Words to live by:
“If you give a person a fish, you feed them for a day. If you teach a person to fish, you feed them for a lifetime.”
Bob Smith
PRESIDENT, WELTY ENERGY
As President of Welty Energy, Bob is responsible for the strategic planning, management, safety, financial performance, and day-to-day operations of the company. He has more than 25 years of experience as an electrical power engineer, engineering manager, project and program manager, business development professional, and leader. His substation engineering experience includes protective relays and controls, schematic design, wiring diagrams, bills of material, physical layout, and construction coordination for various transmission and distribution projects.
Bob has solid expertise in all areas of substation and grid interconnection project execution, including design and engineering, as well as the construction & commissioning of substations and high-voltage equipment. He is an outstanding leader with the ability to provide classroom instruction in areas pertaining to substation engineering, as well as the aptitude to recruit top talent, retain strong teams, and uphold financial obligations.
Community Involvement
Munster Girls Softball board member; Munster Educational Foundation; spent several years as a youth girls softball coach.
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Wife (Family)
Q&A session with: Bob Smith
What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering?
My Dad is a retired engineer from the Steel Mills and also went to Purdue. I always found his career interesting and saw that he was able to comfortably provide for our family.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Hawaii
What is your favorite vacation spot?
South Haven, MI (simple and close to home)