Al Kolman-Stich

Current

Secretary, Board of Directors at Linden Hills Cooperative

Past

Project Manager at True Blue Minnesota
Account Manager/Director of Administration at DC Group, Inc.
Nuclear & Electrical Engineer at US Navy

Computer Consultant at OptAnalysis
Nuclear & Electrical Engineer Instructor at US Navy

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Education

U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Paul Academy

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Connections

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Industry

Utilities

Al Kolman-Stich’s Summary

PROFILE
Engineering project manager with extensive experience in civilian and military sectors. Key member and leader of cross-functional work teams, focusing on continuous improvement from both operational and administrative perspectives. I keep an eye on the Big Picture to ensure processes are consistent with the overall mission.

Al Kolman-Stich’s Specialties:

Operations and crisis management, power engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, electrical grid management, cross-functional teaming, conflict resolution, personnel management, process improvement, business analysis, computer systems analysis, training, customer relationship management, engineering administration, industrial safety, logistics, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, ISO 9000 and nuclear quality control systems

Al Kolman-Stich’s Experience

Secretary, Board of Directors

Linden Hills Cooperative

(Consumer Goods industry)

January 2007 — Present (3 years )
Project Manager

True Blue Minnesota

(Political Organization industry)

2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Account Manager/Director of Administration

DC Group, Inc.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Facilities Services industry)

November 2002 — August 2005 (2 years 10 months)

Managed national accounts for 16 states in the Northeastern and North Central US. Project Manager for small to large installations and decommissioning.
Expert in critical systems restoration management, collaborating with customers on an operational and executive level.
Recognized by customers and corporate president for outstanding service during the 2003 Northeastern US Blackout.
Coordinated subcontractor organizations for cross-disciplinary duties.
Upsold over 40% of national contracts for improved service and/or new equipment.

Directed all administrative processes for the Operations Department.
Managed departmental ISO audits.
Trained incoming managers.

Customer base included Sprint, IBM, Verizon, SBC Communications, Johnson Controls, Morgan Stanley, Department of Veterans Affairs, US Air Force, United Nations.
Nuclear & Electrical Engineer

US Navy

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

November 1997 — August 2002 (4 years 10 months)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Nuclear Electrician (EM1) - Plant Supervisor, Workcenter Supervisor
Trained technicians and management in all aspects of plant electrical operations, maintenance, and repair, including critical reactor safety systems.
Due to high level of operational expertise, was appointed to the departmental training team critical to maintaining certification of the ship's nuclear propulsion plant and personnel.
System Load Dispatcher, Shutdown Nuclear Reactor Operator
Nuclear Quality Assurance Supervisor
Recognized on six separate occasions by the Battle Group Admiral for excellence in performance of duties.
Computer Consultant

OptAnalysis

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

March 1993 — August 2002 (9 years 6 months)

Partner, Consultant
Nuclear & Electrical Engineer Instructor

US Navy

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

August 1995 — October 1997 (2 years 3 months)

NPTU Ballston Spa, NY - Staff Instructor, Operator, and Equipment Maintenance Technician
Conducted hands-on training for over 100 officer and 300 enlisted students in the operation of a nuclear power plant.
Recognized by the Chief of Naval Education and Training for excellence in duties performed as a staff instructor.
Awarded Staff Instructor of the Quarter
Performed routine maintenance, predictive maintenance, and repairs of electro, electro-mechanical, and electronic power plant equipment.
Key member of team testing a prototype static reversible power supply. Trained students and incoming staff on all aspects of theory, operation, and maintenance.
Installed and tested a new WIFCOM (Wireless Communications) system in the power plant.

Al Kolman-Stich’s Education

U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School

Nuclear Physics, Electrical Engineering, Plant Operations 1993 — 1995
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

BA , Computer Science / Mathematics, Lasallian Institute Honors Program , 1987 — 1992

Activities and Societies:

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (professional music fraternity) - Vice President, Secretary, Education Officer, large event organizer, sound tech
Chamber Chorale
Theatre Saint Mary's - Sound & Light tech
KSMR-FM - summer season manager
Math Club - treasurer
Saint Paul Academy

Additional Information

Al Kolman-Stich’s Interests:

Green and sustainable engineering and energy practices. In early 2007, Minnesota passed the most aggressive sustainable energy legislation in the country. This is an excellent leadership step in the nation, ready for capitalization.