In this Year in Review episode, UTC President & CEO Rusty Williams looks back on 2025 — a year defined by The Power of Us — and highlights how UTC advanced advocacy, strengthened member programs, expanded global engagement, and successfully balanced the organization’s budget.

Rusty shares major accomplishments across conferences, industry leadership, communications, and member collaboration — while also candidly addressing areas where UTC plans to grow further in 2026, including education, membership, and program development.

Looking ahead, he introduces UTC’s 2026 mantra — IMPACT — centered on innovation, mission focus, partnerships, accountability, collaboration, and trust. Rusty also outlines four strategic priorities for the coming year:

• Financial growth across programs and membership
• Enhancing the member experience
• Expanding education and professional development through UTC Academy
• Strengthening UTC’s role as an industry leader in advocacy and technology

Whether you’re a member, partner, or industry stakeholder, this episode offers an open, forward-looking view of UTC’s mission to support utilities and critical infrastructure organizations worldwide.

Clarification: The NYSPSC’s policy statement regarding pole attachments was amended in 2019

Special Guest: Diane Burman.

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