Robert T Wilhite Iii

Robert Wilhite is a 24-year veteran of the utility industry, with significant operational andconsulting experience. Through a combination of technical capabilities and businessproblem-solving skills, Mr. Wilhite has provided numerous client solutions in strategicplanning, new business/market analysis, financial analysis, business modeling and process design, and program implementation. In his prior industry roles, Mr. Wilhite developed deep expertise in utility operations across most value chain elements, from distribution to retail operations, including distribution engineering, metering, energy efficiency, marketing, and customer services. Over the past several years, Mr. Wilhite has been responsible for developing and building KEMA s North American practice for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and is currently global lead for Intelligent Networks and Communications. In this capacity, Mr. Wilhite is directly responsible for achieving strategic growth and operational performance objectives for KEMA s AMI, Communications, and Utility of the Future automation practice areas. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Utilimetrics (formerly the AMRA), is Chairman of the Utilimetrics Education Committee, has served on other strategic committees for Utilimetrics, and also serves as Chairman of the Implementation Work Group with the GridWise Alliance.