Ronald J. Amen, Vice President, provides financial, regulatory, strategic, operation and litigation support to his energy clients. Mr. Amen has over twenty-eight years of combined experience in utility management and consulting in the areas of regulatory affairs, resource planning, organizational development, distribution operations and customer service, marketing and sales, and systems administration. He has particular expertise in the following areas: cost allocation and pricing issues; regulatory strategy; resource strategy, planning and financial analysis; and expert witness testimony. Prior to joining CEA, Mr. Amen was a Director with Navigant Consulting, Inc. His prior utility experience includes Manager of Federal Regulatory Affairs at Puget Sound Energy, Inc., Director of Rates at Washington Natural Gas Company, Regional Director - Operations for Indiana Energy (now Vectren), and Data Processing Manager at Ohio Valley Gas Corporation. Mr. Amen is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. Mr. Amen is an Associate Member of the American Gas Association and a past member of the former Pacific Coast Gas Association and past Chairman – Rate Committee of the Indiana Gas Association.