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Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science in Geography (in Climatology) from the University of British Columbia. She worked for BC Hydro for 30 years where she started as a hydrometeorologist and hydrologic forecaster. She was manager of the Generation & Hydrometric Information Group before becoming manager of Hydrology. Her portfolio included hydroclimate data collection and management, water accounting, weather and inflow forecasting, climate change science and adaptation and managing all the systems needed to complete these activities. She has been on several technical advisory committees pertaining to climate science, adaptation, and hydrometric data collection. Stephanie is a past president of the Canadian Water Resources Association and the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology.
Sheryl Yee is a safety professional with over 20 years of experience in the electric utility industry. She began her career at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), where she played a key role in implementing a behavior-based safety program and later supported the power generation business unit, in hydropower operations. Sheryl went on to lead contractor safety programs across the organization, overseeing safety performance and risk management initiatives before retiring from SMUD in 2025. She holds a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety and was a certified utility safety specialist during her tenure. She has been actively involved with CEATI’s Health & Safety Interest Group since 2020.
Brian Sparling, LSMIEEE, is a transformer specialist with over 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry, focused on monitoring, diagnostics, and condition assessment of power transformers. He has held technical, sales, and product leadership roles supporting utilities and industrial clients globally. Brian has extensive expertise in dissolved gas analysis, online monitoring systems, and transformer health assessment. Most recently, he served as Senior Transformer Technical Advisor at Kinectrics, providing technical leadership, client support, and mentoring. He is an active contributor to CIGRE and IEEE working groups and has authored over 30 technical papers on transformer monitoring and diagnostics.
Steve Greey (pronounced gray) is a Professional Engineer with over 40 years experience in the electrical industry. He started his career at Westinghouse as an Application Engineer. He then joined S&C Electric, originally as a Territory Manager, but later added Canadian New Products Manager. Steve left S&C Electric and begin his own company where he represented manufacturers and took on several contract roles including working in distribution engineering at Ajax Hydro (now part of Elexicon). His specialty is electrical distribution system reliability improvements. Steve’s previous contract was a return to S&C Electric to help launch the IntelliRupter product in 2006.
Gary S. Brinkworth, (B.Eng., M.Sc., P.Eng.) has over 42 years of utility industry experience in system planning, forecasting, resource optimization and modeling. He has worked in generation, transmission and distribution teams for both investor-owned and municipal utilities on a variety of projects and planning studies. Gary has also led multiple integrated resource planning studies where he gained experience with advanced scenario analysis techniques and stakeholder engagement processes. He then transitioned into leading research and innovation teams focused on emerging technologies, resiliency, grid modernization and regional integrated systems planning.
Lisa Moller brings 35 years of utility experience spent between Alliant Energy and American Transmission Company, with the last 24 years spent in managing physical security and the protection of assets. Her broad band of experience covers the development of implementing an Integrated Security Operation Center, contract guard services, theft prevention and asset protection through a variety of technologies, controlled access programs, background investigations and PRA's and NERC CIP protection of assets. Lisa has held leadership roles in EEI working groups as well as ASIS Chapters. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a CPP certification through ASIS.
Ed Watson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama and his Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University. He recently retired from Georgia Power, an operating unit of Southern Company, after 42 years of service primarily in the Power Delivery organization. During his tenure at Georgia Power, Ed held field, support and management roles in both Distribution and Transmission. He also held positions in marketing, project management and budgeting. Most recently, he was responsible for the development and implementation of the transmission line inspection and maintenance program as well as near and long-term capital replacement project development. This role included development and support of asset management applications to maintain facility records and facilitate and track program effectiveness. Ed also represented Southern Company in the industry by participating and leading working groups within several research organizations including CEATI. Since retirement, Ed continues to study and guide industry development by providing consulting services focused on transmission line asset management.
Jeff has worked in the utility industry since 2001, with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Kettering University, a master’s degree in business administration from Otterbein University, and is a licensed professional engineer. He has worked in technical and leadership capacities ranging from Transmission line, P&C, and SCADA, to Generation technologies, distributed resources and R&D, and to customer program development, execution, and regulatory support. In all roles and capacities, he has focused on progress and innovation to improve outcomes for utilities and the customers and communities they serve.
