VP Utility Consulting
The Shpigler Group, Georgia, United States
Glenn Purcell is Vice President of Utility Consulting at The Shpigler Group (TSG), a strategy and management consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in utility technology modernization. With more than 25 years of experience in the utility and telecommunications sectors, including prior service as a utility Chief Information Officer, Glenn brings a rare combination of strategic perspective and deep operational expertise to every engagement.
At TSG, Glenn leads consulting assignments spanning AMI and MDMS assessments, CIS and ERP procurement, transport network studies, telecom and communications infrastructure strategy, SCADA integration, and GIS initiatives for electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and public power organizations across the United States. His work consistently guides utilities through complex, high-stakes technology decisions with confidence and clarity.
Glenn's client engagements span the full utility technology lifecycle, from vendor evaluation and contract negotiation to implementation oversight and post-deployment performance management. He is known for translating technical complexity into actionable strategy, and for delivering results that protect ratepayer value while advancing grid, operational, and communications modernization goals.
Before his consulting career, Glenn served honorably in the United States Air Force, an experience that instilled the discipline, precision, and mission focus he brings to every client engagement.
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