Xcel Energy
Industry: Electric services company
DescriptionXcel Energy Inc. is a utility holding company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving more than 3.3 million electric customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico in 2017. Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Number of employees: ~11,075 (2017) CEO: Ben Fowke Subsidiaries: SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO,
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Xcel Energy Employees
Hyatt House December 2014 - Present
Sage Hospitality July 2014 - November 2014
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel May 2013 - July 2014
Target-Seasonal October 2012 - January 2013
Xcel Energy September 2010 - May 2012
St. Paul College Bookstore May 2010 - June 2010
Educational Credit Management March 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Computers, Training, Leadership, Invoicing, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Loans, Databases, Microsoft Office, Real Estate, Call Centers, Hospitality, Data Entry, Accounting, Process Scheduler, Time Management
Education
Normandale Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Hospitality Management
Tennessee Valley Authority August 2010 - Present
Tennessee Valley Authority August 2010 - Present
SCANA (VC Summer) September 2007 - July 2010
Xcel Energy December 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Reactor, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear, Power Plants, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Energy, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Planning
Education
North Carolina Wesleyan College 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy
St Andrews Presbyterian College 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Black & Veatch May 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2004 - April 2013
Black & Veatch June 1997 - May 2004
Skills
Pumps, Control Valves, Condensers, Cooling Towers, Steam Turbines, Piping, Troubleshooting, Project Engineering, Thermal Performance, Flow Accelerated..., Factory, Power Plants, Performing, Engineering, Power Generation, Project Management, Commissioning, Mechanical Engineering
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2012
Master, Business Administration
North Dakota State University 1992 — 1997
BS - Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Enginereing
Frazee High School
HDR July 2014 - Present
NextEra Energy Resources May 2013 - August 2013
Xcel Energy May 2012 - May 2013
Northern Breezes Sailing School June 2010 - September 2012
Medina Golf and Country Club June 2007 - August 2011
Northern Breezes Sailing School June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Engineering, Inspection, Program Management, Mechanical Engineering, Boilers, Power Plants, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Power Generation, Project Management
Education
North Dakota State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Buffalo Senior High 2005 — 2009
Cummins Power Generation January 2008 - 2015
Cummins Power Generation January 2006 - January 2008
Cummins Power Generation 2004 - 2006
Cummins Power Generation 2002 - 2004
Independent Consultant 2000 - 2002
Xcel Energy 1998 - 2000
Xcel Energy 1997 - 1998
Xcel Energy 1992 - 1997
Honeywell 1989 - 1992
Skills
Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Strategy, Leadership, Product Development, Engineering, Business Development, IT Strategy, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Project Management, Coaching and Mentoring, Competitive Analysis, People Development, Renewable Energy, Engineering Excellence, Global Strategy, Technical Leadership, Engineering Strategy, Cross-functional Team...
Education
North Dakota State University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
United Health Group February 2015 - Present
RBC Wealth Management – Private Banking June 2014 - July 2014
Xcel Energy September 2013 - March 2014
Hennepin County 2014 - 2014
Cargill January 2007 - May 2013
Target March 2004 - March 2005
Skills
System Center 2012..., ITIL v3 Foundations..., Desktop Architecture, Project Coordination, Windows 7 Migration, Managed Print Services, VMware, Governance, Infrastructure
Education
Nicolet Area Technical College 1997 — 1999
Computer science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Rhinelander High School 1993 — 1997
Xcel Energy December 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2010 - December 2011
Gleason Construction May 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Electric Power, Power Distribution, Engineering, Project Management, Customer Service, Reliability, Power Systems, Microsoft Office, Distributed Generation, Distribution Automation, Smart Grid, Automation, Power Generation
Education
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2011
B. S, Electrical Engineering; Power Systems, 3.25
Xcel Energy January 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy October 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2012 - January 2014
PNM Resources September 2011 - September 2012
PNM Resources October 2010 - September 2011
PNM Resources June 2009 - October 2010
NMSU Center for Public Utilities January 2007 - May 2009
Tularosa Basin Telephone Company May 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Cost Allocation, Rate Design, Project Management, FERC electronic filing, PUCT Procedural and..., NMPRC Rules of Procedure, Clarity FSR, Photography, Regulatory Policy, Electronic Filing, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Natural Gas, Smart Grid, Project Planning, Program Management, Energy Policy, Financial Modeling, Economics, Energy, FERC, Energy Efficiency
Education
West Texas A&M University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
Stanford University 2013 — 2013
Professional Certificate, Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies
The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management 2011 — 2012
MBA, Policy & Planning
St. Francis University 2011 — 2011
Renewable Energy Business Certificate, Renewable Energy
New Mexico State University 2007 — 2009
MA in Economics, Public Utility Regulation
New Mexico State University 2005 — 2007
BS in Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Economics & Agriculture Business
Target April 2015 - Present
Target April 2013 - April 2015
Target August 2011 - April 2013
Xcel Energy November 2010 - July 2011
Xcel Energy May 2009 - November 2010
US Navy May 2004 - May 2009
US Navy September 1997 - September 1999
Skills
Navy, Contract Negotiation, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Reactor, Data Center, Nuclear, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Analysis, Training, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Old Dominion University 2006 — 2008
MEM, Engineering Management
Naval Postgraduate School 2004 — 2006
MSES, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2004
BChE, Chemical Engineering
Xcel Energy January 2015 - Present
Bluefish Resource Group, LLC August 2013 - December 2014
Wolosek Family Enterprise November 2010 - December 2012
Subway May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Bentley Expert Designer, GIS Application, Passport Design, Citrix, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Windows, Troubleshooting, CDL Class A, Customer Service, Leadership, Logistics, Computer Hardware, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Team Building, Teamwork, Maintenance, Time Management, Team Leadership
Education
Moraine Park Technical College 2012 — 2013
Appprenticeship, Electrical Power Distribution, My GPA was 3.78
Moraine Park Technical College
Xcel Energy October 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2006 - October 2010
