Great River Energy
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DescriptionGreat River Energy is an electric transmission and generation cooperative in the U.S. state of Minnesota; it is the state's second largest electric utility, based on generating capacity, and the fifth largest generation and transmission cooperative in the U.S. in terms of assets. Headquarters: Maple Grove, MN CEO: David Saggau (May 2005–) Subsidiaries: Blue Flint Ethanol, Split Rock Energy LLC, Midwest AgEnergy Group, LLC
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Bank of North Dakota January 2015 - Present
Great River Energy October 2012 - December 2014
Concordia University, Nebraska August 2011 - May 2012
Concordia University, Nebraska January 2010 - May 2012
Concordia University, Nebraska August 2008 - May 2012
Curious Theatre Company June 2011 - August 2011
Angels Theatre Company May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Public Relations, Newspaper, Editing, Writing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Catalog Circulation, InDesign, Newspapers, Blogging, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Research, Strategic Communications, Library, Creative Writing, Interviews, Management, Copy Editing
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Communication
Concordia University-Seward 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communications-Journalism/Public Relations
PlasticPrinters.com March 2012 - Present
Thomas Allen Inc February 2006 - November 2012
Travel Tags 2004 - 2011
Great River Energy October 1998 - May 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Access, Digital Printing, Account Management, Color Management, Purchasing, PowerPoint, InDesign, Leadership, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Training, New Business Development, Print Management, Sales, Offset Printing
Education
Dakota County Technical College
Christopher & Banks February 2014 - Present
Boston Scientific 2008 - 2014
Great River Energy 1993 - 2007
Loram 1986 - 1993
Skills
MS Access, MS Excel, MS Excel Pivot Tables, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, VBA, Cognos, Query Studio, Query Writing, Reporting & Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budget Forecasts, Financial Statements, Ad Hoc Reporting, Excel Dashboards, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Construction Accounting, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger, SAP Business Objects, QuickBooks, Quicken, Access, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Finance
Benchmark Learning
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
American Management Association
Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting Systems and Design
Great River Energy January 2002 - Present
Great River Energy January 2002 - Present
Consumers Energy October 1983 - January 2002
Skills
Business improvements..., Transmission Line Design, Drafting Manual and CAD, Mill and Lathe Education, Standards for..., Metallurgy Technician
Education
Jackson Community College 1980 — 1983
AA, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD, Graduated with honors
Basin Electric Power Cooperative August 2011 - Present
Great River Energy March 2010 - August 2011
Alliant Energy August 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Combine Cycle Power..., Combustion Turbines..., Steam Turbines, Combine Cycle New Power..., Coal Fired Power Plants, HRSG Steam Boilers, Emerson Ovation, Power Plants, Factory, Turbines, Gas Turbines, Natural Gas, Boilers, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Coal, NERC, Steam, Plant Operations, Electric Power, Electricity, DCS, Combined Cycle, Pumps
Education
Bismarck State College 1997 — 1998
Associate's degree, Power Plant Technology
ParkRiver High School 1992 — 1996
DCP Midstream September 2013 - Present
Great River Energy February 2011 - September 2013
Rentech August 2011 - May 2012
Mike Baumgartner Construction October 2005 - February 2011
Skills
Refinery, Pumps, Process Safety, Plant Operations, Petrochemical, Factory, Gas Processing, Instrumentation, DCS, Chemical Engineering, Air Compressors, Boilers, Natural Gas, Commissioning, Gas, P, Process Control
Education
Bismarck State College 2008 — 2010
AAS, PROCESS PLANT TECHNOLOGY
Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College
AAS Degree, Process Plant Technology
Western Steel Builders, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Kiewit Power Engineers August 2013 - December 2014
Great River Energy November 2012 - August 2013
Neal Station Enviromental Partners November 2011 - November 2012
Kiewit January 2010 - November 2011
Skills
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Project Engineering, Earthworks, Reinforced Concrete, Formwork, Concrete Mix Design, Composite Liner Evap..., Surface Drainage..., Specs & Contract..., Softplan, Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University 2004 — 2009
B.S Civil Engineering, Structures/Geotechnics
Bismarck State College 2005 — 2007
General Studies, Engineering
Great River Energy 2003 - Present
Midwest ISO April 2000 - May 2003
Mid-continent Area Power Pool August 1988 - April 2000
Skills
Smart Grid, Program Management, IT Strategy, Business Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Process Improvement, IT Management, Integration, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Business Process, Project Portfolio..., SDLC
Education
University of Saint Thomas 1989 — 1991
MBA, Business
Hamline University 1979 — 1983
BA, Physics, Math
Tennessee Valley Authority March 2014 - Present
Tennessee Valley Authority January 2011 - Present
Conservis October 2009 - September 2010
Xcel Energy September 1999 - October 2009
International Spanish Language Academy August 2007 - August 2009
Great River Energy January 1994 - January 1998
Skills
Smart Grid, Corporate Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Energy, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Gas Accounting, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy, Environmental..., Climate Change, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Biomass, Environmental Science, Hazardous Waste..., Power Generation, Solar Energy, Energy Management, Carbon Footprinting, Sustainable Energy, Waste Management, Power Plants, Environmental Impact..., Wind, Water, Environmental..., Carbon, Program Management, Carbon Management, Environmental Permitting, Alternative Energy, Energy Audits, Waste, Water Quality, Strategy, Corporate Social..., Electric Power, Environmental Issues, ISO 14001, Climate Change...
