He is secretary of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Power System Communications and Cybersecurity committee and a member of the Power System Relaying and Control Committee. He is a member of numerous subcommittees and working groups. Outside of work and IEEE volunteering, he enjoys running, hiking, biking, kayaking, white water rafting, a really good brew pub, supporting his two high school children, and volunteering as a Lutheran teacher and guide for the many youth of his local community.