Meet the AESP Midwest Chapter
The Midwest Chapter spans a diverse energy corridor where rural electrification, agricultural heritage, and a booming wind energy sector converge. Covering North and South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota, this Chapter brings together investor-owned utilities, cooperatives and energy professionals navigating the unique challenges of grid modernization, load growth and decarbonization across some of the nation’s most productive renewable energy landscapes.
How to get involved
Public LinkedIn Discussion Group
LinkedIn Chapter discussion groups are a great way to stay informed about what’s happening in their market, see the latest events, and connect with other people in the Chapter territory. To visit and join the discussion group, use the button below.
Become a chapter member
Membership in AESP or AESP Canada is required to become a member of any AESP Chapter. To join, please go to aesp.org/join; if you are already an AESP member, login using the button below and update your Chapter Membership selections which can be found on the account tab of your profile.
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Meet the leaders of the AESP Midwest Chapter
Katie O'Rourke (President)
ICF
Travis Hinck (Secretary)
GDS Associates
Laurie Cook (Northern Membership)
Rochester Public Utility
Adam Zoet (Board Member)
Minnesota Dept of Commerce
Carter Dedolph (Board Member)
Centerpoint
Jon Blaufuss (Vice President)
Daikin Comfort
Stephanie Pederson (Treasurer)
Dakota Electric
Tamika Cole (Southern Membership)
Cascade Energy
Rose Shannon (Board Member)
Franklin Energy
Ad-Hoc Board Members
Scott Wishert
Frontier Energy
Erika Dominck
Walker-Miller Energy Services