML August 2005 - May 2006
Aquila June 1995 - July 2000
Booz Allen Hamilton March 1991 - June 1995
Northrop Corporation/General Dynamics October 1987 - March 1991
Skills
Business Analysis, Information Architecture, User Experience, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Usability, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Web Design, Website Development, HTML, program analyst, Digital Circuit Design, Systems Engineering
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1989 — 1991
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 1983 — 1987
BS, Electrical Engineering
Aquila February 1958 - Present
Arcanum Arcanorum February 1957 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Photography, Public Relations, Writing, Research, Customer Relations, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Strategy, Italian, English, Problem Solving, History, Planning, Photoshop, Word, Illustrator, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Editing, Event Management, Negotiation, Advertising, InDesign, Art, Publishing, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Social Networking, French, Nonprofits, Fine Art, Yoga, Alternative Medicine, Journalism, Creative Writing, Meditation, Event Planning, Contemporary Art, Management, Windows, Drawing
Education
SUNY
BA Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuropsychology · Abnormal/Child Psych
Stony Brook University
BSN, Registered Nurse · Neurology
University of Delhi
Ph.D. Philosophy, Philosophy including Ancient Religions/Traditions, Metaphysical Themes and Ideations
Various including SUNY, Vanderbilt
MSN Business, MSN Business Admin/PR/Marketing · MSN Business Admin/PR/Marketing Various coursework and auditing
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - Present
Saudi Aramco 2009 - 2009
Dartmouth College 2006 - 2009
M. A. Mortenson Company 2004 - 2006
Aquila 1998 - 2002
The Hershey Company 1996 - 1998
Leaf 1992 - 1996
US Army 1986 - 1992
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Supplier Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Change Management, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, E-procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, Enterprise Systems..., Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Project Management, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Sourcing, ERP, Management, Budgets, Six Sigma
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point
BS
Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc 2012 - Present
Steenhard Consulting October 2011 - 2012
Hawkeye Energy 2006 - 2011
Aquila 2004 - 2006
Aquila 2002 - 2004
Arthur Andersen, LLP 1999 - 2002
Skills
SEC reporting, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, IPO, Mergers, Business Acquisition, Divestitures, Budgeting, Forecasting, Tax Compliance, Six Sigma, Start-up Consulting, Business Reorganizations, New Business Development, Internal Controls, Internal Reporting, External Audit, Debt Structuring, Manufacturing, Due Diligence, SOX, Risk Management, Derivatives, Revenue Recognition, Consolidation, Board Presentations, 401k, Investment committee, Auditing, Budgets, Cash Flow, Management, Mergers, Restructuring, SEC Filings, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2011 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa 1995 — 1999
BA, Accounting
SGR Holdings, L. L. C. April 2002 - February 2011
SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C. 2000 - February 2011
Aquila August 1999 - April 2002
Aquila Energy 1999 - 2002
Market Hub Partners March 1994 - July 1999
Dynegy November 1987 - January 1994
Skills
Natural Gas, Energy Markets, Energy, Commodity Markets, Contract Negotiation, Commodity, Procurement, Energy Storage, Trading, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Gas, Due Diligence, Energy Industry, Renewable Energy, Contract Management, Petroleum
Education
University of Houston 1979 — 1984
BA, Accountancy
Lon Morris College 1979 — 1980
AA, Accountancy
Rural Broadband Investments LLC October 2012 - Present
Windjammer Communications May 2010 - October 2012
Codero / Aplus.net September 2008 - May 2010
Everest Connections February 2001 - February 2008
Aquila November 1995 - February 2001
Arthur Andersen 1987 - 1990
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Private Equity, Finance, Telecommunications, Management, Leadership, Restructuring, Investments, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Data Center, Acquisitions, Sales, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Corporate Finance
Education
University of Kansas 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Adminstration
Stokes and Spiehler 1996 - Present
Apache Corporation 1995 - 1996
Aquila 1993 - 1995
BHP Petroleum 1990 - 1993
Mobil Oil 1987 - 1990
Skills
Completions, Oilfield, Upstream, Petroleum, Stimulation, Petroleum Engineering, Onshore, Oil/Gas, Product Optimization, Reservoir Engineering, Energy, Reservoir Management, Field Development, Natural Gas, Gas, Tubing, Drilling, Energy Industry, Fluids, Field Operations, Engineering, Completion, Formation Evaluation, Oil & Gas, Workover
Education
University of Houston 1995 — 1997
MS, Petroleum Engineering
Texas A&M University 1983 — 1987
BS, Petroleum Engineering
Tenaska Capital Management September 2003 - Present
Aquila January 1999 - August 2003
Koch Industries January 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Private Equity, Energy, Acquisitions, Valuation, Due Diligence, Asset Managment, Acquisition Integration, Strategic Planning
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2002 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1992 — 1996
B.S.B.A
Continuum Energy Services September 2014 - Present
AEP-LP August 2013 - September 2014
Hilcorp April 2012 - August 2013
Psencik Consulting April 2011 - May 2012
Buckeye Partners, LP May 2010 - May 2011
Midstream Energy Group January 2008 - May 2010
Enogex November 2005 - November 2008
Aquila January 2002 - October 2002
Shell Companies 1997 - 2001
Enterprise Products, LP 1998 - 2000
Skills
Natural Gas, Petroleum, Procurement, Gas, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Energy Industry, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pipelines, Gas Processing, Completion, Energy, Downstream Oil & Gas, Risk Management, Midstream, Upstream, Oil/Gas, Trading, Oil & Gas Industry, Refining, Oilfield
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1982 — 1986
BS, Petroleum Engineering
Central Fiber 2013 - Present
United Rotary Brush 2010 - 2011
Broderson Manufacturing Corp. 2007 - 2010
Martec USA, LLC 2005 - 2007
Bimeda, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Aquila 1998 - 2002
Financial, Planning, & Analysis - Management/Executive positions 1981 - 1998
Deloitte 1981 - 1982
Skills
