Martha Davis, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Scholastic

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Customer Service Trainer

  Designed and implemented employee training programs for an inbound call center and resolved elevated customer complaints.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Hon. Ike Skelton

  Conducted research and public relations duties for Rep. Ike Skelton and the House Armed Services Committee.

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  Missouri Public Service Commission

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2012

  Policy, Legislation, Appropriations

  Repeatedly recognized for top performance through fast-track promotions and selection for high-priority initiatives.Policy Analyst II- Reviewed MO PSC regulatory filings, participated actively in stakeholder collaboration groups, provided training and recommended policy related to electric utility, RTO and state regulatory commission best practices concerning demand-side management programs; smart grid technology; integrated resource plans and renewable energy resources. Key accomplishments included coordinating the administrative rulemaking process for the MEEIA legislation which transformed the state regulatory framework related to utility energy efficiency investments.Legislative Coordinator- Developed and coordinated legislative efforts for the MO Department of Revenue, Taxation Division. Assisted in the drafting of revenue generating legislative proposals; monitored the progress of legislation; responded to requests for information; provided testimony before legislative committees; consulted with agency staff regarding fiscal impact of legislation; and coordinated the preparation and submission of fiscal notes. Served as project manager in coordinating the implementation of legislation, including participation in the department’s administrative rulemaking process. Provided technical advice and assisted agency officials in the preparation of the department budget. Served as department liaison to the Missouri Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board.Budget Research Analyst III- Served as primary staff to the MO Senate Appropriations Committee. Performed budget and program analysis of various state agencies including Departments of Health and Senior Services and Mental Health ($1.3 Billion budget). Management Analyst II- Evaluated operational processes of utility companies regulated by the MO Public Service Commission to ensure compliance as well as efficient and effective management. Show less

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  Summit Utilities, Inc.

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2016

  Director of Regulatory & Government Affairs

  Responsible for all local, state and federal regulatory, legislative and governmental affairs activities affecting Summit Utilities, Inc.Prepared and coordinated all regulatory filings, including rate proceedings.Provided leadership and management to the Regulatory & Government Affairs team, including expert consultants and external legal counsel, to ensure work is completed in an accurate and timely manner.Worked with appropriate company personnel to ensure compliance with the regulatory and accounting treatments.Developed and coordinated legislative efforts. Coalition building with other utilities and stakeholders.Single point of contact and resolution between regulatory, government agencies, the legislature and the Company, including the resolution of problems, complaints, and other matters.Key Accomplishments: Project manager and expert witness in the preparation, filing, management and implementation of a general rate proceeding with the Missouri Public Service Commission in 2014. Obtained approval for over 95% of the requested revenue requirement with an authorized ROE of 10.8% (actual capital structure), which ultimately resulted in authorization of a 49.5% increase in annual operating revenues, excluding the cost of gas. Obtained approval for a new consolidated tariff book which streamlined operations across acquired operating divisions.Served on the 2015 Mo Governor’s Comprehensive State Energy Plan (CSEP) Working Groups for Energy Distribution and Storage; Energy Usage; and Energy Pricing and Rate Setting; Summit Utilities Leadership Committee; Missouri Energy Development Association (MEDA) Legislative, Regulatory, Education, Communications and Tax Committees; Supplier Diversity Task Force; AGA State Affairs and FERC Regulatory Affairs Committees; Financial Research Institute (FRI) Advisory Board at the University of Mo-Columbia; and Mo Association of Natural Gas Operators (MANGO) Board Member and Officer (Secretary/Treasurer). Show less

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  KCP&L: Kansas City Power & Light

  Mar 2016 - May 2019

  Manager Regulatory Affairs

  Formulation of regulatory strategy and inform company leadership of the changing regulatory landscape.Responsible for building positive and productive relationships with regulators, legislators and external stakeholders to advocate and shape policy that creates a regulatory climate conducive to furthering the company’s strategic goals.Served on Missouri Energy Development Association (MEDA) Regulatory Committee.Completed the Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry Leadership Missouri Program (Class of 2017). Show less

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  Informa

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  Vice President, Content - Energy Group

  • Provide strategic direction and editorial leadership to the Energy Division, including the brands of T&D World, Utility Analytics Institute, Utility Products, Transmission Hub, and Distributed Energy.• Well-recognized thought leader in the global energy industry which involves public speaking, relentless networking, research, association involvement and industry collaboration.• Responsible for the strategy, management and delivery of all content within the B2B energy vertical including market research, print, digital, video, custom and live event production.• Provide management to the editorial teams, including a team of external freelance contractors, to ensure work is completed in an accurate, timely and cost-effective manner. Show less

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  Washburn University School of Business

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Adjunct Professor

  Adjunct Professor for the Washburn University School of Business teaching Organizational Behavior and Finance

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  University of Missouri-Kansas City

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Adjunct Professor

  Teaching advanced business analytics at the Bloch School of Business

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  Baker University

  Aug 2022 - now

  Asst. Professor of Business and Finance

  Professor of Business and Finance teaching advanced business analytics, finance, and management.

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  Atrium Economics

  Jan 2023 - now

  Executive Advisor

  Providing consulting, advisory, and regulatory expert witness services to utility and energy companies.