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"MCR has become more than just a consultant; they've become a <br /> partner in our operation."—General Manager, municipal utility <br /> Working with MCR: C <br /> The key to sharing our knowledge and providing value is partnering with our <br /> Ii l l` clients. Before a project begins, we work with our clients to determine the <br /> exact issues our client is facing. During projects, we work jointly towards a <br /> r ', , t" solution, sharing our knowledge along the way. After project completion, we <br /> don't just disappear; we stay connected to ensure our clients are better off <br /> than before the project began. <br /> WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING: "MCR is always available to answer questions. All of this is part of <br /> the added value– they don't just walk away when the report is done." —CFO,joint action agency <br /> "Even during periods when we weren't actively engaged in projects, we have collaboratively worked with <br /> MCR to share information to benefit both parties."—Transmission planning manager,joint action agency <br /> "MCR always answered questions, both immediately and during times when they needed to follow-up. MCR <br /> got everything done in a timely manner." Transmission Planning Manager, joint action agency <br /> "MCR is our go-to consultant."—Transmission Planning Manager, G&T <br /> Working with MCR: Key Staff - a. _ <br /> Jim Pardikes is a Vice President at MCR and leads the Transmission Strategy Practice. He has 30 years of <br /> experience consulting to the utility industry, including public power, G&Ts and IOUs. His expertise includes <br /> electric transmission strategy and capital project economic and risk evaluation. Jim has extensive <br /> experience in facilitating client working teams and presenting to executive management and Boards of <br /> Directors. Jim has written extensively on transmission-related topics, such as factors in RTO membership, <br /> the value of transmission investments and making the case for transmission incentives. <br /> "Jim is very good at explaining complex issues, which led to good, effective testimony." CEO, joint action <br /> agency <br /> "Jim has a way of getting to the core concept; he's able to present it in a way that's understandable. He has <br /> a confidence when he's presenting, which is quite valuable." Transmission Planning Manager, G&T <br /> Ron Kennedy is a Director with MCR. He has 14 years of experience in consulting to the utility industry, <br /> including municipals, G&Ts and IOUs. His expertise includes development and review of formula rates and <br /> RTO protocol compliance, FERC filings for Section 205 rate changes and transmission rate incentives and <br /> evaluation of major capital projects. In the transmission strategy and cost analysis arena, Ron has worked <br /> with numerous public power and G&T clients on economic evaluations of RTO membership, implementation <br /> of formula rates, changes to formula rates and revenue cost recovery. Ron is experienced in presenting to <br /> executive teams and Boards of Directors. <br /> "Ron was very helpful and very informative in terms of teaching me what the Attachment 0 does for my <br /> organization."--CFO,joint action agency <br /> "There were some gray areas in the Attachment 0, where it came down to a judgment call. Ron provided <br /> very good guidance on what to do in those situations."—Head of Power Supply, municipal utility <br /> "Ron knows those FERC accounts like the back of his hand."—Vice President,joint action agency <br /> 95 <br />