Privacy Policy

Effective February 15, 2017

This Privacy Policy is provided for websites operated by the Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative (“PDi2 “) in connection with our goods and services found at www.PDi2.com and other domains and social media sites by which we provide services online (collectively “Website”). This Privacy Policy describes our privacy practices and those of our vendors and business partners on the Website (“Service Providers”), but we do not own, operate, or control, the privacy practices of such Service Providers.

We collect and use information from or about you according to the Privacy Policy in effect at the time the information is gathered. Please be aware that our Privacy Policy may be changed by updating this page. By using this site, you expressly agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service without limitation or qualification. If you choose not to agree to these terms, then you may NOT use this site. You should review this Privacy Policy periodically to ensure you are in agreement with any updates or changes. Your continued use of our website following any changes will mean you accept such changes.

CONTACT US:

If you have questions or concerns regarding our Website, Privacy Policy or practices, please contact us at info@PDi2.org or Attn.: Executive Director, PDi2, PO Box 638, Churchton MD 20733.

ABOUT US:

PDi2 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting power infrastructure construction decisions by helping to determine the best option for new and rehabilitation projects. PDi2 works to increase awareness about options by developing common methods by which cable systems can be evaluated and educating power industry stakeholders on all technology and construction options, including underground. PDi2’s goal is to help determine the most viable, reliable and cost-effective solution for installation of transmission and distribution systems.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

The information we collect about you includes:

NON-PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION:

The Website may collect or request anonymous or non-personally identifiable information, demographic information, or data about use of the Website (“Non-PII”) from visitors. Non-PII cannot identify a specific individual unless combined with Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”).

Contact Information

By using PDi2’s Contact form you may provide the Website with Non-PII that may include your email address and the subject information location, and other. We may use your email address to communicate with you and provide Services, including newsletters and administrative communications.

Web Browsing Data

The Website collects anonymous information known as “Web Browsing Data.” Web Browsing Data alone cannot personally identify you. When you visit our Website, we or our Service Providers may collect the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer or Internet Service Provider, your domain, operating system, web pages you viewed while visiting our Website, date, time of day, browser type and other similar information.

To collect Web Browsing Data, we use small computer files which ask permission to be stored on your computer, which may include one or more cookies, web beacons, tags, java script, flash cookies, and data stored in log files (collectively, “Cookies”). When you visit the Website, a Cookie attaches to your computer and collects Web Browsing Data to allow the Website to remember members’ passwords.

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(1) This Website does not track users across third party websites and therefore does not use “do not track” signals.

(2) This Website does not authorize Service Providers or other third parties to collect PII or Non-PII from visitors to the Website without separate consent. Users who do not interact with the Website’s social media sharing functionality are not tracked by Service Providers or other third parties across the web.

PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (“PII”):

Our Website and our Service Providers only collect PII when you volunteer to provide PII through our Contact form. Such PII may include: your name, your employer’s or company’s name, and any communication you provide in the message portion of the Contact form.

Business Users of the Website

We collect PII from individuals and companies who visit our Website to learn about our Services, or enter into business relationships with us (“business information”). We maintain business information that may include PII provided by individuals, for purposes of administering our business, such as maintaining account contact information, sending invoices, etc. We may share such business information with third parties who provide administrative services (and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of the information), as well as pursuant to a court order or to law enforcement or government officials as we deem necessary or appropriate.

Canadian and European Union Users

We do not intend to collect PII from Canadian and European Union users. If you are from the United Kingdom, the European Union, or Canada, do not provide us with PII, use our Services, or the Website. If we learn that we collected PII from a user from the United Kingdom, European Union, or Canada, we will promptly delete that information.

Visitors from Canada who desire to become a member of PDi2 should contact us by sending an email requesting membership to info@pdi2.org.

Children

We do not intend to collect PII from children under 13. If you are under the age of 13, do not provide us with PII, use our Services, or the Website. If we learn that we collected PII from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe that we collected information from a child under 13, contact us at info@PDi2.org.

USE AND SHARING OF INFORMATION

Non-PII that we or our Service Providers collect is used for marketing and sales efforts, to better reach individuals who enjoy our products, to create a personally relevant experience for each user, to predict which content is most appropriate for different users.

Sharing PII with other Members and Service Providers

PII that we or our Service Providers collect is maintained in confidence, however, we will share your PII with other members and list your name and company name on the PDi2 roster and third party Service Providers who provide membership and other business services to PDi2. These trusted Service Providers may include website and communications technology providers and other business vendors.