Xcel Energy / Utility Engineering January 1994 - June 2006
Skills
Nuclear, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, Smart Grid, Electric Power, Nuclear Engineering, Renewable Energy, Steam Turbines
Education
New Mexico State University 1976 — 1981
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy November 2013 - Present
Top Gun Recruiting Partners August 2013 - November 2013
Heritage College & Heritage Institute May 2010 - February 2013
CIGNA Healthcare May 2008 - May 2010
REDW August 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Accounting, Auditing, GAAP, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Microsoft Office, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Finance, Internal Controls, Management
Education
New Mexico State University 1998 — 2004
Bachelors, Accounting, Finance
Xcel Energy November 2014 - Present
University of Cincinnati August 2012 - August 2014
Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System (CAGIS) June 2013 - May 2014
School of Planning, University of Cincinnati February 2013 - April 2013
University of Cincinnati, The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning February 2013 - April 2013
North China University of Technology September 2007 - July 2012
Beijing May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Small World, Research, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Editing, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, InDesign, Illustrator, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Prezi, ArcMap, ArcCatalog, Stormwater Management, Remote Sensing, Python, VB.NET
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Public Administration
University of Cincinnati 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
North China University of Technology 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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
Xcel Energy August 2014 - Present
KPMG June 2010 - August 2014
Ernst & Young October 2009 - May 2010
Skills
SEC Financial Reporting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Auditing, Financial Reporting, External Audit, Internal Controls, US GAAP, US GAAP reporting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, SOX Compliance
Education
New Mexico State University 2008 — 2009
Master's degree, Accounting, 3.9
New Mexico State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics, 3.8
Goddard High School 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, General Studies, 4.3
Xcel Energy June 2005 - Present
Xcel Energy August 2000 - June 2005
Xcel Energy June 1995 - August 2000
Education
New Mexico State University 1993 — 1995
Master of Arts (MA), Economics (Emphasis in Utility Regulation)
New Mexico State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics
New Mexico State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Xcel Energy July 1997 - Present
Dairyland Power Cooperative May 1993 - July 1997
Michelin May 1984 - May 1993
Skills
Power Generation, Power Plants, Process Improvement, Electric Power, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Electricity, Generators, Power Distribution, High Voltage, Substation, Switchgear, Transformer
Education
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 1987 — 1988
Associate's degree, Electrical Mechanical Tech
Moraine Park Technical College 1982 — 1983
Power Distribution, Power Distribution
Xcel Energy May 2004 - Present
Commonwealth Edison (Exelon) 2000 - 2003
Commonwealth Edison (Exelon) 1999 - 1999
U.S. Navy 1971 - 1993
Skills
Nuclear, Energy, Xcel, Power Plants, Plant, Power Systems, Microsoft Office, Nuclear Energy, Supervisory Skills, Power Generation, Power Plant Operations, Word, Excel, Quality Assurance, PowerPoint, Planning, Maintenance Management, Teaching, Mentoring, Training, Project Planning, Rigging, Reactor, Root Cause Analysis, Pumps, Microsoft Excel, Nuclear Engineering, Electric Power, Radiation Safety, Navy, Gas Turbines, Turbines, Human Performance, Steam, Steam Turbines, Engineering
Education
Nicholls State University 1970 — 1971
Berwick High School 1967 — 1969
Anthem College April 2012 - December 2013
Xcel Energy September 1996 - September 1999
Xcel Energy February 1994 - September 1996
Xcel Energy October 1991 - February 1994
Skills
Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Statistics, Team Building, Teaching, Process Improvement, Project Management, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Non-profits, Change Management, Adult Education, Classroom, Staff Development, Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering
North Dakota State University 1986 — 1991
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Stanley Consultants - Global Engineering Service Provider July 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2013 - June 2014
Kiewit May 2012 - August 2012
Xcel Energy May 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, ANSYS, MatLab 7.9, ProEngineer/Wildfire, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Communication Skills, Close Attention to..., Project Management, Project Planning, Power Generation, Power Plants
Education
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Idaho Department of Transportation March 2014 - Present
Idaho Department of Transportation September 2011 - March 2014
Idaho Department of Transportation July 2011 - February 2012
Idaho Department of Transportation August 2007 - July 2011
Idaho Transportation Department June 2006 - August 2007
Idaho Transportation Department June 2004 - June 2006
Idaho Transportation Department May 2003 - June 2004
Idaho Transportation Department January 2000 - May 2003
Xcel Energy May 1998 - December 1999
Bachmann Construction May 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Budgeting, Public Speaking, Program Management, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Organizational..., Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Asset Management, Transportation..., Transportation..., Claims, Alternative Dispute..., Condemnation, Road, Contract Management, Transportation Planning, Budgets, Process Scheduler, Highway Design, Traffic Engineering, Claim, Civil Engineering, Pavement Engineering, Traffic Signal Design, Project Planning, Project Management, Highways
Education
North Dakota State University 1995 — 1999
BS, Civil Engineering
Watertown Senior High School 1992 — 1995
Xcel Energy March 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2012 - March 2013
Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Xcel Energy May 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis, Power Generation, Power Plants, Construction, Engineering, Project Engineering, AutoCAD, Boilers
Education
North Dakota State University 2007 — 2012
Mechanical Engineering
Qualcomm August 2014 - Present
Stone Arch Bridge Group August 2014 - Present
Stone Arch Bridge Group April 2012 - August 2014
Walden University November 2011 - April 2012
Xcel Energy October 2010 - November 2011
Urban Innovation Analysis October 2009 - December 2010
Blue Cat Motors August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
SPSS, Statistics, Analysis, Research, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Splunk, Business Intelligence..., Dashboards, Business Analysis, Regression, Quantitative Analytics, Social Sciences, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server, Reporting & Analysis, Business Intelligence..., Data Modeling, Agile Project Management, Report Automation, MySQL, Power Pivot, SQL, Linear Regression, Visual Basic, Access, Excel, Smallworld, Cognos, Quantitative Research, ArcGIS, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Small World, Geography, Survey Design, Analysis Services, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Forecasting, Program Evaluation
Education
University of Chicago 2009 — 2010
