EDUCATION AND LEGAL LICENSURE
Admitted: Supreme Court of Missouri, September 2001
University of Missouri School of Law, Juris Doctorate, Columbia, MO (top 15%)
University of Illinois, Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, Urbana, IL
LEGAL AND REGULATORY EXPERIENCE
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Madison WI
Executive Assistant to the Honorable Chairperson Phil Montgomery
January 2015 - October 2015
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Madison WI
Administrator, Division of Regional Energy Markets
January 2014 - January 2017
Manage all aspects of a state regulatory division, including direct supervision of key employees working on the regional energy markets. Provide direct input and information to the Commissioners regarding all aspects of utility regulation controlled by agencies external to the state; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Environmental Protection Agency as well as regional transmission organizations that have a direct impact on Wisconsin ratepayers. Additionally, I work closely with the Office of the General Counsel providing advice and guidance on technical matters related to legal action undertaken by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. My work focuses on the electricity markets, but entertains some minor overlap with gas.
Missouri Public Service Commission, Jefferson City, MO
Advisor and Counsel to the Honorable Commissioner Terry M. Jarrett
November 2007 – September 2013
Perform analytical duties and tasks to provide information, statistics, and other data relevant to policy issues in various areas of utility regulation including rate-of-return issues, legislative and consumer-related issues, federally mandated changes to the telecommunications, energy, and manufactured housing industries, and issues relating to infrastructure development in all utility sectors.
In the electric utility sector strong emphasis on demand response (including rate design, and pricing), energy efficiency and smart grid, including all aspects of program review and implementation, analysis of renewable energy standard impacts as well as relationship to all aspects of energy, capacity and ancillary services markets. Developed understanding of key legislative issues pertaining to cap and trade/tax.
Provide review and analysis of federal and state policy implications with regard to all aspects of commission regulation. Perform extensive legal research and drafting of opinions.
Participate in Southwest Power Pool, MISO and Organization of MISO States (OMS) working groups related to transmission planning, cost allocation and demand response. Member OMS Demand Response Working Group.
Attend regulatory conferences, training and workshops relevant to rate making, transmission, demand response, energy efficiency as well as implementation of smart grid technologies. Strong emphasis on electric and gas utility related matters.
Brydon, Swearengen and England, P.C. (AV-Rated), Jefferson City, MO
Associate Attorney
February 2002 – November 2007
Regulatory Law
Five years of experience representing investor owned utility clients in all aspects of state and federal regulation. Representative clients included Missouri Gas Energy, Southern Union, Laclede Gas Company, AmerenUE, Empire District Electric Company, Aquila, Inc., Missouri American Water Company, as well as other electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone companies.
Appeared before the Missouri Public Service Commission, as well as state courts, on behalf of utility companies. Prepared testimony, pleadings, briefs, and other documents in rate increase, asset transfer, rate design, complaint cases and other general regulatory matters, including second chair representation in numerous rate case proceedings as well as participation in the merger of Aquila, Inc. and Kansas City Power and Light, Company.
Lobbying and Legislation
Served as the Editor of the Missouri Chapter, PACS, Lobbying and Campaign Finance – 50 State Handbook, West Publication from 2002 – 2007.
Served as registered lobbyist on behalf of law firm clients.
Successfully assisted in drafting, and advocating the passage of Senate Bill 1045 before the Missouri 93rd General Assembly (2006) (adverse possession of land owned by public utilities).
Prepared testimony and bill drafting of Senate Bill 179 before the Missouri 93rd General Assembly (2005) (fuel adjustment legislation).
Securities, Venture Capital and Private Finance
Regulatory counsel for business including venture capital private placement exceeding $24 million dollars for redevelopment, restoration and operation of manufacturing facility, including drafting documents, agreements and other materials in conjunction with the project. Blue sky compliance and retention of counsel in states where securities presented to investors. Prepared private placement offering and all amendments.
Legal counsel regarding environmental compliance, real estate transactions, Brownfield redevelopment, Missouri Chapter 100 financing, as well as assisting with business development plan resulting in Missouri Dream City funding, Missouri Quality Jobs Program as well as U.S.D.A. financing programs. Worked closely with legislators and civic leaders in implementing all phases of business development plan.