Visitors who Request Services via the Website

Visitors who register on our Website to become members consent to be contacted by us, and to receive emails from us about the Services.

If you do not wish to be contacted again by us or receive our emails, follow the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of our emails.

With Consent

Except as set forth above, users will be notified when PII may be shared with third parties, and will be able to prevent the sharing of this information.

HOW WE PROTECT AND RETAIN YOUR INFORMATION

We take security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. These include firewalls and encryption, internal reviews of our data collection, storage and processing practices, and security measures, as well as physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems.

If we retain PII on our systems, we restrict access to PII to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information in order to operate, develop, or improve our Website and Services. These individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to discipline, including termination, if they fail to meet these obligations.

However, the internet and mobile web are inherently insecure and so we are unable to guarantee that the security measures we take will not be penetrated or compromised or that your information will remain secure under all circumstances.

Currently, we retain individual records of PII and all Non-PII for PDi2 members during the term of the individual’s membership. We reserve the right to change this policy subject to applicable laws and regulations.

HOW TO CONTROL AND CORRECT YOUR INFORMATION

You may visit the Website and utilize some of the Site functionality without entering any personal information. You may visit the Website without electing not to provide Web Browsing Data to us or our Service Providers by following the opt-out procedures set forth below, but our Website and some of our Services may not work properly.

Learn More about Cookies, Web Beacons, and other Technologies

You can accept or decline cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies. To learn more about cookies, including how to refuse cookies on your computer by adjusting web browser settings, follow these links:

Opting Out of Cookies

To opt-out from collection and use of your Web Browsing Data by the Website, you may block cookies by changing the privacy settings in your Internet browser.

Social Media

We may engage with you on third party social media sites such as LinkedIn, if you engage with us. By doing so, you “opt in” to sharing your content with us. Be aware that such content (PII, images, captions, and comments, etc.) that you submit (upload, post, comment, share, “like”, etc.) to third party social media sites (including any of our message boards or tweets) is publicly visible, not private and cannot be considered private PII. To manage social media notifications you receive, correct or delete your PII, adjust your privacy settings in your social media accounts. To learn more about social media privacy settings, follow these links:

Correcting your Personal Information:

If you have any questions about accessing or updating information we have on file about you, please contact us at info@PDi2.org.

Your California Privacy Rights:

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents who have an established business relationship with us have the right to request that we provide certain information regarding the disclosure of their personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the immediately preceding calendar year. You may send your request for such information to info@PDi2.org. Requests shall only be accepted via this email address. We shall not be responsible for requests made over the telephone or by any other means.

By using our Website, you signify your consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy and agree that your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to our info@PDi2.org, including without limitation, the terms regarding limitations on liability and application of the laws of the State of Maryland.

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Monica Perez-Therese joined ABB in 2013 and is the Senior Director, Market Development, for the Installation Products division.

Throughout Monica’s career, she has held leadership positions both supplying electric utilities and working for electric utilities, including Prysmian Group (formerly General Cable), Ericsson, Bell Microproducts, Eversource and Exelon. In these positions, Monica has worked with the North American, Latin American and European markets traveling extensively to these geographies.

Monica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University (Summa Cum Laude) and a Master’s degree in Power Engineering from The George Washington University. She is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and is bilingual (English and Spanish).

Monica is an avid soccer fan of Spain’s “La Liga”, UEFA’s Champion’s League and FIFA’s World Cup.

Monica Perez-Therese

ABB Installation Products
Executive Board/Voting Member PDi2

Mr. Fluharty is a third generation utility contractor and has been developing large, complex electrical projects for the last 15 years. His leadership and vision in the underground construction sector in pipeline, broadband and electrical, gives him a unique perspective on the industry from a lot of different perspectives.

Mr. Fluharty is a board member of the Power and Communications Contractor Association (PCCA), and the American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) and Vice chairman of the Common Ground Alliance.

John W Fluharty, II is currently working as part of Troy Companies, LLC providing expertise in the underground electric industry.

John W. Fluharty, II

The Troy Companies, LLC
Chair/Voting Member PDi2

Matt Spalding is the VP of Commercial Development at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services), one of the largest end-to-end solutions provider in North America for the power and infrastructure industry. Mr. Spalding’s electrical power industry experience spans almost 40 years with exceptionally broad leadership expertise from President/COO, R&D Core Team Leader, International Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Business Development, and Standards Engineering. He holds fifteen patents for electrical power devices, materials, and manufacturing. Mr. Spalding has dedicated the majority of his career improving LV, MV, HV & EHV underground systems with reliability through better component design, training and standards development. He has accomplished this through his roles and active participation in IEEE, ICC, and craft skills training organizations.

