This session is designed to support practical, standards-driven discussion around utility equipment selection, performance, and application. Planned technical topics include:

In-person | Classroom format
The format will emphasize technical insight, peer discussion, and real-world application rather than sales presentations.

Jared Pratt
Jared is a Mechanical Engineer who has been a part of MPS for over 8 years. From leading projects that innovated production processes to joining the sales team and then taking over as Product Manager for Cutouts and Arresters, his experience spans a wide range of roles and facilities within MPS. Jared has continued to bring a passion for practical problem-solving to each role with a focus on new technologies and innovation.

Zak Umansky
Zak has a mechanical engineering degree and has worked for MPS for 6 years. He worked in fibreglass pultrusion and plastic injection moulding before heading to York, SC, to manage the MPS insulator product line. He now leads business development for all Transmission products, maintaining strong engagement with customers and engineering consultants on MPS services and new product offerings.

Warren Martin
Warren is the Director of International Sales for the Maclean/Inertia switch division of MPS. He has more than 25 years of experience in the electrical utility industry. Warren spent 23 years with Entergy, an investor-owned utility based in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he held roles in both Operations (14 years) and Engineering Standards (9.5 years). He also worked for four years as a product development consultant for utility manufacturers before transitioning into outside sales covering the Southeastern United States.