28 Aug Ryan Creurer
Ryan started his career at ALLETE, Inc. in 2011 and has served in varying roles of responsibility within the Purchasing and Contracts department supporting capital equipment and construction services procurement for transmission, distribution, substation, wind generation, and solar generation business units and engineering teams. In 2021 Ryan was appointed to lead the development and formalization of an internal drone program aimed at ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that govern commercial drone operations. Ryan graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business with minor areas of study in Supply Chain and Logistics and Human Factors in Aviation Safety. Ryan also holds a manned commercial pilot’s license with flight instructor privileges and has logged over 1800 flight hours in various makes and models of aircraft.