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctor
Southwest Minnesota State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor Of Arts, Biology
Great River Energy March 2014 - Present
TCF Bank January 2012 - March 2014
Dolphin Group Companies October 2011 - January 2012
TCF Bank August 2010 - October 2011
Gustavus Adolphus College September 2007 - May 2011
Mayo Clinic January 2011 - January 2011
TCF Bank June 2010 - August 2010
Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. February 2010 - May 2010
Minnesota Conservation Corps June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Human Resources, Training, New Hire Orientations, Deferred Compensation, Policy, Time Management, Screening, Customer Service, Analysis, Employee Relations, Performance Management
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts, Human Resource Management, 3.88 GPA
Gustavus Adolphus College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Management, Biology
MBTI Certification Program
ACES Power Marketing May 2009 - Present
Great River Energy January 2007 - May 2009
Split Rock Energy 2006 - 2007
Skills
Commodity, Commodity Markets, Energy Markets, Trading, Energy, Risk Management, Derivatives, Options, Power Generation, Analysis, Building Relationships, Complexity Reduction, Contract Negotiation, Energy Industry, NERC, Power Trading, PJM, Trading Strategies, Proprietary Trading
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
US Army Corps of Engineers-Garrison Dam Powerplant June 2015 - Present
Basin Electric Power Cooperative-Dakota Gasification Company May 2012 - May 2015
Basin Electric Power Cooperative-Dakota Gasification Company May 2008 - May 2012
Basin Electric Power Cooperative-Dakota Gasification Company May 2007 - May 2008
Garrison Parks and Recreation May 2006 - August 2006
Great River Energy January 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Steam Systems, HVAC, Project Management, CAESAR II, NFPA, Certified EIT, Piping, Heat Exchangers, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, Energy, Pumps, Factory, Power Plants, Power Generation, Steam Turbines, Engineering, Boilers, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Commissioning
Education
Montana Tech of the University of Montana 2005 — 2007
B.S. in General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Option; Mathematics Minor
The University of North Dakota 2002 — 2004
Undergraduate Program, Mechanical Engineering
Great River Energy July 2005 - Present
Great River Energy January 1999 - July 2005
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives 1999 - 2003
Cooperative Power Association 1998 - 1999
MAPPCOR 1993 - 1998
Simmons Advertising 1986 - 1993
Skills
Corporate Social..., Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Reputation Management, Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Policy, Public Affairs, Marketing, Program Management, Project Management, Leadership Development
Education
St. Catherine University MAOL Program 1995 — 1999
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Mars Hill University 1974 — 1978
B.A., Theatre Arts
City of Otsego February 2014 - Present
Great River Energy September 2004 - Present
Fox 1 Drafting May 2003 - July 2004
Contract Drafter November 2000 - May 2003
Landform 2001 - 2001
Skills
Transmission Lines, Power Systems, Engineering, Project Management, Surveying, Pipelines, AutoCAD, Energy, Renewable Energy, Visio, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power, Smart Grid, Electricians
Education
Bismarck State College 2008 — 2014
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Herzing College 2000 — 2002
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Great River Energy September 2014 - Present
Building Systems Professionals June 2006 - Present
Self-employed 2006 - Present
Assurant Health November 2006 - May 2007
Marquette University September 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Asset Management, Interpersonal Skills, Facilities Management, Business Process..., Leadership, Electric Utility, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Team Building, Project Planning, Change Management, Process Improvement, Technical Documentation, Budgets, Management, Project Management, Purchasing, Training, Technical Support, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Procurement, Vendor Management
Education
Marquette University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
The Academy of Holy Angels 1999 — 2003
Great River Energy June 2014 - Present
Brosz Engineering June 2012 - August 2013
Brosz Engineering June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Professional Liability, Communication Skills, Surveying, Inspection, Committed to..., Teamwork, Solidworks, Team Leadership, ASME, Welding, NDT, Quality Assurance, Pressure Vessels, Engineering, Metal Fabrication
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
North Dakota State University 2012 — 2014
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Anoka Ramsey Community College PSEO 2012 — 2012
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Andover High School
Towers Watson January 2012 - Present
Accenture July 2007 - December 2011
Great River Energy February 2000 - June 2007
Compass Medical Education Network 1997 - 1999
American Society Clinical Pathologists 1988 - 1997
Loyola University Press 1985 - 1988
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Program Management, CRM, Marketing, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Business Development, Brand Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Management, Market Planning, B2B Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
Marquette University 1982 — 1985
ba, education
Minnesota Supercomputing Institute June 2012 - Present
Masonic Cancer Center May 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities June 2010 - April 2011
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory October 2009 - May 2010
University of Minnesota September 2007 - September 2009
University of Minnesota September 2006 - December 2006
University of Minnesota May 2006 - September 2006
University of Minnesota September 2004 - December 2004
Great River Energy May 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Perl, Data Analysis, Databases, Algorithms, Programming, Java, Proteomics, MySQL, Sequence Analysis, Matlab, Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
Ph.D, Computer Science with Bioinformatics Minor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
Master of Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Macalester College 2000 — 2004
B.A, Computer Science and Mathematics
Mahindra United World College 1998 — 2000
International Baccalaureate
Great River Energy June 2005 - Present
Skills
plant operations, Leadership, Project Management, Power Generation, Energy, Engineering
Education
Bismarck State College 1978 — 1979
power plant technology
Xcel Energy January 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2008 - May 2015
Nuclear Management Company May 2007 - September 2007
Great River Energy May 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Engineering, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Microsoft Office, Word, Project Engineering, Technical Writing, Matlab, Documentation, Pro/Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, Program Management, Pro Engineer, Power Plants, Microsoft Word, Mechanical Engineering, Power Generation, Construction, Inspection, Energy, Team Leadership, Project Management
Education
North Dakota State University 2003 — 2008
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Great River Energy April 2011 - Present
North Dakota State University-Center For Nanoscale Science and Engineering April 2003 - April 2011
PRACS Institute, Ltd. April 2002 - April 2003
PRACS Institute, Ltd. July 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Water Treatment, Polymer Characterization, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, Wet Chemistry, Method Development, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Polymer Science, Coatings, Design of Experiments, Research, Instrumentation, Management, Project Management, Hiring Personnel, GPC, NMR, FTIR, Organic Chemistry, GLP, Materials Science, Science, Gas Chromatography, Chromatography, UV/Vis, Laboratory, Purification, Polymer Chemistry, Process Safety..., HAZWOPER, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Characterization, Spectroscopy, IR, Polymers, FDA, Electrochemistry
Education
Concordia College 1995 — 1999
1999, Chemistry, Biology
Great River Energy February 2008 - Present
Great River Energy January 2004 - February 2008
University of Minnesota May 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Public Relations, Promotions, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Technical Writing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Project Planning, Analysis, Media Relations, Research, Budgets, Public Speaking, Editing, Program Management, CRM, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Mini Master, Project Management, Project Management
Bethel University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Organizational Leadership
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Journalism
Great River Energy October 2008 - Present
Great River Energy January 2008 - September 2008
