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Please join us for the UTC Region 6 annual meeting and expo. We have an engaging event that is tailored to our members’ and stakeholders’ critical needs. The UTC Region 6 meeting is where utility professionals and valued technology partners will collaborate on important issues such as technology, market trends, business strategies, and industry solutions.
Registration Information & Rates
Registration Rates:
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- $300 for the first registrant and $90 for each additional registrant.
- Once the first registration for $300 has been processed please contact support@utc.org for instructions on how to register additional attendees at the discounted rate.
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All vendor/technology partners wishing to attend the Region 6 meeting must participate as an exhibitor or sponsor. Click here to view the exhibitor/sponsor opportunities. For assistance in securing your participation please contact Kristi Middlebrooks via email by clicking here.
Speakers:
- All speakers will be registered complimentary by UTC staff.
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- Sponsors & Exhibitors may receive complimentary or discounted rates depending on their level of participation.
- Before registering through the website please click here to email and confirm any applicable comps or discounts.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received by Monday, March 10, 2025 will receive a refund less a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations must be received in writing to support@utc.org.
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Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City – Overland Park
10100 College BoulevardOverland Park, Kansas 66210-1462
(913) 451-6100
Reservation deadline is Monday, March 10th
About Region 6
Mid-Central Region serves the states of:
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Oklahoma
Have any questions or are interested in hearing more about how UTC can play a role in your company? Contact our Region 6 officers!
- Chair: Alex Porter, Ameren
- Vice-Chair: Neal McGrath, Lincoln Electric System
- Secretary/Treasurer: Kyle McCormick, Lincoln Electric System
SPEAKERS
Rusty Williams
President and CEO, Utilities Technology Council
Jimmy R. (Rusty) Williams is President and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC.) UTC is a DC-based global trade association that represents electric, gas, and water utilities on their mission-critical information and communications technologies.
Williams, a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, has more than three decades of extensive utilities industry experience. He worked at LightRiver Technologies for seven years, where he served as Vice President, Sales. Before LightRiver, Williams worked for nearly four years as Director of Business Development at AFL Telecommunications. He also worked for more than 25 years at Southern Company, where he held various telecommunications and IT management positions.
Williams, a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, has more than three decades of extensive utilities industry experience. He worked at LightRiver Technologies for seven years, where he served as Vice President, Sales. Before LightRiver, Williams worked for nearly four years as Director of Business Development at AFL Telecommunications. He also worked for more than 25 years at Southern Company, where he held various telecommunications and IT management positions.
As President and CEO, Williams will lead UTC’s staff as the association continues to be a trusted advocate and thought leader on regulatory issues and emerging technology, as well as a valued training source in the utility telecommunications and networking space.
Williams earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
When not working for UTC, Rusty enjoys his family which includes his wife Ivette, 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. He also enjoys playing golf and hunting. Rusty also serves his church as a leader and teacher.
Scott Jackson
National Market Manager, Graybar
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.
Rusty Williams
President and CEO, Utilities Technology Council
Jimmy R. (Rusty) Williams is President and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC.) UTC is a DC-based global trade association that represents electric, gas, and water utilities on their mission-critical information and communications technologies.
Williams, a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, has more than three decades of extensive utilities industry experience. He worked at LightRiver Technologies for seven years, where he served as Vice President, Sales. Before LightRiver, Williams worked for nearly four years as Director of Business Development at AFL Telecommunications. He also worked for more than 25 years at Southern Company, where he held various telecommunications and IT management positions.
Williams, a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, has more than three decades of extensive utilities industry experience. He worked at LightRiver Technologies for seven years, where he served as Vice President, Sales. Before LightRiver, Williams worked for nearly four years as Director of Business Development at AFL Telecommunications. He also worked for more than 25 years at Southern Company, where he held various telecommunications and IT management positions.
As President and CEO, Williams will lead UTC’s staff as the association continues to be a trusted advocate and thought leader on regulatory issues and emerging technology, as well as a valued training source in the utility telecommunications and networking space.
Williams earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
When not working for UTC, Rusty enjoys his family which includes his wife Ivette, 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. He also enjoys playing golf and hunting. Rusty also serves his church as a leader and teacher.
Paul R. Baird
Technical Market Manager, ADSS & Industrial Optical Cables, Prysmian
Josh Baxter
Solutions Engineer, Viavi Solutions
Matt DeBalski
Outside Sales Utilities, Viavi Solutions
Bryan Hunley
Sr. Sales Support Specialist, Hubbell Power System
Scott Jackson
National Market Manager, Graybar
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.
Brett Kilbourne
Senior Vice President of Policy and General Counsel, UTC
Austin Meadows
Director of Sales, Carrier Group, Sumitomo Electric
Kyle D. Ogilbee
Field Services Engineer, Prysmian
Tim Spyers
Senior Manager OT Network Engineering & PLTE, Ameren
Dustin Williams
Associate Technical Consultant \ Networks, Integration & Automation, Burns & McDonnell
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