Mr. Beck is a Network Engineer for the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District in Newport, Oregon. In this role, he is responsible for the design, engineering, and construction of the utility’s telecommunications systems, local and wide area networks and cyber-security systems. He was the primary architect of the communications infrastructure for CLPUD’s Smart Grid Investment Grant projects.
He recently served as Chairman of the Board of The Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) and has supported the council in various technical and leadership roles over the past 26 years. He is presently a member of the UTC Leadership Advisory Council, serves on the Smart Networks Council, is a member of the InfraGuard Oregon Alliance Chapter, is engaged with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at NIST, and is an active member in several other industry advisory efforts.
Mr. Beck is an advocate of the connected grid, a frequent speaker on subjects related to utility telecommunications modernization, and an active supporter of all things networked.
Ron Beck has hosted five Episodes.
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Episode 17: New Year, New Leadership
February 9th, 2024 | 26 mins 50 secs
energy, power, technology, telecommunications, utilities
In the 2024 season premier of The Intersection, former Interim President and CEO Ron Beck passes the torch to new President and CEO Rusty Williams. Listen as these two UTC and industry veterans discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and UTC as we enter into a new year.
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Episode 16: The Value of Partnership
December 20th, 2023 | 28 mins 36 secs
energy, power, technology, telecommunications, utilities
In the 2023 season finale of The Intersection, Interim President and CEO Ron Beck is joined by Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix. Listen for a discussion on the unique, non-competitive spirit of collaboration that exists in the utility industry between both service and technology providers, fostering the strategic partnerships required to create modern solutions to serve their consumers as best as possible.
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Episode 15: Leveraging Partnerships
December 7th, 2023 | 19 mins 45 secs
energy, infrastructure, technology, telecom, utilities
Join Interim President and CEO Ron Beck for a discussion with Bobby Saddler, Director, Telecom Infrastructure and Growth, for the Lower Colorado River Authority, about keeping up with ever-changing technologies and leveraging partnerships (like UTC membership!) for a stronger organization.
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Episode 14: Collaboration is the Key
September 22nd, 2023 | 29 mins 10 secs
broadband, energy, joint use, utilities
Interim President and CEO Ron Beck chats with NYSPSC Commissioner Diane Burman about joint use, the importance of collaboration among utility providers, and how the industry can progress towards emerging green energy goals.
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Episode 13: Passing the Torch 2023
May 24th, 2023 | 33 mins 58 secs
leadership, telecommunications, utilities
Former Chair or the Board and Interim President and CEO Ron Beck moderates a discussion between 22-23 Chair of the Board Dewey Day and incoming 23-24 Chair of the Board Kirt Mayson