MTS Systems August 2005 - December 2007
MTS Systems January 2005 - July 2005
L&L Management Services Inc September 2002 - December 2004
Woodbury Financial Services June 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Rate Design, Contractual Agreements, Utility Rate Analysis, Priority Management, Team Leadership, Analyzing Complex..., Summarizing Complex..., Discussion Facilitation, Process Design and..., Relationship-building..., Written & Verbal..., Proficient in Microsoft..., Detail Oriented, Training Needs Analysis, Management, Forecasting, Project Management, Business Process..., Budgets
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of St. Thomas 2003 — 2004
Coursework towards a Masters Degree in English
Gustavus Adolphus College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Management
State of Minnesota January 2013 - Present
Benchmark Reporting Agency September 2012 - January 2013
Great River Energy August 2007 - December 2012
Skills
Proofreading, Litigation Support, Editing, Research, Training, Microsoft Word, Depositions, Court Reporting, Transcription, Hearings, Trials, Arbitration, Patent Litigation, Notary Public, Courts
Education
Anoka Technical College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Judicial Reporting
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Great River September 2007 - Present
Great River Energy July 2006 - September 2007
DB Business Services April 2002 - July 2006
Century 21 February 2002 - July 2006
EnPower Services March 1999 - September 2001
United Power Association July 1996 - January 1999
United Power Association 1990 - 1996
Skills
Forecasting, Analysis, Sales Management, Access, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Management, Marketing, Sales, Budgets, Training, Team Building, Energy, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking
Education
Certification through Association of Energy Engineers 2010 — 2010
AEE Business Energy Professional (BEP), Energy
Cardinal Stritch University 1991 — 1994
Business Administration, Business and Sales and Marketing
Cardinal Stritch University 1988 — 1991
Sales and Marketing Certificate, Sales and marketing
Anoka Ramsey 1979 — 1989
Associate of Science (AS), General Studies
Great River Energy September 2011 - Present
Great River Energy August 2010 - September 2011
New Mexico State University, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Envronmental Sciences January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Energy, Analysis, Renewable Energy, Training, Energy Policy, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Policy, Access, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Forecasting, Budgets, Electricity Markets, Risk Management, Energy Markets, Smart Grid
Education
New Mexico State University 2008 — 2009
MA, Economics, Public Utility Regulation
New Mexico State University 2002 — 2007
BA, Government
Pandora's Box Vet Clinic September 2003 - Present
RAW Services January 2000 - Present
Great River Energy August 1992 - November 2002
Cooperative Power Association 1982 - 1992
Skills
Computer Hardware, Web Design, Web Applications, Software Installation, Programming, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Servers, Data Center, Integration
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2001 — 2002
Computer programming, Business Management
Great River Energy November 2011 - Present
MAPPCOR December 1998 - August 2010
General Traffic Controls, Inc January 1994 - January 1998
US Army May 1985 - July 1994
Skills
Analysis, Project Planning, Engineering, Risk Management, Time Management, Power Generation, Smart Grid, Leadership, Renewable Energy, Policy, Transmission, Energy, Power Systems, Electric Power, Electrical Engineering, NERC, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Electricians, PSS/E, Business Process, Microsoft Office
Education
Dordt College 1994 — 1998
BSE, Electrical Engineering
Wheaton College 1981 — 1985
BA, English Literature
Connexus Energy February 2011 - Present
Utility Fiber Services LLC October 2012 - Present
Great River Energy August 2006 - February 2011
Cooper Power Systems August 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Arc Flash, Electricians, Transformer, Electric Power, Switchgear, High Voltage, Protective Relays, Power Distribution, Project Engineering, Engineering, Relays, SCADA
Education
Michigan Technological University 1999 — 2003
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Power
Great River Energy March 2011 - Present
Great River Energy May 2007 - March 2011
Winland Electronics, Inc. August 2005 - May 2007
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2001 — 2007
BS Electronic(s) Engineering Technology
Kadrmas Lee & Jackson December 2005 - Present
Great River Energy January 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Windows 7, Active Directory, Access
Education
Minot State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systems, General
Border States Electric Supply May 2007 - Present
Great River Energy May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
New Business Development, Customer Service, B2B, Social Media, Sales Process, Account Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Control, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Event Planning, Negotiation, Product Development, Sales Management, Forecasting, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Strategic Planning
Education
Bemidji State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Great River Energy January 2010 - Present
Great River Energy August 2004 - December 2009
Great River Energy November 2002 - August 2004
SearchAmerica, A part of Experian September 2000 - November 2002
Big Lake School District September 1997 - February 2000
Viroqua Elementary School January 1991 - June 1997
Onamia Elementary School August 1988 - May 1990
Skills
Leadership, Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Risk Management
Education
The Institutes 2012 — 2013
Associate in Insurance and Risk Management Designations, Insurance and Risk Management
Bethel University 2006 — 2007
Human Resources Management Certificate, Human Resources Management
Winona State University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
Great River Energy February 2008 - Present
Select Comfort Corp March 2002 - January 2008
Select Comfort Corp April 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Cornerstone OnDemand..., Learning Management..., E-Learning, Instructional Design, Fluent Spanish, Onboarding, Organizational..., Performance Management, Change Management, Workshop Facilitation, MBTI, 360 Feedback, Learning Management, Training Delivery, Needs Analysis, Team Building, Coaching, Leadership, Program Management, Process Improvement, Talent Management, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, Career Development, Employee Training, Executive Coaching, Organizational...
Education
University of St. Thomas 2005 — 2008
Masters, HR Change Leadership HRD / Organization Development
College of Saint Benedict 1985 — 1989
BA, Theater
Great River Energy October 1987 - Present
Skills
Power Generation, Process Improvement, Project Management, Energy, Renewable Energy, Project Planning, Smart Grid, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Electric Power
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2006 — 2008
MSM, Business and Management
Cardinal Stritch University 2003 — 2006
BS, Business
Grant Thornton LLP August 2014 - Present
Grant Thornton LLP July 2013 - Present
Finishline Executive Coaching, LLC November 2007 - July 2013
hr connection® April 2008 - May 2011
Cargill January 2008 - May 2010
Carlson School of Management May 2008 - February 2010
Prime Therapeutics October 2006 - June 2007
Great River Energy January 1997 - December 2005
Great River Energy October 1985 - December 1996
Mercer August 1976 - October 1985
Skills
Executive Pay, Deferred Compensation, Compensation & Benefit, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Retirement Plan..., Broad-based Compensation, Board Presentations, Leadership Development, Coaching, Mentoring, Business Networking, Career Development, Business Development, HR Policies, Business Planning, Leadership, Change Management, Strategy, Leadership Mentoring, Career Transitions, Organizational..., Program Management, Talent Management, Strategic Human..., Career Counseling, Mergers, Executive Compensation, Referrals, Consulting, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Compensation Structures, HR Consulting, Sales Compensation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Augsburg College 1993 — 1998
BA, Business/Economics
The Hudson Institute of Coaching (ICF Accredited) 2007 — 2008
Professional Coaching Certification in Individual and Organizational Coaching
Parsons July 2011 - Present
IEEE 802.15 Positive Train Control Study Group June 2012 - June 2013
Great River Energy July 2011 - July 2012
Arcadian Networks December 2007 - July 2011
Sprint April 2006 - December 2007
Sprint Nextel September 2004 - April 2006
Nextel June 2001 - September 2004
Skills
RF Engineering, RF, CDMA, Wireless, Microwave, Cellular Communications, WiMAX, Telecommunications, UMTS, EVDO, iDEN, GSM, Antennas, RF design, 3G, Network Design, WCDMA, WiFi, Wireless Networking, Optimizations, MapInfo, Fiber Optics, Optimization, IP, Network Optimization, Testing, Networking, Integration, Troubleshooting, System Deployment, Wireless Broadband, Engineering, Transmission, Broadband, Optical Fiber, Ethernet
