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SUMMARY:General Manager/Leadership Roundtable - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Manager / Leadership RoundtableThursday\, October 8\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Leadership can be challenging—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join fellow general managers and utility leaders for an interactive roundtable where real conversations lead to practical solutions. This facilitated\, small group discussion will encourage participants to be candid\, share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and explore the topics that matter most to today’s public power leaders. Bring your questions\, your perspective\, and a willingness to engage—everyone’s voice helps shape the conversation. \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is designed for utility management personnel only. It is not restricted to those with a General Manager title but open to all those in leadership positions at their utility.   \n\nManagers\nExecutives\nDirectors\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am        Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am        Welcome and Introductions \n9:15 am        Open Discussion \n10:15 am     Break \n10:30 am     Open Discussion \nNoon             Lunch and Continued Discussion \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Facilitator\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Hyland\, PE\n					Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					 \nMichael ‘Mike’ Hyland is currently the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, located in Littleton\, Massachusetts. Mike took over the helm of NEPPA in May 2022 after a 40 year utility career that started inside a #6 fuel oil generation plant at Philadelphia Electric. \nPrior to his role at NEPPA\, Mike was the Energy & Technical Programs Manager for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) in Hughesville\, Maryland\, and his main responsibility was the oversight of the Solar Interconnection and Electric Vehicle programs. \nBefore his stint at SMECO\, Mr. Hyland served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington DC for 24 years. In that position\, he was responsible for all the engineering\, safety\, cyber security\, reliability\, system planning\, mutual aid and operations for the associations 2000+ municipal utilities operating in the United States. \nMike is a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, is co-inventor on three US Patents\, and now resides in Nashua\, NH. Mike has been married to his wife Colleen for over 33 years. Together they have raised three engineering children: Reid\, Erik and Jodie. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n			\n				LODGING INFORMATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​
URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-leadership-roundtable-october-2026/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Human Resources (HR) RoundtableTuesday\, December 8\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Human Resources plays a vital role in building a positive workplace\, supporting employees\, navigating challenges\, and helping organizations thrive. This roundtable brings together public power colleagues to share ideas\, exchange experiences\, discuss common challenges\, and learn from one another. You don’t need “HR” in your job title to have an important role in human resources! Whether you handle hiring\, employee relations\, workplace policies\, benefits\, or other employee-focused responsibilities\, your perspective matters. Come ready to share\, ask questions\, learn from your peers\, and leave with fresh ideas you can put into action at your own utility. \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is not restricted to those with a Human Resources title but open to all those who have HR responsibilities as part of their roles. \nIf you have the following job title you may be interested in attending:  \n\nHR Managers & Directors\nPeople Leaders\nOffice Administrators\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome and Introductions \n9:15 am        Facilitated Discussion \n10:15 am      Break \n10:30 am      Open Discussion \nNoon            Lunch and Continued Conversation \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Facilitator\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Kubik\n					Manager of Education and Marketing\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					Sarah graduated from Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a double minor in sociology and environmental science. Following graduation\, Sarah served in the United States Peace Corps as a youth development volunteer\, living in Azerbaijan. Returning home\, she entered the hospitality industry\, gaining vaulable customer service and management experience. This led her to the world of association management\, specifically condominium management\, where she had a 10+ year career with The Dartmouth Group\, eventually becoming their Director of Client Relations and Employee Experience. Sarah’s background in leading teams and creating company culture ignited her interest in Human Resources and in 2023 she obtained her Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Certification through HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute). In 2024\, she joined the public power industry as Manager of Education and Marketing for NEPPA. Sarah coordinates NEPPA’s education and training offerings and is in charge of association communications and promotion.  \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee\, breakfast pastries and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n			\n				LODGING INFORMATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​
URL:https://neppa.org/event/human-resources-roundtable/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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