David Martin

David Martin is an experienced professional in the utility sector, currently serving as Director of Distribution Contract Operations at Evergy since June 2018, where responsibilities include strategic leadership for various contractor operations such as Overhead and Underground Construction and Vegetation Management. Previously, David held the role of Senior Manager for both Distribution and Transmission Vegetation Management at Evergy. Prior experience includes managerial positions at KCP&L in Distribution Vegetation Management and a Vegetation Coordinator role at The Empire District Electric Company. David began a career in vegetation management at ACRT as both Utility Forester Supervisor and Consulting Utility Forester. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Missouri State University, obtained between 2000 and 2004.