STATE OF MICHIGAN
RICK SNYDER
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
GREG R. WHITE
JOHN D. QUACKENBUSH
SALLY A. TALBERG
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRMAN
COMMISSIONER
MIKE ZIMMER
ACTING DIRECTOR
Dear Conference Participant:
On behalf of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
Michigan Public Service Commission and the Gas Operations Conference
Planning Committee, welcome to the 2014 Pipeline Safety Conference.
The pipeline safety conference is designed to educate pipeline companies on pipeline safety
regulations, regulation interpretations, compliance actions, enforcement policies, and incident
investigations. The conference helps to ensure consistent application of the pipeline safety
regulations and is required as part of the federal guidelines for states participating in the
pipeline safety program.
Please take advantage of your time at the conference to learn about new updates and ideas in
the gas industry from the many speakers that will be featured. I look forward to hearing their
words of wisdom and the insights they will share with us.
Both days of the conference will be full of valuable information from experts in their fields.
Please take advantage of the dynamic speakers’ presentations, Breakout sessions, and
networking times where you can learn from each other.
Best wishes for a rewarding experience. Enjoy the conference.
Cordially,
John D. Quackenbush, Chairman
Michigan Public Service Commission
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
1
Conference Center Information
3
Conference Facility Map
4
Conference Acknowledgements
5
Conference Highlight
6
Conference Agenda Day One, September 9th
7
Conference Agenda Day Two, September 10th
8
Breakout Sessions, September 10th
10
Presenter Biographies
11
Presenter Contact Directory
25
Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)
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• Operations & Wholesale Markets Division
28
• Gas Operations Safety Engineers
29
• Gas Operations Contact Directory
34
• Chairman Quackenbush Biography
36
• Commissioner White Biography
37
• Commissioner Talberg Biography
38
• Commission Staff Directory
39
Blank Conference Note Pages
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This program is accurate as of press time. Please check the Registration table for any updates
or announcements.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Registration / Information Hours
The Conference Registration Table is located in the Conference Center Foyer and will be
open as scheduled below:
Tuesday, September 9th
Wednesday, September 10th
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Including all breaks and lunch period
Including all breaks and lunch period
Conference Hours
Tuesday, September 9th
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Includes working lunch with speaker
Conference Meals / Breaks Included
Tuesday, September 9th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
AM Break / Snack
12:00 p.m. Plated Lunch
PM Break / Snack
Wednesday, September 10th
7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Includes working lunch with speaker
(Optional additional session 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 10th
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Full Buffet Breakfast
AM Break / Snack
12:00 p.m. Plated Lunch
PM Break / Snack
Badges
Conference badges should be worn at all times during the scheduled conference events, not
only as a courtesy to other registrants, but also as an indication that your registration has been
completed. Name badges are required for entry into all sessions and meal events during the
conference.
Color coding on badges: Speakers will be identified with a RED circle and the Gas Operations
Conference Committee Members will be identified with a BLUE circle.
Internet Access
The Conference Center offers high speed wireless and wired internet connections. There are
outlets throughout the conference room and extension cords can be provided if needed.
Complimentary high speed wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.
Lost and Found
Please stop by the Conference Registration Desk for lost and found items.
Assistance
Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. Please visit the Registration Desk for more information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Messages
If someone needs to contact you while attending the conference, please have them call the
hotel sales office at (989) 956-0461 and they will deliver all messages to the Conference
Registration Desk during the event, we will make sure it gets to you.
Dinner on Your Own (Tuesday, September 9)
On-site is Bennigan’s American Grill & Tavern which opens at 11:00 a.m. and closes at 11:00
p.m. The hotel also highly recommends The Italian Oven; it is a very short distance from the
hotel at 2336 S. Mission St. They even include a gluten free menu for those interested.
http://www.labellemgt.com/italian- oven.cfm
Additional restaurant guide for Mt. Pleasant: http://www.mountpleasantmenus.com/
***** The conference center is sponsoring a Complimentary Manager’s Reception on
Tuesday (9/9) and Wednesday (9/10) from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., located adjacent to the Comfort
Inn & Suites Hotel Lobby. ALL conference attendees are invited, PLEASE WEAR YOUR
CONFERENCE BADGE. There will be free hors d’oeuvres and two (2) free drink (Beer & Wine)
tickets per person.
Networking Opportunities
Please join the MPSC Gas Safety Engineers at the Manager’s reception after the conference
each evening (Tuesday and Wednesday). Location - conference center hotel lobby area.
Shuttle to Soaring Eagle Casino
If you would like to visit the Soaring Eagle Casino after hours while attending the conference,
the Comfort Inn & Suites is coordinating a Shuttle service to Soaring Eagle Casino on Tuesday
evening, September 9th for our conference attendees. Please check with the front desk for
more details.
Conference Evaluations
Your opinion of the overall conference is very important to us. Evaluations will be
distributed at the end of the second day and we respectfully ask that you please take a moment
to complete an evaluation form before you depart, your feedback and suggestions will be used
for future conference and meeting planning.
CONFERENCE CENTER
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About the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center
The Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center is proudly owned and operated by
Labelle Management since 1989, when they expanded their company to include a Hotel
Division. The company’s hotel division now has six hotels throughout Michigan in their
portfolio as well as many other businesses. Their company still revolves around the same core
values that made them successful; their many employees share their deep commitment to truly
live their mission statement “To Always Do the Right Thing.”
The newly renovated Conference Center has three (3) hotels available to provide overnight
accommodations for conference attendees: The Comfort Inn Hotel & Suites (where the
conference center is located), the Super 8, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites; all which are very
close in proximity.
The conference center property has an on-site ATM, business center, game room, fitness
center, indoor heated pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a full-service restaurant. This property
has nearly 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Located on the campus of Central
Michigan University and only minutes from local corporations, great golf courses, shopping, and
Soaring Eagle Casino, there is plenty to do for work and play while you are in the center of the
state, Mt. Pleasant.
About Mount Pleasant
According to the Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau; “The area’s rich
American Indian heritage, championship golf courses, specialty shops, and scenic parks, make
the Central Michigan area a great destination. Once you’ve experienced the friendliness and
charm of Mt. Pleasant, we know we’ll see you again soon.”
Location
The conference center is at 2424 S. Mission St., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, conveniently
located right off of Business US 127, across from Central Michigan University.
CONFERENCE CENTER MAP
Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites, Hotel and Conference Center
2424 S. Mission St., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 772-4000
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CONFERENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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The Michigan Public Service Commission would like to thank the Gas Operations planning
committee, technical assistance staff, presenters, and hosts for their hard work – which has
made this conference possible. The success of this conference is due to their efforts and the
efforts of many others behind the scenes.
