Stephen Wathen manages the energy strategy that is focused on the central region for utility power infrastructure delivery and carbon-free energy development. He is an energy professional, experienced in renewable project development and management, utility customer programs, and utility infrastructure upgrades. Steve holds a M.S in Global Energy Management from University of Colorado at Denver and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy. Prior to joining Rowan, he served for nearly a decade as an U.S. Army Special Forces and Engineer Officer, after which he developed and managed renewable energy and utility projects at Xcel Energy.