An intensive training for high potential managers and supervisors through exposure to broad perspectives of the utility business, its interrelationships and successful leadership strategies. This program is designed by a utility-driven Curriculum Development Team, and directed by facilitators, and executive and alumni mentors. Program sessions are hosted by member utilities and topics are presented by executives, subject matter experts and formal instructors. The first four sessions focus on leadership development, industry perspectives, customer connections, communications and strategic planning. The program includes a capstone project which is delivered to industry leaders at the WEI Annual Meeting. Participants build a broad peer network that continues well into their future careers.
General Details
- Program Location
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District
- 6201 S. Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
- Who Should Attend
Participants are nominated by WEI members and selected through a formal application review process. Applicants make a commitment to attend and actively participate at each session, and should plan time for additional work between sessions. It is expected that students commit to completing “homework” assignments during evenings and off-hours with additional assignments required outside of the normal work day. Each group is assigned one executive and one alumni mentor who will support the group’s development throughout the program and guide them to a successful final project.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations and the critical role of group compositions for the success of the program, cancellations received after January 26th, will not be eligible for a refund, and the organization will be responsible for the full 2024 registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the program are always welcome prior to the first day of fundamentals training, which is February 14, 2024.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Jessica Grant, Program Manager at (971) 930-2032.
Agenda
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tour: White Rock Powerhouse
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking Dinner in Small Groups
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome + Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Scott Martin, Chief Financial Officer, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Farres Everly, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Executive Panel: Community Impact Plan
Panelist(s): Dr. Markisha Webster, Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Speaker(s): Erik Krause, Director, Customer Experience Delivery, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Rhonda Staley-Brooks, Director of Community Relations, Outreach & Support, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tour of MOSAC
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Elevator Speeches
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception at MOSAC
Sponsored by Michels.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Executive Panel: Government Affairs
Moderator(s): Joy Mastache, Senior Attorney, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Panelist(s): Larry Luong, Federal Affairs Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Andrew Meditz, Senior Attorney, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Katharine Larson, State Regulatory Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Danielle Roberts, State Legislative Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Steve Johns, Regional and Local Government Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Capstone Collaboration + Report Out
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Homework Discussion
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Homework Preview
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capstone Work Time
Hotel + Travel
- Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena
- 300 J Street
- Sacramento, California 95814
- Phone: (916) 446-0100
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- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (916) 446-0100 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $155 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until April 1, 2024 or until the WEI room block is full.
Program Sponsors
Thank you to our program sponsors!
