Dave Megna

Pioneer
DISC Type : dsi

SVP Field and System Operations at WEC Energy Group

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Dave Megna is the Senior Vice President of Field and System Operations at WEC Energy Group, where he is responsible for electric and gas service delivery across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. He studied Business Administration at Upper Iowa University and has progressed through numerous operational leadership roles.

Dave is an active member of his professional community, serving on the MATC Foundation Board of Directors since 2021. In this role, he helps support student success and enhance learning at the college, from which he is also an alumnus.

He recently celebrated his 40th anniversary with We Energies and WEC Energy Group, marking an exceptionally long and dedicated career with the company.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Energy Grid Operations
His entire career, from line mechanic to SVP, has focused on electric and gas distribution, dispatch functions, and outage management systems for WEC Energy Group.
Operational Efficiency
He launched the company's "Competitive Excellence" initiative to assess and improve the efficiency and productivity of the natural gas and electric delivery businesses.
Community Philanthropy
Serves as President on the MATC Foundation Board, a philanthropic partner that raises funds for student scholarships, academic supplies, and emergency grants.

Media Appearances

Dave Megna Bio - We Energies. Featured in WEC Energy Group

See Now

Work History

10-2024
SVP Field and System Operations at WEC Energy Group
7-2020
Vice President Wisconsin Field Operations at WEC Energy Group
7-2015 - 7-2020
Vice President Wisconsin System Operations at WEC Energy Group
1-2011 - 7-2020
Director System Operations at We Energies
1-2009 - 12-2011
Western Area Manager at We Energies

Education

1995 - 1999
Business Administration from Upper Iowa University
1998 - 1999
Business/Accounting from Cardinal Stritch University

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 24 Location : Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : SVP Field and System Operations at WEC Energy Group
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dave is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Dave take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Dave

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.