Planning Committee
Gas Operations Section, Operations & Wholesale Markets Division, Public Service
Commission, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, State of Michigan
Conference Coordinators
• David Chislea, Manager
• Teri McNea, Departmental Analyst
• Tim Wolf, Public Utilities Engineer
Committee Members
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Tayler Becker, Public Utilities Engineer
Cynthia Creisher, Public Utilities Engineer
Heather David, Public Utilities Engineer
Kyle Friske, Public Utilities Engineer
Brian Gauthier, Public Utilities Engineer
Nathan Miller, Public Utilities Engineer
Beth Schafer, Administrative Assistant
Special Recognition for their assistance with the Conference Registration Payments
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Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT
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MPSC Unveils New Damage Prevention Complaint Form
The Michigan Public Service Commission has established a new
Complaint Process under the updated MISS DIG Underground
Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act (Act 174 of 2013),
effective April 1, 2014.
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc
WHAT IS MISS DIG?
MISS DIG is the underground utility safety notification system which serves as a
message handling notification service for member facility owners. Contact MISS DIG’s
free service by web at www.elocate.missdig.org, or with a toll free call by dialing 800482-7171 or the national one call number 811.
NOTE: MISS DIG neither owns nor marks any underground facilities.
CONFERENCE AGENDA – DAY ONE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
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7:30 a.m.
Conference Center Foyer
Registration table open
Receive conference materials
8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks, Introductions, Gas Safety Overview –
David Chislea
9:30 a.m.
Incident/ Investigations (State) – Heather David
and David Chislea
10:20 a.m.
Break (beverages and snacks)
10:30 a.m.
Incident/ Investigations (Federal) – Harold Winnie
12:00 p.m.
Working Lunch
The 5 Most Dangerous Static Ignition Gas Operations –
Dirk Smith
1:00 p.m.
Production & Gathering – Tim Wolf
1:25 p.m.
Non-Compliances, Inspection Findings and State Rulemaking –
Nathan Miller, Tim Wolf, and David Chislea
2:15 p.m.
Interpretations – David Bull
2:45 p.m.
Advisory Bulletins – Charles Helm, Leticia Santos-Hernandez,
and Harold Winnie
3:30 p.m.
Break (beverages and snacks)
3:45 p.m.
Federal Rulemaking – Charles Helm and Harold Winnie
5:05 p.m.
Wrap up – David Chislea
CONFERENCE AGENDA – DAY TWO
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
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7:00 a.m.
Conference Center Foyer
Registration table open
7:00 a.m.
Full Buffet Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks – David Chislea
8:05 a.m.
Public Service Commission & Gas Safety –
Chairman John D. Quackenbush
8:25 a.m.
Gas Safety Database/Program Guidelines/Rules & Forms –
Tim Wolf, Nathan Miller, and David Chislea
9:20 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A, see details on page 10
10:25 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B, see details on page 10
11:00 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C, see details on page 10
12:00 p.m.
Working Lunch
Incident Command System & Emergency Management –
Kate Leese and Aaron Kantor
1:00 p.m.
Public Awareness Plan (PAP) – Harold Winnie
1:30 p.m.
MISS DIG & PA 174 of 2013 – Bruce Campbell
3:00 p.m.
Break (beverages and snacks)
3:10 p.m.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Barbara Saunders
3:40 p.m.
Operator Topics – Panel Discussion
Moderator: Nathan Miller
Panelists: David Chislea, Tracy Goble, Charles Helm,
and Harold Winnie
4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks / Evaluations /Adjourn – David Chislea
4:45 p.m.
Continue Operator Topics Panel – OPTIONAL TO ATTENDEES
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
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Breakout session seating is filled on a first-serve basis. Please select an alternate session in
each time slot in the event that your first choice session is full. For the safety of all attendees,
we must observe maximum capacity regulations.
BREAKOUT
ROOM I
Conf. Rm G
SESSION A
9:20 a.m.
SESSION B
10:25 a.m.
SESSION C
11:00 a.m.
Distribution Integrity Management
Program (DIMP) & Simple, Handy,
Risk-based Integrity Management
Plan (SHRIMP) – David Bull and
Nathan Miller
BREAKOUT
ROOM II
Conf. Rm E-F
Control Room Management –
Charlie Helm and Tim Wolf
Break 5 minutes
Break 5 minutes
Distribution Valves –
Tom Carlson
Transmission Integrity
Management Program (TIMP)
– Nathan Miller and
David Chislea
Digital Leak Survey –
Marc Simone
Break 5 minutes
Break 5 minutes
Welding Procedures –
Mitch Loomis
Pipeline Security Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) –
Dennis Bradish
PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES
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Dennis B. Bradish, Field Intelligence Officer
Office of Intelligence and Analysis | Transportation Security
Administration | Department of Homeland Security, Michigan
Dennis Bradish is the Field Intelligence Officer assigned to Michigan for Transportation
Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Detroit Field Intelligence Officer (DTW-FIO) is responsible for all TSA intelligence
activity/operations for the State of Michigan. The DTW FIO provides 24/7 value-added
indications & warning support and intelligence analysis on transportation-related threat
information that directly impacts the U.S. transportation systems in 83 counties and covering a
territory of approximately 58,000 square miles. The DTW FIO provides support to two TSA
Federal Security Directors who oversee seventeen TSA airports to include: one CAT-X, three CAT
II, three CAT III, and ten CAT IV airports. The Detroit FIO also provides support to Amtrak, the
Detroit People Mover, major freight rail operators, the Detroit Southeastern Michigan
Intelligence Center, the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center, the High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Agency, and the Detroit JTTF.
A Michigan native, he departed Michigan after graduating from Albion College and was away
from the State for 30 years having a successful Naval career in the intelligence/cryptologic field.
After his Naval career, Dennis transferred his skills and was employed by Lockheed Martin as a
senior intelligence analyst and had assignments at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Washington
D.C. In Washington Dennis became employed with TSA.
After Washington, Dennis was assigned as the Field Intelligence Officer in Atlanta, Georgia in
the initial stage of the field program and had an area of responsibility encompassing four states:
Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama.
Given the opportunity, Dennis accepted the position as the Field Intelligence Officer for
Michigan and returned in 2011. He still maintains a primary residence in Augusta, Georgia.
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David Bull, Principal
ViaData LP
Mr. Bull is a principal in ViaData LP, publishers of WinDOT, The Pipeline Safety Encyclopedia.
WinDOT contains all federal and state regulations, over 1000 interpretations, the Gas Piping
Technology Committee Guide and all historical documents relating to the DOT regulations.
He is well known throughout the gas industry for outstanding training programs, expertise in
regulatory compliance, development of the odorization audit and evaluating manuals and
damage prevention programs.
In 2006, David spent six (6) months in Kuwait developing the KOC Pipeline Safety Regulations
based on the DOT format. In addition to the regulations, he completed a study on Safe
Distances and Class Location and wrote Public Safety Awareness and Operator Qualification
Plans.
