Brian van Abel
Director of Finance/CFO at XCEL ENERGY INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Brian van Abel first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Dartmouth College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 297 |
University of Michigan
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 261 |
| Public Company | Electric Utilities | 66 | |
American Clean Power Association
 American Clean Power Association Alternative Power GenerationUtilities The American Clean Power Association champions policies that aim to transform the power grid into a low-cost, reliable, and renewable power system. The private company is based in Washington. The CEOs of the American company are JC Sandberg and Jason Grumet.
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| Private Company | Alternative Power Generation | 40 |
Resource, Inc.
 Resource, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Resource, Inc. provides mental and chemical health services. It offers placement services, outplacement services, education services, disability services and telecommuting implementation services. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Hospital/Nursing Management | 23 |
Xcel Energy Services, Inc.
 Xcel Energy Services, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Xcel Energy Services, Inc. provides electric and natural gas utility services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 4 |
Northern States Power Co. (Wisconsin)
 Northern States Power Co. (Wisconsin) Electric UtilitiesUtilities Northern States Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It supplies electricity to the portions of northwestern Wisconsin and the western portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The company purchases, transports, distributes and sells natural gas to retail customers and transports customer-owned natural gas. Its large commercial and industrial electric retail customers include food products, paper, allied products and sand mining for oil and gas extraction industries. Northern States Power was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI.
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| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 3 |
Southwestern Public Service Co.
 Southwestern Public Service Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Southwestern Public Service Co. engages in the provision of electricity services. The firm generates, purchases, transmission, distributes, and sales electricity in portions of Texas and New Mexico. It offers oil and gas extraction, petroleum, and coal products. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Amarillo, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 3 |
| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 3 | |
Northern States Power Co.
 Northern States Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Northern States Power Co. engages in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Regulated Electric, Regulated Natural Gas, and Other. The Regulated Electric segment generates electricity which is transmitted and distributed in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Regulated Natural Gas segment includes transports, stores, and distributes natural gas in portions of Minnesota and North Dakota. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Brian van Abel via their personal network
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American Wind Energy Association
 American Wind Energy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association representing the wind industry, which is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States. AWEA has 1,000 member companies and represents 120,000 jobs in the economy, with a nationwide workforce located across all 50 states. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is Tom Kiernan. The organization serves as a powerful voice for how wind works for its members, including leaders in wind power and energy development, turbine manufacturing, and component and service suppliers. AWEA hosts the Western Hemisphere's largest wind energy event, the AWEA Windpower Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in June 2021. The conference will be housed within CleanPower, the new exhibition hub for utility-scale renewable energy, bringing together wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Greater Twin Cities United Way
 Greater Twin Cities United Way Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The American Council On Renewable Energy
 The American Council On Renewable Energy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Council On Renewable Energy is a charitable organization that brings together finance, policy, and technology for the renewable energy sector. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Gregory H. Kats, Andrew L. Shapiro, and Hank Habicht. The CEO is Gregory Wetstone. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Nuclear Energy Institute
 Nuclear Energy Institute Electric UtilitiesUtilities Nuclear Energy Institute provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries. It participates in both the national and global policy-making process. Nuclear Energy Institute was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc.
 Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota Orchestral Association
 Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Edison Electric Institute, Inc.
 Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE MOSAIC COMPANY | Chemicals: Agricultural | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| US BANCORP | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| EXELON CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Treasurer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY | Construction Materials | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of South Dakota | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
The Itasca Project
 The Itasca Project Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Itasca Project is an employer-led alliance based in the St. Paul region. The American company is primarily made up of private-sector CEOs, public-sector leaders, and major foundation leaders who are interested in finding new and better ways to address regional issues that impact economic competitiveness and quality of life. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Capital City Partnership
 Capital City Partnership Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Capital City Partnership is a non-profit company that offers Edinburgh city's employability strategy and programmes. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 1998. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Mile High United Way, Inc.
 Mile High United Way, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mile High United Way, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization, which focuses in education, health, and financial stability for everyone. Its programs include 2-1-1 help center, bridging the gap, read with me, strategic investment grants, united for business, and united for families. The company was founded on October 16, 1887 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PACIFICORP | Alternative Power Generation | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Allina Health System, Inc.
 Allina Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Advanced Energy United, Inc.
 Advanced Energy United, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advanced Energy United, Inc. engages in provision of energy solutions. It offers power and transportation electrification. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Fertilizer Institute | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Avangrid Renewables, LLC
 Avangrid Renewables, LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Avangrid Renewables LLC develops and operates cogeneration power plants and wind farms. It also involves in development of metrological prospecting, wildlife and environmental assessments, permitting, forging agreements with communities and individual landowners, overseeing project construction, managing daily wind farm operations and marketing the power produced. The firm serves customers which includes federal and state agencies, institutional retail, investor-owned utilities and joint action agencies. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Alternative Power Generation | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Colorado State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cargill, Inc.
 Cargill, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners | Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
| NEXTERA ENERGY | Electric Utilities | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc.
 Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. operates commercial nuclear power plants. It helps the nuclear power industry in achieving the level of safety and reliability through plant evaluations, training and accreditation, events analysis and information exchange and assistance. The company was founded in December 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New BrightSource Ltd
 New BrightSource Ltd Electric UtilitiesUtilities BrightSource Energy, Inc. designs, develops and deploys concentrating solar thermal technology to produce steam for electric power, petroleum and industrial-process markets worldwide. It combines breakthrough technology with solar power plant design capabilities to generate clean energy reliably and responsibly. The company was founded in 2006 by Arnold J. Goldman and Israel Kroizer and is headquartered in Jerusalem, IL. | Electric Utilities | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Science Museum of Minnesota
 The Science Museum of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Science Museum of Minnesota provides research and collection facilities. It programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive teacher education and school outreach. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Chairman Chairman | |
| Regis University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| ENBRIDGE INC. | Oil & Gas Pipelines | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Rotork Overseas Ltd.
 Rotork Overseas Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Rotork Plc, Rotork Overseas Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and supplies electric, fluid power and process control actuators. The company is based in Bath, UK and was founded in 1971. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 46 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Utilities | 10 |
| Health Services | 4 |
| Process Industries | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 363 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 135 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 96 |
| President | 71 |
| Chairman | 66 |
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| Benjamin Fowke | 28 |
| Richard Kelly | 28 |
| Patricia Kampling | 27 |
| Timothy V. Wolf | 26 |
| Lynn Casey | 24 |
| Daniel Yohannes | 22 |
| Christopher Policinski | 21 |
| Tristan Grimbert | 20 |
| Richard O'Brien | 20 |
| Robert Frenzel | 17 |
| James Prokopanko | 17 |
| Kevin Hostetler | 17 |
| Teresa Madden | 17 |
| David A. Westerlund | 16 |
| Declan P Flanagan | 16 |
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