"Make it Monday" forum - ML&P Generation: Past, Present and Future

ML&P General Manager Mark Johnston will discuss current and future generation issues in the Railbelt and the replacement of existing generation with more fuel-efficient, cost-effective generating assets. Mark will also provide an update on the 2016 commissioning of Plant 2A expansion project, the 120-megawatt, thermal generation power plant located in east Anchorage. 

The program will begin with the Division of Economic Development presenting the "Manufacturer of the Year" award. Each year, a Made in Alaska permit holder is selected as the state's "Manufacturer of the Year." The award recognizes the ability to overcome challenges and thrive while contributing to Alaska's economy. Winners demonstrate hard work, business growth, job creation, innovation, and community spirit. For more information on this award, visit https://vimeo.com/172160524.


Speaker: Mark Johnston, General Manager

Mark A. Johnston joined Municipal Light & Power in 2013 when he was appointed the Finance Projects Manager. Mark also took on the role as Regulatory Affairs Manager in 2014. In these roles, he provided key
oversight of accounting, regulatory issues and costs related to ML&P’s George M. Sullivan Plant 2 generation replacement project.

In May of 2015, Mark was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Municipal Light & Power; In August of 2015, he was appointed as General Manager. He has 24 years of experience in senior finance positions and has a solid understanding of complex financial operations and regulatory matters in a large public sector utility company.

Prior to joining ML&P, Mark worked as the senior vice president of Insurance Operations for Alaska USA Insurance Brokers, where he oversaw the annual revenue forecast, annual agency budgets, and strategic business operating plans for all departments.

Since 1999, Mark has provided independent consulting services that include financial analysis of rate filings and company valuations, and has served as an expert witness in regulated utility matters before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska or in legal proceedings.

During his tenure at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union from 1999 to 2006, Mark served as vice president of Central Operations and later as senior vice president of Central Administration. In these roles he provided executive oversight of several departments: Administration, Personal Lines, Small Commercial, Commercial Support, Facilities, Security, Purchasing, Distribution and Records.

Mark has also held executive and management level finance positions at the Alaska Public Utilities Commission, Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, Alaska Railroad Corp., and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He was awarded a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Nevada and has been a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Alaska since 1996.

There will be a Q&A at the end of the forum.

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