QISG offers the full spectrum of service capabilities that critical infrastructure owners need to design, build, operate, and maintain vital networks. QISG’s turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention-to-detail, and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, and Title & Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

Matt Spalding

Quanta Services
Executive Board/Voting Member PDi2

Donna has over 30 years of experience in the wire and cable industry. Throughout her career, she has held several roles within sales and marketing and has led or contributed to many projects within Southwire and its various business segments (Electrical Distribution, International, OEM and Utility). She has supplier experience with Utility Direct and Utility Distribution sales models.

Donna serves on the USMA Board and is on the NAAUD Supplier Advisory Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama.

Donna Ward

Southwire

Executive Board/Voting Member PDI2

Donna is Vice President, Utility Sales and Commercial Marketing for Southwire, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of wire and cable and a diversified electrical business. In her current role, she leads strategy development and execution, inside and outside sales, commercial marketing and business analytics for Southwire’s Utility business as the company seeks to remain generationally-sustainable for the next 100 years and beyond.

William maintains an active role within the wire and cable industry. He is currently Past President of ICEA (Insulated Cable Engineers Association). He is also an active member in various technical organizations such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).

William currently resides in Northern New Jersey with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys many activities which include running, biking, fishing, traveling, and watching his daughters grow up.

William A. Crawford

Vice President Engineering, The Okonite Company
Voting Member PDi2

William A. Crawford is Vice President Engineering at The Okonite Company. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Bucknell University. Since beginning his career at Okonite in 2005, he has participated in cable design, calculations, testing, product development, and technical support. In his current role, William is responsible for the oversite of the Applications Engineering Department and the Cable Evaluation & Development Laboratory.
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In addition to his technical expertise in energy engineering, he is also a strategic professional with a strong business acumen. He has demonstrated the ability to identify and evaluate opportunities, and has successfully developed and implemented complex solutions in the design, analysis, and construction management of utility scale energy systems. He is skilled in engaging with senior leaders and other key stakeholders in IOU, municipal and Federal agencies to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. He is committed to delivering high-quality work and is always looking for ways to improve his skills and knowledge.

James Codling

Sr. Practice Manager – Actalent
Voting Member PDi2

With over 30 years of experience in electrical, energy and water engineering, Jim has had the privilege of working with a variety of clients, including government, utility, and municipal organizations. His expertise in large scale energy engineering programs and projects has allowed him to deliver successful outcomes on complex projects. He is proud of his ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to ensure that projects are aligned with the overall business strategy and objectives.

Paul Brigandi

Application Technology Leader, Power Cables - DOW
Executive Board/Voting Member PDi2

Dr. Paul Brigandi is Application Technology Leader for Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics Wire & Cable business in North America based in Collegeville, PA.  Paul has experience in the power transmission and distribution as well as telecommunication markets focused on research and development of new insulation, jacket, conductive composites, and polymer modifier material developments.  His technical expertise includes formulation and processing of polyolefins, elastomers, and polymer composites.  Paul is active in several industry organizations including Insulated Conductors Committee, Communications Cable and Connectivity Association, and Fiber Broadband Association technical committees.  He also serves as 1st Vice President and on the Board of Directors of the Society of Plastics Engineers Palisades-MidAtlantic Section.  Paul earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from Lehigh University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. He is also an active Adjunct Professor at Lehigh University in the Material Science & Engineering department.  

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm with more than 10,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, planners, estimators, economists, technicians and scientists, representing virtually all design disciplines. We plan, design, permit, construct and manage facilities all over the world, with one mission in mind: make our clients successful. Being 100 percent employee-owned, we are each personally dedicated to making every client project a success. It drives our teams to provide tailored solutions that solve some of our customers’ greatest challenges.Intelligence Initiative. 

Frank Morrissey

Burns & McDonnell
Executive Board/Voting Member PDi2

As the Director of Underground & Submarine Cables at Burns & McDonnell, I work with Electric Utilities and Developers to support them in their goals of enhancing resiliency, upgrading and replacing aging infrastructure, overcoming major regulatory changes and permitting requirements, and achieving decarbonization goals with the installation of offshore wind, onshore wind, battery storage systems and solar plants. Underground electric infrastructure is paramount to the future of the electric grid and Burns & McDonnell's Engineering and Construction teams provide a customized solution to make each of our clients successful in achieving their goals to provide safe, reliable and affordable power for their customers.



Tony Hemling

Earthgrid
Voting Member/PDi2

Troy Helming is a modern-day industrialist and Unicorn founder. He’s an innovator, inventor, author, an elite athlete (invited 4x to compete on American Ninja Warrior), and a clean energy executive. As a creator, he’s founded clean energy & climate-tech companies that have generated more than $30 Billion of economic impact to date and invented 2 technologies that have led to over 60 clean energy patent claims.

Mike Beehler

National Spokesperson/PDI2

Mike Beehler has 40 years of electric T&D experience at Tucson Electric Power, Hawaiian Electric Company and Burns & McDonnell.  He is educated as a civil/structural engineer and is a registered professional engineer in eight states.  He currently is the founding member and Chief Opportunity Officer of Mike Beehler & Associates, LLC and serves as the National Spokesperson for the Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative. 

Mike is a Fellow in ASCE and a Member of IEEE and CIGRE.  He has been married for 40 years and has four adult children and some delightful grandchildren.  He lives on Singer Island, FL.

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Tim Wagner, Executive Director

Tim Wagner has nearly thirty years of association management experience, including positions as President & CEO, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Finance. He has been instrumental in the financial and program success of several associations in the power, energy, and broadband industries. He has vast experience at national trade associations, including association governance, grant management, workforce development, planned giving, meeting planning, accounting, investment management, employee benefits, building operations, and information systems. Tim is a graduate (summa cum laude) of the University of Virginia, where he presented his thesis on the Economic Impact of the Rural Electrification Administration.

Landry Molimbi

Head of Asset Management and Prysmian Electronics
Prysmian Group North America
Voting Member PDi2

Landry Molimbi is responsible for leading all Asset Management and Product Development activities for High Voltage & Medium Voltage Partial Discharge testing/monitoring services, optical sensing products (DAS, DTS) and innovative solutions for the North America Business Units (High Voltage, Power Distribution, Industrial, Telecom).

In this role, Landry is focused on business development, project management, technical sales support, and Partial Discharge measurement services for the Prysmian Group proprietary and revolutionary PRY-CAM technologies for the asset management of electrical systems, helping utilities increase uptime, asset longevity and safety while reducing maintenance costs & risks.

Landry started his career with General Cable (Silec) in 2007 and joined NKT Photonics in 2011. He moved to the Prysmian Group as Vice President for the Prysmian Electronics BU in 2018.

Born in Paris, France, Landry holds a master’s degree in Engineering from the ENSEM, a school of the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine in Nancy. Landry is also a member of various industry committees and an active member of CIGRE.

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David Lindsay

Marketing Manager – Energy Borealis Compounds, Inc.
Immediate-past Chairman/Voting Member PDi2

David Lindsay is currently Marketing Manager for the Energy business of Borealis Compounds, Inc. in North America. He has over 20 years in the US wire and cable business, working at manufacturers, non-profit organizations and electrical contractors. His experiences range from research and product development, to manufacturing, construction and installation of EHV cable systems. At Borealis he is responsible for customer and end-use marketing, and strategic planning of all wire and cable related product lines.

David serves on the NEETRAC Advisory Board, is actively involved in IEEE Insulated Conductor Committee and is past US representative to Cigré SC B1. He holds a Bachelors of Materials Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Masters of Business Administration from the University of West Georgia.

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Ben Lanz

Director of Applications Engineering, IMCORP
Chair/Voting Member PDi2

After 20 years in the power cable industry, Mr. Lanz currently holds the position of Director of Applications Engineering at IMCORP and has technical oversight of power cable life cycle consulting. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE Power & Energy Society, a voting member of the IEEE Standards Society, and a member of the IEEE Dielectrics and Industrial Applications Societies. He has served as Chairman of the Insulated Conductors Committee (ICC) technical committees responsible for cable testing, cable reliability and surge arresters, Chairman of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) O&M Balance of Plant technical subcommittee, a UL technical study committee member for MV and HV DC cables and is a reviewer and voting pool member for InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) standards. Mr. Lanz received his electrical engineering degree from the University of Connecticut (UCONN) under mentorship of Director of the Institute of Material Science Electrical Insulation Research Center (EIRC), Dr. Matthew Mashikian. He has published over a dozen papers on power system reliability, asset management, and diagnostics and regularly presents on the topics.