Bryan Cave, L.L.P. (AV-Rated), St. Louis, MO
Summer Associate, May 2000 – August 2000
Supreme Court of Missouri - Honorable Judge Duane Benton
August 2000 – December 2000
Judicial intern to Judge Duane Benton, Judge Benton has subsequently been appointed to and now serves on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Family Circle Magazine (New York Times Women’s Publishing Division), Chicago, IL
Senior Account Manager – Advertising Sales
January 1991 – December 1992
Successfully developed a six million dollar advertising sales territory. Through senior level executive contacts, created additional revenue by selling sponsorships of the Family Circle Magazine Tennis Cup.
Assisted Anheuser-Busch in developing and marketing the award winning public awareness campaign titled “Family Talk About Drinking” which in turn became an advertiser in Family Circle Magazine.
Individually implemented the first computerized sales database and business tracking system in the Chicago sales office, resulting in the first company wide computerized sales network.
The Ganz Company, Dallas, TX
Account Manager – Advertising Sales
August 1988 – January 1991
Completed the first sale of a prescription pharmaceutical advertisement in a consumer publication. This landmark breakthrough led to what is now the routine practice of placing pharmaceutical advertising in consumer print and television.
American Airlines, Dallas, TX
Professional Flight Attendant
October 1984 – Present
ACTIVITIES
Columbia Access Television July 2009 – Present
Serve on board of directors, and personnel committee, of Missouri Cable Access Television Board of Directors. Work to develop and maintain community programming through cable access by training, recruiting and establishing programs and initiatives that foster ideals of free speech for local citizens regarding matters of local concern and interest.
Mid-Missouri Legal Services, Inc. 2003 – 2010
Served as the Cole County Board representative for legal aid organization and served as fundraising Chairwoman, in 2008. Organized and planned the 30 year old organization’s first ever, fundraising and recognition event which resulted in more than $5,000.00 raised. Oversaw annual budget exceeding $700,000 dollars.
Admitted: Supreme Court of Missouri, September 2001
University of Missouri School of Law, Juris Doctorate, Columbia, MO (top 15%)
University of Illinois, Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, Urbana, IL
LEGAL AND REGULATORY EXPERIENCE
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Madison WI
Executive Assistant to the Honorable Chairperson Phil Montgomery
January 2015 - October 2015
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Madison WI
Administrator, Division of Regional Energy Markets
January 2014 - January 2017
Manage all aspects of a state regulatory division, including direct supervision of key employees working on the regional energy markets. Provide direct input and information to the Commissioners regarding all aspects of utility regulation controlled by agencies external to the state; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Environmental Protection Agency as well as regional transmission organizations that have a direct impact on Wisconsin ratepayers. Additionally, I work closely with the Office of the General Counsel providing advice and guidance on technical matters related to legal action undertaken by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. My work focuses on the electricity markets, but entertains some minor overlap with gas.
Missouri Public Service Commission, Jefferson City, MO
Advisor and Counsel to the Honorable Commissioner Terry M. Jarrett
November 2007 – September 2013
Perform analytical duties and tasks to provide information, statistics, and other data relevant to policy issues in various areas of utility regulation including rate-of-return issues, legislative and consumer-related issues, federally mandated changes to the telecommunications, energy, and manufactured housing industries, and issues relating to infrastructure development in all utility sectors.
In the electric utility sector strong emphasis on demand response (including rate design, and pricing), energy efficiency and smart grid, including all aspects of program review and implementation, analysis of renewable energy standard impacts as well as relationship to all aspects of energy, capacity and ancillary services markets. Developed understanding of key legislative issues pertaining to cap and trade/tax.
Provide review and analysis of federal and state policy implications with regard to all aspects of commission regulation. Perform extensive legal research and drafting of opinions.
Participate in Southwest Power Pool, MISO and Organization of MISO States (OMS) working groups related to transmission planning, cost allocation and demand response. Member OMS Demand Response Working Group.