Master of Arts, Social Science - Sociology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Philosophy in Civic Life
Normandale Community College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts, Sociology and Philosophy
Greiner Construction November 2010 - Present
BOR-SON May 1998 - September 2010
Xcel Energy June 1997 - November 1997
Skills
Renovation, Project Management, Construction, Pre-construction, Construction Management, Value Engineering, Contractors, Budgets, LEED AP, Change Orders, Project Planning
Education
North Dakota State University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy October 2011 - December 2013
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. July 2007 - September 2011
Skills
Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Electrical Engineering, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Electronics, Testing, Project Management, Electricians, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Windows, Access Control, Security, Security Clearance
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Bachelors of Science, Computer Engineering
Normandale Community College 2010 — 2011
Pre-Engineering
Minnesota Power January 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2010 - December 2012
Northwest Airlines April 2009 - November 2009
Northwest Airlines September 2005 - March 2009
Northwest Airlines September 2004 - August 2005
Northwest Airlines January 2004 - August 2004
Northwest Airlines May 2002 - December 2003
Northwest Airlines February 1999 - April 2002
Northwest Airlines May 1990 - January 1999
Boeing Commercial Airplanes March 1987 - April 1990
Skills
Project Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Project Planning, Aviation, Program Management, Airlines, Engineering, Operations Management, Systems Engineering, Process Improvement, Aerospace, Testing, Leadership, Aircraft, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Analysis, Team Building, Six Sigma, Management, Contract Management
Education
University of St. Thomas
Certified Professional Project Manager
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Strategy and Operations
North Dakota State University 1983 — 1986
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Gates Corporation May 2013 - March 2014
REpower USA Corp. October 2012 - December 2012
United Launch Alliance (ULA) September 2010 - June 2012
Western Union September 2009 - April 2010
Ntta Verio December 2008 - January 2009
Qwest Communications June 2007 - April 2008
Xcel Energy July 2004 - June 2005
Autodesk September 2002 - September 2003
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Finance, SAP, Account Reconciliation
Education
New York University 1968 — 1971
Business Administration
Xcel Energy February 2013 - Present
Sierra Blanca Pecan Ranch January 2005 - January 2012
Leica Geosystems January 2009 - October 2011
New Mexico State University January 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Land Surveying, Sales, Negotiation Strategy, Land Acquisition, Corporate Reporting and..., Strategic Communications, Geomatics, GIS, GPS, Project Management, Project Planning, AutoCAD
Education
New Mexico State University 2004 — 2008
BS, Surveying Engineering and Geomatics
Xcel Energy May 2014 - Present
Mickman Brothers, Inc. November 2006 - April 2014
Mickman Brothers, Inc. November 2006 - April 2014
101 Market February 2006 - November 2006
Mickman Brothers, Inc. February 2005 - December 2005
Prairie Restorations, Inc. February 2002 - October 2004
US Army Corps of Engineers May 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, PPC, SEO, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Social Media Advertising, Graphic Design, Events Coordination, Office Procedures, Data Management, Analytical &..., Sales, Direct Marketing, Brochures, Marketing, Website Development, Event Planning, Direct Mail, Public Relations, SMO, Product Development, Process Scheduler, Online Marketing, Newsletters, Management, Budgets, Training, Time Management, Recruiting, Facebook, Teamwork, Human Resources, Retail
Education
North Dakota State University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Horticulture
Bismarck State College 1995 — 1996
Tri-State Generation and Transmission December 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy February 2002 - August 2010
Xcel Energy March 1998 - February 2002
Public Service Company of New Mexico July 1988 - July 1994
Skills
Energy Market Risk..., Utility Enterprise Risk..., Energy Origination, Energy Trading, Power System Operations, Policy Compliance and..., Commodity Markets, Energy, Risk Management, Energy Markets, Program Management, Relationship Management, Electric Power, Natural Gas, Electricity Markets, Management, Analysis, Leadership, Financial Risk, Power Trading, Demand Response, Contract Management, NERC, Natural Gas Trading, Power Generation, Energy Policy, Smart Grid, Power Transmission, Wind, Renewable Energy, Utility Industry, Smart Metering, Power Systems, Hedging, Power Plants, Energy Management, Commodity, Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Trading, Enterprise Risk..., Energy Efficiency, ETRM, Electricity, Sustainable Energy
Education
New Mexico State University 1968 — 1973
Bachelor"s, Electrical Engineering (power)
Xcel Energy June 2010 - Present
ShopNBC October 2009 - August 2010
Kohls October 2008 - October 2009
LJK Companies September 2006 - February 2009
Accenture September 2005 - September 2006
MMC Temp to Hire June 2005 - September 2005
Conway Trucking September 2004 - June 2005
Thomson-West February 2003 - September 2004
HealthEast February 2002 - December 2003
United Bankers Banks June 1993 - June 2000
Education
Normandale Community College
Simley High School
SEL October 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy October 2011 - September 2013
Xcel Energy April 2004 - October 2011
Xcel Energy August 2003 - March 2004
Xcel Energy February 1998 - August 2003
Xcel Energy May 1997 - January 1998
Xcel Energy June 1995 - April 1997
Xcel Energy June 1991 - May 1995
Xcel Energy March 1989 - May 1991
Xcel Energy June 1988 - February 1989
Skills
Substation, Electric Power, Transmission, Power Systems, Project Management, Engineering, Automation, Power Distribution, Protective Relays, Renewable Energy, Energy, Testing, Power Generation, Smart Grid, NERC, Integration, Electronics, Power Plants, Electrical Engineering, Power Protection, Power Transmission, Electricians, Transmission Lines, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1989 — 1991
Power Systems Engineering
New Mexico State University 1982 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MD² International March 2010 - August 2015
Xcel Energy April 2007 - March 2010
Qwest Communications January 2004 - September 2006
Qwest Communications February 2002 - April 2004
Qwest Communciations June 2000 - January 2002
Thomas and Perkins Advertising December 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Management, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Project Management, Budgets, Program Management, Product Development, B2B, Newsletters, New Business Development, Market Planning, Editing, CRM, Advertising, Social Media, Email Marketing
Education
New York University 1995 — 1997
MA
University of Colorado Boulder 1990 — 1994
BA, English
Xcel Energy June 2013 - Present
The Northerner January 2013 - December 2014
Caille Farm February 2010 - August 2013
Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Creative Nonfiction..., Research, Leadership, Team Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Close Attention to..., Organization Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Friendly Personality, Goal Setting, Public Speaking, Highly responsible
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
