Greg Padden

Greg Padden has extensive work experience in the energy industry, spanning over three decades. Greg began their career in the US Navy, where they served as the Main Propulsion Assistant & ACICO on the USS FIFE (DD-991). In this role, they were responsible for managing a team of 37 employees and overseeing the operation and maintenance of various systems.

Following their time in the Navy, Greg worked as a Senior Account Manager at Cenerprise, Inc, where they managed the delivery of wholesale natural gas to industrial customers. Greg also conducted electric rate analysis and identified savings opportunities for commercial customers.

Greg then joined Xcel Energy as a Gas Contract Coordinator. In this role, they coordinated the supply and transportation of natural gas to regulated gas customers in five states and managed a budget of approximately $400 million.

After working at Xcel Energy, Greg joined Target as an Energy Operations Specialist. In this position, they reviewed and improved energy management practices at over 600 Target stores nationwide. Greg also led various energy-saving initiatives and successfully reduced Target store energy costs.

Greg's next career move took him to Great River Energy, where they held several management positions. Greg started as the Pricing & Contracts Administrator, where they managed the development and approval of a wholesale power purchase contract. Greg then served as the Manager of Member Services and Manager of Member Resources and Pricing, where they fostered positive relationships with member cooperatives and coordinated various initiatives and strategies.

Greg's most recent roles at Great River Energy include Director positions in Member Sales and Contracts, Contracts and Markets, Resource Planning and Markets, and Market Strategy and Operations. In these roles, they provided leadership and strategic direction for various areas, such as power supply planning, regulatory affairs, and wholesale electric market activities.

Throughout their career, Greg has demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in energy markets, contracts, and resource planning. Greg has also fostered positive relationships with stakeholders and successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives.

Greg Padden has a strong educational background. Greg earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Math from the University of St. Thomas, where they studied from 1986 to 1990. Greg further pursued their education and obtained an MBA in Management from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, attending from 1996 to 2001.

In addition to their formal education, Greg has also obtained several certifications. Greg is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and a Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), both from the Association of Energy Engineers. Greg also holds the certification of Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) from the US Navy. No specific information regarding the months or years in which these certifications were obtained is provided.