Major Utility Companies Environmental Panel
March 1, 2023
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5 pm
March 1, 2023
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5 pm
Special Thanks to Teklab Inc. for sponsoring our Breakfast!
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Major Utility Companies Environmental Panel
The Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals (IAEP) cordially invites you to attend an upcoming in-person event as we host key members of the environmental management teams from Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), Nicor Gas, and Peoples & North Shore Gas (WEC Energy Group).
Moderated by IAEP Board Member-at-Large and Vice President of Business Development at TranSmart, Brian McGowan, the panel will include:
Sara Race (ComEd) – Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist
Julie Paschal (Nicor) – Sr. Environmental Specialist
Patrick Kenny (WEC Energy Group) – Principal Environmental Consultant
Topics will include the following:
1. Notable Accomplishments of 2022
2. What's on the Horizon for 2023 and Beyond
3. Major Challenges
4. What Expectations Does Each Have for its Consultancy Team
5. Best Advice for Those Firms That Wish to Work with Utility Partners
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Time:
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Breakfast, Program and Q&A)
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Registration, Light Networking & Hot Breakfast (included) - Sponsored by Teklab, Inc.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Presentations and Q&A / Additional Networking
Location: Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport, 6810 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost: IAEP Members: $85; Non-members: $115
Registration: Pre-registration is required at www.iaepnetwork.org
Refunds are allowed with cancellation 48 hours prior to the webinar. Substitutes permitted for corporate members.
IAEP will provide a certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours to webinar attendee within 3 weeks following this event. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine if this course meets the requirements of professional development for each license and state of licensure for which the attendee is claiming continuing education credit.
The Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals (IAEP) cordially invites you to attend an upcoming in-person event as we host key members of the environmental management teams from Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), Nicor Gas, and Peoples & North Shore Gas (WEC Energy Group).
Moderated by IAEP Board Member-at-Large and Vice President of Business Development at TranSmart, Brian McGowan, the panel will include:
Sara Race (ComEd) – Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist
Julie Paschal (Nicor) – Sr. Environmental Specialist
Patrick Kenny (WEC Energy Group) – Principal Environmental Consultant
Topics will include the following:
1. Notable Accomplishments of 2022
2. What's on the Horizon for 2023 and Beyond
3. Major Challenges
4. What Expectations Does Each Have for its Consultancy Team
5. Best Advice for Those Firms That Wish to Work with Utility Partners
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Time:
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Breakfast, Program and Q&A)
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Registration, Light Networking & Hot Breakfast (included) - Sponsored by Teklab, Inc.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Presentations and Q&A / Additional Networking
Location: Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport, 6810 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost: IAEP Members: $85; Non-members: $115
Registration: Pre-registration is required at www.iaepnetwork.org
Refunds are allowed with cancellation 48 hours prior to the webinar. Substitutes permitted for corporate members.
IAEP will provide a certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours to webinar attendee within 3 weeks following this event. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine if this course meets the requirements of professional development for each license and state of licensure for which the attendee is claiming continuing education credit.
Sara Race
Sara Race is the Senior Manager of Environmental Management for ComEd, an electric utility company that serves most of northern Illinois. In her role, Sara oversees the department that manages all environmental facets for the company. Prior to this role, Sara was responsible for managing environmental compliance programs related to wetlands, avian, land use, and threatened and endangered species. In addition, she oversees the company’s stewardship and biodiversity programs, including ComEd’s prairie and pollinator program. She is currently involved working with many NGOs and government agencies to advance common stewardship and land management goals. Sara has been with ComEd since 2005 and has an MS in Environmental Management. Prior to graduate school, Sara worked in the non-profit sector focusing on environmental education and plant science education with institutions such as the Chicago Botanic Garden and The Field Museum. |
Julia Paschal
Julie Paschal is a Senior Environmental Specialist at Nicor Gas in Naperville, Illinois. During her 12 years at Nicor, her responsibilities have included managing natural resources and stormwater construction permitting for natural gas pipeline installations, spill prevention and control, chemical inventory reporting, and environmental training for internal personnel and contractors. Before joining Nicor Gas, Julie spent nine years in environmental consulting gaining valuable experience completing wetland delineations and habitat restoration and assisting with brownfield remediation. Julie attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science. Over the years, Julie has lived out her passion for the environment through participation in organizations such as the ROW as Habitat Working Group and Chicago Wilderness and through volunteer work with Morton Arboretum prairie restoration and “Citizen Scientists” frog call monitoring in Lake County. Her passions include projects that help connect people with the natural environment and STEM education for children and young adults. |
Patrick Kenny Patrick Kenny is a Principal Environmental Consultant in the WEC Energy Group Remediation Team. He received his undergraduate degree from University College Dublin, Ireland, and his Master of Science in Environmental Diagnostics from Imperial College London. Spending 13 years as an environmental consultant in Europe and the U.S., Patrick focused on environmental site investigations followed by remedy implementation in the oil & gas and utility industries. Joining WEC Energy Group in 2019, Patrick oversees upland and waterway site investigation and cleanup under U.S. EPA and state lead programs. In addition, he is the Sediment Lead for WEC Energy Group and is the Co-Chair of the MEA Energy Association Environmental Committee. |
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5 pm