With over 30 years in the electric power and energy industry, Ben Lanz is a recognized thought leader and technology evangelist. He is a Senior Director of Industry & External Affairs for Osmose, responsible for industry outreach and engagement, an Executive Advisor and editor for Power Systems Technology Magazine, and founding board member for the Safety and Reliability Association. He is a senior member of IEEE PES and ICC, and a voting member of DEIS, IAS, ACP, CIGRE & NETA. He has chaired IEEE technical committees associated with power system reliability, protection, and testing, has published over 100 papers, articles and technical conference contributions on the subjects of power system investment, reliability, resiliency, asset management, design, lean work practices, longevity and diagnostics, and is a regular guest speaker at numerous conferences and seminars.