Derek Brown

Derek Brown, MSEE, PE, is an experienced professional in the electrical engineering sector, currently serving as the Director of Large Customer Strategy and Planning at Evergy since June 2018. With expertise in transmission policy at federal, state, and RTO/ISO levels, Derek has held several roles, including Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Manager, focusing on operational compliance and strategic planning. Prior experience at Westar Energy from December 2010 to June 2018 includes positions as System Planning Manager and System Planning Engineer, where Derek managed engineers and conducted various studies to ensure adherence to NERC Reliability Standards and the Southwest Power Pool tariff. Derek holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems emphasis from Kansas State University.