Secretary of Energy Excellence Award
In February 2024, Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm presented Western Area Power Administration’s Scott Lund with the DOE Secretary of Energy Excellence Award.
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Spotlight on Paul Schwabe
In March 2022, Paul Schwabe joined WAPA as senior vice president and Transmission Infrastructure Program manager.
Exceptional Service Award winners
The Exceptional Service Award is WAPA’s most prestigious employee award.
WAPA employee recognized
Byron McCollum received the 2022 Business Utilization Director’s Award.
Get to Know Jon Aust: Vice President of Power Operations
Vice President of Power Operations for CRSP, oversees two 24/7 control centers in Loveland, Colorado, and Phoenix, Arizona, supporting a seven-state region.
IT leader earns Secretary’s Achievement Award
Cybersecurity Advisor Jim Ball was recognized for participating on the Clean Energy Corps’ Core Competency Interview Team.
HR Shared Service Center Director
Cheryl Reese has led the Power Marketing Administrations Human Resources Shared Service Center since 2021.
Pilot recognized as top U.S. government flier
Nov. 10, 2021, would be anything but normal for the 12-plus-year pilot. It would be the day Schuck cheated death.
Get To Know: Dionne Thompson
Liaison Office, Dionne Thompson is responsible for developing and leading WAPA’s national relations and government affairs strategies.