145 Millennium - Twenty-second Edition SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING A close-knit team also helps projects run more smoothly. A highlight of Mr. Wollenzien’s career is a recent project that involved upgrading all the relays and communications for a 765-kV line in a single week. This type of work can often take weeks or even months, depending on the scope. Mr. Wollenzien values the hands-on fieldwork of his current position and plans to continue developing his skills and knowledge. He is a past member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In his free time, he maintains all remote terminal units within his local area to ensure they remain operational and transmit real-time status and values to the transmission and distribution dispatch desks. A native of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Mr. Wollenzien is a past volunteer for Cheyenne Frontier Days and its Old West Museum. He also enjoys building static display models of cars and radio-controlled cars. he developed numerous leadership skills and adopted his customer-centric approach. He is exceptional at planning and scheduling his time, thanks to his strong understanding of what needs to be done and the timeframe required to accomplish it. Mr. Wollenzien also credits his tendency to become intensely focused on tasks or issues until they are fully resolved, even to the point of exhausting all other options. This is in part due to his self-described habit of overcommitting himself by assisting those he works with. As Mr. Wollenzien reflects on his career progress, he attributes his success to the strong sense of community and fellowship within his work team. The group looks out for one another, ensuring that the job is done well and that people go home in as good or better condition than when they arrived. This commitment is especially challenging in their industry, which makes the camaraderie of the team that much more vital.
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