Education
Manhattan College 1996 — 1999
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Westchester Community College 1994 — 1996
AS, Engineering Science
Great River Energy July 2005 - Present
Great River Energy January 1999 - July 2005
Skills
Power Plants, Energy, Government, Natural Gas, Construction, Electric Power, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Markets, Power Generation, Program Management, Smart Grid, Solar Energy
Education
Bismarck State College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Applied Science, Power Plant Technology
University of Michigan 1978 — 1980
Master of Public Policy
Grinnell College 1972 — 1976
B.A., Economics, History
Great River Energy Supervisor, Computer System SupportGreat River Energy1980 - Present
Sperry Univac July 1978 - July 1980
Education
Bemidji State University 1973 — 1977
BS, Math, Computer Science
Great River Energy September 1981 - Present
Korsunsky Krank Erickson Architects June 1978 - June 1981
International Dairy Queen March 1976 - May 1978
Skills
Energy, Energy Efficiency, Strategic Communications, Renewable Energy, Employee Relations, Energy Policy, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Accounting, Change Management, Analysis
Education
Hennepin Technical College 1974 — 1976
Administrative Assistant, Office procedures, filing, office machines, legal secretarial
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) April 2014 - Present
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) 1997 - Present
Baltimore Gas & Electric 1996 - 1997
Baltimore Gas & Electric 1994 - 1996
Baltimore Gas & Electric 1990 - 1994
State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources 1989 - 1990
Edison Electric Institute 1987 - 1989
Great River Energy 1980 - 1986
Research Center Juelich GmbH 1985 - 1985
Wirth Associates 1979 - 1980
Skills
Energy, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Power Plants, Strategic Planning, Energy Policy, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Project Coordination, New Business Development, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Policy, Environmental Permitting, Governmental Affairs, Program Management, Public Speaking, Renewable Energy, Performance Management, Project Portfolio..., Power Generation, Team Building, Strategy, Analysis, Policy, Environmental..., Budgets, Leadership, Training, Project Planning, Energy Management, Government, Management, Risk Assessment, Electric Power
Education
University of Maryland University College 1996 — 1997
Technology Management
Michigan State University 1973 — 1976
M.A. with thesis, Geography, Resource Development (natural resources planning)
Michigan State University 1971 — 1972
B. A. with high honors, Geography, and Eastern Europe (minor)
Delta College 1969 — 1971
Undergraduate Requisites for Transfer to MSU
Great River Energy November 2010 - Present
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP August 2007 - November 2010
Deloitte & Touche 1991 - 2007
Skills
Accounting, Risk Management, Tax Research, External Audit
Education
College of Saint Benedict 1987 — 1991
BA, Accounting
Farmers Insurance September 2012 - April 2013
Michigan Technological University January 2011 - November 2012
Michigan Technological University June 2011 - August 2011
Michigan Technological University September 2010 - May 2011
Michigan Technological University August 2010 - August 2010
Indian Health Service May 2010 - August 2010
Michigan Technological University 2007 - 2010
Michigan Technological University August 2009 - December 2009
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium May 2009 - August 2009
Great River Energy May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Sustainability, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Engineering, Analysis, Program Management, SPSS, Leadership, Matlab, Research, ArcGIS, Time Management, Technical Writing, Mathematica, Statistics, Data Analysis, AutoCAD, Water, Microsoft Office, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Compliance, Surveying, Environmental Science, Wastewater Treatment, GIS, Hydrology
Education
Michigan Technological University 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Environmental Engineering
Michigan Technological University 2007 — 2010
B.S., Environmental Engineering
Great River Energy November 2011 - Present
Harvard Business Review Advisory Council February 2012 - Present
Community Mediation & Restorative Services, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Christopher & Banks May 2008 - November 2011
Accenture February 2007 - May 2008
ATK December 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Change Management, Coaching, E-Learning, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Executive Coaching, Forecasting, Human Resources, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Project Planning, Program Management, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Organizational..., Organizational..., Organizational Design
Education
Jamestown High School
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor of Science, Spanish Education
University of Saint Thomas
Masters of Arts, Human Resource and Change Leadership
Entegris March 2015 - Present
Tennant Company July 2008 - October 2014
The Thomson Corporation May 1999 - July 2008
Great River Energy January 1999 - May 1999
Cooperative Power Association April 1979 - January 1999
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supply Management, ERP, Global Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Outsourcing, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Spend Analysis, Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Process Improvement, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Indirect Purchasing, Supplier Development, Team Building, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchase Contracts, Data Mining, Supplier Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Zycus, Purchase Management, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Cost Savings Strategies, Team Leadership, Team Management, Supplier Risk Management, Contract Management, Consortium, Materials Management
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor's Degree, Economics & Business Administration (Double Major)
Iowa Central Community College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics & Business Administration
Central Maine Power Company March 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2008 - March 2014
Great River Energy December 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Steady State, Dynamics, Short Circuit, NERC, Local Transmission..., Reliability Assessments, TPL, Facility Ratings, Interconnection, Power Systems, Electricity, Electric Power, PSS/E, Protective Relays, Renewable Energy, Simulations, Transmission, Transmissions
Education
Michigan Technological University 2009 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
North Star Imaging, Inc. October 2014 - May 2015
King Solutions May 2009 - January 2014
North Star Imaging, Inc. 2014 - 2014
king solutions 2005 - 2009
great river energy 2004 - 2005
Skills
LTL, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Customer Service, Account Management, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Transportation, Shipping, Transportation..., Supply Chain, Pricing, Truckload, 3PL
Education
Capella University 2013 — 2017
BS in Business, Project Management
Anoka Technical College 1998 — 2002
early childhood education, early childhood education
Princeton High School 1995 — 1998
GED, Generals
Great River Energy February 2007 - Present
Bogart Pederson & Associates September 2002 - November 2006
Schoell & Madson, Inc. December 1996 - September 2002
Midwest Land Surveyors April 1996 - December 1996
Skills
Energy, Transmission Lines, Topographic Surveys, Surveying, Boundary, Project Management, Project Planning, Construction, Land Development, AutoCAD
Education
Bismarck State College 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Energy Management
Lake Superior College 1994 — 1996
Associate's Degree, Engineering Technology, General
Northland Community and Technical College 1990 — 1993
Associate's Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Northland Community and Technical College 1990 — 1993
Associate's Degree, General Studies
Great River Energy March 2013 - Present
Great River Energy September 2010 - March 2013
Great River Energy October 2008 - September 2010
Ulteig May 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Substation, Engineering, Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Energy, Electric Power
Education
University of St. Thomas 2005 — 2010
Master's Degree, Business Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2005
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems
Bethel University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Physics
Bethel University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Science
Apex Systems September 2015 - Present
Express Employment Professionals March 2015 - August 2015
Great River Energy April 2004 - April 2014
Robert Half Technology January 2003 - April 2004
Anchek Computers January 1992 - January 2003
Billings county school district December 2001 - September 2002
Skills
