| Committees
Utilimetrics members represent every aspect of the utility-service
industry including electric, gas and water utilities; communications
carriers; equipment manufacturers; regulatory agencies; research
organizations; financial-investment firms; and consultants. Each
of these segments plays a vital role in the growth of the advanced
metering and communications industry, as well as the promotion of
Utilimetrics.
Members who serve on Utilimetrics committees maximize opportunities
to influence the direction of the AMR industry, promote the mission
of Utilimetrics, and enhance professional growth and development. Association
leaders encourage members to review the goals and objectives of Utilimetrics committees, then volunteer to help Utilimetrics continue to be a vibrant,
proactive and indispensable element of the utility-service marketplace.
For more information about Utilimetrics committees, contact
Utilimetrics headquarters or the committee chairs listed below.
1. Audit Committee
2. Awards and Nominations Committee
3. Education Committee
4. Exhibitor Committee
5. Industry Liaison Committee
6. International Liaison Committee
7. Marketing Committee
8. Membership Committee
9. Program Committee
10. Publications Committee
11. Public Policy Committee
12. Standards Committee
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Audit
Committee
Chair: Ken Kercher
Datamatic Inc.
972-234-5000
The
Audit Committee oversees the association's reporting, control
and audit processes. As necessary, the committee , reviews
options and selects an independent audit firm. The
committee also oversees policies and procedures, evaluating
Utilimetrics accounting practices in relation to generally accepted
accounting principals and legal requirements.
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Awards and Nominations Committee
Chair:Jim Andrus
Aclara
800-297-2728
The Awards and Nominations Committee assembles candidates
for the annual board of trustees election and selects individuals
for special recognition. For the election, the committee seeks
to ensure a slate that reflects a balance of representation
according to industry segment and geography. For awards, individuals
are selected for their
significant contributions toward the mission and goals of
Utilimetrics.
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Education
Committee
Chair: Rob Wilhite
KEMA Consulting
704-843-0249
The Education Committee oversees courses presented at intensive
regional educational seminars as well as pre symposium courses
offered before each annual International Symposium.
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Exhibitor
Committee
Chair: Vicki Trees
Utilipoint International
218-851-1858
The Exhibitor Committee allows representatives
of companies that exhibit products and services at the annual
Utilimetrics Symposium to provide input about exhibit-hall issues
to Program Committee and board members.
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Industry
Liaison Committee
Chair: Kevin Cornish
Aclara
510-691-3664
Committee members are responsible for cultivating relationships
with related industry groups, then providing information to
Utilimetrics members that will build their knowledge base and understanding
of technologies that can affect the utility environment.
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International
Liaison Committee
Chair: TBD
The International Liaison Committee facilitates interaction
and cooperations between Utilimetrics and its international colleagues.
Committee members assist in developing cooperative arrangements
and relationships between Utilimetrics and international industries,
organizations and
events.
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Marketing
Committee
Chair: Peggy Richmond
AMPY Metering
765-471-2140
The Marketing Committee aims to support the Utilimetrics mission by
identifying prospective customer needs and assessing competition.
The committee also develops and oversees strategies and activities
to promote the Utilimetrics brand, shape positive audience perceptions
of Utilimetrics and lead Utilimetrics revenue opportunities.
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Membership
Committee
Chair: John Brett
Tantalus Systems Corp.
604-299-0458 x213
Members of the Membership Committee create strategies and
support activities to recruit and retain members. Responsibilities
include assessing current and prospective member needs and
fostering the development of new member services.
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Program
Committee
Chair: Dick Preston
Comverge, Inc.
770-696-7660 x5011
Program Committee members coordinate educational courses,
workshops and vendor presentations for the annual Utilimetrics Symposium,
the only conference solely dedicated to AMR and related technologies.
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Publications
Committee
Chair: Gabrielle Puccio
Elster Electricity
919-250-5413
Publications Committee members review, revise and approve
editorial content for Utilimetrics' newsletter. Committee
members also develop an annual editorial calendar that identifies
a theme for each issue and guides the article solicitation,
review and production processes. After committee members identify
authors, coordinate deadlines and review submitted articles,
they forward editorial content to Utilimetrics headquarters and work
with staff members to publish a 16- to 20-page newsletter.
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Public
Policy Committee
Chair: Ben Boyd
TWACS By DSCI
2810913-3319
The Public Policy Committee was formed to educate Utilimetrics members
on critical legislative and regulatory issues that affect
technologies and/or the operations of industry stakeholders.
The committee actively monitors laws, legislation and regulation,
and acts as needed with approval from the Utilimetrics board of trustees.
For details or to join this newly formed Committee, download
the sign-up
and information sheet.
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Standards
Committee
Chair: Lawrence
Kotewa
Center for Neighborhood Technology
773-486-7600 x108
Standards Coordinating Committee 31 (SCC31) develops industry
standards for interfaces among AMR devices; the ultimate goal
is to promote the manufacture of interoperable equipment and
reduce the risk of equipment obsolescence. SCC31, which receives
financial support from Utilimetrics, began work in 1990 after receiving
its charter from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers. An international group of technical experts who represent
utilities, vendors, consultancies, research organizations and
educational institutions participate in the standards-development
process. IEEE approves and owns all finished standards.
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