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• Puget Sound Energy Lecturers  
• Ahrens, Theresa Aubin
• Baggs, Kisha
• Cain, John
• Crotty, Coni
• Dalton, Diane
• Daugherty, Daniel
• Deller, Kinley
• Fleming, Gail
• Jake, Dawn
• Karch, James
• Lieseke, Connie
• Morgan, Diane
• Nepute, Mercedes
• Parker, Barbara
• Poole, Joyce
• Ricketts, John
• Walter, Jana
• Williams, Jill

Energy: The Power of the Grid: Michael Wehling
Michael Wehling has worked in Puget Sound Energy’s Energy Efficiency Services Division for the past seven years. He recently supported the Northwest Energy Efficiency Taskforce in its research effort addressing workforce development. Michael works in the Strategic Planning and Research Group supporting Energy Efficiency Services through reviewing State and Federal Energy Policies, supporting market research initiatives, developing a roadmap for PSE to implement smart grid technologies, and developing GIS based research projects. Prior to working at PSE, Michael completed a Master's Degree in Geography from Ohio University, was a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, and worked as a secondary school teacher and residential environmental educator.  top of page 

Green Power and Renewable Resources: Jake Wade
Jake Wade is the Net Metering Program Manager for Puget Sound Energy. He manages the interconnection process and customer experience for renewable energy customer generation under 100 kW. He also manages PSE's involvement in Washington State's Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Program. Jake joined PSE in 2006 as an Energy Advisor before moving to PSE's Green Power Program. Prior to joining PSE, Jake worked in marketing in both the computer software and hardware industries. Jake holds a BA in Political Science and a BA in International Studies from the University of Washington.  top of page

Conservation and Energy Efficiency: Lev Iov
Lev Iov works as an Energy Advisor for Puget Sound Energy in the Energy Efficiency Services Division. His main job duties include answering phone calls directly from residential and commercial customers looking for ways to lower both their electrical and natural gas usage. Lev also answers emails sent from customers pertaining to efficiency, contractor referrals, as well as signing up residential and commercial Green Power accounts. While out of the office, his duties include public education on power usage as and PSE’s Green Power program. Lev also staffs PSE booths at trade shows and local fairs. Prior to working at PSE, Lev completed a BA in Communication from the University of Washington. ?  top of page

Fleming, Gail
As an Accredited Business Accountant who has worked with small business people, Gail has taught at Olympic College for ten years. She is an accredited advisor for QuickBooks having worked with the software since its early development.  Gail owns an accounting firm with clients in many different industries helping them with their bookkeeping and setting up QuickBooks for their own use.  From an educational perspective Gail has a background in education and business with an emphasis in accounting.  Gail is also a part-owner of a local construction company.  top of page 

Dawn has over 10 years of public accounting experience and is the founder and partner of Peterson & Jake CPA Inc located in Port Orchard, WA.  Dawn is a University of Washington graduate.  Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Treasurer.  Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.  top of page