North Central University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts: Journalism, GPA 3.83
Xcel Energy September 2013 - Present
PNM Resources July 2010 - August 2013
Federal Express March 2010 - July 2010
UPS 2003 - 2010
Skills
Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, FMLA, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Policy, Change Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, HR Consulting, PeopleSoft, HR Policies, Onboarding, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Organizational Design, Hiring
Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Business Administration
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. February 2015 - Present
US Navy Reserve November 2007 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2014 - December 2014
Edward Jones July 2013 - August 2014
US Navy Reserve August 2012 - January 2013
Joint Special Operations Task Force April 2007 - November 2007
Stutsman County Task Force January 2004 - May 2006
Fargo Police Department May 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis, National Security, Analysis, Special Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Security Clearance, Government, Security, Project Planning, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Strategic Analysis, Information Assurance, Training, Team Leadership
Education
National Intelligence University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Strategic Intelligence
North Dakota State University 2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Tecnológico de Monterrey 2001 — 2001
Intensive Spanish Semester
North Dakota State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Xcel Energy July 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2008 - June 2010
Xcel Energy December 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Power Generation, Energy, Construction Management, Power Plants, Electric Power, Steam Turbines, Power Systems, Project Engineering, Gas Turbines, Engineering, Electricity, Boilers, Project Management, Contract Management, Project Planning, Inspection, MS Project, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Factory, Electricians, Turbines
Education
West Texas A&M University 2008 — 2011
Masters, Business Administration
New Mexico State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Xcel Energy March 2015 - Present
Pro Staff October 2013 - December 2013
Radisson March 2012 - July 2013
Best Buy November 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Industry, Leadership, Training, Hotel Management, Hotels, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Sales, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Event Planning
Education
Normandale Community College 2011 — 2012
Generals
Richfield High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College
Business Administration and Management, General
Urban Lending Solutions August 2012 - January 2015
Xcel Energy September 1998 - November 2008
Utility Engineering Corporation March 1997 - March 1998
USDOC/ National Institute of Standards & Technology January 1995 - September 1996
Xcel Energy/Public Service Company of CO September 1993 - January 1995
Xcel Energy/Public Service Company of CO July 1989 - October 1993
US Dept of Energy/University of Chicago January 1985 - January 1989
Skills
Energy, Electrical Engineering, Power Plants, Power Generation, Smart Grid, Nuclear, Power Systems, Electricity, High Voltage, Smart Metering, Energy Markets, Electricians, Generators, Steam, Energy Management, Gas Turbines, Plant Maintenance, Gas, Maintenance Management, P&ID, Piping, Commissioning, Preventive Maintenance, Substation, Project Engineering, Engineering, Instrumentation, Factory, Engineering Management, Steam Boilers, Maintenance & Repair, Inspection, Industrial Safety, Project Planning, Equipment Maintenance, Construction, Pumps, Plant Operations, PLC, Heat Exchangers, Predictive Maintenance, Coal
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, Westminster, CO 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentration in Project Management
MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING / ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Moraine Valley Community College
Associate of Science; Science, Pre-Engineering; Mathematics; Computer Science
Accenture April 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy February 2014 - Present
The Structure Group May 2012 - March 2015
Exelon Energy November 2013 - February 2014
Seattle City Light September 2013 - November 2013
Exelon June 2013 - September 2013
Xcel Energy June 2012 - April 2013
North Carolina State University January 2012 - May 2012
FREEDM Research Center ERC May 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Matlab, Simulink, AutoCAD, SAS, R, MS Office Suite, Cadence Virtuoso, Renewable Energy, SCADA, SQL, OSIsoft PI, Linux, ANSYS, Microsoft Office, Power Systems, Simulations, Smart Grid
Education
North Carolina State University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Tianjin University 2006 — 2010
B.S, Applied Physics
New Mexico State University August 2010 - December 2014
Xcel Energy May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Project Planning, AutoCAD, PLS Pole, PLS-CADD
Education
New Mexico State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Civil Engineering
Xcel Energy September 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2010 - September 2014
New Mexico State University August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Electric Power, NMPRC Procedure, Electric Rate Case..., Regulatory Policy, Commodity Markets, Wind, Public Diplomacy, Financial Analysis, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Smart Grid, Strategic Planning, Program Management
Education
New Mexico State University 2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics
The University of New Mexico 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Stanford Center for Professional Development
Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Certificate
Xcel Energy July 2014 - Present
Effective Energy Services, LLC April 2007 - Present
Elster Electricity, LLC April 2003 - April 2007
Xcel Energy August 1999 - March 2002
Energy Product Sales, Inc. June 1996 - August 1999
Northern States Power Company October 1989 - May 1996
Ulteig Engineers, Inc. May 1984 - September 1989
Henry J. Kaiser Company November 1983 - April 1984
Education
North Dakota State University 1978 — 1983
BS
G&R Controls May 2005 - Present
Johnson Controls August 2003 - October 2004
Xcel Energy August 1992 - December 2001
Skills
Certified Energy Manager, Certified Demand Side..., Building Automation, HVAC, HVAC Controls, Energy Conservation, Energy Audits, Energy Management, Building Management..., Project Management, Refrigeration, Energy Efficiency, Air Conditioning, Cooling Water, First Responder, Direct Digital Control, Boilers, Customer Service, Utility Rate Analysis, Natural Gas, Electric Utility, Bible teaching, Evangelism
Education
North Dakota State University 1987 — 1992
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy April 2014 - Present
Ulteig October 2011 - April 2014
Ulteig April 2007 - October 2011
Schoell Madson December 2005 - March 2007
Houston Engineering, Inc. August 2003 - December 2005
Moore Engineering, Inc May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Land Development, Substation, Project Estimation, Engineering, Construction, Energy Industry, Electric Power, Electrical Substation..., Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Concrete Foundation..., Structural Steel Design..., Site Design, Firewalls, Construction Observation, Storm Water Pollution..., Municipal/Water..., AISC, ACI, IEEE, Microstation, Stormwater Management, Inspection, Site Development, Steel Structures, Value Engineering, Grading, Construction Management, Site Plans, MicroStation
