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John Lemire has a strong background in the energy industry, with a focus on grid operations, planning, and management. John has held various roles throughout their career, starting as a Cooperative Education Student at Crowder, where they gained experience in bid delivery, electrical estimation, and project management. John then worked as an Associate Engineer at Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc., assisting with multiple projects related to standby generator facilities and substation systems.

After that, John joined Progress Energy, where they worked their way up from an Associate System Operator to a System Operator III. In this role, they were responsible for daily dispatching of generation, transmission system reliability, and training of Associate System Operators. John also served as a System Operator Trainer, developing and administering training programs to comply with company and NERC standards.

Currently, John is working at North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives. John started as a Manager of Transmission Resources and then moved on to become the Director of Transmission Resources, where they were responsible for transmission planning, system reliability tracking, and financial forecasting. John further advanced to the position of Director of Grid Management, overseeing the development and implementation of the cooperatives' Distribution Operator framework.

John's most recent role at North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives is that of Vice President of Grid Operations and Planning. In this position, they lead a team responsible for energy operations and planning efforts to meet reliability, portfolio, and technology goals. John also plays a key role in coordinating storm center activities and ensuring timely communication with cooperatives, government officials, and transmission providers.

Overall, John Lemire has a diverse range of experience in the energy industry, with a strong focus on grid operations, planning, and management. Their expertise and leadership skills make him a valuable asset in their current role as the Vice President of Grid Operations and Planning at North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives.

John Lemire completed their education at North Carolina State University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from 1999 to 2003. Following that, they pursued a Master's of Business Administration at Liberty University from 2009 to 2012, with a focus in General studies.

Additionally, they have acquired relevant certifications. In December 2004, John obtained the NERC Certified System Operator certification from NERC. Furthermore, in June 2023, they completed the Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program (MIP) from NRECA.