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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 12: Connecting Across Borders

April 26th, 2023  |  36 mins 57 secs

energy, power, technology, utilities

UTC President and CEO Sheryl Riggs is joined by Francis Bradley, CEO of Electricity Canada, for a discussion on the need for international collaboration in the utility industry to ensure a reliable and well-functioning grid.

Episode 11: Industry Legend

March 22nd, 2023  |  29 mins 14 secs

energy, innovation, mentorship

Utilities Technology Council's President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs talks with industry legend Sheila Hollis, Acting Executive Director of the United States Energy Association, about the importance of bringing different industry voices together to address common challenges, as well as their personal career experiences.

Episode 8: CEO Sitdown

July 28th, 2022  |  21 mins 26 secs

energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities

Hear from UTC's President and CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, alongside fellow CEOs Michael Quinn, Sharyland Utilities and Hunt Utility Services and Paul Reid, Mimomax Wireless Ltd as they discuss the various challenges utilities face, their time as leaders and their favorite moment at the annual conference and throughout their time with UTC.

Episode 7: Building Your Legacy

June 22nd, 2022  |  24 mins 27 secs

energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities

This episode features host Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, UTC President and CEO and UTC legacy member and Telecommunications Engineer, Sheila Wells.

Episode 6: Passing the Torch (Part 2)

May 13th, 2022  |  29 mins 22 secs

energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities

Hosted by UTC's President and CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, this episode is a discussion between incoming Chair, Dewey Day (Pacific Gas & Electric Company) and outgoing UTC Chair, Paul Lambert (East River Electric Power Coop).

Episode 5: Better Together

May 13th, 2022  |  27 mins 42 secs

energy, leadership, technology, trade association, utilities