From the New RMEL Executive Director, Ken Wilmot

Greetings, RMEL Members! I am excited to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of RMEL, an organization I hold in high esteem. It is with great enthusiasm that I step into this role, ready to contribute my experience and passion for the industry to serve our members and advance our collective goals.

Allow me to share a bit about myself. With nearly four decades of experience in the electric utility sector, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative power of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of energy. My journey in this field has been marked by a deep commitment to safety, innovation, sustainability, resiliency, and access to reliable electricity for all communities.

Joining this association is a true honor for me as I’ve participated in RMEL events for over 10 years and have also served on the Board of Directors from 2016-2023. I have long admired the dedication and expertise of our members in driving positive change and overcoming challenges in an ever-evolving landscape. Together, I am confident that we will continue to be the trusted leader in networking and educational programs for our industry.

As we embark on this journey together, I am eager to engage with each of you at our conferences and education events, listen to your insights, and work collaboratively to address the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead to strengthen our association. I look forward to getting to know each of you better, so please do not hesitate to reach out me in the coming months. You can reach me directly at kenwilmot@rmel.org. If your travels bring you to Centennial, CO, please stop by our office, as we always enjoy having guests.

In the meantime, thank you for your continued commitment to RMEL and enjoy the start to your spring season!

REGISTER FOR RMEL’S 2024 SPRING CONFERENCE & VIEW THE AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE!

Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Spring Conference! Taking place Monday, May 20th through Wednesday, May 22nd at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, we are all ready to enjoy knowledge sharing, professional development, education and networking opportunities, camaraderie, and of course: famous mile-high views! Register and Book Your Discounted Hotel Room in RMEL’s block (hotel booking deadline is April 29th, 2024).

Take advantage of timely and relevant content in the 25+ technical sessions that tie together trends, technology, operations, engineering, leadership and culture to build toward the electric energy future. We will share more details about the program soon, but in the meantime, visit the 2024 Spring Conference event page for the most up-to-date information and check out the Agenda At-A-Glance to see the preliminary topics and schedule of keynotes, the leadership panel, sponsored receptions, and more!

If you are managing people or projects, engineering, planning or operating systems in the electric utility industry, this conference is for you. The Spring Conference has been a tradition since RMEL’s early beginnings. Known for providing outstanding continuing education and networking opportunities, this conference covers generation, transmission, distribution, and management topics. The topics and breakout structure of the conference allow attendees to customize their education experience to focus on presentations and resources that align with their needs. Ample time is also provided to network with industry peers including the golf outing, networking breaks and meals and evening receptions.

THE NEXTGENERATION POWER PIONEER PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP RETURNS

Established by the RMEL Board of Directors in 2023, the NextGeneration Power Pioneer Committee is pleased to announce the return of the Pre-Conference Workshop, hosted on Monday, May 20th, prior to the start of the 2024 RMEL Spring Conference, for the electric energy industry's next generation. Join us for the opportunity to develop both supervisor and individual contributor leadership skills and network with others in the industry by connecting with others before the Conference kicks off. The full Pre-Conference Workshop agenda will become available soon, and Professional Development Hour (PDHs) certificates will be awarded after completion of the workshop.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM FOR THE SPRING CONFERENCE AT A DISCOUNTED RATE

In the meantime, book your room at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center and receive the special RMEL room block discounted rate of $194. To reserve your room, click the "Book a Room" link above. Enter the dates of your stay within the block dates (May 19th - May 23rd) to receive the RMEL Spring Conference group rates and room availability.

We’ll see you in Denver soon!

SPRING CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Reach a diverse electric utility audience and enhance your organization's visibility at the 2024 RMEL Spring Conference through Tabletop Sponsorships. Reserve your spot quickly as we have sold out in the past! View the Tabletop Sponsorship Brochure and Sign Up for a spot today. If you have questions or would like to discuss a customized opportunity, please contact us at info@rmel.org or 303-865-5544.

RMEL'S UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

We will continue to offer additional events leading up to the 2024 Spring Conference. Please visit the RMEL Events and Education Calendar webpage for the most up-to-date list of offerings, and reference the below Upcoming Event List in this newsletter to learn more and register. Our Committees, made up of RMEL Members, strives to organize timely, important and thoughtful educational and networking events, and we are looking forward to a full year of these opportunities curated by our members, for our members. We hope to see you soon at an upcoming event!

RMEL AS YOUR RESOURCE

As always, please consider RMEL a resource to you and your organization. Please share those development opportunities with your peers, workgroups and your professional network! Take advantage of the Job Postings section on the RMEL website to assist in your recruiting, and do not hesitate to reach out to us with topics or workshops you would deem beneficial to our industry.