Mark your calendar to join us for the UTC Region 9 Technology Workshop in Spokane, Washington, on September 4th-6th. This engaging event is designed to cater to the specific needs of our members and stakeholders. At the workshop, utility professionals and esteemed technology partners will come together to address crucial issues such as embracing digital utility, market trends, business strategies, and critical infrastructure communication solutions. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn from industry experts, and network with peers. Join us for this power-packed, in-person event brought to you by UTC, the trusted source and resource for utility telecom professionals for over 75 years!
Rates
Utility Registration Rates:
$300 for the first registrant and $90 for each additional registrant.
Please contact support@utc.org once the first registration is completed for instructions on how to register additional attendees at the discounted rate.
**If your company is a member of UTC and you are not seeing the member rates on the registration site please contact support@utc.org for assistance.
Vendor/Associate Rates:
$450 – Members
$695 – Non-Members
$450 – Members
$695 – Non-Members
Speakers:
All speakers will be registered complimentary by UTC staff.
Sponsors & Exhibitors:
Sponsors and Exhibitors may receive complimentary or discounted rates depending on their level of participation. Before registering through the website please email us by clicking here to confirm any applicable comps or discounts.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received by August 13, 2024, will receive a refund less a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations must be received in writing to meetings@utc.org.Questions? Please email support@utc.org. There will be no refunds after Tuesday, August 13th; however, substitutions may be made without penalty.
Exhibitor/Sponsor Information
Sponsorship gives your company exposure and provides a clear platform to leave a lasting impression. UTC is committed to providing you with the support you need for success. Contact kristi.middlebrooks@utc.org to discuss your sponsorship options.
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Sponsor Information
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Historic Davenport Hotel
10 S Post St,Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-8888
About Region 9
Region 9 includes the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia & Alberta!
And continues to serve the states of:
- Alaska
- Idaho
- Montana
- Oregon
- Washington
Have any questions or are interested in hearing more about how UTC can play a role in your company? Contact our Region 9 officers:
UTC Region 9 Officers
- Chair: Shawna Kiesbuy, Avista Corporation
- Vice-Chair: David Parkhurst, Grant County PUD
- Secretary / Treasurer: Bryan Rask, Avista Corporation
SPEAKERS
Karl Knoll
Principal Communications Engineer - Portland General Electric
Karl Knoll is a principal communications engineer in Operations & Planning for Portland General Electric. Karl has been in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years with 16 years of utility telecom experience at BPA and PGE. Extensive experience with planning and scoping utility telecommunications projects including managing the BPA Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) program. Participant in the development of the PGE telecommunications strategy. Involved with creating and planning MPLS WAN designs for PGE’s packet conversion project. Karl is the vice chair for the WECC Telecommunications Subcommittee (TCOMS) where he has been a member since 2010. Member of the EPRI 161G Telecommunications group. Graduate of the Ohio State University with Electrical Engineering degree.
Shaun Skidmore
Communications Principal Engineer, Idaho Power Company
Shaun Skidmore has worked for Idaho Power Company in Boise, Idaho, USA since 1995 as an engineer in the Communications Engineering group. He received a BSEE from a joint engineering program of Boise State University and the University of Idaho. His areas of emphasis are network and transport engineering and cyber security. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho, USA.
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.
Chris Witthaus
PE, Communications & Grid Modeling, TPM - Bonneville Power Administration
Chris Witthaus is the Communications & Control Team Lead and RAS Program Manager at Bonneville Power Administration. He has 35 years of experience engineering telecommunications systems in the electric utility industry.
Shawna Kiesbuy
Senior Manager for Network Engineering, Avista Energy
Karl Knoll
Principal Communications Engineer - Portland General Electric
Karl Knoll is a principal communications engineer in Operations & Planning for Portland General Electric. Karl has been in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years with 16 years of utility telecom experience at BPA and PGE. Extensive experience with planning and scoping utility telecommunications projects including managing the BPA Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) program. Participant in the development of the PGE telecommunications strategy. Involved with creating and planning MPLS WAN designs for PGE’s packet conversion project. Karl is the vice chair for the WECC Telecommunications Subcommittee (TCOMS) where he has been a member since 2010. Member of the EPRI 161G Telecommunications group. Graduate of the Ohio State University with Electrical Engineering degree.
Shaun Skidmore
Communications Principal Engineer, Idaho Power Company
Shaun Skidmore has worked for Idaho Power Company in Boise, Idaho, USA since 1995 as an engineer in the Communications Engineering group. He received a BSEE from a joint engineering program of Boise State University and the University of Idaho. His areas of emphasis are network and transport engineering and cyber security. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho, USA.
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.
Chris Witthaus
PE, Communications & Grid Modeling, TPM - Bonneville Power Administration
Chris Witthaus is the Communications & Control Team Lead and RAS Program Manager at Bonneville Power Administration. He has 35 years of experience engineering telecommunications systems in the electric utility industry.
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