AIEC Chief Technology Officer Dan Gerard graduates from Management Internship Program

AIEC Chief Technology Officer Dan Gerard has completed an intensive program in electric utility management with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program (MIP) is a series of workshops offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin. The program guides participants through all facets of the electric utility industry, including the many changes occurring around the nation.

Gerard is one of only a few who will graduate from the Management Internship Program this year. Participants go through three 10-day sessions designed to challenge and educate in new, innovative management techniques. Participants leave with a better understanding of what consumers want and how to ensure they get it.

By also covering the unique principles that govern the operations of electric cooperatives, the program helps co-ops analyze other business ventures they may want to enter, as well as enhancing the core organizations.

Only rural electric top-level management participate in the program. This allows greater emphasis of study on management and leadership challenges and the aspects of consumer-ownership that cooperatives enjoy. Participants focus on member value as part of day-to-day decision making.

Gerard has completed one of the most exclusive management development programs in the nation for electric cooperatives.