Project Management, Integration, Visio, Process Improvement, Servers, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Analysis, System Administration, Customer Service, Energy, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Customer Satisfaction, Network Administration, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Devices, ITIL, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Printers, Computer Hardware, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teaching, Mentoring, Professional Mentoring, Operating Systems, Training, Windows Server, Software Installation, Scrum, Project Planning, Business Process..., Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Documentation, Business Analysis, Analytics
Education
Dickinson State University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Heald College-Roseville
Associate's Degree, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
The George Washington University
Associate's degree, Project Management
Valley City State University
Teaching Certification, Vocational High School and Secondary Business/Vocational-Industrial/Occupational Diploma Program
Great River Energy March 2001 - Present
People's Cafe June 1994 - December 2000
Education
Brown College 1999 — 2000
Great River Energy March 2007 - Present
Great River Energy January 1999 - March 2007
Cooperative Power Association March 1991 - January 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Community Outreach, Editing, ISO 14001, Strategic Planning, GIS, Environmental Compliance, Renewable Energy, Solid Waste, Water Resources, Process Improvement, Wetlands, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Science, Team Building, Project Management, Environmental Awareness, Hazardous Waste..., ArcGIS, Technical Writing, Environmental..., Field Work, Project Planning, Transmission, Microsoft Office, Water Quality, Mitigation, Energy Efficiency, Management, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Data Analysis, Environmental Planning, NEPA, Energy Policy, Wind, Water, Groundwater, Hydrology, Environmental Education, Energy, Natural Resource..., Environmental..., CWA, Sustainability
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1981
MS, Soil Science
Unversity of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1981
MS, Water Resources Management
Montana State University-Bozeman 1974 — 1978
BS, Geology
Comcast February 2015 - Present
Comcast March 2010 - February 2015
Great River Energy February 2006 - November 2009
Orbit Systems 2004 - 2005
Direct Source 2000 - 2002
Getronics 1996 - 2000
Dataserv, Inc. 1991 - 1996
Skills
Integration, Telecommunications, Project Planning, Program Management, Management, System Deployment, Wireless, Process Improvement, Engineering, WiFi, Product Management, Networking, Product Development, Vendor Management, MS Project, SDLC, Project Management, Problem Solving, Deployment, Microsoft Office, PMO, Team Leadership, Leadership, Analysis, Budgets
Education
Dunwoody College of Technology 1983 — 1985
Electronics and Digital Systems
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1983
General
Great River Energy March 2014 - Present
UPM May 2013 - August 2013
Scheels August 2012 - May 2013
UPM May 2011 - August 2012
US Forest Service May 2009 - May 2011
Skills
3D Modeling, Microsoft Excel, ANSYS, Visual C++, Matlab, Pro Engineer, Data Analysis, AutoCAD, Inventor, Finite Element Analysis, Minitab, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Solidworks, CAD, Labview, Product Design, Machining, Fluid Mechanics, Modeling, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, AutoCAD Mechanical, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Writing
Education
University of North Dakota 2011 — 2013
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Itasca Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Engineering
Great River Energy November 1988 - Present
Great River Energy January 2000 - September 2008
Great River Energy January 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Talent Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Policy, Career Development, Leadership Development, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Interviewing, Mentoring, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Training, Human Resources, Recruiting
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2007 — 2008
Masters, Organizational Management with Human Resources Emphasis
Elk River High School
Great River Energy May 2014 - Present
Great River Energy January 2011 - May 2014
Affinity Capital Management March 2010 - December 2010
Minute Clinic October 2009 - March 2010
United Subcontractors, Inc. February 2005 - September 2009
Woodridge Church September 2003 - April 2004
Hockey Ministries Int'l Minnesota January 2000 - March 2003
Mach 3 Flyers Swim Team August 1998 - January 2002
Rosemount School District August 1985 - February 1987
Elk River School District August 1978 - March 1985
Skills
Payroll, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
The University of North Dakota 1974 — 1978
BS, Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Minnesota School of Business 2003 — 2005
Accounting/Business
Dakota Gasification Company August 2004 - Present
Great River Energy March 2004 - August 2004
Great River Energy February 2003 - March 2004
CEDA April 2002 - May 2002
Dakota Westmoreland Mine May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Certified 24 hour..., Supervisory Experience, Gas Plants, PowerPlant, Gas, Power Plants, Factory, Preventive Maintenance, Pumps, Boilers, Petroleum, Air Compressors, Plant Operations, Natural Gas, Welding, Pressure Vessels, Gas Turbines, Valves, Steam, Steam Turbines, Refineries, Power Generation, Turbines, Tanks, Heavy Equipment, Maintenance & Repair
Education
Bismarck State College 2001 — 2002
Associate of Science (A.S.), Power Plant and Technology
Beulah High School
Brooks, Cameron & Huebsch, PLLC August 2014 - Present
HOME Line Landlord-Tenant Law Hotline January 2014 - May 2014
Brooks, Cameron & Huebsch, PLLC July 2013 - January 2014
University of Minnesota June 2010 - August 2011
The Weidt Group May 2008 - September 2009
Great River Energy May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Energy Efficiency, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Courts, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Civil Litigation, Research, Legal Issues
Education
Hamline University School of Law 2011 — 2014
JD, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2010
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Great River Energy July 2014 - Present
Alcoa April 2014 - July 2014
North Dakota State University January 2011 - August 2013
BASF July 2010 - July 2010
Avery Dennison March 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Matlab, Programming, Linux, ANSYS, Data Analysis, Excel, Microsoft Office, C, Research, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Fortran, Gnuplot, Tecplot, Pro Engineer, CFD, COMSOL, Mechanical Engineering, Characterization, Testing, Microsoft Excel, PTC Creo, SolidWorks
Education
North Dakota State University, School of Engineering and Architecture 2011 — 2013
Master;, Mechanical Engineering, 3.4
East China University of Science and Technology 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Polymer Materials and Engineering, 3.3
Chico's FAS, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Chico's FAS Inc. July 2012 - September 2013
Muscular Dystrophy Association July 2011 - July 2012
The Dotson Company May 2003 - May 2004
Cameron's Coffee and Distribution September 2000 - May 2003
Wells Fargo April 1999 - September 2000
Great River Energy March 1998 - April 1999
Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Social Media, Process Scheduler, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Project Management, Administrative..., Office Management, Human Resources, Editing, Data Analysis, Management, Payroll, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Databases, Spreadsheets, Project Planning, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Risk Management, Office Administration, Telephone Skills
Education
Automated Accounting Solutions 2000 — 2001
MAS 90 Computer Training, A
ExecuTrain 1998 — 2001
Microsoft Office, A
Normandale Community College 1997 — 1998
Business Administration and Management, General, Did not complete
Brown College 1994 — 1995
Certified, Certified Medical Assistant/Business Specialist, Graduated with Honors
Air Liquide - LI National Operations and Maintenance July 2013 - Present
Air Liquide - LI National Operations and Maintenance January 2013 - Present
softWrench Solutions October 2011 - September 2012
The Mosaic Company January 2010 - December 2010
Great River Energy August 2007 - January 2010
DTE Energy -Detroit Edison Energy Corp., January 2007 - August 2007
Amtrak -National RailRoad Passenger Corp December 2005 - November 2006
Temple University September 2004 - November 2005
West Virginia University May 2003 - August 2004
West Virginia University January 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Maximo, EAM, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Weblogic, Asset Management, Oracle SQL, Deployment, J2EE, Websphere, Windows, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Project Implementation, Process Improvement, SQL Server, SQL, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Architecture Management, Oracle, Software Documentation, Business Process, System Deployment, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, MS Project, Microsoft Project