David has more than 40 years of experience working with Fortune 200 companies including Eaton Corporation, Honeywell International, and Exelon Corporation and delivering transformational improvements and results as Director of Materials Management and Refurbishment Manufacturing, VP Sourcing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer. David was also the Chief Integration Officer responsible for the successful merger integration of a $32B company delivering over $.6B of synergy savings and the development of a merger playbook from which all subsequent merger integrations are being executed. Prior to joining CEATI, David developed and managed an internal consultancy as Vice President, Continuous improvement enabling benchmark operational performance and savings. David possesses extensive knowledge in strategic sourcing, materials management and operations and in delivering efficient, effective, predictable and sustainable processes, performance, and savings. David has a BS in Finance from Towson University, an MBA from the University of Baltimore and is a certified Lean Master.
Dr. Ali Syed is a professional engineer (P.Eng.) with technical, project management, and R&D experience in utility standards, community energy benchmarking, building energy demand management, and renewable energy integration. In addition, Dr. Syed has extensive experience in designing advanced clean energy systems, greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy storage, electrification, low-carbon fuels, and energy conversion devices for the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors to promote safety, comfort, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and net-zero emissions. Dr. Syed is actively involved in teaching and training industry professionals in engineering and energy management courses. In addition, he has given presentations at more than 50 conferences and symposia and published extensively in journals, books, and news media to educate public and private groups.
Steve Wenke is a utility professional with over 40 years of experience in generation strategy, planning, and operations. He recently retired as senior manager of generation strategy and planning at Avista, where he led initiatives across asset management, plant development, upgrades, and dam safety. Steve’s experience spans generation design, major capital projects, NERC compliance, and corporate initiatives including mergers, labor negotiations, and product development. He also led the development of a corporate human performance safety strategy and supported distributed energy resource initiatives. He has been active in industry leadership and advisory roles, including service with NERC committees, the DHS Dam Sector Coordinating Council, and the National Hydropower Association. He currently serves as President of the Hydropower Foundation.
Gil Mourant, P. Eng., is a consulting civil engineer with over 40 years’ experience in transmission line design, inspection, construction and testing, in Canada and internationally. He recently retired as VP Engineering and Special Projects with Valard Construction. Previously served as Transmission Line consultant for Teshmont Consultants. In his roles, he provided engineering leadership with senior management skills and technical insight on design and construction, ensuring projects achieved their goals of technical competency, quality, budget, schedule and risk mitigation. He continues to provide consulting services in a technical advisory capacity to CEATI.
Bruce Muller graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Water Resource Management from Colorado State University. He has a broad background in water resources engineering and management, including being a member of the US government’s Senior Executive Service and working as a design engineer and project manager at Reclamation. Bruce was responsible for a variety of Reclamation's risk management programs including Dam Safety, Safety and Occupational Health, Security, Law Enforcement and Emergency Planning and Operations. He worked closely with the Department of the Interior and Reclamation's Regional Directors to implement risk reduction and public protection actions at Reclamation facilities. He also worked closely with industry partners to implement risk management techniques for dam safety both nationally and internationally.
Hugh Armitage, B.Eng.Sc., M.Eng.Sc., is a geotechnical engineer with extensive experience in dam safety, geotechnical engineering, and construction across the utility sector. He has worked with international consulting firms, specialty contractors, and major power utilities, developing broad expertise in dam design, inspection, and risk management. During his time with Southern Company, Hugh served as Supervisor and Chief Dam Safety Engineer, where he was responsible for all aspects of the dam safety program for Georgia Power and Gulf Power. His work included inspections, remediation, emergency planning, regulatory compliance, and liaison with FERC and senior management. Hugh has been actively involved with CEATI’s Dam Safety Interest Group since 2010.
John Sabiston (B.Sc., P.Eng.) has over 35 years of power utility experience at Ontario Hydro/ Hydro One. He specializes in the area of transmission system planning and has been responsible for developing plans and gaining approvals for over $2 billion worth of work over his career. He has participated in the Northeast Power Coordinating Council for 25 years.
Steve Haddock is a utility expert with over 34 years of experience maintaining and managing transmission lines and cable equipment. He began his career at one of the largest electric utilities in North America as a high voltage underground cable splicer, maintaining and splicing cables up to 230 kV. Mr. Haddock progressed through a wide range of positions with increasing levels of responsibility, leading up to becoming the Director of Business Development at a medium sized international utility consulting firm.
