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Steven Liegl

Director Infrastructure Operations - IT Services
WEC Energy Group, United States

Steve Liegl is currently the Director Infrastruture and Operations for WEC Energy Group, consisting of seven regulated gas, electric, and renewable energy utilities.
WEC Energy Group was formed eleven years ago through an acquisition of Integrys Energy Group by Wisconsin Energy. WEC Energy Group is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with major utility operations in Wisconsin, Upper and Lower Michigan, Minnesota, and the Chicago area.
At WEC Energy Group Steve is responsible for managing his group's operating/maintenance budget, capital project budget, staffing, technical training, and outsourcing. Steve also has responsibility for the strategic, tactical, and operational direction of multiple IT infrastructure and operations teams supporting IT infrastructure, exchange/messaging, service desk, client devices, software deployment, and IT asset management. Along with managing the IT teams, critical business relationships are required due to the unique systems within the various electric and gas utilities.
Prior to joining the utility industry Steve spent 17 years in the cellular industry working for companies such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, and BellSouth. While at these organizations Steve held roles in both network operations as well as core network engineering.
Along with six years of active service in the United States Marine Corps, Steve currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wisconsin Lutheran College, Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and a Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
In addition, Steve serves as an adjunct instructor at Liberty University, providing education and influence to graduate students.
Steve also currently serves on the Pulaski Community School District Board of Education, executive committee/board for UTC (Utilities Technology Council), Board of Directors for Aspiro, and the Greater Green Bay Economic Development Board. Each of these provide an opportunity to provide service in the community.

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