Leading from the Ground Up | PowerGridTalks Podcast
PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsOctober 14, 202600:40:35

Leading from the Ground Up | PowerGridTalks Podcast

We're bringing another one of our first episodes to YouTube! In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Travas Deal, CEO of Colorado Springs Utilities, to discuss his remarkable journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to leading one of the nation’s most respected public utilities.

Travas shares how his background in service, discipline, and teamwork has shaped his leadership philosophy and approach to building a resilient, forward-thinking organization. The conversation covers everything from energy diversification and infrastructure modernization to community engagement, workforce development, and what it takes to lead through constant change in the utility sector.

0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Travas and His Background
8:49 - A Day In The Life
11:58 - Employee Recognition
19:50 - Safety Education for the Public
24:21 - Balancing Infrastructure Needs
31:33 - The Complexity of Cost

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