Education
North Dakota State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
NMSU Mechanical Engineering Dept. January 2013 - May 2013
New Mexico State University August 2008 - May 2013
NMSU March 2009 - December 2012
NMSU Biochemistry Department May 2012 - August 2012
NMSU Math Dept. August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Power Plant Technical..., Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Engineering, Modeling, Thermal Analysis, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, CAD, Fluid Dynamics, Physics, Finite Difference Method, Unigraphics, COMSOL, Public Speaking, Technical..., Research, Power Plants
Education
New Mexico State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, GPA - 3.56/4
New Mexico State University 2008 — 2012
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Dynamics, and Structural Mechanics
Power Planners International 2011 - August 2015
Public Service Enterprise Group 2008 - 2011
Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2007 - 2008
Xcel Energy 2004 - 2007
Duke Energy Corporation 2001 - 2004
Kamputech Inc. 2000 - 2001
Skills
Power Systems, Electric Power, NERC, PSS/E, Power Plants, Smart Grid, Electrical Engineering, Transmission, Power Generation, Simulations, Generators, Power Transmission, Renewable Energy, Energy, Substation, Transformer, Relays, Engineering Management, Transmision Planning, Power Systems Planning, Power System Studies, PSLF, MUST, ASPEN, Project Management, Operations Planning, Distribution Planning, Regional Expansion..., Reliability, Business Management, Electric Asset Strategy, Interconnection Planning, Power Systems Models, Engineering
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1993 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.58
The University of Texas at Arlington 1991 — 1993
Graduate Courses in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, 3.33
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1988 — 1989
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Computer Engineering, 3.5
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1985 — 1986
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE), Electrical Engineering, 3.44
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, First Division
NAES Corporation February 2014 - Present
Direct Energy November 2009 - February 2014
Xcel Energy February 1991 - November 2009
Border Foods January 1980 - March 1990
Skills
Power Plants, Power Plant Operations, Electricity, Natural Gas, Music, Steam Turbines, Maintenance Management, Industrial Safety, Plant Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, DCS controls, Mechanics, Turbines, Steam, Boilers, DCS, Energy, Power Generation
Education
New Mexico Junior College 1992 — 2008
AutoCad, Mathematics, English, 3.2 GPA
Western New Mexico University 1980 — 1984
Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 3.65
Deming High 1971 — 1974
High School Diploma
Xcel Energy November 2014 - Present
Sebesta Blomberg June 2008 - October 2014
GE Security May 2007 - May 2008
Medtronic May 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Electricians, Construction, Commissioning, Power Generation, Power Distribution, Power Systems, Microsoft Excel, Test Automation, Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Project Management, Energy Management, Engineering, Energy Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Troubleshooting, Relays, Project Engineering, Electric Power
Education
North Dakota State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Xcel Energy August 2013 - Present
Thomson Reuters March 2013 - July 2013
Best Buy October 2012 - January 2013
UHC March 2012 - October 2012
Skills
System Administration, Active Directory, DNS, VMware, SQL, Powershell, C# Development, Windows 8, Visio stencil..., C#, Windows, Microsoft SQL Server, Enterprise Architecture, Databases, Visio, Virtualization, XML, SDLC, .NET, ASP.NET, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, Windows Server, VBScript, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Windows 7, Microsoft Technologies, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Microsoft Exchange, Servers, Integration, Shell Scripting, Web Services, Requirements Analysis, Database Design, IIS, Server Architecture, IT Operations, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Consulting, Training
Education
National American University 1999 — 2004
Bachelors, Information Technology
Xcel Energy March 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy March 2009 - March 2013
Xcel Energy February 2002 - March 2009
GITA 2000 - 2006
Skills
GIS, Energy, Geomatics, Program Management, ESRI, Smart Grid, Geography, Management, Spatial Analysis, Proposal Writing, Databases, Natural Gas, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Change Management, Business Analysis, Integration, Engineering
Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo Advisors March 2014 - May 2015
General Mills January 2014 - March 2014
McGladrey June 2013 - December 2013
Cetera Financial Group May 2012 - May 2013
XCEL ENERGY January 2012 - May 2012
OptumInsight August 2011 - January 2012
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa September 2010 - August 2011
UnitedHealth Group November 2009 - August 2010
Wells Fargo November 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Technology Management, MVVM and Knockout..., .NET MVC4, UX design Pattern, Microsoft CRM, salesforce, Apex Data Loader, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Applications, jQuery, Java, IBM Cast Iron Studio, TIBCO COMPOSITE STUDIO
Education
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury 2003 — 2005
MS, Computer Science With Distinction
New York 2001 — 2002
New York University
Jacobs Engineering October 2006 - December 2007
District Energy St. Paul 2000 - 2004
Xcel Energy 1998 - 2000
Voyageur Asset Management 1986 - 1990
Voyageur Asset Management 1984 - 1988
Education
Normandale Community College 1996 — 1997
Bloomington Jefferson Highschool 1978 — 1982
Xcel Energy May 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy January 1990 - May 2015
Skills
Nuclear, Power Plants, Power Generation, Substation, Reactor, Energy, Power Systems, Protective Relays, Steam Turbines, Nuclear Licensing
Education
North Dakota State University 1984 — 1989
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Computer option)
Xcel Energy August 2004 - Present
Idaho Power Company 1991 - 2000
Skills
Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Copywriting, Newsletters
Education
Penn State University 1971 — 1977
Muhlenberg College 1969 — 1971
History, English
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2009 - March 2015
Select Comfort January 2005 - January 2009
Select Comfort January 2002 - January 2005
Merchant & Gould September 2000 - November 2001
Skills
Facilities Management, Construction, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Contract Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Construction Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
North Dakota State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Facility Management
Xcel Energy June 2013 - Present
Skills
Leadership, Training, Strategic Planning, Management, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Operational Planning, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, Process Analysis, Trend Analysis, Nuclear, Navy, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, VBA, SQL, Military, DoD, Systems Engineering, Assessment Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Auditing, Strategic Thinking, Outlook, Business Analysis, Analysis, Compliance Oversight, Cross-functional Team..., Cross-functional...
