Mr. Strandberg has 35 years experience as a Professional Engineer. Born in Anchorage and a life long Alaskan, he attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks and received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1970 and a Masters of Science in Arctic Engineering in 1983. He recently moved from the Regulatory Commission of Alaska where he was for 7 years as a utility commissioner. As a commissioner Mr. Strandberg participated in key Electric and natural gas utility and pipeline decisions, and specialized in stakeholder processes to evolve market based rules for regulated utilities. With his current position with the Alaska Energy Authority as a project manager for Electrical Interties, Mr. Strandberg deals with Existing Railbelt Interties, and is engaged in energy infrastructure planning and construction projects throughout the state.
Mr. Strandberg is a registered mechanical and civil engineer in Alaska and has worked in rural and urban areas in his professional practice. Early in his career, Mr. Strandberg worked on the design team for the Trans Alaska Pipeline, and was stationed in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Houston, Texas. As a Mechanical and Utilities designer, he worked in private practice designing heating, ventilating and air conditioning, district heating and power plant systems throughout Alaska.
Jim has two grown children each pursuing Engineering Careers.

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The Alaska Section election of officers is held at the end of each calendar year. The Tellers Committee is proud to announce the official results effective now:

• Chair: Steve Kaleta
• Vice Chair: Kyi Soe
• Treasurer: Kay Keller
• Secretary: Elizabeth Johnston
• Member-at-Large: Aung Thuya
• Member-at-Large: Darrell Wetherall