Education
West Virginia University 2001 — 2004
M.S, Computer Science
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2000 — 2000
Master’s Degree, Structural Engineering - 10 Credits
Andhra University 1993 — 1997
B.E, Civil Engineering
ServiceNow – The Enterprise Cloud Company January 2013 - Present
ServiceNow June 2012 - Present
Datalink April 2011 - June 2012
Carlson Marketing WorldWide January 2010 - January 2011
American Family Insurance October 2007 - January 2010
Pepperweed Consulting September 2006 - January 2010
Carlson Marketing WorldWide 2010 - 2010
HCSC September 2006 - October 2007
Aeritae 2006 - 2006
Great River Energy 2001 - 2005
Skills
ITIL, IT Service Management, Service Delivery, Change Management, Incident Management, Configuration Management, Service Desk, Managed Services, Service Management, IT Operations, Vendor Management
Education
Bemidji State University 1997 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
Conventus Orthopaedics November 2009 - Present
EndoMetabolic Solutions March 2009 - November 2009
Travanti Pharma November 2006 - March 2009
St. Jude Medical 2001 - 2006
Hutchinson Technology 1996 - 2001
Great River Energy 1993 - 1995
Skills
Design Control, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, FDA, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, V&V, Product Development, FMEA, Catheters, R&D, Injection Molding
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1991 — 1993
Aerospace Engineering, Engineering
Elk River High School 1989 — 1991
Great River Energy July 1991 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Accounting
Education
Augsburg College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Accounting
University of Minnesota December 2007 - Present
Gander Mountain April 1999 - November 2007
Cooperative Power Association 1980 - 1999
Great River Energy 1980 - 1999
Skills
Oracle, MySQL, ColdFusion, Ruby on Rails, Access, REDCap, phpMyAdmin, PHP, Microsoft Excel, SDLC, Data Warehousing, Programming, Analysis, SQL, Database Design, Business Analysis
Education
Bethel University 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Great River Energy May 2007 - Present
Skills
NERC, CIP, Network Security, SCADA, Process Improvement, SOX, PCI DSS, Information Security..., Security Awareness, ITIL, Information Security, Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, System Deployment, Software Installation, Servers, Cisco Technologies, Security, Integration, Networking, Computer Security
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2011
B.S. IT
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1999 — 2002
Information Technology Certification
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1996 — 1999
Associate in Arts Degree
Great River Energy May 2010 - Present
GRE January 2000 - May 2010
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
MCG Energy Solutions, LLC October 2010 - Present
ACES Power Marketing May 2009 - October 2010
Great River Energy January 2007 - May 2009
Split Rock Energy November 2005 - February 2007
NRG 2001 - 2005
Skills
Commodity Markets, Energy, Energy Markets, Trading, Electric Power, Electricity Markets, Hedging, Business Development, Commodity, Risk Management, Natural Gas, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Strategic Planning, Energy Industry
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Corporate Finance
Cargill May 2015 - Present
Target August 2014 - May 2015
Great River Energy February 2009 - August 2014
Great River Energy April 2006 - February 2009
Alltel Wireless October 2005 - April 2006
Netco Government Services October 2003 - October 2005
Lawson Software February 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Cisco Technologies, PMP, GIAC, Network Security, Linux, Windows, NERC, Tripwire, SIEM, NetWitness, Identity Federation, Telecommunications, Networking, Data Center, Security, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Disaster Recovery, ITIL, Cloud Computing, IT Management
Education
Metropolitan State University 2001 — 2004
BA, Managment Information Systes, Business Administration
SoDak Liberty October 2012 - Present
TNTax Business Services, Inc. January 2011 - Present
TN Tax Accounting January 2011 - December 2013
J&B Group October 2008 - January 2011
Great River Energy October 2007 - April 2008
Verifications, Inc. July 2005 - October 2007
QualTek Pro December 2004 - June 2005
Verifications, Inc. March 2002 - January 2005
LodgeNet Entertainment 2001 - 2002
Gateway 1997 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Business Process..., Network Design, Network Engineering, Network Security, Cisco Technologies, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Leadership
Education
Capella University 2010 — 2011
MS IT, Project Management
American InterContinental University 2008 — 2009
BBA, Operations Management
American InterContinental University 2007 — 2008
AABA, Business
Great River Energy September 2015 - Present
Open Systems International August 2014 - September 2015
Open Systems International September 2012 - August 2014
Open Systems International November 2008 - July 2012
Open Systems International April 2007 - November 2008
Open Systems International April 2006 - April 2007
Target November 1998 - April 2006
Institute for Social and Behavioral Research January 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Java, C++, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, C, Linux, MySQL, Windows Server, SQL, JavaScript, RedHat, VMware, Windows Vista, Firewalls, Security, Servers, Technical Support
Education
Iowa State University 2000 — 2004
B.S., Computer Engineering
Rust Consulting 2013 - January 2015
Rust Consulting 2012 - January 2015
Wells Fargo Bank 2011 - 2012
3M May 2008 - June 2010
UnitedHealth Group 2000 - 2007
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 1998 - 2000
Great River Energy 1995 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, SSIS, Data Analysis, Stored Procedures, SQL, SDLC, Data Migration, SQL Server, T-SQL, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Integration
Education
Azerbaijan University 1978 — 1983
Great River Energy February 2007 - Present
Cummins Engine Company September 2005 - February 2007
Split Rock Energy August 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Energy, Cross-functional Team..., Renewable Energy, Project Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Power Generation, Energy Efficiency, Project Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2003
MBA, Finance
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1991 — 1995
B.S, Finance & Energy Management
Great River Energy 2007 - Present
Great River Energy 1999 - 2007
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District 1995 - 2005
Wayzata City Council January 1989 - December 2004
Cooperative Power Association 1981 - 1998
Minnesota Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee January 1979 - November 1981
Minnesota Environmental Quality Board May 1978 - January 1979
U.S. Senator Walter F. Mondale September 1973 - December 1973
Skills
Government Relations, Energy, Policy, Governmental Affairs, Strategic Communications, Renewable Energy, Government, Economic Development, Public Relations, Editing, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Environmental Policy, Legislative Relations, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Energy Policy, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Nonprofits, Research, Community Outreach, Corporate Social..., Community Development, Legislation, Fundraising, State Government, Speech Writing, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Political Consulting, Administrative Law, Spokesperson, Program Development, Grant Writing, Smart Grid, Crisis Communications, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Law, Grants, Legislative Affairs, Environmental Awareness, Program Management, Coalitions, Political Science, Federal Government, Electric Power
Education
University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute 1985 — 1986
Leadership in Public Policy Certificate
University of Michigan 1973 — 1974
M.S.W., Social Policy Development
Brown University 1964 — 1968
Biology, Chemistry
University of Alabama
B.S., Biology, Chemistry
Kelly, Holt & Christenson September 2013 - Present
Westman, Champlin & Koehler, P.A. September 2006 - September 2013
Westman, Champlin & Kelly May 2004 - August 2006
Great River Energy May 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution
Education
Hamline University School of Law 2003 — 2006
North Dakota State University 1998 — 2003
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Great River Energy Service Delivery Coordinator 2Eschelon TelecomMay 2004 - December 2005
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1995 — 2000
AS, Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1995 — 2000
AA, General
Great River Energy April 1995 - Present
Skills
Energy Policy, Environmental Awareness, Energy, Environmental Policy, Renewable Energy, Environmental..., Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Government
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1987 — 1991
J.D.