Education
United States Naval Academy 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Systems Engineering
Naval Postgraduate School 1997 — 1998
Master of Arts, National Security Affairs, Strategic Planning
Xcel Energy March 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy June 1998 - February 2014
Skills
Nuclear, Power Plants, Power Generation, Nuclear Engineering, Reactor, Steam Turbines, Electric Power, Energy, Engineering, Power Distribution, Steam, Electricity, Plant Operations, Factory, Instrumentation, Project Management, Maintenance Management, Pumps, Air Operated Valves, Motor Operated Valves, Snubbers, Mechanical Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy November 2012 - Present
Delta Montrose Electric Association January 2011 - November 2012
Baker Hughes, Inc January 2009 - January 2011
Leitner-Poma of America, Inc August 2007 - October 2008
SUMCO November 1998 - August 2007
Skills
Electric Power, Pumps, Energy, SPC, Power Quality, Petroleum, Semiconductors, Design of Experiments, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering, Electricians, Engineering Management, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing, Power Generation, Factory, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, SCADA, Testing, Troubleshooting
Education
The University of New Mexico 1999 — 2007
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Albuquerque TVI Community College 1997 — 1998
Associates of Applied Science, Electronics & Manufacturing Technologies
New Mexico State University 1978 — 1983
BA, BS, German & Mathematics
Power Process Consulting, LLC January 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
XCEL ENERGY, Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Station June 2007 - December 2013
US Navy January 2004 - June 2007
US Navy 2003 - 2004
US Navy May 1991 - February 2003
Skills
Six Sigma, Supervisory Skills, Process Engineering, Scheduling, Quantitative Analysis, Nuclear, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Planning, Management Consulting, Plant, Microsoft Office, Access, Operations Management, PowerPoint, Quality Management, Risk Management, Energy, Team Building, Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Mentoring, Change Management, Government, Policy, Database Administration, Process Scheduler, Factory, Navy, Project Planning, Engineering, Power Generation, Power Plants, Nuclear Engineering, Plant Operations, Technical Writing, Training, Leadership, Reactor, Steam, Maintenance Management, Testing, Maintenance & Repair, Planned Preventative..., Mechanical Engineering, Electric Power, Boilers, Turbines
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Bachelors of Science, Project Management, 3.22
Villanova University 2007 — 2007
Six sigma Black belt
Normandale Community College 1989 — 1991
General, Liberal Arts
Jones Contractors, Inc. July 2013 - Present
North Star Energy & Construction, LLC June 2012 - April 2013
North Star Energy & Construction November 2011 - June 2012
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2011 - March 2012
Wells Fargo Securities August 2008 - May 2011
Wells Fargo IBS August 2008 - October 2009
Wells Fargo Investments February 2006 - December 2007
Xcel Energy April 2007 - October 2007
North Central University September 2003 - April 2007
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Real Estate, Operations Management, Management, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Investments
Education
North Central University 2005 — 2008
BS, Business Administration
St. Catherine University 2005 — 2006
Associates, Nursing
New Auburn High School 1998 — 2001
HS Diploma
SlimGenics August 2015 - September 2015
Xcel Energy 2011 - August 2015
Xcel Energy 2007 - 2011
Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Assocation 2005 - 2007
Pinnacol Assurance 1995 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Writing, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Editing, Marketing Communications, Proposal Writing, Customer Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Newsletters, Project Planning, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Email Marketing, Marketing, Media Relations, Nonprofits
Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville
BA
New Mexico State University 1994 — 1998
Xcel Energy GraderNorth Dakota State UniversityJanuary 2009 - May 2009
Tischler Wood Products, Inc. May 2007 - August 2008
Education
North Dakota State University 2007 — 2011
Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy August 2012 - Present
Apple Valley SportsvArena October 1998 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Energy, Engineering, Journeyman Electrician, Supervisory Skills, Zamboni Driver, Power Systems, Power System Protection, Project Management, Excel, Word, CAPE, Acselerator, Relays, Protective Relays, Commissioning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Substation, Transformer, Transmission, Transmission Lines, Electric Power, Short Circuit, Power Distribution, NERC, Electricity, Renewable Energy, Wind, Power Transmission, Electricians, Construction, PSS/E, Power Protection, Smart Grid
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Normandale Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electrical Engineering
Dunwoody College of Technology 2000 — 2002
Associate of Applied Science, Electrical Construction and Maintenance
BP 2007 - Present
BP 2006 - 2007
Xcel Energy May 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Trading, Commodity Markets, Commodity, Energy, Financial Risk, Natural Gas, Energy Industry, Hedging, Risk Management, Energy Markets, Petroleum, Financial Modeling
Education
North Dakota State University 1998 — 2002
BS
3M May 2011 - August 2011
Xcel Energy December 2009 - August 2010
Indian Health Service May 2009 - August 2009
St.Cloud Tailor Shop December 2002 - May 2009
Panera Bread August 2005 - December 2007
Education
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Buhler Industries Inc. 2012 - 2014
Jennie-O Turkey Store July 2007 - August 2010
Xcel Energy January 2006 - June 2006
Fargo Automation October 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 2007 — 2009
Master's, Business Administration
North Dakota State University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering
Itasca Community College 2002 — 2003
AS, Engineering
Hinds Engineering PLLC May 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy March 2010 - December 2012
Xcel Energy. Tolk Station July 2002 - March 2010
Southwestern Public Service Co February 1998 - June 2003
Utility Engineering Corp September 1988 - February 1998
Hawker Siddley Power Engineering May 1987 - September 1988
RAM Hydraulics August 1985 - May 1987
Southwestern Public Service Co January 1980 - August 1985
U.S. Navy February 1969 - December 1972
Skills
Power Plants, PLC, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, DCS, Power Generation, Energy, Factory Acceptance..., Control Systems Design, Instrumentation, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Steam, Refinery, Hydraulics, Construction, Machine Control, Automation, Project Engineering, Turbines, Acceptance Testing
Education
New Mexico State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
EXCEL Services Corporation August 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2005 - June 2011
Xcel Energy September 2002 - September 2005
Xcel Energy November 1991 - September 2002
Nebraska Public Power District September 1988 - October 1991
Nebraska Public Power District June 1982 - September 1988
Skills
Project Engineering, Engineering, Instrumentation, Power Generation
Education
North Dakota State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Self Employed - Finance Projects May 2013 - Present
Goedeker's January 2013 - April 2013
Confidential Client November 2012 - December 2012
University of Minnesota Business and Economic Development Outreach January 2012 - November 2012