Asim Haldar, M.Eng., PhD, is an engineering specialist with over 45 years of experience in the utility industry, with expertise in overhead transmission line design and the behavior of offshore structures. He has led the design and upgrading of more than 1,500 km of HV and EHV transmission lines and conducted extensive research in conductor dynamics, reliability-based optimization, and risk-based asset management. Dr. Haldar previously served as Manager of Research and Development at Nalcor Energy, where he led advanced engineering studies and innovation initiatives. He has authored over 100 technical papers and reports and has contributed to more than 50 CEATI research publications as a Technical Advisor. He is the Founder and CEO of Haldar & Associates, Inc.
Joe Siracusa has a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He joined OPG in an engineering capacity and during his 41 years of employment, Mr. Siracusa worked at all the major coal fired plants in Ontario, as well as the corporate office. Mr. Siracusa held numerous senior positions in Plant Management, Production, Engineering, and Business, and was a member of the Executive Team. He was also on the advisory board of two CCGT facilities in Ontario. Mr. Siracusa also served on the EPRI Generation Council, helping to assess the power industry’s direction and extending guidance for future research.
Don Ans received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1985 and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Athabasca University in 2012. He has over 34 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and asset management of hydroelectric generating stations. During his tenure with Manitoba Hydro, Mr. Ans was responsible for carrying out and managing maintenance engineering, reliability, and commissioning functions at all of the utility’s facilities, as well as leading the corporate enterprise asset management project.
Marcel Paul Raymond holds a master’s degree in Computer Science and Operations Research from the University of Montreal and has 32 years of experience at Hydro-Québec. He has been actively involved in planning the operations of the utility’s system of generation, transmission, and interconnection. He has gained international recognition by managing projects in Brazil, USA, Poland, and Russia. After his retirement from Hydro-Québec in 2009, Mr. Raymond became an energy consultant. His services as an expert have been used in many documents presented before the Quebec Energy Board. In addition, he has been consulted on matters related to the hydroelectric projects of Lower Churchill in Labrador and Three Gorges in China.
Charles Bach received his bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Mathematics from SUNY Albany, and his master’s degree in Meteorology from Florida State University. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority 36 years. He was also the Project Manager for an environmental impact statement for a fossil plant and upgrades to TVA’s aeration equipment. Mr. Bach is currently the President of Big Red Water Management Consultants, providing water management services to national and international customers. Mr. Bach has been involved with the CEATI Hydro Program since 2004, helping to lead and direct several initiatives, such as the Hydro Operations and Planning Benchmark and the Dissolved Oxygen Working Group.
Jean C. Pellerin graduated from the University of Ottawa with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He has over 36 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and development of renewable energies, with a focus in hydro generation. During his career with Brookfield Renewable Energy, he was Director of areas such as Technical Services, Asset Optimization, and Engineering Development, and contributed to the company’s growth through acquisitions and greenfield developments. He currently provides technical and strategic advice to several engineering firms.
Paul Silba is a Cyber Security and IT Systems Professional with 23 years of experience in cyber security program management. He worked as Director of Cyber Security for NY Power Authority, managing a staff of over a dozen cyber specialists in the areas of vulnerability prevention, cyber awareness, and computer forensics. He also worked with the Power Operations Team to maintain NERC-CIP compliance and develop/maintain auditable defense of standards compliance.
Doug Campbell (B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc., P.Eng.) is a Professional Engineer with over 45 years of experience. He developed a wide range of technical skills associated with the design, construction, and start-up of new generation. He has been involved in providing expert advice on new and developing technologies to support the transformation of the electrical grid. His current work includes providing insights to the progress in these developments, especially as related to a low carbon world.
John Williamson is a Professional Engineer with 36 years of experience in the electrical utility industry at New Brunswick Power. He specializes in lightning protection and grounding system design. He received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1974 from the University of New Brunswick. Mr. Williamson instigated the creation of the GLP in 2009.
John Ciufo is a Professional Electrical Engineer with over 40 years of electric utility experience in areas such as protection engineering, smart grid, asset management, development strategies, policies, functional and design standards, regulatory compliance, and cyber security. Mr. Cuifo has been a corporate sponsor for many R&D projects.
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