His background includes risk assessments and compliance reviews for over 75 gas utilities for
AEGIS Insurance Services, membership on the Damage Prevention Quality Action Team (Dig
Safely), and is a staff member for the Pipeline Safety Office of Inspector Training and
Qualifications. He is currently an advisor for the SHRIMP Software developed by the American
Public Gas Association Security and Integrity Foundation.
David was Contributing Editor to Pipeline and Gas Technology magazine authoring the
monthly column Pipeline Safety Arena. He has over 39-years of experience helping pipeline
operators to assess regulatory compliance programs and manage their risk and liability
exposures.
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Bruce S. Campbell, CEO
MISS DIG System, Inc.
Bruce has a bachelor of science degree in Engineering from Michigan State University.
He has testified before the Senate Energy and Technology Committee on behalf of the MISS
DIG System. Previously, declared an expert witness for excavation, construction and safety and
testified on the aforementioned topics.
He is the Treasurer of the Michigan Damage Prevention Board, a Director of One Calls of
America, Inc., a member on the One Call Systems International Data Committee, Common
Ground Alliance Stakeholder Advocacy Legislative Awareness Committee, and the Common
Ground Alliance Data Reporting and Education Committee.
Bruce participates in numerous other professional organizations including: American Public
Works Association, Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce, Construction Association of Michigan,
Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners,
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
(MITA), Michigan Electric and Gas Association, and the Michigan Township Association.
Special Qualifications: Formerly a member of the excavation community, where he helped
establish the Genesee Area Damage Prevention Association, promoted an excavator seat on the
MISS DIG Board of Directors, and was the first excavator elected to the MISS DIG Board.
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Thomas D. Carlson, Supervisory Engineer, Gas Standards
and Code Compliance Gas Engineering | Integrys Business
Support, LLC
Tom graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological
University.
For the past 16 years, Tom has been with Wisconsin Public Service and Integrys Energy in
natural gas distribution system engineering, construction, maintenance, standards and code
compliance.
Tom is a member of the AGA Operations Safety Regulatory Action Committee (OSRAC),
MEGA, and the Wisconsin Utility Association.
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Tracy A. Goble, P.E., Regulatory Compliance Manager
Distribution Operations Engineering & Transmission – Energy
Delivery
Consumers Energy
Tracy has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Biological Sciences from
Michigan Technological University, and a master’s of science degree in Environmental
Engineering from Michigan State University.
Currently, Tracy is the Manager of Regulatory Compliance with Consumers Energy
Distribution, Operations, Engineering & Transmission Department. Her responsibilities include
natural gas safety and electric reliability compliance. She has over 20 years within the utility
industry with roles in generation, environmental and distribution areas.
Prior to rejoining Consumers Energy in 2011, Tracy worked as an environmental consultant
on various remediation and re-development projects in the Midwest.
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Charlie Helm, Pipeline Safety Specialist (Instructor), Inspector
Training and Qualifications (TQ) Division, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Charlie attended Louisiana State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering.
He financed College through work in Deadhorse (Prudhoe Bay), Alaska as a Roustabout and
later as an Instrument Technician. After working as a wireline Engineer, then leaving the oilfield
for about 6 years to work for the U.S. Army, including participation in DESERT STORM, Charlie
hired on as Operations Engineer with a natural gas distribution company in Alaska. In 1996
Charlie took a position with an LNG / natural gas distribution company in Alaska as Vice
President of Operations.
In 2002, Charlie hired on as a Pipeline Safety Inspector for PHMSA in the Southwest Region,
(Houston Office). He was involved in several major projects at PHMSA including his selection on
the Control Room Management Team due to Control Room and SCADA experience.
After a two year departure from PHMSA working for a specialty natural gas developer where
he designed and built LNG facilities, in 2010 Charlie returned to PHMSA in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.
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Aaron Kantor, Manager, Public Safety Outreach and Damage
Prevention Team
Consumers Energy
Aaron holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Michigan, in addition to being a
graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy (223rd Session) and the
Michigan State University School of Staff and Command.
He started with Consumers Energy in November of 2009 and currently is the Manager of the
Company’s Public Safety Outreach and Damage Prevention team. This team serves as the
primary point of contact for County emergency managers and public sector first responders
during significant events to ensure close coordination and operational alignment.
Aaron was previously the manager of security operations/risk management in Corporate
Security with responsibilities for security regulatory compliance at the operational level, the
Company’s business continuity program, and contractual oversight of the Company security
contractors and security infrastructure program.
Prior to joining Consumers Energy, Aaron served for 15 years with the Jackson Police
Department, where he served as the Patrol Operations Commander and the commander of the
Jackson county-wide SWAT team.
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Kate Leese, Emergency Management Coordinator
Consumers Energy
(Leese - pronounced “Lee – See”)
Kate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from Calvin College, Masters of
Business Administration and Master of Public Health degrees from Benedictine University
focused on Emergency Management.
Kate started with Consumers Energy in July of 2011, tasked with designing and implementing
a comprehensive Public Safety Program for the company. Currently she serves as Emergency
Management Coordinator and is responsible for the Company’s Emergency Management
Strategy which includes Business Continuity and coordination with state and local emergency
management agencies.
Prior to joining Consumers, Kate worked as a Program Director for Witt Associates, a public
safety and crisis management firm founded by former FEMA administrator James Lee Witt. In
that role, Kate managed critical infrastructure assessments of food and agriculture systems in
11 Midwest states. Her projects also included capability assessments and emergency planning
with universities, local governments, and their respective chemical and utility industry partners.
Kate is Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certified and codeveloped an exercise program that was recognized by the International Association of
Emergency Managers with the 2009 Business and Industry Preparedness Award for work at
Georgetown University.
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Mitch Loomis, Senior Engineer-System Integrity
Consumers Energy
Mitch holds a bachelor of science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan
Technological University in 2002, and a master’s of science degree in Engineering Management
from Kettering University in 2010.
He has held jobs in the automotive industry and the aerospace industry as a Metallurgical
Engineer prior to joining Consumer Energy in 2005. For Consumers Energy, he worked in the
Power Generation Business at the Karn/Weadock Generating Facility for nearly 6 years, where
he was responsible for environmental equipment reliability, boiler reliability, weld repairs, and
plant condition assessments.
In 2012, Mitch joined Consumers Energy Pipeline Integrity group, where his main
responsibility is pipeline remediation projects and pipe assessments. With his background in
Metallurgy, API Code, and weld procedure development, Mitch also works with their weld
committee members to develop and maintain our pipeline weld procedures.
Professionally, Mitch really enjoys and takes pride in improving processes and procedures for
the better of the Consumers Energy company and its customers. Codes, Standards, and
procedures are a constant evolution, and reviewing them and updating them is vital to our
success.
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Leticia Santos-Hernandez, Pipeline Safety Specialist
(Instructor), Inspector Training and Qualifications (TQ) Division,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Leticia Santos-Hernandez joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s Pipeline Safety Office of Training and Qualification
as a Pipeline Safety Specialist (Instructor) in December 2013.
