Background
Steffens, Gerald Leroy was born on September 9, 1945 in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. Son of Ingvald Martin and Irma Edna (Urban) Steffens.
Steffens, Gerald Leroy was born on September 9, 1945 in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. Son of Ingvald Martin and Irma Edna (Urban) Steffens.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1968.
Various engineering and computer positions, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 1968-1984;
manager operations & planning, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Rochester, 1984-1996;
director operations, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Rochester, since 1996. Advisor Compleat program American Public Power Association, Washington, 1988-1989, advisor Powertran program, 1989-1990. Member 16 committees Midcontinent Area Power Pool, since 1975.
Member security process task force North America Electric Reliability Council, 1995, Security Process Advisory Task Force, 1996-1997, member operations compliance subcommittee, since 1997. Presenter technical procs.
Board directors Moccicin Valley Campfire, Fergus Falls, 1980-1984. Chairman finance Mayo Band Boosters European Tour Committee, Rochester, 1990-1991. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Minnesota Society Professional Engineers (president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, regional vice president, Southeast chapter), Elks.
Married Jo Ann Johnstone, January 30, 1970. Children: Rebecca Lee, Jeremy Joshua.