Strategic Planning, Accounting, Performance Management, M&A due diligence, Continuous Improvement, Balanced Scorecard, Efficiency Improvement, IT Management, Business Modeling, Internal Controls, Cost Reduction, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Executive Management, Restructuring, Business Planning, Cash Management, Business Process..., P&L Management, Business Strategy, Risk Management, ERP, Cost Accounting, Planning, Manufacturing, Change Management, Operations Management, Divestitures, Cash Flow, Process Engineering, Audit, Acquisition Integration, GAAP, Mergers, Due Diligence, Auditing, Project Planning, Performance Improvement, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Finance, Management, Leadership
Education
Southwestern College
BBA, Accounting and Finance
Engility / L3 Communications / MPRI October 2009 - Present
Time Warner Cable (Adecco) March 2008 - May 2009
Kansas City Life Insurance Company December 2005 - March 2008
Aquila February 1997 - December 2005
Skills
Military History, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Web Content, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Internal & External..., Technical Writing, Media Relations, Strategy, Editing, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Speech Writing, Publications, Crisis Management, Training, SharePoint, Spokesperson, Newsletters, Event Planning, Communications Planning, Message Development, Communication Training, Public Affairs, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Journalism, Publicity, Content Development, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Content Management, Web Content Management, News Writing, Proposal Writing, Web Design, Government, Military Affairs, Feature Articles, AP Style, Investor Relations, CRM, International Relations, Proofreading, New Media, Blogging, Social Networking
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BJ, Journalism
Corridor InfraTrust Management, LLC March 2013 - Present
AES April 2004 - December 2012
Aquila January 1986 - July 2003
United Energy and Multinet Gas October 2000 - August 2002
Uecomm 2001 - 2002
Skills
Energy, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Natural Gas, Due Diligence, Power Plants, Risk Management, Commodity Markets, Energy Markets, Project Planning, Commodity, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance, Contract Negotiation, Smart Grid, Energy Management, Risk Assessment, Electric Power, Corporate Finance, Electricity Markets, Divestitures, Gas, Financial Modeling, Alternative Energy, Joint Ventures, Energy Industry, Commodity Risk..., Demand Response, Energy Policy, Strategy, Valuation, Wind, Energy Efficiency, Cleantech, Biomass, Contract Management, Acquisitions, Solar Energy, Financial Structuring, Sustainable Energy, Gas Turbines, Hedging, Private Equity, Investor Relations, Trading, Restructuring, International Business, Emerging Markets, M&A experience
Education
The University of Kansas 1989 — 1996
MS, Engineering Management
University of Missouri-Rolla 1984 — 1985
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla 1979 — 1983
BS, Petroleum Engineering
Ascend Learning November 2011 - Present
Lockton Companies February 2010 - September 2011
Results Technology March 2008 - February 2009
PlattForm Advertising May 2007 - November 2007
Aquila March 2001 - May 2007
CSC February 2000 - March 2001
Informix Software September 1996 - November 1999
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 1987 — 1992
Speech Communication, Market
CVR Energy, Inc. October 2013 - Present
TranSystems September 2012 - September 2013
Black & Veatch September 2007 - September 2012
Aquila June 2005 - September 2007
CB Richard Ellis 2004 - 2005
Vance Publishing 2003 - 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Event Planning, Executive Communications, Photography, Community Outreach, Conflict Resolution, Mergers, Shareholder..., Print Management, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Writing, Editing, Magazines, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Community Relations, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Public Speaking, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Copy Editing, B2B, Blogging, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning, Issues Management, Journalism, Publications, Annual Reports, Newspaper, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Communications Strategy, Web Content, Content Development, Social Networking, Brand Development, Digital Communication..., Communication Training, Newspapers
Education
University of Kansas 2000 — 2002
Bachelor's of Science, Journalism
KCKCC 1998 — 2000
Associate's of Arts, Journalism
Burns & McDonnell 2002 - Present
Aquila 2000 - 2002
Entergy 1996 - 2000
University of Kansas Medical Center 1992 - 1996
Skills
Analysis, Financial Modeling, Project Management, Valuation, Engineering, Energy, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Renewable Energy, Microsoft Office, Finance, Construction, Strategic Planning
Education
Shawnee Mission South
University of Kansas
BS Business Administration, MBA in Finance
DCP Midstream August 2014 - March 2015
Atmos Energy March 2008 - March 2014
Astra Power LLC May 2002 - March 2008
Aquila September 1998 - May 2002
PG&E Gas Transmission Texas June 1993 - September 1998
Suburban Propane August 1991 - May 1993
Skills
Gas, Natural Gas, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Forecasting, Pipelines, Budgets, Management, Energy Industry, Negotiation, Energy Markets, Energy, Logistics, Commodity Markets, Process Scheduler, Trading, Sales, Upstream, Petroleum, Oil & Gas
Education
Texas A&M University 1985 — 1989
BBA, Management
Texas A&M University-Commerce 1985 — 1986
Greenville High School, Greenville, TX 1982 — 1985
OptumInsight March 2012 - Present
OptumInsight July 2011 - March 2012
Cerner Corporation January 2008 - June 2011
Cerner Corporation January 2007 - December 2007
Cerner Corporation August 2002 - January 2007
Aquila 1997 - 1998
Skills
EHR, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Business Development, Healthcare Industry, Informatics, Health Insurance, EMR, HIPAA, Healthcare, Leadership, Process Improvement, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Managed Care, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Administration
Jacam July 2013 - Present
Shell Oil Company January 2013 - September 2013
Siemens Energy June 2011 - January 2013
Black Hills Corporation July 2008 - May 2011
Aquila January 2006 - July 2008
University of Kansas Transportation Center September 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Event Planning, Editing, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Communications Planning, Employee Engagement, Journalism, Energy, Corporate Social..., Business Writing, Communication Training, Corporate Branding, Corporate Citizenship, Mentoring, AP Style, Employee Communications, Safety Communications, Non-profit Boards, Trade Shows, B2B Marketing, Media Skills Training, Technical Writing, Utility Industry, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Material Information &..., Investor Relations, Strategic Planning, Event Management
Education
University of Kansas
B.S.