Xcel Energy October 2011 - December 2011
Self-employed April 2007 - October 2011
Lechner Realty Group November 2000 - April 2007
Skills
Financial Modeling, R&D/IP Valuation, Acquisition Analysis, Cost Sharing and Joint..., Medical Technology, IP Valuation & Defense..., Oil & Gas Industry, Health Care and Taxation, Business Tax Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Business Process..., Operations Management, Project Management, Securities Regulations, Finance, Analysis, Business Valuation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Taxation
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law 2001 — 2009
Juris Doctor
University of Missouri-Columbia 1997 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Interdisciplinary Studies
Haifa University 1998 — 1999
International Honors Seminar in Psychology
New York University
Certificate Degree, Film Production
Brave New Student Union, HUGE Theater
Improvisational Acting
Medical Industry Leadership Institute
Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Valuation Laboratory
Seminar in International Cross-Cultural Leadership
Hormel Foods July 2013 - Present
Hormel Foods March 2012 - June 2013
Xcel Energy May 2010 - March 2012
Xcel Energy June 2008 - August 2009
North Dakota State University August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Engineering, Process Improvement, Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Nuclear, Factory, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Electric Power, Energy
Education
North Dakota State University 2006 — 2010
BSCME, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.66/4.0
Sauk Rapids Rice High School 2002 — 2006
NRG Reliability Solutions June 2014 - Present
NRG Reliability Solutions April 2013 - June 2014
Xcel Energy March 2010 - March 2013
Xcel Energy January 2001 - August 2009
Northern States Power October 1999 - January 2001
Energy Alternatives, Inc. March 1995 - October 1999
Dakota Electric Association February 1989 - September 1999
Simmons Advertising, Inc. May 1986 - April 1988
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Response, Business Planning, Energy, Analysis, Marketing Communications, Renewable Energy, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Project Management, Program Management, Leadership, Team Building, Project Planning, Business Development, Market Analysis, Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Smart Grid, Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Product Management, Forecasting
Education
The University of North Dakota 1983 — 1986
Master Arts, Speech Minor: Marketing
North Dakota State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Agronomy, Production
Xcel Energy August 2010 - Present
Skills
Power Generation, Contract Negotiation, Energy, Program Management, Smart Grid, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Energy Markets, Electric Power, Demand Response, Power Plants, Power Distribution, Energy Policy, Power Transmission, Electricity Markets, Wind, Commodity Markets, Energy Management, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, Electricity, Alternative Energy
Education
New Mexico State University 1967 — 1971
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy January 2014 - Present
TNMP June 2009 - Present
New Mexico State University August 2006 - December 2008
Sandia National Laboratories May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Power Engineering, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Passport, ArcFM, Capital Budgeting, Problem Solving, Report Writing, Prioritize Workload, Teamwork, Project Management, Smart Grid, ArcObjects, Transmission, Power Systems, Transformer, Substation, Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, Electric Power, ETAP, Power Electronics, Relays, Protective Relays, High Voltage, PSS/E, Power System Studies, Power Quality, PSCAD, Power Transmission, Power Plants, Transmission Lines, Power Generation, SCADA, Wind, Electricity
Education
New Mexico State University 2006 — 2008
Masters, Electrical Engineering, 3.4
New Mexico State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Nautilus Marine Services, Inc. 2010 - Present
Xcel Energy 1982 - 2010
Education
New Mexico State University
BSET, Electrical Engineering Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Masters in Engineering Management
Xcel Energy February 1998 - Present
Utility Engineering May 1992 - February 1998
Skills
Power Generation, Power Plants, SCADA, Instrumentation, Transformer, DCS, PLC, Maximo, Control Systems Design, PowerPlant, Boilers, Turbines, Gas Turbines, Energy, Commissioning, Steam Turbines, Project Engineering, Electric Power, Steam, Process Control, Engineering, Power Systems
Education
New Mexico State University 1985 — 1992
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University 1985 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy May 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2010 - May 2011
Minnesota Department of Transportation March 2005 - June 2010
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Energy, Engineering
Education
St. Cloud State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Normandale Community College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
SoCal Flight 5280, LLC 2006 - Present
CB&I January 2015 - June 2015
Xcel Energy January 2014 - March 2014
DZ Atlantic 2012 - 2012
Talascend 2011 - 2011
Williams Plant Services, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Southern California Edison 2006 - 2008
Southern California Edison (SCE) 1996 - 2006
Southern California Edison (SCE) 1991 - 1996
General Energy Mechanical Services, INC. 1985 - 1991
Skills
Aviation, Flight Training, Power Plants, Nuclear Power Plants, Project Management, Staff Supervision, Mechanical Systems, Maintenance & Repair, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Outage Management, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Outages, Steam Systems, Engineering, Inspection, Rigging, Control Valves, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Heat Transfer, Steam Generators, Reactor, Piping, Welding, High Pressure, Energy, Factory, Project Planning, Nuclear, Power Generation, Maintenance Management, Electric Power, Steam, Root Cause Analysis, Electricity, Contract Management
Education
New Mexico State University
Palomar College
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Xcel Energy March 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2014 - March 2015
Xcel Energy January 2014 - May 2014
KellyMitchell Group, Inc August 2013 - November 2013
Target June 2013 - July 2013
The Art Institutes International Minnesota November 2012 - June 2013
Boston Scientific October 2011 - September 2012
Minnesota State University Moorhead July 2010 - October 2011
North Dakota State University July 2008 - September 2009
Visual Coordinations, etc. inc. December 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Project Management, Customer Service, Customer Relations..., Diversity Training, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Experience, Design Thinking, Business Analysis, PeopleSoft, Adobe Creative Suite, CRM, Sales, Social Media, User Experience, Human-centered Design, IT Solutions, Customer Insight, Employee Engagement, Project Coordination, Staff Development, Leadership, Event Planning, Marketing, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Training, Onboarding
Education
North Dakota State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of University Studies – Independent Studies, Business, Sociology, Design, Hospitality, Leadership, Diversity
Xcel Energy June 1985 - Present
Wisconsin Electric Power Company September 1982 - May 1985
Brown Boveri Turbomachinery June 1979 - July 1982
Skills
Power Plants, Power Generation, Power Systems, Energy, Project Engineering, Electric Power, Power Distribution, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Turbines, Steam Turbines, Commissioning, Gas Turbines
