N. Dakota PSC: Public Utilities Division

Deck: 

Director & Analyst

Fortnightly Magazine - October 2021
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The small but mighty North Dakota Public Service Commission handles a lot in this vast agricultural and ranching state. North Dakota PSC is also in charge of weights and measures, protecting consumers by making sure they get what they pay for.


PUF: Patrick as the Public Utilities Division Director, how did your background lead to the Commission?

Patrick Fahn: My background is in mechanical engineering. I started working at a power plant right out of college. I worked there for three years and interviewed for a job at the Commission because it's somewhat related to my background. I've been here for forty-two plus years.

PUF: Victor as a Public Utility Analyst, how did your background lead to the Commission?

Victor Schock: Accounting was my major. Prior to this, I worked at a company called Unisys doing accounting and management work and was ready for a change. I'd been there for twelve years and saw this opening.

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