Speakers

Steve Wenke retired after a 40-year career in the utility business. After retirement, he started Mana Consulting and continues to work in the industry.  His career has included new generating plant developments, major overhauls and upgrades, structural remediation projects, dam safety projects, and plant control and automation programs.  He has also worked on numerous business initiatives including NERC Compliance Programs, labor management and negotiations, corporate merger teams, product development, and Asset Management and planning.  

He currently is Past President of the Hydropower Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on workforce development for the hydro community.  As part of that effort, he has served as a mentor to various professionals and students, helping develop the next generation of workers.  Prior to his retirement he served as Secretary for the DHS Dam Sector Coordinating Council, served as Vice Chair of the NERC GADS Work Group and NERC’s Performance Analysis Subcommittee and Electric Gas Work Group and a member of several other industry groups.  He served three terms on the Board of Directors for the National Hydropower Association and continues to stay active in the organization.  He has been active in R&D including serving as peer review for US DOE programs, industry advisory boards, and other efforts.

Steve graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He has also earned a Utility Executive Course certification with the University of Idaho.  He is a licensed electrical engineer and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).