As vice president, transmission, Steve Vetsch leads transmission operations, including siting, construction and maintenance, system operations and real estate.

Mr. Vetsch joined Westar Energy in 1998 and has served as a leader in generation control room operations, power marketing, human resources and distribution operations, and most recently as the senior director of transmission construction.

A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Mr. Vetsch holds a degree in business administration with a concentration in finance.