Nels Hanson, CPTM, serves as the Manager of Learning and Development at Grant County Public Utility District, responsible for developing and implementing strategic training programs for employees since November 2016. Previous roles at Grant Public Utility District include Senior Training Coordinator and Training Coordinator - Industrial Trainer, focusing on identifying training needs and coordinating skill development initiatives. Prior experience in the US Army includes Senior Operations Trainer, Senior Director/Squadron Executive Officer, and various roles emphasizing operational leadership, project management, and training support across large-scale missions. Nels holds a Master of Arts in Adult and Continuing Education Administration from Kansas State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History/Education from Montana State University-Bozeman.