ERCOT 2010 - Present
ERCOT 2008 - 2010
ERCOT 2005 - 2008
Aquila 2001 - 2005
Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. 1997 - 2001
Skills
Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, Software Documentation, Change Management, IT Strategy, Process Improvement, Business Process, IT Management, Integration, IT Operations, Business Analysis, Analysis, Project Management, Databases, ITIL, PMP, Business Process..., Visio, Business Intelligence, SharePoint, Project Portfolio..., Data Center, Management, Energy
Education
The University of Kansas 1993 — 1996
Bear Valley Electric Service December 2010 - Present
ICF International February 2010 - July 2010
BG Group August 2007 - September 2009
Wood Mackenzie February 2006 - August 2007
BP February 2005 - February 2006
Unocal August 2002 - February 2005
EL Paso Midstream May 2001 - July 2002
Aquila January 2000 - May 2001
Aquila January 1996 - January 2000
Central and Southwest Services May 1992 - December 1995
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Research, Budgets, Strategy, Project Planning, Energy Markets, Econometric Modeling, GPCM Optimization Model, SAS programming, Purchase Power Filings..., Regional Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Electric Rate Case..., Electric Rate Design, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Windows, English, Outlook, HTML, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Economic Modeling, Renewable Energy, Natural Gas, Risk Management, Analysis, Management, Energy
Education
Texas A&M University 1977 — 1984
Master of Science (MS), Economics
Texas A&M University 1977 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Black Hills Corporation October 2001 - Present
Aquila May 1995 - October 2001
Utilicorp United January 1990 - May 1995
Skills
Natural Gas, Gas, Energy, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Power Plants, Power Generation, Steam, Turbines, Energy Markets, Energy Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Project Management, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Change Management, Analysis
Education
The University of Kansas 1980 — 1984
None, Accounting and Business/Management
Ascend Learning November 2011 - Present
Lockton Companies February 2010 - September 2011
Results Technology March 2008 - February 2009
PlattForm May 2007 - November 2007
Aquila March 2001 - May 2007
Skills
Visio, Project Management, SharePoint, Leadership, E-Learning, Technical Support, Networking, Hardware, Help Desk Support, Team Building, Troubleshooting
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 2.7
Cloud 12 November 2010 - Present
@aquila April 2009 - November 2010
PJ Inc. November 1997 - November 2010
VEGAS.com 2002 - February 2008
Site59 2000 - 2006
Toy Industry Association 2000 - 2004
Adams Unlimited 1994 - 1997
GCI Group, a Division of Grey Advertising June 1992 - July 1994
Marina Maher Communications 1990 - 1992
Skills
driving brand value, increasing revenue, creative solutions, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Consumer Products, Special Events, Marketing Research, Mergers, Luxury Goods, Professional Services, Food & Beverage, Social Media, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Management, Strategic Consulting, Link Building, Strategy, Event Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, E-commerce, Start-ups, Marketing, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Management, B2B, Strategic Partnerships, Publishing, Digital Strategy, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Brand Development
Education
Tufts University 1986 — 1990
BA in French
Columbia University in Paris 1988 — 1988
French
Red White & Blue Fire Protection District 2012 - Present
Rotary Club of Summit County 2008 - Present
Highlands at Breckenridge Property Owners' Association 2008 - Present
Kansas City Southern August 2004 - May 2006
Aquila February 1990 - January 2004
Rotary Club of Leawood, Kansas 1995 - 2003
West Kootenay Power 1978 - 1990
Skills
Charities, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Strategic Financial..., Natural Gas, Small Business, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Risk Management, Accounting, Leadership, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Analysis, Energy
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1996 — 1998
Master of Business Administration
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants 1972 — 1974
Chartered Accountant
University of Manitoba 1968 — 1972
Bach. of Commerce, Accounting & Finance
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila May 1995 - June 2002
Aquila (formerly Utilicorp United) May 1983 - May 1995
Aquila March 1973 - May 1983
Skills
Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, PeopleSoft, Auditing, Budgets, Analysis
Education
Central Missouri State University 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Science, Darfting technology
Misawa Dependent School 1966 — 1968
Burns & McDonnell February 2013 - Present
Acendas June 2004 - February 2013
Aquila April 2006 - July 2008
George K. Baum & Company 2002 - 2004
Travel and Transport 1997 - 2002
BCD Travel/formerly EDS travel division 1995 - 1997
Maritz Travel Company 1990 - 1995
HOK Sport 1990 - 1995
Skills
Travel Management, Marketing, Event Management, Customer Service, Business Travel, Meeting Planning, Hotels, Time Management, Hotel Booking, Sales, Negotiation, Budgets, Training, Travel Planning, Event Planning, Team Building, Trade Shows, Airlines, Account Management, Tourism, Online Travel, Outlook, Ticketing, System Administration, Contract Negotiation, Cruises, Leisure Travel, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Vacation
Education
Truman State University 1985 — 1986
Network Runners, Inc. November 2012 - Present
General Dynamics Information Technology October 2011 - November 2012
YRCW July 2007 - November 2011
Universal Underwriters Group July 2003 - July 2007
Aquila 1999 - 2002
Kansas City Power & Light August 1997 - February 1999
Transamerica Life Companies April 1994 - August 1997
Knight Ridder Financial November 1992 - March 1994
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Data Center, VMware, Active Directory, Storage Area Networks, Storage Management, Enterprise Storage, Hitachi Storage, EMC Storage, HP Storage, Storage, ITIL, NetApp, Brocade, SAN, Security+, Switches, Netbackup, Servers, DNS, Enterprise Architecture, HP, System Administration, Unix, Hardware, NetBackup
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology 1990 — 1993
BS, Telecommunications Management
The University of Kansas 1986 — 1987
Highland Park High School 1982 — 1986
Tax Favored Benefits September 2003 - Present
Ameritas Investment Corp. September 2003 - Present
Contstellation Power Source, Inc. September 2002 - September 2003
Aquila February 1999 - July 2002
Continental Grain Company May 1995 - December 1998
Skills
Financial Analysis, Investments, Strategic Financial..., Asset Managment, Employee Benefits, Trading, 401k, Retirement Planning, Equities, Life Insurance, Wealth Management, Wealth Accumulation, Financial Advisory, Financial Services, Estate Planning, Wealth, Asset Management, FINRA, Financial Planning, Securities
Education
University of Kansas 1991 — 1995
BS, Business Administration
Chartis Insurance February 2010 - Present
ARAMARK March 2003 - Present
Lockton Companies 2003 - 2005
Aquila March 2000 - June 2003
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1990 — 1994
bla, Foreign Language, Art History
Millennium Partners August 2014 - Present
OATI May 2013 - July 2014
OATI September 2011 - May 2013
Consulting January 2011 - August 2011
Osborn Energy March 2010 - December 2010
DE Trading 2008 - 2009
Shatkin Arbor 2006 - 2008
BP 2001 - 2005
Sempra Energy Trading February 2000 - September 2000
Aquila 1996 - 2000
Skills
Commodity Markets, Energy, Trading, Commodity, Options, Hedging, Proprietary Trading, Technical Analysis, Trading Systems, Natural Gas, Risk Management, Derivatives, Energy Markets, Trading Strategies, Valuation, Equity Trading, Commodity Risk..., Swaps, Market Making, Electronic Trading, ETRM, FX Options, Financial Markets, Volatility, Hedge Funds, Arbitrage, Traders, Business Development, Strategy, Financial Risk, Portfolio Management, VAR, Market Risk, Due Diligence
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1984 — 1989
BBA, Finance
Edina High School
Black Hills Corporation June 2012 - Present
Black Hills Corporation February 2011 - June 2012
Black Hills Corporation July 2008 - February 2011
Aquila October 2006 - July 2008
Aquila August 2004 - October 2006
Bluetooth SIG September 2002 - August 2004
Aquila August 2001 - August 2002
Aquila October 2000 - August 2001
Spector Image December 1999 - October 2000
Souvenir Group 1995 - 1999
Skills
Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Business Development, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Sales, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Business Strategy, Business Planning
Education
University of Phoenix 1998 — 2000
mba, finance
University of Missouri-Columbia 1990 — 1994
BA, History, English, Latin, Environmental Science
UEC
Johnson County Community College 2011 - Present
Johnson County Community College 2008 - 2011
Johnson County Community College 2005 - 2008
Johnson County Community College 2007 - 2007
UtiliCorp United 2000 - 2005
Aquila 2000 - 2005
North Central College 1998 - 1999
Clovis Community College 1995 - 1995
Eastern New Mexico University 1994 - 1995
University of Pennsylvania 1993 - 1994
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., M.A.
