2022 draft agenda

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Marci Rossell

Marci Rossell, Expert Economic Forecaster, Former Chief Economist for CNBC and Co-Host of Squawk Box

Marci Rossell, former host of CNBC’s Squawk Box and Former Lead Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will talk about how our workplaces have been changed forever by Covid-19. She will also provide some enlightening thoughts on how supply chain disruptions are here to stay.

Matt Brandrup, President & CEO, RESCO

Matt Brandrup, President & CEO of RESCO, will provide an update on supply chain disruptions in the electric utility industry and discuss inflationary pressures, the continuance of long lead times, and delivery delays on critical supplies and equipment that cooperatives regularly purchase.

Peter Holran, Senior Vice President, Enbridge

Peter Holran, Senior Vice President at Enbridge, will provide an update on Line 5, current litigation, and the company’s proposed Straits Tunnel project.

Craig Borr, President & CEO, MECA

Dave Schweitzer, Board Chairman, Cherryland
Rachel Johnson, Member Relations Manager, Cherryland
Casey Clark, Communications & Marketing Director, MECA

Salon C/D

Salon C/D

Mark Santero, President & CEO, Homestead Funds

Mike Steffes, CEO, ACES
Joe Brannan, EVP & CEO, North Carolina Electric Cooperatives
Eric Baker, President & CEO, Wolverine

Robert Bryce, Author, Journalist, Film producer and Podcaster

Robert Bryce, acclaimed author and contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, will present on the Texas blackout, renewables, and the Future of the Electric Grid. Mr. Bryce is a high-energy speaker with very strong opinions on the electric industry.

Join Robert Bryce and your colleagues for a book signing with drinks and hors d’oeuvres (available until 6 pm). You’ll be able to pick up a complimentary copy of his book: “A Question of Power” and get it signed on-site.

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Joseph Baumann, VP & General Counsel, Wolverine
Steve Mitchell, Chairman, Mitchell Research & Communications, Inc.
Bill Ballenger, Owner/Publisher, The Ballenger Report

Joe Baumann, VP & general counsel at Wolverine, will engage Lansing political insiders—Bill Ballenger and Steve Mitchell—in a facilitated discussion on political redistricting in Michigan.

Jim Matheson

Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA

NRECA CEO, Jim Matheson, will provide a national cooperative update. Plenty of time will be reserved at the end for questions from the floor moderated by NRECA Michigan Director, Tony Anderson.

Gerry Bundle, Director, MEC
Bob Hance, President & CEO, MEC
Sam Hogg, Director of Business Origination, Wolverine

Midwest Energy & Communications is working hard to create vibrant, relevant, sustainable rural communities by providing first-in-class innovations and solutions where others won’t. Learn about the MEC SMART Park development—a 450-acre rail and fiber served business venture adjacent to their corporate headquarters.

U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar

U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar will provide an update on current political happenings in Washington D.C.

Eric Baker, President & CEO, Wolverine