Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
Ansen Labardee is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in network and systems engineering. Currently serving as an IT Systems Engineer and IT Network Engineer at Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association since July 2019, Ansen focuses on upgrading aging infrastructure and implementing new technologies to support over 1500 users globally. Previous roles include Network Engineer at ATS, where Ansen managed network infrastructure across multiple locations, and Network Administrator at BridgeTower Media, supporting a diverse user base and extensive server environments. Ansen has also held IT management and consulting positions, demonstrating expertise in business continuity, IT restructuring, and strategic planning. Ansen’s educational foundation includes a High School Diploma with a focus on Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from Pima Community College.
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
WH is a member-owned non-profit electric utility that provides electric power to Wright County and the western part of Hennepin County. The cooperative has been a corporate citizen in this area since 1937 and currently serves more than 50,000 electric accounts. The utility started its security division in 1989 that provides local home security solutions as well as monitors alarm systems for more than 50,000 customers in 32 states and three Canadian provinces.