The University of Kansas
B.A.
Black & Veatch October 2007 - Present
H& R Block 2003 - 2008
H&R Block January 2003 - October 2007
HR Block January 2003 - October 2007
Aquila 1983 - 2003
Skills
Process Improvement, Change Management, Program Management, Out Sourcing, Off Shore Enablement, Off Shore Management, ERP, Vendor Management, Project Portfolio..., PMO, Offshore Resource..., Contract Negotiation, Business Process..., Outsourcing, Leadership, SDLC, Contract Management, Software Development, Business Process, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, Project Management, PMP, Software Project...
Education
University of Central Missouri 1975 — 1979
Bachelors, Computer Science
Commerce Bank June 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light June 2006 - May 2014
Aquila September 1999 - June 2006
Metro Information Systems August 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Oracle, DB2, Unix, COBOL, XML, Business Analysis, PL/SQL, Process Improvement, SDLC, Visio, Vendor Management, Problem Solving, Change Management, Servant Leadership, Team Development, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations Management, Data Analysis, PeopleSoft
Education
Missouri Western State UNIVERSITY – ST. JOSEPH 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems
Central Missouri State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Scienance in Business Administration, Management and Personnel
XOOM Energy October 2011 - Present
Commerce Energy 2006 - 2009
Cargill Power and Gas Markets 2002 - 2005
Aquila 2000 - 2002
Skills
Energy, Natural Gas, Energy Markets, Commodity Markets, Pricing, Renewable Energy, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Electricity Markets, Energy Efficiency
Education
University of Alberta 1998 — 2000
MBA, Natural resources and energy economics
Aquila January 2003 - Present
Black & Veatch February 1979 - March 2000
Education
University of Central Missouri 1968 — 1969
OpenLink Financial April 2014 - Present
Citigroup March 2010 - April 2014
Lacima Group March 2008 - December 2009
Bear Energy November 2006 - February 2008
SunGard Energy Systems January 2005 - November 2006
Kansas City Power and light September 2002 - December 2004
Aquila February 2001 - September 2002
Henwood Energy Services Inc January 2000 - January 2001
LOUIS DREYFUS PLASTICS CORPORATION September 1999 - November 1999
DUKESOLUTIONS August 1998 - August 1999
Skills
SQL, Java, Commodity, Fortran, Risk Management, Commodity Markets, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, C++, VBA, Monte Carlo Simulation, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Energy, Access, S-Plus, Unix, Visual Basic, VB.NET, Operating Systems, Management, Programming Languages, C, Energy Markets, Options, Quantitative Finance, Trading, C, Derivatives
Education
University of California, Davis 1993 — 1998
Ph.D., Physics
University of California, Santa Cruz 1988 — 1992
BA, Physics
KCPL May 2012 - Present
KCPL July 2008 - April 2012
Kansas City Power and Light July 2008 - April 2012
Aquila 1998 - 2008
Utilicorp United 1996 - 1998
Utilicorp United 1994 - 1996
Missouri Public Service 1987 - 1994
Missouri Public Service 1986 - 1987
Missouri Public Service 1985 - 1986
Skills
PMO, Energy, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Program Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Analysis, Budgets, Business Process, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, Integration, Leadership, PMP, PeopleSoft, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, SDLC, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Team Building, Testing, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Visio
Education
The University of Kansas 1983 — 1984
BS, Accounting, Business Administration
Kansas City Kansas Community College 1980 — 1983
AS, Middle Management
Aquila August 1974 - April 2008
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1967 — 1972
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila June 2002 - February 2005
Aquila July 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Software Documentation, Analysis, Six Sigma, Internal Audit, Call Center, Process Improvement, PeopleSoft, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Natural Gas, Project Management, Energy, Business Process..., Visio, Financial Reporting, Program Management, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Vendor Management, Testing, Data Conversion, Invoicing, Business Process, Sarbanes-Oxley, Access, Leadership
Education
Central Missouri State University 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
KCP&L July 2009 - Present
KCP&L July 2008 - Present
Aquila August 2002 - Present
Empriva 2001 - 2002
Control Systems International January 1998 - July 2001
Borden April 1994 - January 1998
borden 1994 - 1998
Skills
Program Management, Sustainability, Software Documentation, Automation, Visio, Process Improvement, Renewable Energy, Resource Management, Energy Efficiency
Education
Keller University 1990 — 1994
MBA, Marketing and Organizational Development
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1986 — 1990
Gunn & Richards July 2007 - Present
U.S. Central October 2006 - July 2007
U.S. Central January 2003 - October 2006
Aquila May 2001 - December 2002
Sony Pictures Entertainment October 1998 - April 2001
Michael Shirley Associates 1993 - 1998
Education
The University of Kansas
B.A., Philosophy
Hewlett-Packard March 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light October 2007 - March 2013
Kansas City Power & Light September 2006 - October 2007
Aquila March 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Storage Architecture, Storage Solutions, Pre-sales, Unix, Storage Area Networks, System Administration, Networking, Enterprise Storage, Unix Shell Scripting, Storage Management, Windows, Microsoft Office, HP Storage, SAN, Cloud Computing, Unix Administration, Linux, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery
Education
Tabor College 2002 — 2006
BA, Computer Science & Computer Systems Administration
Tabor College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science
North Kansas City Iron & Metal, LLC February 2009 - Present
Altec Industries, Inc. April 2007 - January 2009
aquila 1987 - 2007
Aquila, Inc January 1987 - July 2006
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1986
Aquila November 2006 - Present
Aquila July 2005 - November 2006
Education
University of Central Missouri
Ferrell North America November 2011 - Present
Ferrell North America October 2005 - November 2011
State Farm April 2004 - October 2005
UBS Wealth Management August 2002 - April 2004
Aquila September 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Logistics, Transportation, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Budgets, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Energy, Marketing, Data Analysis, Negotiation, Contract Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1992 — 1997
Consumer Economics
TargetStream Technologies September 2002 - Present
Aquila 2001 - 2002
American Century 1999 - 2002
Sprint 1998 - 2002
TWA 1989 - 1990
Pennzoil 1985 - 1988
Skills
SDLC, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Program Management, Integration, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, IT Strategy, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, CRM, SQL, Solution Implementation, Outsourcing
