Dedicated and detail oriented energy industry professional with a proven track record for strategic thinking, collaborative engagement, and problem-solving.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis
12.2022 - Current
Direct and conduct interdisciplinary energy regulation and policies analyses for the economic benefit of Wyoming.
CERPA supports policymakers, decision-makers and scientists by: creating a conduit for UW research to provide interdisciplinary information and knowledge to contribute more directly to Wyoming’s citizenry and economy; providing effective policy development and assessment; and facilitating partnerships with public, private and non-governmental entities outside of the UW community to support these efforts.
Director
State Regulatory Policy
01.2021 - 10.2022
Focused regulatory outreach efforts on SPP’s strategic initiative to expand its electricity market services, including real-time, day-ahead and RTO options, in the the Western Interconnection
Member of the Markets+ project team developing the service offering for potential participants, including the governance structure, resource adequacy provisions, and seams management.
Chairman
Wyoming Public Service Commission
01.2019 - 01.2021
Served as director of the agency with statutory responsibility for personnel and budget while carrying out the duties of an appointed Commissioner.
Heavily engaged in regional and national organizations focusing efforts on resource adequacy, electricity market evolution, and transmission planning.
Commissioner
Wyoming Public Service Commisison
03.2013 - 01.2019
Regulated the public utilities that provide services to consumers in the state, including electricity, natural gas and telephone.
The PSC’s responsibility is to ensure the public utilities operating in Wyoming provide safe and reliable service to customers and just and reasonable rates.
Founding Partner
Hageman & Brighton, P.C
08.2000 - 03.2013
Focused legal practice on water and natural resource issues, including representation of irrigation districts, ranchers, and municipalities.
Staff Attorney
Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Water Division
05.1996 - 07.2000
Represented Wyoming’s interests on the Nebraska v Wyoming litigation over the North Platte River and provided advice to the State Engineer’s Office and Water Development Commission.
Education
J.D. -
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Law
Lincoln, NE
05.1996
B.S. in Small Business Management -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05.1993
Skills
Strategic Thinker
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Rules and regulations analysis
Charismatic Team Leader
Forming Partnerships and Alliances
Government relations
Teamwork and Collaboration
Project Coordination
Budget Management
Development of Team Members
Timeline
Director
Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis
12.2022 - Current
Director
State Regulatory Policy
01.2021 - 10.2022
Chairman
Wyoming Public Service Commission
01.2019 - 01.2021
Commissioner
Wyoming Public Service Commisison
03.2013 - 01.2019
Founding Partner
Hageman & Brighton, P.C
08.2000 - 03.2013
Staff Attorney
Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Water Division
05.1996 - 07.2000
J.D. -
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Law
B.S. in Small Business Management -
University of Wyoming
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