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As part of our Avangrid in the Community series, we’re shining the spotlight on employees who generously give their time and energy to passions that drive them. In the small town of Liberty, New York, keeping the lights on means more than restoring power after a storm. For John Schenck, Senior Manager of Regional Operations at NYSEG’s Liberty Division, it also means powering the spirit of his community through volunteerism. [caption id="attachment_8485" align="alignright" width="449"] John Schenck doing what he loves: volunteering in the local community.[/caption] Over the

As part of our Avangrid in the Community series, we’re shining the spotlight on employees who generously give their time and energy to passions that drive them. For Katie Manende, volunteering isn’t just something she does in her spare time; it is a deeply personal way to give back, to connect, and to heal. By day, Katie (pictured above, left) serves as Manager of Vegetation Management for Central Maine Power (CMP), ensuring reliable power for customers by overseeing the maintenance and safety of trees and vegetation

As part of our Avangrid in the Community series, we’re shining the spotlight on employees who generously give their time and energy to passions that drive them. When you meet Gordon Hale, you quickly learn two things: he loves his work at Avangrid, and he really loves rocks. By day, Gordon (pictured above, right) is an Application Performance Architect at Avangrid in Portland, Oregon, helping oversee the procurement of critical technology that keeps the company’s energy generating operations running smoothly. But outside of work, he’s

As part of our Avangrid in the Community series, we’re shining the spotlight on employees who generously give their time and energy to passions that drive them. Michael Russo has spent 18 years as a lineworker at United Illuminating (UI) in Connecticut, helping keep the lights on and the community moving. But outside of work, he devotes countless hours to something just as vital: supporting local veterans and their families through Shoreline Veterans Corporation, a nonprofit he founded. [caption id="attachment_8407" align="alignright" width="439"] Mike Russo (left) and

After moving to Freeport, Maine over ten years ago, Ben Shepard discovered 200 acres of conservation land owned by the Town of Freeport close to his house. As an avid hiker and runner since his teenage years, this property sparked an interest and a passion. “The conservation property, Florida Lake, has lots of natural beauty and hiking trails – and when I first saw it in 2014 – it was in a state of disrepair,” he said. “So, I started to look for ways to

As part of our Avangrid in the Community series, we’re shining the spotlight on employees who generously give their time and energy to passions that drive them. When the phone rings and a 911 call comes through in Owego, New York, chances are Michael Roden is on the way. By day, Michael is a Health and Safety Lead Analyst at New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), where he works to keep employees safe. But outside of his day job, he wears another hat as

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