Sectors Involved

Experts on the Industry Advisory Board work with the action plan technical team to define our electrical needs to power the system, workforce needs to build the system, and community needs to define a long-term vision. Members of each team are experts in their field who volunteer their time and know-how to provide input, feedback, and guidance throughout the vision-setting and planning process.

If you work in one of these sectors, reach out to participate in one of our teams!

Our Leadership

Our collaborative approach involves working closely with industry leaders, government agencies, and community partners to ensure that our solutions are not only technically sound but also practically viable and beneficial to all stakeholders.

Steering Comittee

The Steering Committee, composed of industry experts and key stakeholders, provides strategic oversight to guide the development of Utah’s electrified transportation infrastructure. With most teams reporting directly to the Steering Committee, this collaborative approach ensures that work products are aligned with industry best practices and effectively address critical challenges in the transition to a sustainable, electrified future.

Carlos M. Braceras
Chair
Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation

Abby Hunsaker
Program Manager, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Bryce Bird
Director, Utah Division of Air Quality

Emy Lesofski
Director, Governor's Office of Energy Development

James Campbell
Pacificorp/Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Jay Fox
Executive Director, Utah Transit Authority

Regan Zane
Non-Voting member​
Director, ASPIRE ERC - USU

Andrew Gruber
Non-Voting member​
Executive Director, Wasatch Front Regional Council

Industry Advisory Board Executive Team

The role of the Industry Advisory Board is to assist the strategic planning and development of the action plan by providing insights and needs from across industries while articulating industry support and perspectives relative to the analysis and recommendations found in the annual report. The Board is comprised of nine advisory teams that include stakeholders, industry partners, and government agencies who impart information and insight relevant to their specialized expertise. Each team is led by two co-chairs who, together with the co-chairs of all nine teams, form the Executive Team.

David Eckels
Founding Partner, EVIA - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Advisors

Steve Handy
Stephen G. Handy Marketing

Blake Attaway
Senior Project Manager, Rocky Mountain Power

Clay MacArthur
Vice President, Power Marketing, Deseret Power

Dan Sultiff
Utah Valley University Aviation, Assistant Professor

Gary Straker
General Manager, Power Innovations International

Jared Esselman
Future Air Mobility, Vice President

Jeff Worthington
Utah AFL-CIO, President

Kathy Pope
Sales Manager, Salt Lake Express 

Mark Lawver
Stokes Trucking, Team General Manager

Oliver Young
Young Automotive Group, Team Chief Operating Officer

Tracy Young
Utah Urban Rural Specialized Transit Association, Team President

Travis Kyhl
Six County Association of Governments

Zak Konakis
Regional Pathways Coordinator, Utah State University Eastern

Michael Masquelier
Interim Director, Utah Electrified Transportation
ASPIRE ERC - USU

Sara Shaffer
IAB Coordinator,
ASPIRE ERC - USU