Education
Central Missouri State University 1979 — 1984
Computer Information Systems
Unite Private Networks June 2013 - Present
Unite Private Networks August 2003 - June 2013
Utilicorp Communications January 2001 - December 2003
Aquila 1989 - 2001
US Army May 1984 - May 1997
US Navy 1977 - 1981
Skills
Fiber Optics, Outside Plant, Ethernet, Optical Fiber, Network Design, VoIP, Telecommunications, Wireless, MPLS, Broadband, IP, WAN, Unified Communications, Data Center, Network Engineering, Cisco Technologies, Co-location, Telephony, Metro Ethernet, Routers, Wireless Networking, Managed Services, Switches, SIP Trunking, DSL, Computer Network..., ATM networks, SIP, Networking, Hosted Services
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1984 — 1989
BSEE MSEE, Electrical Engineering
Truman State University 1982 — 1984
Pre-Engineering, Engineering
Aquila Communications SpecialistSunoco, Inc.August 2002 - July 2006
Manhattan Construction Company April 2001 - July 2002
Schnake Turnbo Frank Public Relations June 1999 - April 2001
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1992 — 1996
Anheuser-Busch LLC January 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - January 2011
Aquila, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Aquila 2003 - 2008
Blackwell Sanders August 1997 - 2002
Skills
Employment Law, Compliance, Employee Relations, Employment Litigation, Investigations, Labor Relations, Mergers, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Litigation, Private Investigations, Commercial Litigation, Restructuring, Privacy Law, Mediation, Corporate Law, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Human Resources, Legal Writing, Litigation Management, Contract Negotiation, HR Policies, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Licensing, Legal Compliance
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law 1994 — 1997
J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1991 — 1994
MPA
University of Kansas 1987 — 1991
BA, Political Science and Government
Experis March 2013 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska 2007 - November 2012
Diversified Solutions 2006 - 2007
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company 2004 - 2006
Bass & Associates 2003 - 2005
Aquila 2001 - 2002
Aquila Energy Trading 2000 - 2001
Aquila 1999 - 2000
Aquila, Inc. 1996 - 1999
Aquila Energy Corporation 1993 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, PMP, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, Project Portfolio..., SharePoint, Visio, Software Project..., Scrum, Business Analysis, Software Development, Project Management, IT Management, Requirements Gathering, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, MS Project, PMO, Integration, Program Management
Education
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business 1979 — 1981
MBA, Accounting and Finance
Washington and Lee University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology/Earth Science, General
Union Pacific Railroad January 2014 - Present
Union Pacific April 2004 - January 2014
Union Pacific Railroad June 2002 - April 2004
Aquila November 1999 - June 2002
John Deere HealthCare May 1998 - August 1999
Hofinsoft 1996 - 1998
HCL Infosystems Ltd 1996 - 1997
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, SDLC, SQL, Databases, Erwin, Data Modeling, Database Administration, Database Design, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, IBM Infosphere Change..., PL/SQL, Unix
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2006 — 2009
MS, MIS
University of Madras 1989 — 1991
B.Com
Cassper Simulation Solutions February 2015 - Present
Black & Veatch April 2005 - February 2015
Aquila May 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Power Generation, Boilers, Optimization, Coal, Steam, Process Modeling, Software Implementation, Project Management, Performance Consulting, Boiler Operation, PI Historian, Excel Expert, Boiler Tuning, Sootblowing Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Power Plants, Energy, Control Systems Design, Project Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Process Engineering
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2004 — 2008
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla 1998 — 2003
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Garco Wine Company September 2008 - Present
Wines By Jennifer September 2007 - August 2008
Aquila November 1997 - July 2008
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1982 — 1986
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP October 2012 - Present
Inergy, L.P. October 2010 - September 2012
Husch Blackwell LLP July 2008 - October 2010
Aquila 2000 - 2008
Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP August 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Mergers, Corporate Governance, Project Finance, Securities, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiation, Energy, Divestitures
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1996 — 1999
JD, Law
University of Missouri-Columbia 1992 — 1996
BSBA, Business
The Institute of Internal Auditors January 2011 - Present
Grant Thornton June 2005 - Present
Aquila 2000 - 2005
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
MRIGlobal October 2009 - Present
The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC October 2009 - Present
The Calvin Group October 2008 - October 2009
Aquila July 2005 - July 2008
Aquila July 2001 - July 2005
Verizon March 1999 - April 2001
GTE July 1998 - February 1999
GTE Wireless June 1997 - August 1998
GTE Wireless October 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Mergers, Managerial Finance, Corporate Governance, Finance, Management Consulting, Strategy, Project Planning, Financial Modeling, Investor Relations, Divestitures, Restructuring, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Analysis, Executive Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 1985 — 1987
MBA, Finance
Trinity University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Vision Relocation Solutions January 2013 - Present
Harmon McCoy HR Solutions, LLC January 2010 - December 2012
Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories 2008 - 2010
Everest Connections 2003 - 2008
Aquila 2002 - 2003
UtiliCorp Communication Services 2000 - 2002
Aquila February 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Talent Management, Human Resources, Mergers, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Start-ups, Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefit, Training, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Payroll, Onboarding, Budgets, Integration, Hiring, Personnel Management, Risk Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Building, Executive Coaching, Policy, Organizational Design, Technical Recruiting, Coaching, Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Career Development, Vendor Management, Employee Benefits, PeopleSoft, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational..., Executive Search, HR Consulting, Employment Law, Benefits Administration, HR Policies, Temporary Placement, Employer Branding, Interviews, College Recruiting, Organizational...
