UTC Past & Present: A Conversation on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future

What has changed in the utility communications industry over the past 40 years and what has stayed the same?

In this episode of the UTC Intersection Podcast, UTC CEO Rusty Williams sits down with two longtime UTC leaders, Ken Campbell, retired from AEP and UTC Board Chair from 2004–2005, and Dewey Day of PG&E, who served as UTC Board Chair from 2022–2023.

Together, they reflect on decades of involvement with UTC, their career journeys in utility telecommunications, and the experiences that shaped their leadership.

They discuss:

• How their careers evolved from engineering and telecommunications into leadership roles
• Their first experiences with UTC and what kept them involved
• The value of networking and collaboration among utility professionals
• How UTC supports advocacy, public policy, technical education, and industry connections
• Why utilities can openly share solutions and learn from one another
• How UTC has adapted as technology and the utility industry have changed
• The professional development opportunities that come from volunteering and serving in leadership roles
• Memorable experiences from their years serving UTC
• The importance of preserving UTC's culture of collaboration while preparing for the future
• UTC's journey toward its 100th anniversary—the Path to 100

At the heart of the conversation is a simple idea: technology changes, but the people and relationships that make the industry stronger endure.

This episode offers a unique look at UTC's history, evolution, and the people who have helped shape its future.