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Gary Atherton is an experienced professional in electric operations, currently serving as Zone Manager at Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Inc. since June 2019. In this role, Gary provides direction and oversight for electric transmission and distribution projects, focusing on project management and risk mitigation. Gary has held various positions within NIPSCO since 2015, including Regional Manager of Electric Field Operations and Superintendent of Electric Field Operations, where responsibilities encompassed day-to-day operations, maintenance, customer service, and safety. Prior to these roles, Gary managed safety, training, and human performance improvement programs, led training efforts for electric operations, supervised linemen crews, and worked as a journeyman lineman. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from Bethel University and an Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State University.