The information on this page gives a brief overview of the IEEE Power and Energy Society Executive Office Staff, and the various ways we support our volunteers. For more detailed information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Patrick P. Ryan
p.ryan@ieee.org

Patrick is responsible for working with the PES Governing Board and Executive Committee in formulating business and strategic plans and represents PES in negotiations and actions with other professional associations. As the Executive Director, Patrick also serves as an advisor to society officers and members and provides leadership for the PES Executive Office staff.

SENIOR MANAGER - PES MEMBER SERVICES
Susan Sacks
s.sacks@ieee.org

Susan is responsible for developing tools and programs to assist PES volunteers in their membership efforts.  She also develops and coordinates PES efforts to utilize the web and other forms of electronic and printed communications to support designated volunteer activities. She coordinates PES General Meeting arrangements.

ADMINISTRATOR  - PES MEMBER SERVICES
Shanon Nason
s.nason@ieee.org

Shanon administers the PES Awards & Recognition Program and Chapter Award Program, provides plaques, certificates and honoraria, and fulfills requests from PES Board members and other volunteers and members, as appropriate. Her additional responsibilities include supporting PES membership projects.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR – PES PUBLICATION SERVICES
Maria Proetto
m.proetto@ieee.org

Maria serves as liaison to Editors-in-Chief of PES Transactions, IEEE Publication Department and Technical Committee Program Chairs.  She is the administrator for the PES conference paper submission and review sites for all PES sponsored meetings, and schedules Technical Sessions for PES General Meetings, T&D & PSCE.  She also creates the Technical Program and Proceedings for PES General Meeting, T&D & PSCE as well as other PES sponsored conferences.  She coordinates the publication of PES Special Publications & Tutorials.

ADMINISTRATOR – PES PUBLICATION SERVICES
Randi Scholnick
r.scholnick@ieee.org

Randi serves as the administrator for the IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion,  the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, and the IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy. She is responsible for supporting the Editors-in-Chief during the paper review process and scheduling of Transactions issues, providing technical support on Manuscript Central, and responding to author inquiries. She is also responsible for posting publications-related content on the PES web site and for providing support to the PES Technical Council by scheduling committee meetings for the General Meeting.

ADMINISTRATOR – PES PUBLICATION SERVICES
Cheryl Koster
c.koster@ieee.org

Cheryl serves as the Administrator for the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, the IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, and the IEEE Power Engineering Letters.   She is responsible for supporting the Editors-in-Chief during the paper review process and scheduling of Transactions issues, providing technical support on Manuscript Central, and responding to author inquiries. She is also responsible for posting publications-related content on the PES web site and for providing support to the PES Technical Council by scheduling committee meetings for the General Meeting.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR – PES EDUCATION SERVICES
Susan Koval
s.koval@ieee.org

Sue works with Executive Director to manage the IEEE Power & Energy Society's Education business and services in accordance with IEEE and PES policy, procedures, and precedents, and to provide analysis and strategy to guide the decisions of the Society's Board. Coordinates, develops and oversees the Plain Talk series of courses.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR – PES MEETING SERVICES
D’Nese Moore
d.l.moore@ieee.org

D’Nese is responsible for managing activities related to PES Meeting business and provides leadership, guidance, and training for volunteers. Working with Executive Director and Vice-President meetings, D’Nese develops appropriate strategies and provides written, informative “issue papers” for inclusion in the conference board, executive committee,  or Board of Governor agendas in support of conference related activities.  

PES WEB CONTENT &TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATOR
Steven Matarazzo
s.matarazzo@ieee.org

Steven provides support to various technical projects which includes both the main and eCommerce portions of PES web site and other items. He provides recommendations and guidance to non-technical staff and volunteers on computer-based issues. Steven is also responsible for preparing videos for use on the web and on DVDs.

PES ADMINISTRATOR
Winnie Holden
y.holden@ieee.org

Winnie is responsible for providing administrative support to Executive Director and the Society, which includes expense reports, purchase requisitions, invoices. She maintains PES group email aliases and PES Governing Board roster.