Leticia began her career as a Pipeline Safety inspector in the Puerto Rico Public Service
Commission (PSC) in 1996. After 5 years as an inspector, Leticia served as Interim Program
Director in her last year at the PSC. During her service in the PSC she identified all the propane
jurisdictional systems in the Island, making it possible for the Commission to start bringing
operators up to compliance with the applicable regulations by offering training and PHMSA
seminars. She also assisted in the implementation of the One-call System, which is currently
operated by the Puerto Rico PSC.
From 2002 to 2005, Leticia worked for a hazardous materials transportation company in
Puerto Rico as Safety and Compliance Manager and in 2009, she moved to Florida as the
Safety/Training Coordinator for Gainesville Regional Utilities where she also served as
Compliance Advisor.
Leticia was a member of the American Gas Association and Southern Gas Association’s
Safety Committee, the Learning & Development Committee, and the Training Technology
ADHOC Committee for the Southern Gas Association.
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Barbara Saunders, Supervisor
Data Integrity GIS Department
DTE Energy
Barbara is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree in
Geography, with a focus on Cartographic Studies.
She has been with DTE Energy since 1995. Her current role at DTE Energy is the
responsibility for updating and maintaining the GIS Mapping system for Gas Operations
statewide. She is the lead for GIS Strategy development and working with all DTE corporate
systems that interface or are related to the mapping of gas assets. She provides reporting and
the creation of spatial queries and maps from the GIS mapping system.
The development of GIS training curriculum and implementation for office and field users of
the mapping system are one of the components of Barbara’s position. System upgrades,
system improvements, and corporate initiatives requiring GIS support are a function of her
responsibility at DTE Energy. She supports GIS initiatives in her company, her community and
promotes educational opportunities to students and co-ops within her department at DTE
Energy.
She participates in ESRI’s Electric & Gas Users Group (EGUG) and is a past Conference Chair
and committee member. She is actively involved with the IMAGIN Organization (Improving
Michigan’s Access to Geographic Information Networks) as a member of the Education and
Conference Committees and a past Board of Director for seven (7) years.
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Marc Simone, Vice President of Operations
SEMCO Energy Gas Company
Marc is a graduate of Michigan Technological University (MTU) with a bachelor’s degree in
Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree from Central Michigan University (CMU) in
General Administration.
Upon graduation from MTU in 1991, Marc began his career at MichCon as a transmission
engineer and eventually became the Manager of the Belle River Gas Storage Facility.
In 2007, Marc joined SEMCO Gas Company and is currently its Vice President of Operations
and Engineering in Port Huron, Michigan.
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Dirk Smith, President
Ionix Gas Technologies
Mr. Smith graduated from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of
Pennsylvania and holds 3 US patents on static elimination technology.
Ionix Gas Technologies specializes solely in static mitigation systems for natural gas
distributors.
He has worked with the natural gas distribution industry for 10 years and is considered an
expert witness in court concerning static issues relating to natural gas distribution.
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Harold Winnie, Community Assistance and Technical Services
Project Manager, Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety
Administration (PHMSA) - Central Region Office located in
Kansas City, MO
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Harold has a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Missouri at Rolla and a MBA in Business from Webster University.
He began his public service career with PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety Office in Kansas City,
Missouri as a CATS Project Manager in 2003. He is currently a member of the CGA Technology
Committee, a member of ASTM F-17, a member of the PHMSA/NAPSR Plastic Pipe Ad Hoc
Committee, a member of the public awareness program working group (PAPWG) for PHMSA
and was a task force member of the Pipeline and Informed Planning Alliance.
Harold’s duties include sharing information with different stakeholder audiences to increase
pipeline awareness and knowledge, increase damage prevention awareness, increase public
awareness communications, and increase pipeline safety.
PRESENTER CONTACT DIRECTORY
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NAME
Dennis Bradish
David Bull
Bruce Campbell
Tom Carlson
David Chislea
Heather David
Tracy Goble
Charlie Helm
Aaron Kantor
Kate Leese
Mitch Loomis
Nathan Miller
John Quackenbush
Leticia Santos-Hernandez
Barbara Saunders
Marc Simone
Dirk Smith
Harold Winnie
Tim Wolf
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Dennis.Bradish@dhs.gov
Dennis.Bradish@tsa.ic.gov
DeBull@ViaData.com
BCampbell@MissDig.org
TDCarlson@IntegrysGroup.com
ChisleaD@michigan.gov
DavidH@michigan.gov
Tracy.Goble@cmsenergy.com
Charles.Helm@dot.gov
Aaron.Kantor@cmsenergy.com
Kate.Leese@cmsenergy.com
Mitch.Loomis@cmsenergy.com
MillerN8@michigan.gov
QuackenbushJ@michigan.gov
Leticia.Santos@dot.gov
SaundersB@dteenergy.com
Marc.Simone@semcoenergy.com
DSmith@IonixGasTechnologies.com
Harold.Winnie@dot.gov
WolfT@michigan.gov
MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
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Mission
The mission of the Michigan Public Service Commission is to grow Michigan's economy and
enhance the quality of life of its communities by assuring safe and reliable energy,
telecommunications, and transportation services at reasonable rates.
Goals
Establish fair and reasonable rates for regulated services and adopt and administer fair terms
and conditions of service for the State's utility customers.
Assure adequate and reliable supplies of regulated services to all Michigan customers, and
the safe and efficient production, distribution, and use of the State's energy,
telecommunications, and transportation services.
Assure the security of the State's critical infrastructure by promoting homeland security.
Promote the State's economic growth and enhance the quality of life of its communities
through adoption of new technologies like broadband telecommunications and efficient
renewable energy resources.
Provide customers with the opportunity to choose alternative electric, natural gas,
telecommunications, and transportation providers.
Provide regulatory oversight in a prudent and efficient manner while implementing
legislative and constitutional requirements.
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MPSC Divisions
The Michigan Public Service Commission is organized into eight (8) Divisions:
1. Regulatory Affairs, is primarily responsible for the drafting of Commission orders and
administrative rules, and maintaining the Commission's files and official dockets;
2. Operations & Wholesale Markets, which is primarily responsible for ensuring safe,
adequate, and reliable energy supplies;
3. Electric Reliability, is primarily responsible for implementation of the state's Renewable
and Energy Efficiency Act (PA 295) and evaluating certificate of necessity filings;
4. Regulated Energy, is primarily responsible for electric and natural gas utility ratemaking
functions;
5. Financial Analysis & Audit, is primarily responsible for accounting and audit issues,
reconciliations, financial statistics, annual reports, and administration of Michigan's gas
and electric customer choice programs;
6. Telecommunications, is primarily responsible for all aspects of the Commission's
authority related to telecommunications services;
7. Motor Carrier, is primarily responsible for motor carrier regulation and licensing; and
8. Service Quality, is primarily responsible for assisting utility customers and enforcement
of Commission rules relating to customer service.
