The Intersection - Episodes Tagged with “Leadership”

UTC 2025 Year in Review — The Power of Us

Utilities Technology Council — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Y2R8dA0imCA

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.

Episode 34: Leadership Principles From the Men in the Arena

Utilities Technology Council — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:15:00 -0400

Leadership is essential in every organization. In this episode of The Intersection, UTC President & CEO Rusty Williams speaks with industry leader Dave Harry about what it really takes to lead effectively.

With decades of experience across the utility and telecom sectors, Dave shares how opportunity, preparation, and mindset shape a leadership journey. Rusty and Dave discuss the importance of developing leadership at every level, the role of mentorship, and practical lessons learned along the way.

This conversation highlights what it means to lead with purpose and integrity in today’s critical infrastructure environment.

Special Guest: David Hattey.

Episode 13: Passing the Torch 2023

Utilities Technology Council — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Interim President and CEO Ron Beck moderates a discussion between current UTC Board Chair Dewey Day and incoming Board Chair Kirt Mayson as they share their insights and wisdom as they prepare to pass the torch of leadership at the 2023 Telecom and Technology conference on June 7 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Special Guests: Dewey Day and Kirt Mayson.

Episode 8: CEO Sitdown

Utilities Technology Council — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The stage is set at the annual UTC Telecom & Technology conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where these 3 leaders sit down for a special in-person, video recorded episode of The Intersection. 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.

Special Guests: Michael Quinn and Paul Reid.

Links:

UTC 75th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate with us next year in a city known for its famous Inner Harbor and tasty crab cakes! We are marking 75 years of advocating for the utility workforce that helps keep the lights on, the water flowing and the gas glowing.
2023 UTC Telecom & Technology Conference — The UTC Annual Conference is your opportunity to join thousands of information and communications technology (ICT) professionals and technology partners. Each day is filled with opportunities to learn from global experts who aren’t solely talking about modernizing utilities – they’re putting it to work. You’ll have opportunities to learn at pre-conference training, workshops, roundtables, Summits, three days of education covering all aspects of the ICT industry, and build powerful professional resources in the Exhibit Hall.

Episode 7: Building Your Legacy

Utilities Technology Council — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400

UTC President and CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs and Leidos Telecommunications Engineer and long time UTC Member, Sheila Wells sit down in Oklahoma City, OK during the 2022 UTC Telecom & Technology Conference. The two discuss the conference, UTC membership benefits and events, as well as the upcoming 2023 UTC 75th Anniversary Gala in Baltimore, MD. Wells gives her list of advice on how to get engaged and stay engaged with UTC and how it has helped her both professionally and personally over the last several years.

Special Guest: Sheila Wells.

Episode 6: Passing the Torch (Part 2)

Utilities Technology Council — Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Paul Lambert was elected as Chair of the UTC Board in August of 2021, at the UTC Telecom & Technology Conference in Portland, OR. In this episode you'll hear what he's learned and experienced through his time as Chair and what the new Chair, Dewey Day, can expect as he steps into this role. UTC President and CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, facilitates the discussion between these UTC leaders as the torch gets passed down and what is yet to come for UTC and the Board over the next year.

Special Guests: Dewey Day and Paul Lambert.

Episode 5: Better Together

Utilities Technology Council — Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, UTC President & CEO, sits down with The Honorable Philip D. Moeller, Executive Vice President, Business Operations Group and Regulatory Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). EEI is the association that represents all of the nation’s investor-owned electric companies. Listen as Moeller recounts his time within the industry and at EEI, UTC's brother-sister organization.

Special Guest: The Honorable Philip D. Moeller.

Episode 4: Choose Your Journey

Utilities Technology Council — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, UTC President & CEO, sits down with Ron Beck, Senior Network Engineer at Central Lincoln People's Utility District, to discuss his extensive career in the utility industry. With his 30 year anniversary at Central Lincoln PUD approaching, Beck has seen the industry go through profound changes. As an active and involved UTC member and once serving as Chair of the Board, his experience, knowledge and friendships have grown. Listen as Beck recounts his time with UTC and shares his advice for new and current members to get engaged.

Special Guest: Ron Beck.

Episode 3: A Leader's Reflection

Utilities Technology Council — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Neil Chatterjee, Former Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was UTC's keynote speaker at the Annual UTC Telecom & Technology Conference in Portland this year. As he moves onto a new endeavor, he sat down with UTC President & CEO, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs and reflected on his experience during the 2021 T&T Conference, his accomplishments and proud moments at FERC and his suggestions for UTC as they continue to collaborate with FERC in the future. Chatterjee also share's his words of wisdom for incoming Willie Phillips, as he steps into the role of FERC Commissioner.

Special Guest: Neil Chatterjee.

Episode 2: Passing the Torch

Utilities Technology Council — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Greg Angst is only the second UTC Board of Directors Chair to serve a term of 2+ years. In this episode you'll hear what he's learned and experienced during his tenure as Chair and what the new Chair, Paul Lambert, can expect as he steps into this role. Episode 2 host, Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, is approaching her second year as UTC's President & CEO. This conversation between these three, pivotal UTC leaders, dives into the experiences and challenges that 2020-2021 have presented. Listen to each of their different, yet intertwining perspectives as the torch is passed from one Chair to the next, and UTC prepares for the many possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead.

Special Guest: Greg Angst.

Links:

Utilities Technology Council Website