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1979 — 1982
MBA, Industrial Relations
University of Missouri-Columbia 1974 — 1978
BSBA, Business
MPACS Consulting August 2013 - Present
Spectrum Economics, Inc April 2009 - August 2013
MPACS, LLC January 2003 - March 2009
Aquila June 1996 - December 2002
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Economics, Valuation, Business Development, Business Planning, Litigation Support, Management, Commercial Litigation, Energy, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Corporate Development, Restructuring, Loans, Corporate Law, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Due Diligence, Finance, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Process Improvement, Leadership
Education
University of Notre Dame 1987 — 1991
BA, Economics
The Ohio State University 1994 — 1996
MBA, Finance and Accounting
TransCanada July 2013 - Present
TransCanada November 2007 - June 2013
TransCanada January 2005 - October 2007
Aquila June 2002 - September 2003
Teck Resources Limited November 2001 - June 2002
Lapointe Engineering Ltd. September 1995 - November 2001
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Business Strategy, Natural Gas, Energy Industry, Petroleum, Power Generation, Upstream, Engineering, Project Management, Power Plants, Project Engineering
Education
University of Calgary 2003 — 2004
MBA, Finance
The University of British Columbia 1990 — 1994
BASc, Mechanical Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light August 2009 - Present
ERM September 2007 - August 2009
Aquila 2004 - 2007
ERM July 2002 - September 2004
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality 1999 - 2002
Skills
Energy, Waste, Utilities, Environmental Auditing, Environmental..., Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Training, Environmental Compliance
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1993 — 1995
The University of Kansas 1987 — 1995
B.A.; J.D., Environmental Studies; Law
Rain Bird Corporation June 2011 - Present
Rain Bird Corporation July 2008 - April 2012
Rain Bird Corporation February 2007 - July 2008
Rain Bird Corporation June 2005 - February 2007
Aquila 2001 - 2005
Securicor 2000 - 2001
Aquila 1999 - 2000
Aquila 1998 - 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Lifecycle..., Product Development, Management, CO-PA, Portfolio Optimization, Pricing, Global Marketing, B2B, Process Improvement, Leadership, Product Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Market Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Consumer Products, Program Management, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Team Building, P&L Management, Budgets, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Market Planning, Market Research, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales Operations, Key Account Management
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA, Marketing
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1991 — 1995
B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing
Netsolus.com October 2010 - Present
Data Trust Company January 2009 - February 2011
Aleon March 2002 - February 2004
Aquila January 2001 - February 2002
Internet Services Management Group December 1999 - December 2001
Internet Direct Communications October 1994 - December 1999
NT Integrators, Inc May 1990 - October 1994
Datamag, Inc May 1987 - May 1990
Allied Signal (Bendix) now Honeywell August 1980 - April 1987
Skills
Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Networking, Virtualization, WAN, Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Management, Start-ups, Business Development, CRM
Education
The University of Kansas
The University of Kansas
B.S, Electrical Engineering; Microcomputers
KCPL August 2001 - Present
Aquila August 2001 - July 2008
Mediware Information Systems July 2000 - February 2001
Clear Creek Software 1998 - 2001
Sprint June 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Java, C++, Java Enterprise Edition, C, DCOM, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, SDLC, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, VB.NET
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Fort Osage High School 1986 — 1992
High School Diploma
Aquila 2007 - Present
Aquila 2002 - 2006
Aquila 1999 - 2002
Aquila 1997 - 1999
Missouri Gas Energy 1997 - 1997
City of Kansas City, MO Water Department 1995 - 1997
Honeywell 1992 - 1995
Honeywell 1985 - 1992
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1996 — 1999
M.S., Accounting
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1985 — 1991
M.B.A., Finance
The University of Kansas 1981 — 1985
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Burns & McDonnell March 2008 - Present
Aquila April 2006 - February 2008
University of Missouri 2000 - 2006
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Protective Relays, Power Protection, Substation, High Voltage, Power Systems, Power Distribution, Relays, Electric Power, Engineering Design, Project Engineering
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2005
Bachelors of Science
DeVry 1998 — 2000
Associates of Applied Science
Aquila May 1985 - July 2008
Aquila, Inc. May 1985 - July 2008
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
JW Aluminum Co June 2009 - February 2014
JW Aluminum Co August 2006 - May 2009
Cummins-Mercruiser Diesel April 2005 - August 2006
Layne Christensen May 2003 - March 2005
Aquila September 2000 - May 2003
DST Systems May 1998 - September 2000
Georgia Department of Audits- Medicaid Division July 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Management, Internal Audit, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Lean Manufacturing, Auditing, Internal Controls, Analysis, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Accounts Payable, Finance, Journal Entries, Cash Flow Forecasting, Accruals, JD Edwards, ERP, Business Process..., Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Budgets, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1992 — 1996
BS, Accounting
Kansas City Power and Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila January 1988 - July 2008
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1983 — 1988
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila 1995 - 2009
Aquila, Inc. April 1991 - July 2008
Skills
Energy, Natural Gas, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Texas Tech University 1980 — 1984
BBA, Accounting
H&R Block January 2015 - Present
H&R Block October 2014 - January 2015
Seaboard Corporation February 2013 - September 2014
RubinBrown LLP March 2011 - February 2013
Cerner Corporation August 2008 - December 2010
Aquila January 1996 - July 2008
Arthur Andersen 1992 - 1996
Skills
Tax, CPA, Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, Financial Accounting, Tax Research, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Fixed Assets, Sarbanes-Oxley, Forecasting, International Tax, PeopleSoft, Financial Analysis, Tax Advisory, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management
Education
Truman State University 1987 — 1991
BS, Accounting
Kansas City Power & Light May 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - May 2011
Aquila May 2000 - July 2008
Burns & McDonnell Engineering 1993 - 2000
Skills
Natural Gas, NERC, Power Generation, Project Planning, Energy, Power Plants, Smart Grid, Renewable Energy, Turbines, Gas Turbines, Energy Markets, Maintenance Management, EPC, Nuclear, Steam, Commissioning, Energy Industry, Gas, Energy Management, Commodity Markets, Engineering, Power Distribution, Power Systems, Energy Efficiency, Oil/Gas, Electric Power, Electrical Engineering, Electricity Markets, Contract Management, Solar Energy, Project Engineering, Power Transmission