As of December 31, 2013, the Commission had a staff of 186 full-time employees.
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Operations & Wholesale Markets Division
The Operations & Wholesale Markets Division provides the Commission with technical
assistance, recommendations on electric and natural gas services, and issues necessary to
ensure that regulated electric and natural gas services are provided in a safe, reliable, and
efficient manner to enhance Michigan's competitive economic environment. Other division
responsibilities include monitoring other programs, such as energy and utility forecasts,
tracking the adequacy of the State's energy supply, researching, homeland security, and critical
infrastructure protection, as well as website operations and applications.
The division is also accountable for monitoring federal and regional electric and natural gas
issues, and recommending policy proposals at the federal and regional levels. Four sections
comprise the Operations and Wholesale Markets Division: Electric Operations, Gas Operations,
Energy Markets and Energy Data & Security.
Contact Information for the Operations & Wholesale Markets Division
Phone: (517) 241-6070
Fax: (517) 241-6071
Gas Operations Section: (517) 241-6123
Brian Ballinger, Director
Operations & Wholesale Markets Division
Michigan Public Service Commission
Brian graduated from Olivet College with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and from Central
Michigan University with a master’s degree in Finance.
He is a long term public servant with forty years of experience in various regulatory positions
and responsibilities at the Commission. The Operations & Wholesale Markets division staffs
over 30 people.
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Gas Operations Section Manager
David Chislea, Manager
Gas Operations Section
Michigan Public Service Commission
David graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in
Civil Engineering.
He began working for the MPSC in 1994 as an engineer, auditing natural gas utilities and
pipeline companies for compliance with the Michigan Gas Safety Standards. His responsibilities
included ensuring compliance with construction, design, operation and maintenance, and risk
based integrity management program requirements. David was appointed to Manager of the
Gas Operations section at the Commission in 2011.
The Gas Operations section has responsibilities for enforcement of the Michigan Gas Safety
Standards, underground utility damage prevention, pipeline siting cases, natural gas
production, gas distribution franchises, Technical Standards for Gas Service, natural gas storage,
and related issues in natural gas utility rate cases. The section is comprised of 12 staff;
currently 11 engineers and one (1) analyst.
David is a member of the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR)
and a member of the Staff Subcommittee on Pipeline Safety with the National Association of
Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).
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Gas Operations Safety Engineers
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Tayler Becker, Gas Safety Engineer
Michigan Public Service Commission
E-mail: beckert@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 930-5269
Tayler graduated from Lawrence Technological University in 2012 with a
bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology.
He has been with the MPSC since October of 2012. Prior to joining the Commission as a gas
safety engineer, he worked 10 months with the Commission in the Electric Reliability Division.
Prior to joining the MPSC, Tayler worked as a Co-Op for the Department of Transportation
where he worked inspecting bridges, gathering soil samples on the boring crew, and testing
soils and geotextiles in the central soils lab.
At the MPSC, Tayler is responsible for performing inspections on the gas operators from
Northwest Lower Michigan to Southwest Lower Michigan and Central Michigan. He lives and
works out of the Lansing area, where he resides with his wife.
Heather David, Gas Safety Engineer
Michigan Public Service Commission
E-mail: davidh@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 256-0342
Heather graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from
Michigan Technological University in 2005 and a master’s degree in
Business Administration from Wayne State University.
She has been with the MPSC since August of 2012. Prior to joining the Commission, she
worked seven (7) years for Consultants in Ann Arbor as a Civil Engineer while performing site
plan review, GIS drawings, and construction inspections for various water and sewer projects.
Prior to joining the MPSC, Heather became a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of
Michigan.
At the MPSC, Heather is responsible for performing inspections on the gas operators in
Southeast and Mid-Michigan. She lives and works out of the Howell area, where she resides
with her husband and family.
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Gas Operations Safety Engineers Continued
Kyle Friske, Gas Safety Engineer
Michigan Public Service Commission
E-mail: friskek@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 290-9605
Kyle graduated from the University of Michigan in 2009 with a
bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
He has been with the MPSC since August of 2013. Prior to joining the Commission he
worked four (4) years for Rowe Engineering designing road, sewer, and water main projects and
also performed construction inspections and materials testing for various projects. Kyle is a
licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
At the MPSC, Kyle is responsible for performing inspections on various gas operators in
Lower Michigan. He lives and works out of the Brighton area, where he resides with his wife
and family.
Brian Gauthier, Gas Safety Engineer
Michigan Public Service Commission
E-mail: gauthierb2@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 930-4968
Brian Gauthier graduated from Lawrence Technological University in
Southfield with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering.
He has a Professional Engineer’s license from the State of Michigan and has been a Gas
Safety Engineer for the MPSC since August of 2013. Prior to joining the MPSC, he worked for
two decades at Southeast Michigan consulting firms as a civil/infrastructure engineer and
project manager; there/then he served on road, utility, bridge, airport and building projects.
His activities spanned from planning, through detailed design, to construction engineering.
At the MPSC, Brian is responsible for performing inspections of the gas operators in
Southeast Michigan and the Western and Central U.P. He lives and works out of the Downriver
Detroit area, where he resides with his wife and family.
MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Gas Operations Safety Engineers Continued
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Nathan Miller, Gas Safety Engineer
Michigan Public Service Commission
E-mail: millern8@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 899-4437
Nathan graduated from Michigan Technological University in 2008
with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
He has been with the MPSC since July of 2011. Prior to joining the Commission, he worked
three (3) years for a transportation consulting firm in Lansing.
At the MPSC, Nathan is currently responsible for performing integrity inspections (both
distribution and transmission) for all the operators in the State of Michigan. He resides in
Grand Ledge and works out of the Lansing office.
Tim Wolf, Gas Safety Engineer
Michigan Public Service Commission
E-mail: wolft@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 930-0771
Tim graduated from Michigan Technological University in 2005 with
bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying.
He has been with the MPSC since June of 2011. Prior to joining the Commission he worked
six (6) years for Mansfield & Associates in Traverse City as a surveyor and performing
construction inspections and materials testing for various projects including Water & Sewer
Construction and Environmental Clean-up. Prior to joining the MPSC, Tim became a Licensed
Surveyor in the State of Michigan.
At the MPSC Tim is responsible for performing inspections on the gas operators in Northern
Lower Michigan and the Eastern UP. He specializes in Control Room Management Inspections
and Inspections of Gathering Operators. He lives and works out of the Traverse City area,
where he resides with his wife and family.
REPORT AN INCIDENT
TO MPSC
GAS OPERATIONS – CONTACT LIST
Gas Safety
Engineer
Name
MPSC
Cell
Personal
Cell
Other
Tayler Becker
(517) 930-5269
(989) 640-3450
(517) 241-9468
Heather David
(517) 256-0342
(989) 326-1155
(517) 546-7065
Kyle Friske
(517) 290-9605
(810) 772-1706
(810) 229-6608
Brian Gauthier
(517) 930-4968
(313) 428-7341
(313) 386-2618
Nathan Miller
(517) 899-4437
(517) 930-3126
(517) 241-4988
Tim Wolf
(517) 930-0771
(231) 590-4528
(231) 922-0535
David Chislea (Manager)
(517) 230-0116
(231) 640-0070
(989) 587-0750
Updated: 8/22/14
GAS OPERATIONS CONTACT DIRECTORY
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Name and Title
Office
Phone
E-mail
Address
Tayler Becker, Gas Safety Engineer
(517) 241-9468
beckert4@michigan.gov
David Chislea, Manager
(517) 241-6132
chislead@michigan.gov
Cynthia Creisher, Public Utilities Engineer (517) 241-9794
creisherc@michigan.gov
Heather David, Gas Safety Engineer
(517) 256-0342
davidh@michigan.gov
Kyle Friske, Gas Safety Engineer
(517) 290-9605
friskek@michigan.gov
Brian Gauthier, Gas Safety Engineer
(517) 930-4968
gauthierb2@michigan.gov
Teri McNea, Departmental Analyst
(517) 241-6282
mcneat1@michigan.gov
Nathan Miller, Gas Safety Engineer
(517) 241-4988
millern8@michigan.gov
Travis Warner, Public Utilities Engineer
(517) 241-9271
warnert@michigan.gov
Tim Wolf, Gas Safety Engineer
(231) 922-0535
wolft@michigan.gov
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The Michigan Public Service Commission is composed of three members appointed by the
Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Commissioners are appointed to serve
staggered six-year terms. No more than two Commissioners may represent the same political
party. One commissioner is designated as chairman by the Governor.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
John D. Quackenbush, Chairman
John D. Quackenbush was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to serve as
Chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission on Sept. 15, 2011.
His term ends July 2, 2017.
Prior to his appointment, Chairman Quackenbush worked for UBS Global
Asset Management for 10 years, most recently as managing director and
senior investment analyst responsible for equity research for the
transportation, utilities and coal industries in the U.S. and Canada. He previously worked as
manager of the Sprint Corporation Treasury department and Sprint Corporation Local Telecom
Division. Before that, he served in several senior financial analyst roles with the Illinois
Commerce Commission.
Chairman Quackenbush was named a Top Gun U.S. Industrials Investment Mind in 2011 by
Brendan Wood International. He earned certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) in
1993 and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Chicago. He previously served as
a board member of the Society of Utility and Regulatory Financial Analysts. He earned a
bachelor's degree in business economics from Calvin College and a master of business
administration degree with a concentration in finance from Michigan State University.
Chairman Quackenbush is a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility
Commissioners and serves on several committees including the Committee on Gas, the
Committee on Consumer Affairs, and the Subcommittee on Pipeline Safety. Chairman
Quackenbush is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Gas Technology Institute.
MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Greg R. White, Commissioner
Greg R. White was appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm to serve on
the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on December 4, 2009. His
term ends July 2, 2015.
Prior to his appointment, Commissioner White served as the Legislative
Liaison for the Michigan Public Service Commission and as Liaison for the
MPSC to the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth
(DELEG). In this dual role, he represented the MPSC before the Michigan
Legislature and the U.S. Congress on matters related primarily to energy, utilities,
telecommunications, and the motor carrier industries, and also worked between the Executive
Office of DELEG and its Bureau of Energy Systems and the MPSC on matters related to energy and
energy utilities.
Previously, Commissioner White served as an Executive Assistant to MPSC Commissioner Robert B.
Nelson and to Commissioner John C. Shea. He also served as Special Assistant to Commission
Chairman John G. Strand, focusing primarily on nuclear issues. Prior to moving into the
Commissioner's office, he served on the Commission's policy staff working on issues in all utility
sectors, primarily managing congressional, and federal relations for the Commission.
Commissioner White has spent the majority of his professional career in the areas of energy and
telecommunications policy and has worked in the fields of electricity supply, nuclear issues,
renewable energy development, and oil and gas development at the MPSC, the Michigan Energy
Administration, and the Michigan Geological Survey. He also has held the position of Associate
Director at the Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University.
Commissioner White has provided expert testimony on matters concerning energy supply, energy
utilities, nuclear power, and telecommunications before the U.S. Congress, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, and the Michigan Legislature.
Commissioner White is a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
and serves on several committees, including the Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues - Waste Disposal
(Chair), Washington Action Program (Chair), the Committee on Electricity, the Committee on Critical
Infrastructure, and the Subcommittee on Utility Marketplace Access. In addition, Commissioner
White sits on the Board of Directors of the Organization of PJM States, Inc., and is a member of the
Eastern Interconnection States Planning Council.
Mr. White holds a bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University and a master's of
public administration from Grand Valley State University.
MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Sally A. Talberg, Commissioner
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Sally A. Talberg was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan
Public Service Commission on July 3, 2013. Her term ends July 2, 2019.
Prior to her appointment, Commissioner Talberg worked in the public
and private sectors over the past 15 years with a focus on energy policy
and utility regulation. Most recently, she served as a senior consultant at
Public Sector Consultants where she conducted research and analyses
and wrote reports on energy policy issues. During her tenure at Public
Sector Consultants, she also helped establish the state's premier energy efficiency financing
organization, Michigan Saves. Commissioner Talberg previously served as an analyst at the
Michigan Public Service Commission, managed enforcement and contested cases at the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and advised commissioners at the Public Utility
Commission of Texas. Her expertise includes energy issues at the state, regional, and federal
level involving electric rates, retail and wholesale market design, transmission planning and
siting, and energy efficiency.
Commissioner Talberg is a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility
Commissioners and serves on the Telecommunications Committee. She also serves on the
board and executive committee of the Organization of MISO States, and represents the state
regulatory sector on the Midcontinent ISO's Advisory Committee and Planning Advisory
Committee. She was also appointed in 2014 by the Federal Communications Commission to
serve on the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations.
Ms. Talberg holds a bachelor's of science degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Policy
Studies from Michigan State University and a master's degree in Public Affairs from the Lyndon
B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas-Austin.
Michigan Public Service Commission
Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
August 18, 2014
Toll Free / Complaints
1-800-292-9555
Front Reception Desk ................................... 241-6180
Media Relations............................................. 241-3323
State Operator .............................................. 373-1837
COMMISSION MAIN NUMBERS
Chair Quackenbush ..................................... 241-6190
Commissioner Talberg .................................. 241-6195
Commissioner White ..................................... 241-6185
Administrative Law Judge .......................... 241-6060
Attorney General - Public Serv Div. ........... 241-6680
Electric Reliability Division ............................ 241-9798
Financial Analysis & Audit Division ............. 335-3523
Administration Section ................................. 241-6010
Motor Carrier Division ................................... 241-6030
Operations & Wholesale Markets Div........ 241-6070
Safety & Reliability Section...................... 241-6123
Regulated Energy Division……………… .... 335-1600
Regulatory Affairs Division............................ 241-6020
Executive Secretary…………………….. . 241-6160
Case Management…………………… ... 241-6170
Service Quality Division ................................ 241-6100
Telecommunications Division ..................... 241-6200
Video Franchising Section ..................... 241-6911
MPSC WEB SITE: http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc
MPSC Fax Numbers
FAX-Administrative Law Judges ...................... 241-6061
FAX-Atty. Gen/Public Service Div.................... 241-6678
FAX-Commission Office..................................... 241-6189
FAX-Electric Reliability Div ................................ 241-9784
FAX-Administration Section .............................. 241-6011
FAX-Motor Carrier Division ............................... 241-8219,
241-6032 and 241-6031
FAX-Operations & Wholesale Markets Div .... 241-6121
FAX-Regulated Energy Div ............................... 335-8500
FAX-Regulatory Affairs Div ................................ 241-8274
FAX-Executive Secretary Section ................. 241-6181
FAX-Service Quality Division ............................. 373-3113
FAX-Customer Support Section .................... 241-6272
FAX-Energy Grants Section ........................... 335-3877
FAX-Telecommunications Div .......................... 241-6217
FAX -Video Franchising Section ................... 241-2400
Michigan Public Service Commission Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs August 18, 2014
Acker, Vicky ......................... Administration
Allen, Sharron ............. Executive Secretary
Ancona, Robin......... Telecommunications
Ancona, Ron ................. Regulated Energy
Anderson, Cary ...................... Motor Carrier
241-6001
241-6155
241-3627
241-6091
241-6050
Bachman, Jana............. Regulatory Affairs
Baldwin, Julie ..................Electric Reliability
Ballinger, Brian ........................... Operations
Bankapur, Kavita ................................. FAAD
Banks, Brad ............................. Motor Carrier
Barfoot, Robin ............................ Operations
Battiste, Christine ............Electric Reliability
Beck, Lynn .......................Electric Reliability
Becker, Tayler ............................. Operations
Bell, Gordon ........................ Service Quality
Berry, Debra ............... Executive Secretary
Bibbs, Tina ....................................... Atty Gen
Binkley, Dave ............................. Operations
Blair, Daniel .................... Regulated Energy
Bodiford, Raushawn .... Regulated Energy
Booth, Mike ......................... Service Quality
Boyd, Jennifer .......... Telecommunications
Boyd, Tim ........................ Regulated Energy
Brandenburg, Bryan ..................... Atty Gen
Brandon, Bill .....................Electric Reliability
Brauker, Linda ............... Regulated Energy
Brooks, Joan ........................... Motor Carrier
Brunette, Angie.......................... Operations
Butcher, Angie ........................... Operations
Byrne, Mike ............................... Commission
335-1679
241-6115
241-6103
241-9741
241-4057
241-9193
241-5753
241-7101
241-9468
241-6246
241-5412
241-6680
241-9793
241-6067
241-5605
241-4125
241-9795
241-6081
241-6680
373-4804
241-6209
241-6047
241-6024
241-6087
241-6188
Cantin, Heather .................................. FAAD
Carlisle, Phil .......................... Service Quality
Castle, Angela ......... Telecommunications
Chislea, Dave ............................ Operations
Clark, Louise ........................... Motor Carrier
Clinton, Shatina ....... Telecommunications
Cole, Cathy .............................. Commission
Cook, Ryan .......................... Service Quality
Cook, Steve ................ Executive Secretary
Corbin, Susan ...................... Service Quality
Cornfield, Sheila .................................. FAAD
Covert, Brad ....................................... Admin
Creisher, Cindy .......................... Operations
Cummins, Mark ........................................ ALJ
241-0967
241-6105
241-6219
241-6132
241-6158
335-5551
241-6065
241-7788
241-9752
241-6046
335-5539
241-6006
241-9794
241-6060
David, Heather .......................... Operations
Day, Alissa ....................... Regulatory Affairs
Derkos, Peter .............................. Operations
Devon, Chris ............................... Operations
Donofrio, Lauren ............................ Atty Gen
Doyle, Bethany ................... Service Quality
Dumond, Gerrit ...................... Motor Carrier
Durian, Heather ............................. Atty Gen
546-7065
241-6187
241-6080
241-6140
241-6680
373-0906
241-6106
241-6680
Esch, Megan .............................. Operations 241-6053
Evans, Nick ...................... Electric Reliability 373-6317
Eyster, Mark .............................................. ALJ 241-6060
Feldman, Sharon ..................................... ALJ
Felice, Lisa .................. Executive Secretary
Fields, Herb ............................. Motor Carrier
Flores, Rianna ................. Regulatory Affairs
Forbes, Kirk .............................. Motor Carrier
Forist, Christina .................... Service Quality
Fox, Holly .............................. Service Quality
Frederick, Eric........... Telecommunications
Freeman, Allan ................ Operations (517)
Friske, Kyle ................................... Operations
Fromm, Lauren ................ Electric Reliability
241-6060
241-5411
241-6040
241-6341
241-9920
241-6044
241-3856
241-2101
241-5559
290-9605
241-9279
Gauthier, Brian................. Operations (517)
Gerken, Jay .......................................... FAAD
Ginevan, Julie .......... Telecommunications
Goerge, Danielle .................. Motor Carrier
Gold, Lisa ........................ Regulatory Affairs
Gottschalk, Daniel ....... Regulated Energy
Gould, Karen ................... Electric Reliability
Gruesbeck, Lois .................. Service Quality
930-4968
241-9756
373-6322
335-1254
241-6015
335-6323
335-3517
241-6167
Hadala, Merideth ... Telecommunications
Hannum, Andy.................... Service Quality
Harlow, Jesse .................. Electric Reliability
Harmon, Barry .......... Telecommunications
Howe, Ron .............................. Motor Carrier
Hudson, Patrick ............... Electric Reliability
Hughey, Steve ............................... Atty Gen
Hunter, Geri ..................... Electric Reliability
Hunter, MeAgan................. Service Quality
241-8721
335-2563
241-8793
241-9814
241-6021
241-9452
241-6680
241-6082
373-1826
Isakson, David ............... Regulated Energy 241-0374
Janssen, Bonnie ............ Regulated Energy
Jayasheela, Poornima ....................... FAAD
Johnson, Ben ...................................... Admin
Jones, Gloria .............. Executive Secretary
Jones, Wanda..................... Service Quality
241-6129
373-2755
241-6007
241-5967
241-6130
Katsarelas, Nancy ............................... FAAD
Kehres, Robert ............... Regulatory Affairs
Kelly, Sean ................ Telecommunications
Kenel, Michael ........................... Operations
Kindschy, Lisa ................ Regulated Energy
Kirkland, Charyl.......................... Operations
Kitts, Gary .................................. Commission
Klein, Joanna ............. Executive Secretary
Kostbade Karen ............ Regulatory Affairs
Krause, Kevin ................... Electric Reliability
Kulesia, Steve .................. Electric Reliability
241-6079
241-6016
241-0996
241-7489
373-1999
241-9767
241-6193
241-6092
241-3691
241-9759
335-4558
Michigan Public Service Commission Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs August 18, 2014
Kunkle, Mary Jo ......... Executive Secretary 241-3322
LaBute, Jacquelline .................. Operations
LaGrone, Rita ................ Regulated Energy
Lampman, Brenda .............. Administration
LaPan, Jim ..................... Regulated Energy
Laruwe, Ryan ............................. Operations
Latimore, Lacie ...................... Motor Carrier
Lippert, Teresa.................Electric Reliability
241-6173
241-6069
241-6262
241-2967
241-4022
241-6042
241-6191
Mack, Dennis ........................................... ALJ
Marks, Roberta ................... Service Quality
Martin, Diane ....................................... FAAD
Matthews, Cody.............Electric Reliability
Mayabb, Lori ........................................ FAAD
Mazuchowski, Don .................... Operations
McAnany, Ryan ....... Telecommunications
McConkie, Josh ....... Telecommunications
McGrath, Amber ..... Telecommunications
McGuire, Angela................. Administration
McKay, Teresa .................... Service Quality
McManus, Hannah ....................... Atty Gen
McMillan-Sepkoski, Theresa .............. FAAD
McNea, Teri ................................ Operations
Megginson, Kirk ................................... FAAD
Midkiff-Powell, Dolores ....................... FAAD
Miller, Justin ......................... Service Quality
Miller, Nathan............................. Operations
Moffett, Jovita .................... Service Quality
Morese, Alex ............................... Operations
Myers, Heidi .......................................... FAAD
241-6060
241-1248
335-6163
241-9338
335-3512
241-6134
241-6023
241-8048
335-9233
241-6008
241-6036
241-6680
241-0475
241-6282
241-6051
335-5142
241-4584
241-4988
241-6139
241-0292
335-0315
Negin, Paul ............... Telecommunications
Neu, Carisa ............... Telecommunications
Nichols, Bob.......................................... FAAD
Nwabueze, Nicholas ............ Motor Carrier
241-8491
241-8412
335-4158
241-6137
O’Brien, Michael...................... Commission 335-1813
Orris, Michael ................................. Atty Gen 241-6680
Ozar, Rob .........................Electric Reliability 241-6138
Palnau, Judy ............................ Commission
Pappas, Lisa ............................. Commission
Pearce, Christina ................ Service Quality
Philpott-Burke, Sandra ....... Service Quality
Poli, Patricia .............................. Commission
Proudfoot, Paul ...............Electric Reliability
Pung, Mark .................... Regulated Energy
Pung, Pam ...................................... Atty Gen
Putnam, Charles ........... Regulated Energy
241-3323
241-6151
241-6233
241-6260
241-6141
241-6142
335-4964
241-6680
241-5240
Quackenbush, John ................. CHAIRMAN 241-6190
Quilico, Nora ................. Regulated Energy 373-8678
Quirante, Jeff ................ Regulated Energy 241-5491
Radke, Ron .................... Regulated Energy
Renfro, Blair .................... Regulatory Affairs
Revere, Nick .................. Regulated Energy
Rittenhouse, Amy .................... Commission
Rivera, Deanne ............ Regulated Energy
Rodes, Joe .................................. Operations
Rogers, Danielle ...................................... ALJ
Rojas, Cheryl .............................. Operations
Roper, Sue ...................... Regulatory Affairs
Roseberry, Joel ................... Service Quality
Rost, Meg ........................ Regulatory Affairs
Royal, Nyrhe .................. Regulated Energy
Rusnak, Jill ...................... Regulated Energy
241-6108
241-6897
241-9861
241-6119
335-0535
241-8215
241-6052
241-6118
241-6810
373-1540
373-2933
373-8426
373-1584
Sandhu, Harshleen .............................. FAAD
Satterelli, JoLynn .................. Administration
Sattler, Spencer ............................. Atty Gen
Schafer, Beth ............................. Operations
Schafer, Janet .................... Service Quality
Setiawan, Sam ..................... Administration
Shi, Jing .......................... Regulated Energy
Simon, Carol ........................ Service Quality
Simon, Emily..................... Electric Reliability
Simpson, Naomi.............. Electric Reliability
Simpson, Sandy ....................... Commission
Singh, Amit ...................................... Atty Gen
Slaughter, Derrell ............ Electric Reliability
Smith, Katie...................... Electric Reliability
Staley, Theresa ......................................... ALJ
Stephens, Cindy ...... Telecommunications
Stocking, Eric ................... Electric Reliability
Stosik, Bill ............................................... FAAD
Stow, April ........................ Electric Reliability
Swafford, Corey ............................ Atty Gen
Swix, Cindy ............................. Motor Carrier
241-9851
241-6102
241-6680
241-6216
241-5642
241-6006
241-7379
241-9797
241-5554
241-6982
241-7937
241-6680
241-6335
241-9735
241-6060
241-6063
241-2376
241-5853
241-3786
241-6680
241-9770
Talberg, Sally ..................... COMMISSIONER
Talbert, Yerva ....................................... FAAD
Thelen, Jake ........................ Service Quality
Thelen, Natalie..................... Administration
Thelen, Wendy ......... Telecommunications
Towers-Hoover, Lori ............... Motor Carrier
Trachsel, Katie................. Electric Reliability
Turner, Laura......................... Administration
241-6195
241-9747
241-6066
241-6876
241-6203
241-8227
373-1808
241-6002
Uitvlugt, Anne ................................ Atty Gen 241-6680
Wagner, Gretchen ............................. FAAD
Walker, Dave .................. Electric Reliability
Wallace, Sally ................ Regulatory Affairs
Warner, Ashley ......................... Commission
Warner, Travis ............................. Operations
Welke, Brian.......................................... FAAD
White, Greg ....................... COMMISSIONER
Williams, Stephanie ............ Service Quality
241-9758
241-5942
241-6017
241-6186
241-9271
241-1722
241-6185
373-3735
Michigan Public Service Commission Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs August 18, 2014
Wilson, Simone ....................... Motor Carrier
Withenshaw, Shannon ................. Telecom
Witt, Tim ........................................... Telecom
Witte, Patti ...................................... Telecom
Wolf, Tim ............................ Operations (231)
Woolcock, Susana .................. Commission
Wren, Lindsey ...................... Service Quality
241-6033
241-1308
241-4971
241-6212
922-0535
241-6240
241-6247
Young, Patti ............................ Motor Carrier 241-8741
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