Your Energy Matters

What is your favorite part of your job?

"I love that my job changes every day.  Our department, Generation Services, supports the Compliance, Engineering, Document Control, System Laboratory and Research and Development needs of Generation and interacts with other departments in the company.  We have the opportunity to work with a lot of different people and provide input, assist in problems solving and share critical information with them.  It is exciting to me that no day is the same.  I also like the balance between working in the field and being in the office that my job provides."

What is your most memorable work moment?

"After almost 20 years, with the majority of that time spent at a power plant, I have plenty of memorable moments!  One that stands out for me happened when I was a Project Manager working at our KU Ghent Station.  We were building environmental control equipment and when the first FGD was almost complete, the constructor invited me to top of the equipment to lay the last tile.  It was a great honor but it also gave me a beautiful view of the plant and all of the cranes we had everywhere and I thought, 'It just doesn’t get any cooler than this!'  I enjoyed all of the challenges associated with working at a power plant and I’m excited that my current job keeps me connected with that environment."

What would you say to women looking to explore positions in the energy industry?

"Don’t self-select out of any opportunity, even if it is in an industry where your role may be non-traditional or where you think you might not clearly see a way you can make a contribution.  Explore all of your options and know there are exciting roles in the energy industry. You will find careers here ranging from finance, legal and communications to engineering, construction and plant management. I took a chance on a completely different field and industry than my educational background and it has been a great experience for me."

Are there organizations or community activities you participate in outside of work?

"I am a member of Green Castle Baptist Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Both groups give me the opportunity to participate in various activities throughout the community."