Wildfire Planning + Mitigation PDT

Program Development Teams (PDTs) are a diverse mix of energy industry professionals responsible for the content creation of programs. The leadership team explores contemporary topics, exchange thoughts throughout the year and supports the effort to bring in content experts.

For more information on this Program Development Team contact

Amy Carlow at carlow@westernenergy.org or at 971-303-1716

Committee Members

Amy Carlow

Western Energy Institute

Program Manager
WEI Program Manager

Joy Mastache

Sacramento Municipal Utility District

Senior Attorney, Office of the General Counsel
Member

James McKendry

BC Hydro

Transmission Vegetation Program Manager, Integrated Planning
Member

William Messner

Portland General Electric

Director, Wildfire Mitigation & Resiliency
Member

Matthew T Ugaldea

Avista Corp.

Wildfire Program Specialist
Member

Richie Veihl

San Diego Gas & Electric Company

Fire Science and Coordination Program Manager
Chair

Paul Wienecke

Clark Public Utilities

Forestry Maintenance Manager
Member