Education
North Dakota State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2013 - December 2013
Ulteig August 1998 - January 2013
Skills
Power Generation, Energy, Electric Power, Wind, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Substation, Power Systems, Power Distribution, Electrical Engineering, Microstation, Construction Management, High Voltage, Transmission Lines, Contract Management, Electricians, Engineering Management, Project Engineering, Power Plants, Energy Management, Power Transmission, Solar Energy, Commissioning, AutoCAD, Transmission, Smart Grid, Power Engineering, Automation, Electricity, Project Estimation, EPC, Switchgear, NERC, Construction, PSS/E, Relays, Energy Efficiency, Photovoltaics, Civil Engineering, Generators, MS Project, SCADA, CAD, Control Systems Design
Education
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
LES, URENCO May 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy August 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Commissioning, Power Systems, Nuclear, Engineering, Project Management, PMI, Power Distribution, Substation, Low Voltage
Education
New Mexico State University 2006 — 2008
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
New Mexico State University 2001 — 2006
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy September 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2005 - September 2013
Utility Engineering November 2003 - April 2005
Black and Veatch August 1990 - November 2003
Skills
Smart Grid, Generators, Power Plants, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Project Engineering, Construction, Steam, Energy Efficiency, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Civil Engineering, Program Management, Boilers, Project Management, Electricians, Engineering Management, Electric Power, CAD, AutoCAD, Steam Turbines, Instrumentation
Education
North Dakota State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
OakRiver Technology January 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2012 - August 2012
Parker Hannifin May 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Engineering, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mechanical Engineering, CAD, Matlab, PTC Creo, Microsoft Project, Automation, Project Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
3M February 2013 - Present
IBM May 2008 - January 2013
Xcel Energy April 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Education
New York University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Project Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Lea Community Federal Credit Union March 2012 - Present
NMAA/NMOA August 2002 - Present
NMAA/NMOA August 1997 - Present
IBEW #602 August 1986 - Present
Xcel Energy March 1982 - Present
Lea Community Federal Credit Union March 2010 - June 2012
Lea Community Federal CU April 2009 - March 2010
Hobbs Wrestling Booster Club August 2002 - March 2007
NMAA/NMOA January 1996 - January 2005
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Supervising, Organizational..., Board of Director..., Supervisory Experience, Volunteering, Employee Engagement, Union Labor, Union Representation
Education
Eastern New Mexico University 2001 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.9
University of Southwest 2001 — 2004
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, 3,75
University of the Southwest (Hobbs) 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics, 3.1
New Mexico Junior College 1982 — 1997
Associates in Applied Science, Mathematics, 2.8
Xcel Energy July 2001 - Present
CenterPoint Energy March 1994 - July 2001
Skills
Natural Gas
Education
North Dakota State University
General Studies
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
Black & Veatch June 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2011 - August 2011
Xcel Energy May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Project Engineering, Power Plants, Power Generation, Project Management, Construction
Education
North Dakota State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Westinghouse Electric Company November 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2009 - October 2012
Xcel Energy January 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Energy, Engineering, MS Project, Power Generation, Power Plants, Project Engineering, Project Management
Education
North Dakota State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of St. Thomas
CPPM, Project Management
Xcel Energy April 2012 - Present
Skills
Leadership, Project Planning, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Change Management, Customer Service
Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Xcel Energy May 2002 - Present
Xcel Energy June 1997 - May 2002
Southwestern Public Service Company April 1992 - June 1997
Southwestern Public Service Company April 1990 - April 1992
Skills
Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Renewable Energy, Energy, Smart Grid, Electric Power, Natural Gas, Power Generation, Energy Markets, Power Distribution, Power Systems, Electricity Markets, Demand Response, Wind, Power Transmission
Education
New Mexico State University 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy November 2014 - Present
Cargill April 2014 - November 2014
North Dakota State University August 2011 - April 2014
North Dakota State University July 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Taleo, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Academic Advising, Event Planning, Program Development, Social Media, Networking, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, College Recruiting, Interviews
Education
North Dakota State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Xcel Energy
Skills
Energy, Process Improvement
Education
South Plains College 1984 — 1984
Continued education courses
Branniff Education systems 1979 — 1981
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, 3.0
Mountain View College 1979 — 1981
Airframe and Powerplant cert., Avaition
Xcel Energy November 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2004 - November 2013
Skills
Power Generation, Power Plants, Power Systems, Electric Power, Engineering, Energy, Project Engineering
Education
New Mexico State University 1999 — 2004
Accountemps January 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy November 2010 - April 2011
Day & Zimmermann June 2010 - November 2010
Best Apartments Inc January 2007 - January 2009
POPP Communications May 2006 - November 2006
Rels March 2003 - May 2006
Allcom Digital August 2000 - March 2003
Skills
Tax Accounting, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Inventory Management, Treasury Management, Cash Management, Movex, PowerPoint, P&L, Strategic Financial..., Outlook, Lotus Notes, Time Management, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Rims, Oracle, Paychex, ADP Payroll, SAP, JD Edwards, Peachtree, Dealer Track, GreatPlains, Tyler, Turbo Tax
Education
National American University-Bloomington 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting, B
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Accounting and Business/Management
None December 2011 - Present
Ellett &Gaynor, LLC February 2002 - April 2012
Xcel Energy September 1965 - April 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Electricians, Engineering, PowerPoint, Electrical Engineering, Testing, SKM Power Tools for..., Microsoft Office Suite, ACAD, Energy, Renewable Energy
Education
New Mexico State University 1961 — 1965
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Power Delivery
Xcel Energy June 2014 - Present
Skills
Energy, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Customer Service
Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering
New Mexico State University
Xcel Energy October 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2006 - October 2014
Education
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering