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
Xcel Energy March 2005 - Present
Midwest ISO December 2001 - March 2005
MAPPCOR May 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Energy, Microsoft Office, Wind Power, Electrical Engineering, NERC, Engineering, Electric Power, Power Systems, Power Generation, Project Planning, Renewable Energy, Transient Stability, Analysis, Process Improvement, Power Plants
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2007
MBA, Technology Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1998
BSEE, Power Systems
Spring Lake Park High School 1990 — 1994
Occams Consulting, Inc. June 2011 - Present
AMEC October 2009 - June 2011
Honeywell, Inc March 2005 - June 2006
SICK, Inc. September 2003 - February 2005
JOULE DYNAMICS, INC January 1999 - September 2003
Xcel Energy January 1993 - December 1998
Xcel Energy January 1990 - January 1993
Xcel Energy January 1989 - January 1990
Xcel Energy January 1987 - January 1988
Xcel Energy January 1984 - January 1987
Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy Management, Strategic Planning, PHA, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Smart Grid, Smart Meter, Utilities, NPI Stage Gate, Marketing Campaigns, On-line Presence, Writing, Presentations-Board,..., Branding, Tag Lines and Key..., Product Development, Social Media, VOC and market backed..., Sales Collateral, Navy and Air Force, Federal Government..., Maket Research, Customer Segmentation..., Project Management, Marketing, Business Development, Strategy, Collateral, Smart Metering, Energy, Campaigns, Business Planning, Process Analysis, Product Management, Engineering, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Process Improvement, Program Management, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Analysis, Management, New Business Development, SaaS, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy October 2013 - Present
Dan's Lawn Service April 2005 - October 2013
Skills
Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Statistics, ArcGIS, GIS systems, Small World, Cartography, ESRI, Data Interpretation, Listening Skills, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, ArcMap, Cultural Anthropology, Marketing, New Business Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography
Xcel Energy April 2012 - Present
Koenig Realty Investment January 2011 - Present
Morpac Industries, Inc April 2009 - April 2012
Hummingbird Scientific December 2007 - December 2008
Engineering Laboratory Design December 2001 - December 2007
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Continuous Improvement, AutoCAD, Finite Element Analysis, Labview, Aerospace, Design Engineering, Hydraulics, Automation, CAD, Pro Engineer, Product Development, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Accenture October 2013 - Present
Accenture May 2013 - October 2013
Accenture January 2012 - May 2013
Accenture September 2011 - January 2012
Accenture July 2011 - September 2011
St. Jude Medical June 2010 - September 2010
University of Minnesota December 2008 - May 2010
Xcel Energy June 2008 - September 2009
University of Minnesota October 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Testing, Global Deployment, Localization, Defect Life Cycle, Business Process Design, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, Management, Biomedical Engineering, SAP, Visio, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Farsi (Persian), Design of Experiments, Microsoft Word, Integration, IBM DOORS, Subversion, JIRA, R&D, Research, WebSphere Message Broker, Control-M, WebSphere MQ, Microsoft SQL Server, Matlab, ANSYS, Pro/Engineer, Solidworks, Business Intelligence, Business Process
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Engineering
Xcel Energy December 2014 - Present
Eaton November 2010 - May 2014
Xcel Energy November 2006 - November 2010
Xcel Energy August 2002 - November 2006
Xcel Energy May 1997 - August 2002
United States Air Force 1987 - 1991
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Marketing, SPSS, SQL, Process Improvement, Demand Response, Project Management, Management, Leadership, CRM, Product Development, Analysis, Marketing Communications, Forecasting, Energy, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2006 — 2009
EMBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1999
BA, Journalism
Tennessee Valley Authority February 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy February 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Training, Instructional Design, Training Delivery, Technical Writing, Project Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Management, Leadership Development, Instructor-led Training, ADDIE, Analysis, Employee Training, Human Performance, Leadership, Performance Improvement, Supervisory Skills, E-Learning
Education
Western Governors University 2007 — 2009
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education management, and innovation
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications, Human Resources Development
Xcel Energy March 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy August 2009 - March 2014
University of Minnesota January 2007 - August 2009
Eaton Corporation May 2008 - January 2009
Xcel Energy May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear, Power Plants, Heat Transfer, Nuclear Engineering, ANSYS, Fluid Dynamics, Power Generation, Pro Engineer, Thermodynamics, Solidworks, Reactor, Gas Turbines, Testing, Labview, Matlab, Preventive Maintenance, Project Engineering, Program Management, Simulations, Finite Element Analysis, MS Project, C++, MathCAD, Proto-Flo, Engineering Management, Engineering Design, Energy, Design Engineering, CFD, Nuclear Power Plants, Project Management, Earned Value Management, Project Portfolio..., Technical Presentations, Cross-functional Team..., GOTHIC, Proto-HX, CAD, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Project Scope..., Analysis, Corrective Actions, Heat Exchangers, Team Leadership, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.85/4.0
Best Buy July 2014 - Present
inContact September 2012 - July 2014
UST Global November 2011 - September 2012
Xcel Energy June 2011 - November 2011
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. October 2008 - June 2011
Ameriprise Financial October 2007 - October 2008
American Express January 2004 - October 2007
American Express September 2000 - January 2004
Maple Lakes Condo Association 2002 - 2004
Skills
Financial Management, Operations Management, Service Management, Change Management, Resource Management, Service Delivery, Organizational Change, Client Relationship..., Managerial Finance, CRM, Management, ITIL, IT Service Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Outsourcing, Project Delivery, Enterprise Software, IT Operations, Program Management, Strategy, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., IT Management, Integration, Cloud Computing, Business Analysis, SDLC
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1995
Spanish and Portuguese
Xcel Energy November 2013 - Present
That Idea! Creative Group 2000 - Present
Xcel Energy 1997 - 2000
Xcel Energy 1993 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Market Research, Lead Generation, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Event Management, Account Management, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Web Design, Energy Efficiency, Project Management, Utility Industry
Education
University of St. Thomas 1995 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Communications
Xcel Energy January 2009 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2005 - January 2009
Xcel Energy October 1997 - January 2005
University of Minnesota January 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Leadership Development, Organizational..., Talent Management, Succession Planning, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Training, Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Performance Management, Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Workshop Facilitation, Coaching, Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1992
MED, Organization Development
Land O'Lakes, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy August 2013 - February 2015
TCF Bank September 2010 - August 2013
Project Footsteps May 2010 - September 2010
TCF Bank September 2006 - September 2010
Skills
Human Resources, Training, Talent Management, Customer Service, Management, Highly detail oriented, Organized Multi-tasker, Policy, Change Management, Self-starter, Microsoft Office, Determination, Learning Quickly, Taleo, Problem Solving, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Auditing, Time Management, Sales, Performance Management, Organizational..., Onboarding, Hiring, New Hire Orientations, Development Of Employees, Performance Appraisal, HR Policies, Job Descriptions, Applicant Tracking..., Program Logistics, Recruiting, Leadership, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Employee Training, Program Management, Compensation, Salary Surveys, Market Pricing, Variable Pay
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Development
Xcel Energy August 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2012 - August 2013
Xcel Energy March 2010 - July 2012
Xcel Energy February 2006 - February 2010
Xcel Energy August 2000 - November 2006
Northern States Power August 1999 - August 2000
Northern States Power November 1997 - August 1999
Northern States Power April 1991 - November 1997
Northern States Power March 1988 - March 1991
Skills
Substation, Electric Power, Construction, Engineering, Maintenance, Power Systems, Power Distribution, NERC, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear, Transmission Lines, Power system control &..., Power System Operations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BEE
Southwest State University
Bethlehem Academy High School - Faribault, MN
Xcel Energy June 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy March 2011 - June 2015
University of Minnesota March 2009 - January 2010
Skills
PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Analysis, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Research, Event Planning, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Software Documentation, Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Teamwork, Time Management, Communication, Training
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2010
Certificate, Addiction Prevention and Treatment
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Psychology, Family Studies
3M January 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2013 - March 2014
Xcel Energy September 2009 - April 2013
Gen~Sys Energy January 2009 - September 2009
Midcontinent Independent System Operator September 2002 - January 2009
Tesoro March 2002 - September 2002
Xcel Energy 1998 - 2001
NRG Energy 1996 - 1998
Koch Industries 1991 - 1996
U. S. Navy 1985 - 1990
Skills
Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Energy Policy, Electricity, Electric Power, Power Transmission, Energy Regulation, Business Relations, Utility Industry, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Natural Gas, Energy, Gas, Petroleum, Pipelines, Energy Industry
Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul 2000 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management, 3.96 GPA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1984
General Studies
RCIS: Rural Community Insurance Services June 2014 - Present
Apex Systems December 2013 - June 2014
Three Bridge July 2013 - December 2013
Best Buy January 2012 - July 2013
US Bank October 2010 - January 2012
Xcel Energy June 2010 - October 2010
Wells Fargo January 2010 - June 2010
Deluxe Corporation September 2008 - December 2009
Target January 2007 - September 2008
Ameriprise Financial March 2003 - January 2007
Skills
Forecasting, Vendor Management, Work Allocation, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Time Management, Invoice Processing, SharePoint Designer, Microsoft Excel, Accruals, Access, Oracle Project..., Month End Close, Asset Managment, Capital Budgeting, Cross-functional Team..., Queries, Gap Analysis, Process Improvement, Agile & Waterfall..., Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, Training, Public Speaking, Onboarding, Pivot Tables, Document Management, Budgets, Software Documentation, Leadership, PMO, Project Management, Management, SharePoint, Resource Management, E-commerce, Consulting, SDLC, Visio, Project Portfolio..., Portfolio Management, Finance, Business Process...
Education
University of St. Thomas 2015 — 2015
N/A, Yellow Belt Six Sigma
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2014
Certified Professional Project Manager
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business - Focus on Finance, 3.89GPA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1995
Business Management
Xcel Energy July 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo August 2011 - June 2013
Minnesota Timberwolves May 2010 - July 2011
Gopher Sports January 2010 - May 2010
Gopher Sports August 2009 - January 2010
Catering2Order May 2009 - August 2009
Duluth Type & Business Furniture May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Data Analysis, Sales Process, Problem Solving, Sales Presentations, Sports Marketing, Microsoft CRM, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Salesforce.com, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communications
Dairyland Power Cooperative August 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota August 2011 - August 2012
University of Minnesota August 2010 - August 2012
Xcel Energy May 2011 - September 2011
Wheaton College August 2006 - May 2010
University of Minnesota June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Matlab, Visual Basic, Mathematics, Java, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, CAPE, CDEGS, Grounding
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Master's of Science, Electrical Engineering, 3.6/4.0
Wheaton College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's of Science, Physics, Mathematics, 3.4/4.0
Xcel Energy July 2015 - Present
256 Irving LLC December 2012 - Present
The Salvation Army October 2011 - Present
Self-employed August 2002 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2010 - July 2015
Xcel Energy January 2005 - April 2010
Xcel Energy January 1998 - December 2004
Skills
HVAC, Real Estate, Leases, Power Generation, Investment Properties, Contract Management, Nuclear Power Plants, Real Estate Transactions, Nuclear Safety, Management, Rentals, Property, Air Filtration, Microsoft Office, Lease Administration, Tenant, HVAC Controls, Rock & Roll, Reactor
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Fairmont High School 1991 — 1995
Ambient Consulting May 2013 - Present
Delta Air Lines May 2013 - Present
Cetera Financial Group February 2013 - May 2013
IQS Intelligent Quality Solutions September 2006 - May 2013
Express Scripts October 2012 - December 2012
Western National Insurance June 2011 - October 2012
RBC Wealth Management September 2006 - April 2011
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, March 2004 - September 2006
Vital Works March 2003 - January 2004
Xcel Energy September 1985 - March 2002
Skills
Test Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Center, Test Planning, Visio, Testing, SDLC, User Acceptance Testing, Software Quality..., Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, System Testing, Regression Testing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Communications
Xcel Energy September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Revenue September 2010 - September 2014
Academy College June 2010 - January 2012
Scott County June 2009 - May 2010
Liesch Associates, Inc. July 2004 - January 2009
Skills
ArcGIS, GIS, Python, Databases, Statistics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2009
MGIS, GIS
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1999 — 2004
Bachelors, Mathematics
OptumHealth May 2011 - Present
Maxson Corporation July 2007 - October 2011
Move.com August 2004 - November 2008
Carlson Wagonlit Travel October 2000 - March 2003
Xcel Energy July 1991 - October 2000
Carmichael Lynch September 1990 - July 1991
Skills
Salesforce.com, Business Analysis, Project Management, Program Management, Account Management, Event Planning, Sales, B2B, Business Development, Team Building, Strategy, Software Documentation, New Business Development, Change Management, Performance Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Employee Training, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Email Marketing, Team Leadership, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
B.A.
Xcel Energy June 2001 - Present
Edgewater Images June 2000 - Present
Lafayette Township, Chippewa County 2004 - 2012
W.L. Gore and Associates May 1999 - June 2000
Johnson Matthey Semiconductor Packages Inc January 1997 - May 1999
Rosemount Inc March 1984 - November 1988
Skills
Electricity, Rates, Technical Writing, Energy Conservation, Customer Service, Energy Efficiency, Natural Gas, Power Quality, Renewable Energy, Microsoft Excel, Fine Art Photography, Sports Photography, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Boston Scientific July 2010 - March 2013
Boston Scientific October 2009 - February 2010
VAA, LLC (Van Sickle, Allen) October 2007 - January 2009
Ericksen Roed & Associates November 2006 - May 2007
Target June 1996 - November 2006
Xcel Energy March 1995 - June 1996
US Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul, MN December 1991 - March 1995
Skills
Construction Documents, Construction, AutoCAD, Documentation, Microsoft Office, Layout, Word, Excel, Drawing, Scheduling, Architecture, Engineers, Civil, CAD, Revit, Photoshop, BIM, Architectural Design, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Microstation, Construction Drawings, Engineering, Windows, Design Development, AutoCAD Architecture, Document Management, Submittals, Adobe Acrobat, Construction Management, Microsoft Word, Architectures, MicroStation, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1986
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Xcel Energy February 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2011 - February 2012
Xcel Energy 2008 - April 2011
Xcel Energy 2007 - 2008
CenterPoint Energy 1998 - 2007
Skills
Gas, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Pipelines, Transmission, Procurement, Power Generation, Natural Gas, Energy, Construction, Budgets, Supervisory Skills, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Inspection, Energy Markets, Petroleum, Contract Management, Engineering, Energy Industry, Leadership, Business Process..., Oil & Gas Industry, Industrial Safety, Factory, Oil/Gas, Project Planning, Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1998
Industrial Relations
Target 2013 - Present
QUEENS OF CLEAN 2012 - Present
ARAMARK 2013 - 2013
Xcel Energy 2012 - 2013
Manna Freight Systems, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Sams Club January 2009 - January 2010
Target December 1999 - May 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Garnishments, Accounting, Customer Satisfaction, Logistics, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs
Convent of the Visitation 1984 — 1987
DRW Trading Group January 2015 - Present
Chopper Trading August 2012 - January 2015
Nomura Securities August 2011 - August 2012
Spectrum Design Solutions February 2007 - August 2011
University of Minnesota 2006 - 2007
Logic PD 2005 - 2006
Xcel Energy 2004 - 2005
Skills
Verilog, FPGA, Networking, C++, Python, Digital Circuit Design, Low Latency, SystemVerilog, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Linux, VHDL, Xilinx, Altera, Debugging, System Architecture, Embedded Systems, Firmware, ARM, Software Engineering, Perl, Microcontrollers, Digital Signal..., Hardware Architecture, C, ModelSim, TCL
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2009
Master of Science Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Xcel Energy February 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2010 - February 2013
Braun Intertec Corporation April 2007 - May 2010
URS Corporation February 2003 - April 2007
EPOCH Environmental Group, LLC May 2001 - February 2003
AllPhase Companies, Incorporated June 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Refrigeration, Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Excel, Energy Conservation, Pumps
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2009
BME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1999
BS, Natural Resources
Pro-Tech Power Sales September 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2010 - September 2014
Xcel Energy June 2009 - August 2009
Sebesta Blomberg May 2008 - May 2009
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Cooper Power Systems August 2005 - Present
Xcel Energy 2000 - 2005
Xcel Energy 1999 - 2000
Northern States Power Company 1995 - 1999
Northern States Power Company 1982 - 1995
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Electrical Engineering
University of St. Thomas
Masters, Business Administration
SUPERVALU July 2014 - Present
Target August 2012 - July 2014
Xcel Energy June 2011 - August 2012
Xcel Energy April 2008 - June 2011
Target October 2007 - April 2008
Target July 2006 - October 2007
Cooperative Housing Resources, LLC January 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Business Objects, PeopleSoft, Applicant Tracking..., Budget Preparation, Microsoft Office, Software Project..., Budgets, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Talent Management, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Leadership, Management, Training, Project Management, Change Management
Education
Unniversity of St. Thomas 2011 — 2015
Masters, Business Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science and Mass Communication
Xcel Energy June 2011 - Present
Cummins NPower December 2010 - June 2011
Barr Engineering October 2008 - May 2010
North American Energy Services March 2007 - July 2008
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District June 2003 - April 2007
North American Energy Services February 2001 - March 2007
Great Lakes Gas Transmission April 1995 - February 2001
Great Lakes Gas Transmission March 1994 - April 1995
Great Lakes Gas Transmission March 1993 - March 1994
Attack Squadron 165 June 1988 - January 1993
Skills
Problem Solving, Program Management, Mentoring, Project Management, Team Building, Human Resources, Power Generation, Turbines, Energy, Engineering, Power Plants, Training, Generators, Natural Gas, Factory, Commissioning, Electricians
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2017
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Prairie State Community College 2005 — 2005
Pre-Engineering, General Prerequisites
Bismarck State College Online 2004 — 2005
BA, Power Technology
Barnum High School 1985 — 1988
General Studies, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Employee Strategies February 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial May 2013 - February 2015
Xcel Energy January 2011 - May 2013
Xcel Energy October 2009 - December 2010
Xcel Energy November 2006 - October 2009
Xcel Energy November 2003 - 2006
ManpowerGroup February 2001 - November 2003
Skills
Talent Management, Performance Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Change Management, Employee Engagement, HR Strategy, Workforce Planning, Coaching, Instructional Design, Organizational Change, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Team Building, Needs Analysis, Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Career Development, Management Development, Change Leadership, Training, Leadership, HR Consulting, Personnel Management
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2007 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Enbridge August 2015 - Present
Cliffs Natural Resources December 2010 - August 2015
Xcel Energy December 2000 - December 2010
Scanlan International June 1996 - November 2000
Skills
Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, E-procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Mining, Negotiation, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1990
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1990
Business Administration and Management, General
Xcel Energy January 2005 - Present
Caldwell Banker Burnett November 1999 - November 2002
Skills
Energy, Project Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Leadership, Analysis, Strategic Hiring, Leadership Development, Team Mentoring, Leadership Mentoring, Talent Management
Education
Bloomington Minnesota Kennedy High School
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Xcel Energy May 2006 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2005 - May 2006
Xcel Energy September 1999 - June 2005
H.B. Fuller Company July 1994 - August 1999
Northern States Power Company April 1992 - June 1994
Interpoll Laboratories July 1988 - April 1992
Skills
Air Quality, Environmental Awareness, Air Pollution, Policy, Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Compliance, Project Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy, Process Engineering, Energy Management, Project Management, Program Management, Environmental Auditing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1988
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Simvecta LLC 2012 - Present
North Dakota State University 2003 - 2012
Motorola Inc. 1993 - 2002
Xcel Energy 1986 - 1988
Skills
Failure Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Simulations, Heat Transfer, Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, Characterization, Electronics Packaging, R&D, Semiconductors, Technical Writing, Thermal, ANSYS, Materials Science, Sensors, SPC, Modeling, Engineering Management, Thin Films, Materials, Process Simulation, Minitab, Reliability Engineering, CFD, FMEA, Fluid Mechanics, Project Management, Weibull Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BME with Distinction, Mechanical Engineering
Ulteig July 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group / Optum December 2007 - July 2015
Sebesta Blomberg 2005 - 2007
Xcel Energy 2001 - 2005
Skills
Substation, Vendor Management, Data Center, Program Management, Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Troubleshooting, High Voltage, Infrastructure, Construction, Commissioning, Power Distribution, Management, MS Project, Electricians, Engineering, Energy, Project Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2002
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Room & Board July 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy February 2013 - July 2013
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute December 2006 - February 2013
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute May 2006 - December 2006
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute January 2001 - May 2006
University of Minnesota Medical Center 1999 - 2001
University of Minnesota Institute of Human Genetics 1996 - 1997
Skills
Recruitment/Retention, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Project Management, Unemployment Claims, EEO/AA Compliance, Workers Compensation, Healthcare, Rehabilitation, Background Checks, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Interviews, Benefits Negotiation, Hiring, Sourcing, Benefits Administration, Resume Writing, Screening, Affirmative Action, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Management, HRIS, Policy, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Strategy, Employment Law, Job Descriptions, Career Counseling, Workforce Planning, Career Development, College Recruiting, Taleo, Employer Branding, Employee Training, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution, Temporary Placement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Pre-Med, Coursework
Mankato East High School
Xcel Energy September 2013 - Present
Minnesota Air National Guard April 2014 - Present
Minnesota Air National Guard February 2010 - April 2014
Xcel Energy May 2011 - September 2013
University of Minnesota September 2009 - May 2011
Minnesota Air National Guard May 2004 - February 2010
University of Minnesota May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Matlab, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Project Planning, Substation, Electric Power, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Energy, Power Electronics, High Voltage, SCADA
Education
University of St. Thomas 2013 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE)
Towers Watson June 2013 - Present
Custom Care December 2011 - June 2013
City of St. Paul December 2010 - January 2012
Xcel Energy May 2011 - September 2011
Q3 Contracting April 2010 - November 2010
New Windows for America January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Access, Research, Leadership, Public Speaking, Insurance
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
B.S, Mathematics-Actuarial Specialization
Republican Party of Eau Claire County June 2013 - Present
Eau Claire County April 2012 - Present
Dynamic Displays, Inc September 1999 - Present
Dynamic Displays, Inc June 1990 - September 1999
Princeton Graphic Systems, Inc. January 1989 - June 1990
Dotronix, Inc June 1988 - June 1989
Video Monitors, Inc. June 1980 - June 1988
Magnetic Peripherals, Inc June 1977 - June 1980
Northern States Power Company September 1974 - June 1976
Xcel Energy September 1974 - June 1976
Skills
Electronics, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Product Development, Management, Manufacturing, Product Management, Project Management, Sales Management, Engineering, Process Improvement, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Electrical Engineering, Negotiation, Systems Engineering, Customer Service, Account Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Leadership
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1979 — 1982
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1971 — 1977
BSEE, Electronics
Cooper High School 1967 — 1971
HS Diploma
Robinsdale Cooper High School 1967 — 1971
HS Diploma
3M February 2003 - Present
Xcel Energy September 1998 - February 2003
Minnesota OSHA October 1991 - September 1998
Skills
Exposure Assessment, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Safety, Safety Management..., Environmental Compliance, Ergonomics, Environmental Awareness, Risk Assessment, Environmental..., Hazard Recognition, Accident Investigation, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Health, HAZWOPER
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
M.S, Environmental Health - Occ Epi
Washington University in St. Louis 1986 — 1990
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Xcel Energy May 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2011 - May 2013
Xcel Energy January 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Power Generation, Power Plants, Boilers
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2010
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory May 2015 - Present
Electrical Safety Consulting August 1997 - April 2015
Xcel Energy August 1981 - August 1997
City of Minneapolis August 1978 - August 1981
Dunwoody Institute August 1977 - August 1978
Skills
Construction, Energy, Compliance, Power Plants, Electrical, Microsoft Office, Electrical Safety, NFPA, Auditing, Inspection, Electricians, Construction Safety, Safety Management..., Training, EHS
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1997
Vocational Technical Education
Dunwoody Institute 1968 — 1970
AS, Electical Technology
OTI, NSP, UofM
USA Swimming June 2015 - Present
Mill Creek Living Magazine June 2014 - Present
Sheridan Editing Services September 2005 - Present
WEST Coast Aquatics - Mill Creek, WA March 2014 - May 2015
The Lacek Group of OgilvyOne Worldwide January 2001 - June 2001
Tripp Agency March 2000 - December 2000
Hanley Wood April 1999 - March 2000
Business Wire June 1997 - April 1999
Xcel Energy November 1996 - June 1997
Minnesota Daily September 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Copywriting, Press Releases, Newsletters, Editing, Strategic Planning, Ap Style, Community Outreach, Social Media, Public Speaking, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Web Content, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Proofreading, Content Development, Publications, Public Relations, Academic Tutoring, Voice Over, On-camera Talent
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1997
B.A., English
St. Mary's Springs Academy 1989 — 1992
High School
Thermo King April 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2013 - June 2014
Xcel Energy April 2012 - February 2014
Nova Physics Lab August 2011 - April 2012
The Video Game Resale Guy January 2010 - August 2011
Papa Murphy's International August 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Physical Design, VLSI, Verilog, C, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Matlab, Time Management, Team Leadership, Technical Writing, Artificial Neural...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Management Minor, 3.731
La Crosse Central High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma
Olson June 2014 - Present
Martin Williams July 2013 - June 2014
Martin Williams November 2012 - July 2013
Spyglass Creative February 2012 - November 2012
Beehive PR August 2011 - February 2012
Xcel Energy 2010 - August 2011
Aspect Communications Group July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Blogging, Research, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Press Releases, Event Management, Advertising, Newsletters, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, InDesign, Account Management, Social Media Measurement, Web Content Management, Cision, Ap Style, Internal & External..., Digital Marketing, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Crisis Communications, Content Strategy, Publicity, Digital Media, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Copy Editing, Online Marketing, Market Research, Interactive Marketing, Google Analytics, New Media, Email Marketing, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Brand Awareness, Content Marketing, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Web Content
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communications, Communication Studies
CAPA International Education 2010 — 2010
Communications and Public Relations, Communication studies
Xcel Energy July 2014 - Present
Jefferson Center May 2014 - Present
Minnesota International NGO Network March 2012 - October 2014
African Development Center August 2013 - July 2014
African Development Center January 2011 - July 2014
Brixon Manufacturing / Latch Lake Music Products October 2000 - January 2011
The Advocates for Human Rights June 2010 - August 2010
Hubert H. Humprhey School of Public Affairs 2009 - 2010
Starwood Hotels January 2000 - October 2000
WMRC Radio March 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Marketing, Outlook, Customer Service, QuickBooks, Content Management, Strategic Partnerships, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, GiftWorks, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Website Development, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, International..., Human Rights, Civic Engagment, Project Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Stata, Negotiation, Contract Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Data Management, Training, Media Relations, Government Relations, Research, Accounting, Staff Training, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Editing, Newsletters, Event Management, Policy, Community Outreach, Program Management
Education
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs 2008 — 2010
Master of Public Policy, Global Public Policy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
B.A, Individualized (Globalization and Citizenship)
Brown Institute 1997 — 1998
Certificate, Radio and Television Broadcasting
Cannon Falls High School
Mardusco Inc October 1998 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2013 - Present
U.S. Bank April 2012 - January 2013
OptumInsight January 2010 - April 2012
Medica 2008 - December 2009
United Healthcare 2006 - 2007
Wells Fargo 2002 - 2006
Express Scripts 2000 - 2002
Cargill October 1996 - August 2000
Skills
Visio, Mainframe, Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, Unix Shell Scripting, Advanced SQL, SDLC, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Mapping, Informatica, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Integration, User Acceptance Testing, Enterprise Architecture, Business Process, Integration, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, SQL
Education
Euler Training Center 1997 — 1999
Certificates, Java, C, C+
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
Pursued - did not complete, Liberal Arts
Xcel Energy July 2008 - Present
Minnesota State Senate January 1997 - December 2006
Skills
Program Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Xcel Energy October 2000 - Present
Skills
Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Management, Advertising, Budgets, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Research, Sponsorship, Brand Development, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing, Broadcast, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1992
BA, Journalism/Advertising
The Weidt Group March 2002 - Present
Ellerbe Becket 2000 - 2002
Xcel Energy 1988 - 2000
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota Department of Agriculture January 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Health February 2011 - January 2015
MFC Technologies, LLC September 2007 - January 2011
University of Minnesota January 2006 - August 2007
Xcel Energy June 2005 - August 2005
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Engineering
Xcel Energy January 2009 - Present
Northstar Fire Protection February 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Fire Protection, Construction Management, Nuclear, Process Improvement, Engineering, Construction, AutoCAD, Energy, Power Plants, Project Engineering, Inspection
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
bachelor of mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Chemistry Minor
Taylor's College ADP Program
Xcel Energy November 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2007 - Present
Target 2005 - 2007
General Mills 1994 - 2004
Skills
Physical Security, Private Investigations, Security, Risk Assessment, Corporate Security, Security Audits, Protection, Asset Protection, Workplace Violence, Training, Background Checks, Loss Prevention, Executive Protection, CCTV, Strategic Planning, Investigations, Compliance, Management, Leadership, Program Management, Workplace Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1991
BA, Sociology of Law and Criminal Deviance
Xcel Energy October 2002 - Present
Xcel Energy August 2001 - October 2002
Xcel Energy September 1998 - August 2001
Roth Graham Direct Marketing December 1994 - September 1998
The Musicland Group May 1994 - November 1994
Baxter Advertising January 1991 - January 1993
Skills
Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Demand-side Management, Program Management, Product Development, Hispanic Market, Advertising Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Budgets, CRM, Demand Response, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater
ARMA Twin Cities July 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy October 2009 - Present
TCF National Bank September 2000 - September 2009
Skills
Information Management, Records Management, Document Management, Enterprise Content..., Management, Project Planning, Knowledge Management, Process Improvement, Document Imaging, Leadership, SharePoint, Governance, Business Process...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
Xcel Energy November 2009 - Present
Xcel Energy June 2008 - October 2009
Xcel Energy June 2007 - June 2008
Xcel Energy September 2000 - September 2007
Xcel Energy February 1999 - August 2000
Xcel Energy January 1997 - February 1999
Xcel Energy March 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Program Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Project Management, Team Building, Product Management, Marketing, Contract Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Leadership, Vendor Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Marketing
Xcel Energy 1974 - Present
Skills
NERC, Energy, Power Generation, Power Plants, Electric Power
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of electrical engineering, Electric Power
Xcel Energy December 2008 - Present
Unity Hospital April 2008 - October 2008
Washington County Public Health and Environment February 1988 - April 2008
Skills
Hazardous Waste..., Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Policy, Environmental Consulting, RCRA, Environmental Impact..., Air Quality
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MS, Environmental Health
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Medical Technology
Vail Resorts November 2014 - Present
Vail Resorts November 2011 - April 2013
Northstar Fire Protection February 2008 - January 2011
Xcel Energy March 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Engineering, Construction Management, AutoCAD, Project Management, Construction
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
BCE, Civil Engineering, Construction Management
Enbridge Energy November 2008 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2001 - July 2007
Xcel Energy 2000 - 2007
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
Mechanical Engineering
High School
Xcel Energy April 2014 - Present
Boom Lab March 2012 - April 2014
Cargill June 2011 - February 2012
University of Minnesota January 2009 - May 2011
OMNNI Associates January 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Time Management, Team Leadership, Training & Development, Fast Learner, Collaborative, Leadership, Program Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Training, Team Building, Change Management, Project Management, Management, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Logistics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Food Business Management
Ernst & Young September 2007 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2005 - August 2007
NRG Energy 1998 - 2005
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MBT, Business Taxation
Xcel Energy
Skills
Former Instrument &..., Navy Electronics..., Licensed Professional..., Former Instrument &..., Power Plants, Control Theory
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1973 — 1981
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Verizon / OnCue February 2014 - Present
IntelMedia / OnCue July 2013 - February 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison August 2011 - May 2013
University of Wisconsin-Madison September 2012 - December 2012
IBM May 2012 - August 2012
Datacard May 2011 - August 2011
University of Minnesota September 2010 - December 2010
Datacard June 2010 - September 2010
Xcel Energy May 2008 - April 2010
Skills
C, C++, Microcontrollers, Firmware, Programming, SQL, Eclipse, Embedded Systems, Ubuntu, Python, Java, Software Development, Algorithms, Software Engineering
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2011 — 2013
MS, Computer Science, 3.75
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
BEE/BCE, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 3.93
Xcel Energy September 2007 - Present
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, Program Management, Siemens Spectrum On..., OSIsoft PI, PSS/E, Primavera P6, CAPE, ProjectWise, Project Planning, SCADA, Microsoft Office, Energy Management, Electrical Engineering, Substation, Power Systems, C++, Transmission, Smart Grid
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Management of Technology MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Xcel Energy July 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2013 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2010 - December 2013
Xcel Energy May 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Boilers, Project Planning, Training, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Engineering, Budgets, Manufacturing, Project Management, Program Management, Matlab, Maintenance & Repair, Power Plants, Power Generation, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy April 2007 - November 2013
Xcel Energy April 2007 - November 2013
Nash Finch Company 2003 - 2007
IBM Global Services July 1995 - January 2003
Skills
Project Management, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Business Process, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Business Analysis, Energy, Risk Management, Change Management, Business Intelligence, Management, Operations Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, English, Psychology
Land O'Lakes September 2013 - Present
Cargill, Inc. April 2010 - January 2012
Xcel Energy December 2003 - June 2010
Xcel Energy December 2003 - January 2010
THEOBALD & ASSOCIATES September 2002 - December 2004
BEST BUY COMPANIES, INC January 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Employee Engagement, Change Management, Coaching, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Culture Change, Program Management, Strategy, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Masters, Organization Development & Training
Xcel Energy 1981 - Present
Skills
Power Systems, Electric Power, Substation, Power Distribution, NERC, Energy, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electricity, SCADA, Energy Management, Power Transmission, Power Electronics, Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Power Generation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Xcel Energy August 2014 - Present
Hanergy USA Solar Solution Ltd. March 2013 - July 2014
ReGen LLC 2011 - 2013
GCL Solar Energy, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Hay Solar 2011 - 2012
Valos Solar Ventures, LLC 2010 - 2011
Complete Energy Holdings, LLC 2004 - 2010
NRG Energy, Inc. 1995 - 2004
Xcel Energy (formerly Northern States Power Company) 1984 - 1995
Skills
Solar, Renewable Energy, Energy, Power Generation, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Power Plants, EPC, Solar Energy, Project Management, Construction, Cleantech, Photovoltaics, Sustainability, Construction Management, Wind, Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy, Sustainable Energy, Business Development, Biomass, Energy Management, Project Finance, Energy Policy, Smart Grid, Energy Markets, Electricity Markets, Energy Audits, Demand Response, Energy Conservation, Natural Gas, Cogeneration, Solar Thermal, Carbon, Geothermal, Solar PV, Power Project...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Xcel Energy October 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy January 2012 - October 2014
Xcel Energy January 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Energy, Reactor, Substation, Power Plants, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear, Nuclear Safety, Power Generation, Electric Power, Electricity, Engineering, Engineering Management, Factory, Nuclear Power Plants, Power Systems, Project Engineering, Steam, Steam Turbines, Turbines
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Midcontinent Independent System Operator January 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy September 2012 - January 2014
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission May 2010 - September 2012
Smiths Medical July 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Analysis, Electrical Engineering, RTOS, Standards Compliance, Power Plants, PSS/E, Power Transmission, Power Generation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2010
Bachelors of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Xcel Energy July 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy May 2002 - Present
Xcel Energy March 1997 - May 2002
Skills
Process Improvement, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Leadership, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Team Building, Analysis, Project Management, Contract Management, Project Planning, Operations Management, Policy, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2006
MS, Forestry
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1996
BS, Urban & Community Forestry
Vermilion Community College 1989 — 1991
AAS, Natural Resources Technology - Forestry
Xcel Energy December 2011 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Aerospace Engineering
Dow Chemical June 2012 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2009 - May 2012
Larson Engineering April 2008 - January 2009
Sunde Engineering June 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Microstation, Construction, Energy, Engineering, Power Generation, Project Engineering, Structural Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
BS, Civil Engineering
Xcel Energy September 1979 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science in Business - Accounting
Xcel Energy 2012 - 2012
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Sparrow Environmental Consulting April 2013 - Present
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities August 2012 - April 2013
Xcel Energy December 2004 - August 2012
SRF Consulting Group January 1997 - December 2004
Nova Consulting Group January 1987 - January 1994
Skills
Environmental Impact..., Public Outreach and..., Technical and Agency..., Public Speaking, Project Management, Environmental Awareness, Agency Coordination, NEPA, Groundwater, Wetlands, Environmental Impact..., Energy, Communications Planning, Teamwork, Environmental Permitting, Soil, Renewable Energy, Water Quality, Environmental Policy, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Science, Environmental Issues, Energy Policy, Air Quality, Environmental..., Environmental Planning, Hazardous Waste..., Water Resources, Environmental..., Mitigation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology / Environmental Studies
Xcel Energy May 2012 - Present
Michaud Cooley Erickson May 2011 - May 2012
Kia of Brooklyn Park September 2004 - January 2011
Skills
Goal Oriented, Microsoft Office, Communication
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Xcel Energy March 2014 - Present
Skills
Power Systems, Steady State Analysis, Powerflow Analysis, Stability Dynamic..., Short Circuit Analysis, Power System Planning, Power System Protection, Renewable Energy, Power Distribution, Power Generation,..., Tariff, PSSE, MUST, CAPE, ASPEN, Python, Electrical Engineering, Demand Response, PSS/E, Electricity, Power Plants, Substation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Xcel Energy retired I/T Proj Mgr Elec and Gas Distr and TransXcel Energy1978 - 2004
Xcel Energy 1978 - 2004
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
Xcel Energy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Aurora - Hoyt Lakes High School, Aurora, MN (Class of 1975)
Xcel Energy November 1988 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and History
Eaton's Cooper Power Systems October 2007 - Present
Eaton (Cooper Power Systems/Cannon Technologies) October 2004 - October 2007
Sass Construction November 2002 - August 2004
Xcel Energy September 1998 - October 2002
Xcel Energy July 1996 - September 1998
Xcel Energy November 1994 - July 1996
Xcel Energy January 1992 - November 1994
Xcel Energy October 1987 - December 1991
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Electronics, Program Management, Customer Service, Product Development, Smart Grid, Process Improvement, Engineering Management, Product Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Labor and Industrial Relations
Hamon Deltak, Inc., A Subsidiary of Hamon Corporation January 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2013 - January 2015
Xcel Energy January 2011 - December 2013
Lexus of Maplewood December 2003 - March 2010
Skills
Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Interpersonal..., Automotive, Innovation, Diagnostic, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Hunting, Archery, Humorist, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Engineering, Power Plants, Energy, Boilers, Factory, Power Generation, Project Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering