Between Two Turbines — #11 | Alan Bull In this episode of Between Two Turbines, Vice President of O&M Services Alan Bull returns to join host Josh Tate for a look at the forces reshaping the power industry. As AI accelerates demand for electricity and data centers expand at an unprecedented pace, Alan explains how utilities, independent power producers, and technology companies are adapting to meet the moment. The conversation explores the rise of co-located generation, why some AI compan...
21 Aug 2026
Leading from the Ground Up - Stan Weeks
Between Two Turbines — #10 | Stan Weeks In this episode of Between Two Turbines, Stan Weeks, SVP, CHRO, and President of Power Contracting & Consulting at NAES, joins host Josh Tate to discuss the leadership principles that have shaped his career across engineering, operations, human resources, and executive management. From his early days as an engineer at Boeing to leadership roles at Weyerhaeuser and NAES, Stan reflects on the experiences that transformed his approach to leading people...
7 Jul 2026
Green Hydrogen: The Future of Energy Storage - Jim McConville
Between Two Turbines — #09 | Jim McConville In this episode of Between Two Turbines, Senior Operations Director Jim McConville joins host Josh Tate to reflect on the evolution of NAES and explore one of the industry's most innovative energy projects. Drawing from decades of experience in power generation, Jim shares how the company has adapted alongside a rapidly changing energy landscape while remaining focused on operational excellence. The conversation centers on the Advanced Clean Energy ...
21 May 2026
Cyber Threats, Human Error, & Grid Reliability - Sean Thompson
Between Two Turbines — #08 | Sean Thompson In this episode of Between Two Turbines, Sean Thompson, Supervisor of NERC Services at NAES, joins Josh Tate for a conversation about reliability, cybersecurity, and the evolving risks facing the power industry. Sean explains the role NERC compliance plays in protecting the grid, how operators prepare for both cyber and physical threats, and why risk mitigation has become more important than ever in today’s interconnected energy landscape. The discus...
7 Apr 2026
The World’s Largest Machine - Alan Bull
Between Two Turbines — #07 | Alan Bull In this episode of Between Two Turbines, Operations VP Alan Bull joins host Josh Tate to trace the history of the "largest machine in the world" and the problems that shaped it. From the 19th-century "War of Currents" to the massive public works projects of the Great Depression, Alan explains how the North American grid evolved from isolated generating stations into a complex, interconnected system. The conversation dives into the regulatory shifts...
17 Feb 2026
The Human Side of Industrial Safety - David Jackson
Between Two Turbines — #06 | David Jackson In this episode of Between Two Turbines, NAES VP of Safety David Jackson joins host Josh Tate for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build — and scale — a safety culture. From nuclear cleanup sites to more than 200 power plants across the globe, David shares the lessons that shaped NAES Safe™, the philosophy behind “Stop Work Responsibility,” and the emotional impact of the Protect Your Four campaign. It’s a deep dive into leadership, a...
14 Jan 2026
Where Engineering Meets the Bottom Line - Ginger Elbaum
Between Two Turbines — #05 | Ginger Elbaum E3 VP Operations, Ginger Elbaum joins host Josh Tate to explore how independent engineering helps turn complex energy projects into bankable realities. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience spanning power plant construction, field engineering, and project finance, Ginger explains how engineering judgment, financial scrutiny, and real-world lessons learned come together behind every major energy investment. The conversation covers the role...
17 Nov 2025
Compliance First: Protecting People, Plants, & Performance - Mark Gollini
Between Two Turbines — #04 | Mark Gollini NAES Director of Compliance Services Mark Gollini joins host Josh Tate for a deep dive into the systems that keep the grid reliable and our environment protected. From the evolution of NERC regulations and the lessons learned from historic blackouts to the real risks of non-compliance, Mark breaks down why these standards matter — and what it takes for today’s plants to stay ahead of them. The conversation spans environmental permitting, emerging regu...
20 Oct 2025
Infrastructure MRI: Transforming Inspections with StratoSight - Paul Baltadonis
Between Two Turbines — #03 | Paul Baltadonis StratoSight SVP Paul Baltadonis joins host Josh Tate to discuss how advanced inspection technology is changing the way we manage infrastructure. From AI-driven drone surveys and 3D modeling to predictive maintenance and safety innovation, Paul explains how StratoSight is helping operators see what the human eye can’t — turning rooftop inspections into digital intelligence. Drawing on his experience leading maintenance and engineering at Amazon, he...
12 Sept 2025
Next-Gen Power: AI, Robotics, & People - Nancy Armstrong
Between Two Turbines — #02 | Nancy Armstrong NAES Technical Program Director of Energy & Robotics Nancy Armstrong joins host Josh Tate to discuss how AI and robotics are transforming the power industry. From the workforce shortfall created by retiring operators to capturing decades of plant knowledge, Nancy explains how technology is stepping in to bridge the gap. The conversation covers predictive maintenance with robotics, AI as a tool for decision-making, and how small efficiency gains...
25 Aug 2025
The Next Energy Revolution - Alan Bull
Between Two Turbines — #01 | Alan Bull In the debut episode of Between Two Turbines, NAES VP of O&M Services Alan Bull joins host Josh Tate for a conversation about the forces reshaping the power industry. From AI’s growing energy demands to small modular reactors, grid bottlenecks, and the future of electrification, Alan shares insider insight on where energy is headed — and what it means for the future. Powered by NAES
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