Attend regulatory conferences, training and workshops relevant to rate making, transmission, demand response, energy efficiency as well as implementation of smart grid technologies. Strong emphasis on electric and gas utility related matters.
Brydon, Swearengen and England, P.C. (AV-Rated), Jefferson City, MO
Associate Attorney
February 2002 – November 2007
Regulatory Law
Five years of experience representing investor owned utility clients in all aspects of state and federal regulation. Representative clients included Missouri Gas Energy, Southern Union, Laclede Gas Company, AmerenUE, Empire District Electric Company, Aquila, Inc., Missouri American Water Company, as well as other electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone companies.
Appeared before the Missouri Public Service Commission, as well as state courts, on behalf of utility companies. Prepared testimony, pleadings, briefs, and other documents in rate increase, asset transfer, rate design, complaint cases and other general regulatory matters, including second chair representation in numerous rate case proceedings as well as participation in the merger of Aquila, Inc. and Kansas City Power and Light, Company.
Lobbying and Legislation
Served as the Editor of the Missouri Chapter, PACS, Lobbying and Campaign Finance – 50 State Handbook, West Publication from 2002 – 2007.
Served as registered lobbyist on behalf of law firm clients.
Successfully assisted in drafting, and advocating the passage of Senate Bill 1045 before the Missouri 93rd General Assembly (2006) (adverse possession of land owned by public utilities).
Prepared testimony and bill drafting of Senate Bill 179 before the Missouri 93rd General Assembly (2005) (fuel adjustment legislation).
Securities, Venture Capital and Private Finance
Regulatory counsel for business including venture capital private placement exceeding $24 million dollars for redevelopment, restoration and operation of manufacturing facility, including drafting documents, agreements and other materials in conjunction with the project. Blue sky compliance and retention of counsel in states where securities presented to investors. Prepared private placement offering and all amendments.
Legal counsel regarding environmental compliance, real estate transactions, Brownfield redevelopment, Missouri Chapter 100 financing, as well as assisting with business development plan resulting in Missouri Dream City funding, Missouri Quality Jobs Program as well as U.S.D.A. financing programs. Worked closely with legislators and civic leaders in implementing all phases of business development plan.
Bryan Cave, L.L.P. (AV-Rated), St. Louis, MO
Summer Associate, May 2000 – August 2000
Supreme Court of Missouri - Honorable Judge Duane Benton
August 2000 – December 2000
Judicial intern to Judge Duane Benton, Judge Benton has subsequently been appointed to and now serves on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Family Circle Magazine (New York Times Women’s Publishing Division), Chicago, IL
Senior Account Manager – Advertising Sales
January 1991 – December 1992
Successfully developed a six million dollar advertising sales territory. Through senior level executive contacts, created additional revenue by selling sponsorships of the Family Circle Magazine Tennis Cup.
Assisted Anheuser-Busch in developing and marketing the award winning public awareness campaign titled “Family Talk About Drinking” which in turn became an advertiser in Family Circle Magazine.
Individually implemented the first computerized sales database and business tracking system in the Chicago sales office, resulting in the first company wide computerized sales network.
The Ganz Company, Dallas, TX
Account Manager – Advertising Sales
August 1988 – January 1991
Completed the first sale of a prescription pharmaceutical advertisement in a consumer publication. This landmark breakthrough led to what is now the routine practice of placing pharmaceutical advertising in consumer print and television.
American Airlines, Dallas, TX
Professional Flight Attendant
October 1984 – Present
ACTIVITIES
Columbia Access Television July 2009 – Present
Serve on board of directors, and personnel committee, of Missouri Cable Access Television Board of Directors. Work to develop and maintain community programming through cable access by training, recruiting and establishing programs and initiatives that foster ideals of free speech for local citizens regarding matters of local concern and interest.
Mid-Missouri Legal Services, Inc. 2003 – 2010
Served as the Cole County Board representative for legal aid organization and served as fundraising Chairwoman, in 2008. Organized and planned the 30 year old organization’s first ever, fundraising and recognition event which resulted in more than $5,000.00 raised. Oversaw annual budget exceeding $700,000 dollars.