Dennis Frehlich Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer AltaLink As a registered professional engineer, Dennis has 24 years of experience in the electric industry focusing on the areas of transmission and distribution. His experience includes power system engineering, asset management, project management and business development. For more than 14 years, Dennis has provided leadership for the operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction of transmission facilities, most recently in his current position with AltaLink. Dennis is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), and an executive member of the Canadian Electricity Association, Transmission Council. Dennis is a longstanding supporter of the United Way, Foster Parents Plan and several other charitable organizations. Company profile Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, AltaLink is Alberta's largest transmission provider. AltaLink is actively working with stakeholders to build new transmission projects in response to the province's growth. We ensure the transmission system will reliably meet Albertans' energy needs today and in the future, by providing access to clean, renewable electric energy and the lowest-priced supply available in the province. Our more than 800 employees are committed to maintaining top quality and reliable electrical transmission services for Albertans, and to providing innovative technical and financial solutions to enable Alberta’s growing electricity market.