Region 6 2025 Meeting

Hansen Chan is a seasoned network professional in IP Enterprise Solution Marketing. With a focus on developing and marketing mission-critical network solutions, he creates blueprints for digital industries and governments embracing automation, virtualization, cloudification, and Industrial Revolution 4.0. He holds both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, providing a strong technical foundation for his work.

Over three decades of network experience has provided him with ample opportunities to collaborate with critical infrastructure and telecom network operators worldwide. His expertise spans network architecture, protocol conformance and product management. His innovative contributions to the networking field are evidenced by his patents in communications protocols and network security.

Beyond networks, he delves into books on history, religion and philosophy, drawing parallels between these disciplines and the evolving world of technology. His appreciation of music extends from German Baroque and 20^th century Russian classical compositions. His high school hero is Richard Feynman, the pre-eminent theoretical physicist known for his ability to explain complex concepts simply. This influence is reflected in his approach to simplifying intricate network solutions for clients around the world.

As National Market Manager of Broadband Markets & Applications for Graybar, Scott has been actively involved with the Fiber Broadband Association and Utilities Technology Council for several years.

Scott has more than 20 years of technology and business modeling experience in Broadband, IT, and telecommunications applications in the industry.  In his current role at Graybar, Scott focuses on Broadband networking and applications for broadband network operators, utilities, wireless, and contractors. His past roles include Service Provider, Smart Grid, and Smart City as a market and business development manager.

He is currently his companies’ representative for the Utilities Technology Council, Fiber Broadband Association, National Rural Electric Association, National Association of Tower Erectors, and Wireless Industry Association.  Scott has served as various industry technology committee chair and board of director and officer/chair positions.  He also serves, or has served on various industry task forces from time to time; currently on the Wireless Industry Association’s Smart City Task Force and as a former active participant on the Smart Grid Task Force submittal of Electri International and Michigan State University School of Planning, Design, and Construction.

Guilhermme Lisboa is an Electrical Engineer, born and raised in Brazil. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from UFPR in 2007, and currently is pursuing his master’s degree at the same University. He has been working with Protection and Control Systems for 15 years as a system integrator, from solution design until commissioning for Transmission and Distribution Utilities, as well as other large industries and subway systems.

James Pierce is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the utility industry, specializing in UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Reality Capture, Digital Twin, Robotics, and Geospatial programs. Currently serving as the Lead of Innovation in UAS, Robotics and Inspections at Ameren, James leads a team of 20+ professionals, driving strategy, project management, and safety planning to deliver cutting-edge analytical products that enhance decision-making, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Chad Segal is a department manager at Burns & McDonnell, focused on utility telecom and automation. He has served as a design engineer and sealing engineer on several fiber engineering design projects. Chad leads a team of talented engineers and designers across the Southeast, providing design services for fiber-optic installations, wireless systems, network designs and utility SCADA systems.

Mike Unser, BSEET, MBA – Mr. Unser has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology and a Masters of Business Administration Degree in Management.  Mr. Unser has over 25 years’ experience in fiber optics including, engineering, permitting, construction, inspection, testing, acceptance and troubleshooting. Mr. Unser is responsible for the engineering and construction of fiber optic networks for SRP’s electrical and water networks as well as for SRP’s commercial fiber optic network.

In addition to working for SRP Mr. Unser has been involved with the UTC for over 10 years.  Most recently as the Telecom Committee Chairman.