Human Resources PDT

The Human Resources Program Development Teams (PDT) is a diverse mix of HR leaders from WEI member companies. Perspectives represented include public and private companies, electricity and natural gas, and small and large organizations from both the United States and Canada. The Chair of this PDT rotates based on the location of the next program session.

For more information on this Program Development Team contact Karen Himes at himes@westernenergy.org or at 971-303-1585

Committee Members

Kendall Helm

San Diego Gas & Electric Company

Vice President of People and Culture
Member

Karen Himes

Western Energy Institute

Program Manager + Member Engagement Specialist
WEI Program Manager

Rosario Nystrom

Chelan County PUD

Chief Human Resource Officer
Member

Jason Overstreet

Salt River Project

Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations
Member

Nichole Reitzenstein

Clark Public Utilities

Director of Employee Resources
Member

Meghan Stuart

ATCO Natural Gas

Director, HR
Member

Judy Stulken

NorthWestern Energy

Director of Human Resources
Member

Laura Vickers

Avista Corp.

Director Culture, Diversity & People Services
Member

Jodi Ziemathis

California ISO

Vice President, Human Resources
Chair