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1995 — 1999
MBA, Business Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1993
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Aquila July 1985 - Present
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1979 — 1983
Bachelors of Science, Accountancy
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation October 2008 - Present
Great Plains Energy/Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - October 2008
Aquila, Inc May 2006 - July 2008
Aquila May 1995 - May 2006
Aquila November 1992 - May 1995
Arthur Andersen June 1983 - November 1992
Education
The University of Kansas 1979 — 1983
BA, BSB, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Administration
Kiewit October 2008 - Present
Aquila January 2001 - July 2008
Aquila July 1995 - December 2000
Aquila May 1991 - June 1995
Overland Consulting January 1986 - May 1991
Great Plains Energy June 1979 - December 1985
Burns & McDonnell January 1975 - June 1979
Skills
Energy, Forecasting, Analysis, Program Management, Renewable Energy, Risk Management, Project Planning, Business Development, Business Planning, Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Energy Management
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1975 — 1979
MBA, Finance
University of Missouri-Rolla 1970 — 1974
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
BioUrja Trading LLC 2014 - Present
Trademark Merchant Energy (ITOCHU Corporation) 2013 - 2014
Trademark Merchant Energy (ITOCHU Corporation) 2007 - 2012
BP (Wasatch Energy) 2003 - 2007
Questar 2002 - 2003
Aquila 2001 - 2002
Aquila 1999 - 2001
Archer Daniels Midland 1997 - 1999
Skills
Hedging, Trading, Commodity Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Commodity, Derivatives
Education
University of Notre Dame 2004 — 2006
MBA
University of Kansas 1992 — 1996
BS, Business
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2010 - December 2014
Kansas City Power & Light October 2008 - January 2010
Kansas City Power & Light July 2006 - October 2008
Aquila February 2000 - July 2006
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Commodity, Process Improvement, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Forecasting, PeopleSoft, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Software Documentation, Purchasing, Budgets, Program Management, Power Generation, Analysis, Commodity Markets, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Change Management
Education
Vatterott College 2001 — 2002
AutoCAD Advanced 3D & Isometrics
University of Missouri-Columbia 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Architectural Studies
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)
Retired August 2010 - Present
campaign 2012 - 2012
Tyr Energy August 2005 - August 2010
Aquila 1988 - 2002
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company 1977 - 1988
Skills
Mergers, Energy Markets, Renewable Energy, Energy, Due Diligence
Education
Rockhurst University 2009 — 2012
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The University of Texas at Austin 1971 — 1974
JD, Law
The University of Kansas 1967 — 1971
BA, History, Political Science
Black Hills Corporation PartnerHusch BlackwellMarch 1995 - September 2008
Aquila 1989 - 1995
Skills
Natural Gas, Litigation, Energy, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Mergers, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Legislative Relations
Education
The University of North Dakota School of Law 1983 — 1986
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1980 — 1983
B.S.B.A., Business Administration and Finance
The University of North Dakota 1978 — 1980
Associates of Arts, Business and Energy
Finley Engineering Company September 2008 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light August 2008 - October 2008
Aquila 2006 - 2008
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Engineering, Power Generation, AutoCAD, Power Plants, CAD, Project Engineering, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Electricians
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Diamond Liquors LLC January 2011 - Present
H&R Block June 2004 - October 2010
Aquila 1996 - 2004
Marion Merrell Dow 1987 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Internal Controls, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1978 — 1980
MBA, Accounting, Finance
BEPCO, L.P. July 2007 - Present
Southern Union Energy Services March 2006 - June 2007
Sid Richardson Energy Services April 1998 - March 2006
Aquila 1989 - 1998
Tenneco 1982 - 1986
Skills
Energy, Marketing, Natural Gas, Contract Negotiation, Energy Industry, Commodity Markets, Gas, Commodity, Petroleum, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Contract Management, Trading, Hedging, Oil/Gas, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Renewable Energy, Drilling, Energy Markets, Onshore, Joint Ventures, Valuation, Pipelines, Power Plants, Upstream, Analysis, Procurement, Divestitures, Oil & Gas Industry, Reservoir Management, Midstream, Mergers & Acquisitions, Petrochemical, Oil, Oil & Gas
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1979 — 1982
Petroleum Engineering
Poplar Bluff Municipal Utilities November 2001 - Present
Aquila 1997 - 2002
Skills
Smart Grid, Energy, Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Water, AutoCAD, Power Generation, Electrical Engineering, Power Plants, Electricians, Power Systems, Operations Management, Power Distribution, Renewable Energy, Program Management, Change Management, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Commissioning
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1985 — 1989
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
EDF Trading North America September 2009 - Present
Amerex Energy Services May 2009 - September 2009
Fortis Energy Marketing and Trading October 2006 - January 2009
Cinergy Marketing and Trading March 2004 - October 2006
Mirant June 2001 - October 2003
Aquila June 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Energy, Derivatives, Structured Finance, Commodity Markets, Hedging, Energy Markets, Financial Structuring, Risk Management, Options
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 1997 — 1999
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
B.A., Economics
SureWest Communications October 2012 - Present
SureWest Communications October 2012 - Present
Everest Communications December 2001 - March 2009
Aquila 2000 - 2001
Birch Telecom 1997 - 2000
Skills
Computer Network..., T1, WAN, Call Centers, VLAN, DWDM, Network Architecture, Switches, Networking, Network Design, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Data Center, Routers, SIP, Metro Ethernet, Telephony, Telecommunications, Fiber Optics, MPLS, LAN-WAN, Troubleshooting, Cisco Technologies, Cabling, IP, DSL, Provisioning, Direct Sales, Broadband, VoIP, RF, Wireless, Network Engineering, CCNP, Optical Fiber, Wireless Networking, Routing
Education
DeVry 1995 — 1996
BTM, Telecommunications
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1987 — 1989
Music
Turner 1985 — 1987
KCKCC
AS, Science
BP August 2012 - Present
BNP Paribas 2007 - April 2012
Aquila 1997 - 2006
Skills
Commodity Markets, Commodity, Energy Markets, Derivatives, Trading, Energy, Financial Risk, ETRM, TriplePoint, NERC, Coal, Emissions Trading, Natural Gas, Electricity Markets, Solarc Right Angle, NGL, Natural Gas Trading, Commodity Risk..., Market Risk, Options