University of St. Thomas 1978 — 1980
B.A.
Great River Energy September 2006 - Present
Select Comfort June 2006 - September 2006
EMA, Inc September 2000 - May 2006
Olson Consulting June 1998 - September 2000
ELCA Board of Pensions November 1993 - June 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Change Management, Coaching, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Talent Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Design, Labor Relations, Compensation, Human Resources, Organizational..., Leadership, Management, HRIS, Training, Strategy, Program Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Executive Development, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation
Education
University of St. Mary's
M.A., Counseling Psychology
University of St. Thomas
M.A., OD
Metropolitan State University
B.A., Human Resources, Business
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Certificate, Labor and Industrial Relations
Great River Energy July 2007 - Present
Aquila, Inc. 2000 - 2007
Skills
Legislation, Energy, Energy Policy, Government, Strategic Communications, Politics, Policy, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Coalitions, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Grassroots Organizing, Environmental Policy, Political Campaigns, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Renewable Energy, Political Consulting, Message Development, State Government, Community Outreach, Community Development, Governmental Affairs, Fundraising, Political Communication, Nonprofits, Legislative Affairs, Internal Communications
Education
Hamline University 1992 — 1994
MA
Hamline University School of Law 1991 — 1994
JD
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1987 — 1991
BA
Great River Energy January 1977 - May 2010
Skills
Process Improvement, Energy, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Renewable Energy, Project Planning
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2004 — 2005
Alternative Energy, A
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1975 — 1977
AA, Legal Secretary Certification
Great River Energy August 2015 - Present
Great River Energy October 2013 - Present
Great River Energy January 2008 - October 2013
Great River Energy June 2004 - January 2008
Great River Energy January 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Visio, Software Implementation, Business Process, Analysis, SQL, Project Management, Cognos, Troubleshooting
Education
Technical - NEI, Dunwoody 2002 — 2004
Associate of Applied Science, Web Development
Concordia University-St. Paul 1996 — 1998
Bachelors Degree, Communication & Business
St. Cloud State University 1990 — 1992
Associate of Arts Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Great River Energy May 2006 - Present
Lawson Software 1999 - 2006
Anoka-Hennepin ISD 1996 - 1999
University of Minnesota Hospital 1987 - 1993
Education
University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education 2014 — 2015
Business Process Improvement Certificate
Bethel University 2012 — 2013
BA,, Organizational Leadership, Graduated with Honors
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1990
BS, Marketing Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1982 — 1984
Great River Energy March 2014 - Present
Great River Energy April 2006 - Present
Robert Half January 2006 - April 2006
Polaris Industries June 1999 - October 2005
Skills
•Over 22 years of..., •Ability to think..., •Results oriented, •Analytical and..., •Ability to..., •Willingness to drive..., •Mentor on IT..., •Testing and..., •Excellent..., •Building processes,..., •Engaging appropriate..., •Evaluating vendors...
Education
Hennepin Technical College 1997 — 1999
PC Support Specialist
Professional Education
Business Analysis
Great River Energy May 2006 - Present
Skills
Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Smart Grid, Public Speaking, Renewable Energy, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Project Management, Process Improvement
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2007 — 2008
Master's Degree, Master of Arts in Organizational Management w/ Human Resource Emphasis, 4.0
The University of North Dakota 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Great River Energy September 2007 - Present
Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy Management, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Project Planning, Energy Policy
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1992 — 1996
Energy Management
Great River Energy February 2010 - Present
Sherburne County Area United Way 2013 - 2015
Sherburne County Area United Way 2013 - 2015
Great River Energy October 2007 - March 2010
Axia Strategies, Inc. July 2000 - October 2007
Security Life Insurance Company of America 1998 - 2001
Security Life Insurance Company September 1997 - July 2000
Skills
Business Planning, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Energy, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Leadership, Analysis, Budgets, Renewable Energy, Management, Program Management, Training
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1989 — 1994
BA, Marketing and Management
Skarbakka PLLC February 2014 - Present
Geronimo Energy July 2012 - February 2014
Iberdrola Renewables December 2009 - July 2012
Great River Energy March 2006 - December 2009
Skarbakka PLLC 2001 - 2006
United Power Association 1995 - 1998
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1998 — 2001
JD, magna cum laude
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1985 — 1989
MBA, Strategic Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1979
MSEE, Power Systems
Great River Energy January 1999 - Present
Cooperative Power Association 1979 - 1999
Cooperative Power March 1979 - December 1998
Education
Metropolitan State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Accounting
Great River Energy September 2002 - Present
Hartford Life April 2002 - September 2002
Prudential Financial May 1990 - January 2002
Skills
SDLC, ITIL, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Integration, Project Management, Program Management, IT Management, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management
Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Managing Information Technology
Great River Energy May 1992 - Present
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1984 — 1985
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Great River Energy February 2013 - Present
Great River Energy February 2010 - February 2013
Great River Energy 1984 - 2010
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
Kaplan University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Basin Electric Power Cooperative June 2012 - Present
Kiewit June 2011 - May 2012
M&S Building and Remodeling May 2009 - September 2009
Great River Energy May 2009 - August 2009
Packet Digital October 2008 - November 2008
Great River Energy May 2007 - August 2007
Washburn Park Board May 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Project Management, Leadership, Microsoft Excel
Education
North Dakota State University 2007 — 2011
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Bismarck State College 2008 — 2008
Gerneral Classes in the Summer of 2008
Great River Energy 2001 - Present
Minnkota Power Cooperative April 1994 - June 2001
Skills
Training, Recruitment Advertising, Performance Management, Interviews, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Technical Recruiting, Management, Applicant Tracking..., HRIS
Education
Central Michigan University 2000 — 2002
Masters, Human Resources
Idaho State University 1990 — 1993
BBA, Business Administration/Labor Relations
Great River Energy May 1991 - Present
Northern States Power October 1989 - May 1991
Virginia Electric Power Comany October 1985 - October 1989
Skills
Wireless, Smart Grid, Telecommunications, Integration, Engineering, SCADA, Microwave, Troubleshooting, NERC, System Deployment, Transmission, RF, RF Engineering, Project Planning, Electrical Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University 1980 — 1985
BS, Electrical Engineering
Ernst & Young April 2004 - Present
Great River Energy September 2002 - April 2004
M. A. Mortenson Company 2001 - 2002
Skills
Business Analysis, IT Strategy Development, IT Operating Model, Portfolio Management, IT Investment..., Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Operating Models, Enterprise Architecture, Business Intelligence, Management, Business Process..., Governance, Strategy, Project Management, SDLC, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Financial Analysis
