In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Travas Deal, CEO of Colorado Springs Utilities, to discuss his remarkable journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to leading one of the nation's most respected public utilities.

Travas shares how his background in service, discipline, and teamwork has shaped his leadership philosophy and approach to building a resilient, forward-thinking organization. The conversation covers everything from energy diversification and infrastructure modernization to community engagement, workforce development, and what it takes to lead through constant change in the utility sector.

(1:20) - Travas and His Background (8:49) - A Day In The Life (11:58) - Employee Recognition (19:50) - Safety Education for the Public (24:21) - Balancing Infrastructure Needs (31:33) - The Complexity of Cost Learn more about PowerGridTalks at: https://powergridtalks.com