Education
University of Kansas
BS, Business Administration
Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation December 2002 - Present
Aquila May 1995 - November 2002
Education
The University of South Dakota 1991 — 1995
B.S., Accounting
Pure Energy, Inc. January 2004 - Present
Aquila October 2000 - March 2003
Preco, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Trading, Energy Markets, Financial Modeling, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Natural Gas, Gas, Hedging, Commodity Markets, Energy Industry, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Commodity, Business Planning, Business Development, Negotiation, Trading Strategies, Power Trading, Smart Grid
Education
The University of Kansas 1991 — 1997
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
RBN Energy, LLC February 2013 - Present
Baker Communications 1996 - July 2013
Texaco Natural Gas June 1993 - August 1994
Aquila 1985 - 1993
Skills
Salesforce.com, Sales Management, Account Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Solution Selling, Coaching, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Selling Skills, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, CRM, Sales, Business Development, Leadership, Change Management, Management Consulting, Start-ups
Education
University of Tulsa 1982 — 1983
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1983
Business
Kansas City Power & Light 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 2008 - 2011
Aquila 2006 - 2008
AZZ / Central Electric 2004 - 2006
Skills
Engineering, Leadership, Analysis, Budgets, Strategy, Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Distribution..., Project Coordination
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2013
MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship Emphasis
University of Missouri-Columbia 1999 — 2004
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
CustomerLink, L.L.C. April 2012 - December 2012
Johnson Controls June 2011 - March 2012
Bluewater Mechanical March 2010 - June 2011
Minnesota Energy Resources June 2002 - February 2010
Aquila November 1996 - June 2002
Northern Minnesota Utilities May 1991 - November 1996
Skills
Energy
Education
Johnson Controls Inc. 2011 — 2012
Sales Service University, Sales, HVAC Equipment
University of Minnesota Duluth
BA, Communications/Business Admin.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Energy Auditing, Engineering
Burns & McDonnell August 2008 - Present
Aquila May 2002 - July 2008
Skills
Power Generation, Environmental Compliance, Energy, Energy Management, Business Strategy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Awareness, Engineering, Power Plants, Natural Gas, Environmental..., Energy Efficiency, Air Quality, Contract Management, Air Permitting, Water, Water Treatment, Gas, Environmental..., Environmental Consulting, Air Pollution, Wastewater Treatment, Sustainability, Water Resources, Remediation, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Issues, Groundwater Remediation, Groundwater, Stormwater Management, Water Quality, RCRA, Environmental Impact..., Hydrology, Mitigation, Soil, Environmental..., Environmental Auditing, Waste Management, Erosion Control
Education
University of Illinois 1987 — 1989
MS, Atmospheric Sciences
University of Denver 1980 — 1984
BS, Mechanical Engineering
MarkWest Energy Ltd 2002 - Present
Aquila 1993 - 2000
Education
University of Houston 1965 — 1970
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
Waldron Engineering & Construction, Inc. February 2007 - Present
Waldron Engineering & Construction, Inc. 2007 - 2010
Aquila October 1999 - April 2003
U S Energy Corporation October 1985 - July 1999
Education
University of Maine 1969 — 1973
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
CONSTELLATION WEST February 2013 - Present
Modis April 2012 - January 2013
ConAgra Foods April 2011 - April 2012
SunGard June 2007 - March 2011
Aquila April 1997 - June 2007
Skills
Risk Management, Business Analysis, Commodity Markets, Process Improvement, Project Management, System Administration
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2002 — 2003
MBA, Finance
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1995 — 1996
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
Aquila September 2012 - Present
Cardinal Health January 2012 - August 2012
xpedx June 1978 - June 2011
Atherton Industries dba Pic a -d November 1975 - March 1978
Skills
Inventory Management
Education
The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management
BBA, Marketing
Aquila 2012 - Present
Skills
Physics, Fortran, Nuclear, Simulations, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance, Science, Proposal Writing, Engineering, Research, Project Management, R&D, National Security, Monte Carlo Simulation, Technical Writing, Experimentation, Engineering Management, Spectroscopy, Sensors, Materials Science, Numerical Analysis, Nuclear Proliferation, Scientific Computing, Nuclear Physics, Radiation, Mathematical Modeling, Nuclear Engineering, High Performance..., Matlab, Health Physics, DoD, Statistics
Education
Helsinki University of Technology 1971 — 1981
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nuclear Engineering
KCP&L November 2012 - Present
KCP&L January 2012 - November 2012
KCP&L January 2011 - December 2011
KCP&L June 2008 - December 2010
Aquila August 2001 - June 2008
LE Myers Co June 1996 - August 2001
Skills
Construction, Contract Management, Energy, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Change Management, Risk Management, Analysis, Leadership, Project Management, Six Sigma, Budgets, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Power Generation
Education
UCM 1984 — 1988
BS, Criminal Justice
CHS
Missouri Valley Line Contractors
Journeyman Lineman
University of Central Missouri
Shell Trading October 2013 - Present
Deutsche Bank February 2010 - December 2012
BP August 2006 - December 2009
Austin Energy November 2005 - July 2006
Tyr Energy June 2004 - October 2005
Inergy October 2003 - May 2004
Kansas City Power & Light September 2002 - September 2003
Aquila June 2000 - May 2002
Aquila August 1999 - June 2000
Allstate May 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Commodity, Analysis, Natural Gas, Derivatives, Commodity Markets, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk, Trading, Contract Negotiation
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics & Risk Managament
Foresight Energy 2013 - 2015
DTE Energy 2009 - 2013
DTE Energy 2005 - 2009
Point to Point Business Development LLC 2003 - 2005
Aquila 1999 - 2003
Koch Industries 1990 - 1999
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Management, Strategy, Energy Industry, Product Development, Project Management, Commodity, Logistics, Generating Revenue, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Executive Management
Education
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics
Iberdrola Renewables 2007 - Present
Scottish Power 2002 - 2007
Aquila 1998 - 2002
Skills
Explaining Complex..., Options in Theory and..., U.S. & Canadian Natural..., U.S. Power Markets, Daily Market-Risk..., Wind Farm Valuations, Natural Gas Storage..., Natural Gas..., Investment Risk..., U.K. Electric and..., Monte Carlo Simulation, Tax Equity Partnerships, Solar Project Valuations, Sale Leasebacks, Volume-Price Risk
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science (MS), Quantitative and Mathematical Finance
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's Degree, Physics