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HYDROVISION International track chair profile: James Volk and Tom Harnetieaux

HYDROVISION International track chair profile: James Volk and Tom Harnetieaux

Each year’s HYDROVISION International conference content is chosen by a committee of global hydropower and dams industry experts, led this year by five knowledgeable track chairs.

This approach to the conference sessions ensures all the educational offerings at HYDROVISION International cover the hot topics and trends. All told on the conference planning committee, 45 experts from across the industry work closely with Clarion Energy to bring the most important topics and latest ideas to the event every year. Committee members represent about 15 countries.

HYDROVISION International 2024 features five conference tracks, including the Equipment and Technology sessions in the knowledge hub. There truly is something for everyone in the content presented at HYDROVISION International.

The track chair for Equipment and Technology is James Volk, supported by Tom Harnetieaux.

Volk is vice president of engineering and founder of Segrity. He has more than 20 years of experience in control and power engineering and has serviced, installed and commissioned hydro turbine control systems in over 22 countries. Volk previously worked for General Electric, Woodward Governor Company and L&S Electric. He has a double bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering with a major in control and power systems and engineering in physics. Volk holds professional engineering licenses for the states of Colorado and Alaska, as well as project management and Six Sigma certifications.

Harnetieaux is vice president of sales for Basler Electric. Before that, he was also vice president of marketing and director of global sales for Basler. Harnetieaux brings extensive experience in working with power producers and large industrial customers in the specification and project management areas. He has a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and an MBA from McKendree University.

HYDROVISION International takes place July 15 to 18 in Denver, Colo., U.S. Click here for more information.