U.S. Energy's Executive Team
Bill Bathe - President
President since 1993
1987-1992 U.S. Gas Marketing, Vice President
1979-1986 Northern Natural Gas Company, last position VP of Marketing
Registered Professional Engineer
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State
M.B.A., Creighton University
Executive Development Program, University of Chicago
Bill is one of the founders of U.S. Energy Services, and its sister company, U.S. Energy Engineering. As president, he sets the strategic direction for the company and guides the Leadership Team. Past work experience has been in management, marketing, design, and construction.
Todd Overgard - Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations
1998-1999 Energy and Environmental Consulting Engineers, Vice President
1989-1997 Dairyland Power Coop, last position Manager of Customer Relations and Sales
Registered Professional Engineer
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering
M.B.A., University of Wisconsin – Lacrosse
Executive Juris Doctorate, Concord Law School of Kaplan University
Todd joined U.S. Energy in August 1999 through the acquisition of Energy and Environmental Consulting Engineers. As Executive VP of Corporate Operations, he directs the operations and financial activities of the company. Past work experience includes a variety of engineering, power marketing and management positions.
Gail McMinn - Executive Vice President, Commercial Services
2002-2004 Kansas City Power and Light, Industrial/Commercial Account Management
1990-2002 Aquila, last position VP of Retail Services
1978-1990 Northern Natural Gas Company
Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Psychology, Gustavus Adolphus College
M.B.A., Creighton University
Executive Management Coursework, University of Chicago
Gail directs our account managers, who are responsible for meeting existing clients’ energy needs as well as the addition of new clients. She also directs marketing and promotional activities for the company. Gail's energy experience includes large customer account management, gas supply/transportation and information technology. She joined U.S. Energy in February of 2004.
Casey Whelan - Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
1993-1995 Centerprise, Inc., last position VP of Supply and Transportation
1985-1993 Northern States Power (NSP), last position Manager of Gas Supply and Regulatory Affairs
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Minnesota
M.A. Economics, University of North Dakota
Casey has been an integral part of U.S. Energy since 1996. As VP of Strategic Initiatives, he is responsible for business development and large account management. He has specialized expertise in risk management, strategic energy planning and contract negotiations.
Benjamin Toso - Vice President, Information Technology Services
1995-1998 Fourth Generation Inc., Consultant
1979-1994 U.S. Navy, Supply Officer
Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College (Moorhead, MN)
M.S. Software Engineering, University of St. Thomas
Benjamin is the key architect behind our Gold+ Data Managment System and is responsible for all hardware and software applications and infrastructure. Benjamin has developed software for the energy, manufacturing, banking, publishing, insurance, non-profit and military sectors including critical Y2K database retrofitting. He joined U.S. Energy in 1999.