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In this episode of Power the Network, guest host Tim Drake sits down with CBM account manager Tom Burke to explore a career that spans decades in the utility industry and nearly four decades of military service. Tom shares how his early engineering work at Black & Veatch led to more than 20 years at Kansas City Power & Light (now Evergy), where he held leadership roles across engineering, distribution operations, underground systems, and storm response.
The conversation goes well beyond a résumé. Tom reflects on leadership lessons learned from balancing two demanding careers at once, including deployments to Iraq and the Horn of Africa with the National Guard. He offers insight into how utilities plan for and respond to major storm events, how mutual aid across utilities actually works, and why people—not systems—remain the center of effective operations. The episode also covers Tom’s involvement with the Midwest Energy Association and his transition into a sales-focused account management role at CBM.
This is a wide-ranging discussion about leadership, service, resilience, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps critical infrastructure running—no matter the circumstances.
If you've enjoyed this conversation, leave a review and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.
Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.
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By CLEAVES-BESSMER-MARIETTI, INC.For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact
In this episode of Power the Network, guest host Tim Drake sits down with CBM account manager Tom Burke to explore a career that spans decades in the utility industry and nearly four decades of military service. Tom shares how his early engineering work at Black & Veatch led to more than 20 years at Kansas City Power & Light (now Evergy), where he held leadership roles across engineering, distribution operations, underground systems, and storm response.
The conversation goes well beyond a résumé. Tom reflects on leadership lessons learned from balancing two demanding careers at once, including deployments to Iraq and the Horn of Africa with the National Guard. He offers insight into how utilities plan for and respond to major storm events, how mutual aid across utilities actually works, and why people—not systems—remain the center of effective operations. The episode also covers Tom’s involvement with the Midwest Energy Association and his transition into a sales-focused account management role at CBM.
This is a wide-ranging discussion about leadership, service, resilience, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps critical infrastructure running—no matter the circumstances.
If you've enjoyed this conversation, leave a review and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.
Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.