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Government Affairs, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

Location:
Pea Ridge, AR
Posted:
July 29, 2023

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ANGELA S. BEEHLER

CUSTOMER-FOCUSED EXECUTIVE GROWING RELATIONSHIPS, TALENT AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS Pea Ridge, AR 72751 479-***-**** adyli8@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/angelasbeehler Global Energy, Regulatory, Compliance & Government Affairs Executive Corporate ambassador and strategist shaping public policy initiatives and advocating for improvements in federal and state legislative/regulatory environments.

Notable career marked by influencing consumer-friendly policy, regulation, and legislation in the United States and abroad. Expert in analyzing and advising management on the impact of legislative and regulatory issues.

Proven success in positioning businesses as a public policy partner and steering legislative strategies through coalitions and issue advocacy initiatives.

Recognized expertise in the energy industry with public speaking, policy advocacy, lobbying, and think tank experience. Partnered with utilities, ISO’s, RTO’s, regulators, and legislators.

Results-driven, approachable leader skilled in building competent, collaborative teams, providing career development and growth opportunities, and empowering staff to meet and exceed expectations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:

Legislative & Regulatory Process Relationship Building & Networking Vision, Strategy & Planning

Issue Analysis & Interpretation Turnaround & Change Leadership Advocacy & Campaigning

Coalition Building & Influencing Government Agency/NGO Relations Stakeholder Representation

Regulatory & Legal Compliance Team Building & Staff Management Public Speaking & Presenting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENERGY CONSULTANT 2016 – PRESENT

RENOVARE ENVIRONMENTAL/BIOHITECH DIRECTOR, REGULATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE 2021-6/2022 Created and maintained relationships with local and federal government officials and like-minded sustainable companies. Promoted ESG, recycling and food waste management education to customers and furnished biodigesters to sustainable companies and customers. Financial difficulty for company. SELECT PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES IN SOUTHWEST MO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 11/2016 - 2021 Responsible for all aspects of turning around for troubled city housing authorities working in collaboration with Office of OIG and Boards of Commissioners. Reestablished a solid HUD relationship and led personnel into a new accountability over compliance and operations of the housings. WAL-MART STORES, INC. Senior Director, Energy Regulation, Legislation & Compliance 1/2002 – 5/2016 Implemented Walmart’s strategic energy vision to influence state/federal legislation regarding corporate energy, sustainability, policy, rate and regulatory proceedings for 5K+ U.S. facilities. Advocated and strategized for rate and policy interventions across utilities nationwide. Promoted/advocated for favorable renewable and sustainable energy policy nationwide, encompassing energy curtailment, energy efficiency, and rate design. Formed partnerships with government agencies, legislators, utility executives, ISO’s, RTO’s, NGO’s, and other companies to influence policy. Managed compliance filings for state, regional, federal, and United Kingdom reporting for Texas Retail Energy (TRE) and Power4All (UK ASDA). Presented in national and international venues on energy policy issues, including smart grid, demand response, energy efficiency, renewables, and competitive markets. Led teams of up to five direct reports. Promoted from Director, Energy Regulation/Legislation in 2007.

Led Walmart to achieve undisclosed millions in mitigated value as an Original Party in Standing to support FERC Order 745 in U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in favor of consumers who provide energy curtailment comparable to energy generators.

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Worked with other Advanced Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) board members to advocate the benefits of proactive consumer participation in demand response and renewables in energy markets that mitigate emissions while lowering costs for other ratepayers.

Delivered nearly 200% increase in first year value mitigation, representing millions of dollars in proceeding costs mitigated over the last 13 years, by successfully intervening in rate and regulatory proceedings.

Monetized Energy Support Specialist/Regional Energy Manager Team, with millions of dollars in energy cost savings, by initiating, documenting, and tracking utilities rebates for energy efficiency. Savings increased more than 50% over six years (2002-2008).

Delivered testimony to state congressional venues and FERC.

Influenced energy policy and sustainability nationally and internationally by participating in think tanks worldwide, including Rocky Mountain Institute ELab and German Marshall Fund.

Played instrumental role in passage of favorable energy legislation in several states nationwide by leading Walmart’s involvement in rate and regulatory proceedings, working groups, and legislative initiatives.

Co-founded and chaired global Walmart Women in Energy and co-founded Walmart Tribal Voices Associate Resource Group, a Native American diversity development program. Additional Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Experience and Accomplishments 1994 - 2002 Director, Fueling Station Development

Grew business 60% from 477 to 792 stations.

Director, Vestibule Leasing, Branded Food and Banking

Achieved 0.03% vacancy rate for 3,600 spaces.

Senior Realty Manager

Managed 350M SF of office, DC, and retail space valued at more than $20B. Sam’s Realty Manager and Senior Realty Manager, Eastern United States

Managed Sam’s real estate issues on 450+ locations and presented $2M in excess land sales. Realty Manager, Southeast United States

Made legal/land use decisions on 40M+ SF of retail (400-600 stores) and DC properties. Additional Oil, Gas & Pipeline Experience at Transok Pipeline and The Williams Companies EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW – Juris Doctorate (JD) EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business TULSA JUNIOR COLLEGE – Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies BOARD LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

Tulsa University Sustainable Energy and Resources, Board of Visitors PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Presenter, 2015 APEx World Power Exchange Markets Meeting in Perth, Australia.

Presenter, 2008 International Climate Change Meetings in Bali, Indonesia.

Presenter, 2007 Metering and Demand Response in Vienna, Austria.

Speaking Engagements: 100+ Venues including White House Fellows, National Association of Attorney Generals, Women in Energy Policy Forum, Black Law Student Association Energy Retreat, National Association of Regulated Utility Commissioners, and Arkansas Women in Power.

Published Article: “A Conflict in the Circuits: FERC’s Jurisdiction Over Gathering Rates.” Energy Law Journal, Vol. 13, No. 2, October 1992 and Public Utilities Law Anthology, Vol. XVI, Part I, Westlaw Database.



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