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Western Area Power Administration
Safely provide reliable, cost-based hydropower and transmission to our customers and the communities we serve.
Jonathan Aust has been instrumental in guiding WAPA through significant transitions, particularly in integrating RM and DSW regions into the SPP’s Western Energy Imbalance Service and CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market.
David Tucker, WAPA’s new CTO, brings over 20 years of experience to lead tech innovation, driving WAPA’s mission of delivering clean, reliable energy forward.
Kayti Bashore received the 2024 HR Strategic Partnership Award for her outstanding leadership and collaboration with HR, exemplifying excellence and fostering organizational success.
Learn about the intricate world of WAPA’s Power System Dispatchers, who ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid amid complex and challenging conditions.
Marks Phelps is an IT supervisor at WAPA who is passionate about blacksmithing.
Discover how WAPA’s record archival project is preserving history, optimizing space, and transitioning to digital records in a milestone effort.
Achievements of past leadership development initiatives contribute to the success of today’s L2I program.
WAPA’s Leadership Learning Intensive is a transformative 18-month journey that molds the leaders of tomorrow within our organization.
The L2I program nurtures motivated self-starters with proven communication and leadership skills.
Michelle Williams is a critical member of WAPA’s senior executive team for the Sierra Nevada region.
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