You are cordially invited to join the California Public Utilities Commission for the following events:
October 10, 2024:
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Join the 22nd Annual General Order 156 Supplier Diversity En Banc from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
At the CPUC's Supplier Diversity En Banc's public forum listen to leaders of the California's investor-owned utilities discuss their supplier diversity programs and contracting opportunities. You will also hear from the local government, ethnic Chambers of Commerce, community-based organizations, Community Choice Aggregators, prime suppliers and subcontractors.
Public comments related to the Supplier Diversity Program will be held at the end of the program. This event is free to public!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the Post En Banc Social Hour from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, providing valuable networking opportunities.
This event will be held at the Riverside Convention Center, on the first floor, in the outdoor Plaza. Don't miss this chance to connect with industry peers and leaders. These events are free to the public!
We look forward to your participation!
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
Alice Reynolds, President, CPUC
Darcie L. Houck, Commissioner, CPUC
John Reynolds, Commissioner, CPUC
Karen Douglas, Commissioner, CPUC
Matthew Baker, Commissioner, CPUC
Steven Bradford, 35th District, Senator9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Summary of Utility Supplier Diversity Performance
Summary of Utility Supplier Diversity Performance
Stephanie Green – Supplier Diversity Manager, News and Outreach Office, CPUC10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
PANEL 1: The Diverse Community Panel
PANEL 1: The Diverse Community Panel
Expanding outreach and procurement success through technology and innovative services.
Moderator: Darcie Houck, Commissioner, CPUC
Panelists:
Frank Montes, Chairman, Hispanic Coalition of Small Business (Confirmed)
Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner, CEO, Veterans in Business (VIB) Network – (Confirmed)
Ahmad Holmes, Chief Operating Officer, California African American Chamber of Commerce
Philip DeVliegher, Vice President Supplier Diversity, Disability:IN (Confi...Expanding outreach and procurement success through technology and innovative services.view more
Moderator: Darcie Houck, Commissioner, CPUC
Panelists:
Frank Montes, Chairman, Hispanic Coalition of Small Business (Confirmed)
Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner, CEO, Veterans in Business (VIB) Network – (Confirmed)
Ahmad Holmes, Chief Operating Officer, California African American Chamber of Commerce
Philip DeVliegher, Vice President Supplier Diversity, Disability:IN (Confirmed)
Tracy Stanhoff, President, American Indian Chamber of Commerce –(Confirmed)
Jay Ungos, President & Founder, Small Business Diversity Network – (Confirmed)
Patrick Kirkwood, Executive Director, Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber Commerce. (Confirmed)
Janice Greene, President/CEO, WBEC Pacific – (Confirmed)10:50 AM - 10:55 AM
Break
Break
10:55 AM - 11:35 AM
PANEL 2: Supplier Panel
PANEL 2: Supplier Panel
Implementing innovative solutions to maximize supplier efficiency and drive client success.
Moderator: Alice Reynolds, President, CPUC
Panelists:
Warren James, President, Pro Energy Services – (Confirmed)
Sherry Shafiei, Chief Executive Officer, Shift Diverse Business Solutions - (Confirmed)
Lucy M. Labruzzo, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Engineering Partners Inc. - (Confirmed)
Christopher Mills, President of Union Operations, Primoris Power Delivery - (...Implementing innovative solutions to maximize supplier efficiency and drive client success.view more
Moderator: Alice Reynolds, President, CPUC
Panelists:
Warren James, President, Pro Energy Services – (Confirmed)
Sherry Shafiei, Chief Executive Officer, Shift Diverse Business Solutions - (Confirmed)
Lucy M. Labruzzo, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Engineering Partners Inc. - (Confirmed)
Christopher Mills, President of Union Operations, Primoris Power Delivery - (Confirmed)
Todd Caporal, Client Director for Energy and Utilities, World Wide Technology - (Confirmed)11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Karen Douglas, CPUC, Commissioner
James Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, Pinnacle Power Services
Fernald Swearingen, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Innovative Consulting Concepts
Benjamin Garcia, Chief Executive Officer, Precision Services Unit
Elizabeth Martinez, Vice President of Business Development, Meruelo Enterprises12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
Lunch
Sponsored by:
Pro Energy Services Group
SHIFT Diverse Business Solutions
The Engineering Partners, Inc.
Primoris Power Delivery
World Wide Technology1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
PANEL 3: Energy Panel
PANEL 3: Energy Panel
Driving utility performance with supplier diversity, technology, and innovative strategies.
Moderator: John Reynolds, Commissioner, CPUC
Panelists:
Sumeet Singh, Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation – (Confirmed)
Caroline Winn, Chief Executive Officer, San Diego Gas & Electric – (Confirmed)
Steven D. Powell, President, & Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Edison – (Confirmed)
Scott Drury, C...Driving utility performance with supplier diversity, technology, and innovative strategies.view more
Moderator: John Reynolds, Commissioner, CPUC
Panelists:
Sumeet Singh, Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation – (Confirmed)
Caroline Winn, Chief Executive Officer, San Diego Gas & Electric – (Confirmed)
Steven D. Powell, President, & Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Edison – (Confirmed)
Scott Drury, Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Gas (Confirmed)
Dawn Weisz, Chief Executive Officer, MCE Clean Energy (Confirmed)2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
Break
Break
2:05 PM - 2:50 PM
PANEL 4: Communication/Cable/Water Panel
PANEL 4: Communication/Cable/Water Panel
Leveraging supplier diversity and community outreach to enhance competitiveness and market relevance.
Moderator: Matthew Baker, Commissioner, CPUC
Panelists:
Kevin Tilden, President, California American Water (Confirmed)
Olga Perelman, Senior Director, Technology Procurement, T-Mobile – (Responded waiting for confirmation of participant)
Alexis Dennard, AVP Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, AT&T (Confirmed)
Jesus Roman, Managing Associate Counsel and Head ...Leveraging supplier diversity and community outreach to enhance competitiveness and market relevance.view more
Moderator: Matthew Baker, Commissioner, CPUC
Panelists:
Kevin Tilden, President, California American Water (Confirmed)
Olga Perelman, Senior Director, Technology Procurement, T-Mobile – (Responded waiting for confirmation of participant)
Alexis Dennard, AVP Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, AT&T (Confirmed)
Jesus Roman, Managing Associate Counsel and Head of Regulatory, Verizon – (Confirmed)
Bob Zook, Vice President, Procurement Field Operations, Charter2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Public Comments
Public Comments
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Alice Reynolds, President, CPUC
Darcie L. Houck, Commissioner, CPUC
John Reynolds, Commissioner, CPUC
Karen Douglas, Commissioner, CPUC
Matthew Baker, Commissioner, CPUC
Steven Bradford, 35th District, Senator3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Social Hour Networking
Social Hour Networking
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CPUC Supplier Diversity En Banc - October 10, 2024 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Join CPUC for a free public forum and listen to the leaders of the California’s investor-owned utilities discuss their supplier diversity programs and contracting opportunities. You will also hear from the local government officials, ethnic Chambers of Commerce, community-based organizations, Community Choice Aggregators and primes and subcontractors within the utility space. This event is free to the public.
For questions related to the CPUC Supplier Diversity En Banc, please contact
Drisha Melton at drisha.melton@cpuc.ca.gov
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