Public power utilities operate in a complex environment where effective risk management is crucial. Risk management encompasses the planning, structures, and processes that help utilities identify, assess, and mitigate risks such as cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions. By proactively addressing these challenges, utilities can ensure continuous and reliable service, protect their financial health, and maintain public trust.
Risk Management Working Group
The Risk Management Working Group consists of APPA staff and member representatives with an interest in risk management and insurance. The group meets regularly to provide strategic direction on APPA’s risk management programs, conferences, events, and projects and to help develop tools and resources that enhance risk management programs for all APPA members. The group includes representatives from utilities, joint action agencies, and state and regional associations. Membership is open to all current APPA members.
- Chair: Kyle Gibbs, Corporate Risk Supervisor, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado
- Vice Chair: Bryan Willnerd, Treasury & Risk Management Manager, Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska
Contact Aggie Serrame at [email protected] if you are interested in joining the RMWG.
Risk Management Community Group
Members can also share ideas and ask questions of their public power peers in the Risk Management community group on APPA Engage.