Brad Jenkins, PMP

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Retired at Portland General Electric

Portland, Oregon, United States

Overview

Brad Jenkins is a results-driven operations executive, recently retired from his role as VP of Utility Operations at Portland General Electric. His expertise spans managing diverse energy assets, including wind, hydro, thermal, and decommissioned coal and nuclear plants. He earned his bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University.

His career inspiration stems from a family legacy in the power industry, with both his father and grandfather working in the business. He is a U. S. Air Force veteran and has served on the Providence Portland Medical Foundation Board of Directors, showing a commitment to his community.

Unique fact: He views the complex challenges within utility operations as intellectually stimulating puzzles that he enjoys solving.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Utility Operations
As VP of Utility Operations, he was responsible for the efficient operation of PGE's generation, transmission, and distribution assets, from wind farms to decommissioned coal plants.
Energy Transition
He has direct experience decommissioning Oregon's last coal-fired plant while helping usher in new renewable resources like wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
Complex Problem-Solving
He is motivated by solving intellectually challenging puzzles within large-scale operations and giving teams the resources they need to find solutions.

Media Appearances

Brad Jenkins - Portland General Electric Company - Comparably. Featured in Comparably

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Work History

2-2012
Retired at Portland General Electric
12-2018 - 4-2023
Vice President, Utility Operations at Portland General Electric
10-2017 - 12-2018
Vice President, Generation & Power Operations at Portland General Electric
3-2011 - 3-2012
Maintenance Manager at Sandvik
4-2006 - 11-2010
Maintenance Manager at Energy Northwest

Education

1987 - 1989
Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
2013 - 2013
Education details unavailable from Willamette University

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Exp : 38 Location : Portland, Oregon, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Retired at Portland General Electric
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Insights For Selling To Brad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brad is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brad

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brad move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Brad take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Brad

Personality Compatibility


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