Education
Macalester College 1998 — 2002
BA, History, Computer Science
Great River Energy July 1992 - Present
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Energy Efficiency, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Process Improvement, Engineering
Education
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical 1982 — 1984
Associate's degree, Solar Energy Technology/Technician
Hibbing Community College-A Technical and Community College 1977 — 1980
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business/Commerce, General
Hibbing Community College-A Technical and Community College
Associate of Arts (AA)
Great River Energy August 2011 - Present
Education
Bismarck State College 1984 — 1985
Associate of Science (AS), Power Plant Technology
Great River Energy August 2015 - Present
Great River Energy November 2013 - Present
Great River Energy April 2007 - November 2013
Great River Energy 2009 - 2012
Skills
Primavera P6, Oracle, SharePoint, Aconex, Maximo, Microsoft Office, Visio, Transmission, NERC, MS Project
Education
University of St. Thomas 2007 — 2008
Certified Professional Project Manager I, Project Management
Northwestern College (now University of Northwestern St Paul) 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Administration, 4.0
North Central Bible College 1982 — 1984
Elementary Education and Teaching, 3.5
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1981 — 1982
Elementary Education and Teaching, 3.5
GRE June 2008 - Present
Great River Energy April 2007 - June 2008
Great River Energy December 2000 - April 2007
St. Paul College August 2005 - August 2006
GAF December 1999 - December 2000
North Star Steel April 1998 - December 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, Energy, Change Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Operations Management, Business Process..., Business Process, Integration, Vendor Management, Visio, Project Portfolio..., Project Delivery, Instrumentation, Electricians, Maintenance Management, Factory, Power Plants
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Pre-Engineering
Dunwoody College of Technology
Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Great River Energy 2001 - 2011
MSE-TA, Inc. 1989 - 1999
Education
Montata Tech College of Technology 1989 — 1990
Associates of Applied Science, Machining
Montana Tech of the University of Montana 1988 — 1989
North Metro Chemical Assesment Team November 2011 - Present
SBM FIRE February 2002 - Present
City of Blaine, Minnesota May 2001 - Present
Great River Energy October 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Stormwater Management, Firefighting
Education
Hennepin Technical College
GREAT RIVER ENERGY January 2007 - Present
Great River Energy January 2001 - January 2007
Great River Energy April 1991 - January 2001
Skills
Mn. 2nd Class Boilers..., Security, Mn. Class A Electrical..., MN. Class CDL with..., Alarm Systems, Fiber Optics, IP Cameras, Camera install, Project Planning, Engineering, Power Plants, Process Improvement, Integration, Electricians, Analysis, Visio, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electric Power, Access, National Electrical Code, Electrical Controls, Electrical Machines, Electrical Design, Electrical Safety, Electrical..., Electrical Industry
Education
NEI 2002 — 2003
Electronics
Annandale High School 1978 — 1981
Anoka Technical College
Hess Corporation September 2014 - Present
GRE September 2012 - September 2014
Great River Energy May 2010 - August 2011
Great River Energy August 2006 - May 2010
Bismarck State College June 2004 - July 2006
Great River Energy June 2003 - July 2004
Bismarck State College July 1996 - June 2003
Skills
Energy, Project Planning, Project Management, Leadership, Power Generation, Commissioning, Strategic Planning
Education
Bismarck State College
Great River Energy March 2009 - Present
Great River Energy January 2002 - March 2009
Skills
Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Project Management, Certified Scrum Master..., Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Software Project..., Software Documentation, Software Development..., Agile Project Management, Software Requirements, Systems Thinking, Lean Thinking, TFS, Mobile Applications, Software Design Patterns, Software Patents, Change Management, User Acceptance Testing, Empirical Research, Trade Shows, Automated Software..., Test Automation, Supervisory Skills
Education
Bethel University
Brainerd Sr. High school
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Great River Energy June 2013 - Present
Pike Electric 2008 - 2011
Skills
OSHA 30-Hour, Contract Management, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Management, Process Scheduler, Safety Management..., Contractors, EPC, Subcontracting, Inspection, Procurement, Energy, Project Control, Supervisory Skills, Electricians, Construction Site..., Power Generation, Power Plants, Electricity, Power Distribution, CHST, EHS, Primavera P6, Excavation Safety, Safety Training, OSHA Trainer, OSHA 10, Nuclear, Safety Training Programs, General Industry Safety, Electrical Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Job Safety, Safety Meetings, TapRoot, Safety Consulting, LOTO, JSA, Aerial Lifts, Lock Out Tag Out, Respirator Fit Testing, MSHA Certified, Safety Auditing, Trench, Safety Culture, Scaffolding, Method Statements, HSE auditing
Education
Keene State College 1996 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, 3.85
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. September 2014 - Present
Energy Services Group May 2011 - August 2014
Xcel Energy May 2010 - September 2010
Barr Engineering Co. May 2008 - August 2009
Great River Energy May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Renewable Energy, HVAC, Energy Conservation, Energy, Engineering, Energy Audits, Energy Management, Gas, Energy Efficiency, Electricians, Mechanical Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineer
Great River Energy April 2012 - Present
NorthWestern Energy June 2011 - April 2012
Turlock Irrigation District January 2010 - June 2011
Turlock Irrigation District March 2005 - December 2009
Turlock Irrigation District July 2001 - March 2005
Turlock Irrigation District June 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Troubleshooting, Energy, Electric Power, Power Generation, Turbines, Electricians, Engineering, Power Systems, Power Plants, Power Distribution, Gas Turbines, Electricity, Process Improvement, Smart Grid, Steam
Education
CSU Stanislaus 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Merced College 1993 — 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency February 2011 - Present
Great River Energy July 2007 - August 2009
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency March 1989 - July 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Environmental Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Experienced Trainer, Administration, Government
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Earth Science
Bethany Lutheran College 1977 — 1979
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas April 2003 - Present
Lawson Software January 1999 - April 2003
Great River Energy June 1979 - January 1999
Skills
Procurement, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Software Project..., Software Documentation, Enterprise Software, Training, Troubleshooting, Purchasing, Analysis, Vendor Management
Education
Dickinson State University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Composite Science and Match - Secondary Education
Great River Energy July 2014 - Present
Great River Energy March 1990 - July 2014
Skills
Power System Studies, Substation, NERC, Electric Power, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Power Systems, Power Generation, Power Distribution, Power Plants, Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Great River Energy Medical SecretaryPark Nicollet Health Services1983 - August 1989
Education
Anoka Technical College 1981 — 1982
Medical Secretary Diploma
Elk River, MN 1978 — 1981
High School Diploma
Great River Energy June 2011 - Present
North Dakota State Electrical Board June 2006 - June 2011
North Dakota State Electrical Board June 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Licensure: North..., Certified Electrical..., Background in..., Trained In OSHA, Certificate Of...
Education
North Dakota State College of Science 1995 — 1997
Associate of Applied Science degree, Electrical Technology