Robert G. Kirn
Sr. Program Manager, Business Ventures
Tennessee Valley Authority

Currently with the Tennessee Valley Authority, Bob has more than 35 years of experience in the electric power industry with a career that spans both traditional regulated utilities and independent power producers.

His background includes construction and operation of multiple electrical generation technologies and power deliver systems as well as business development and strategic business planning strategies that have proactively responded to the many changes in the power industry.

His involvement with the CTOTF™ spans over 20 years having served as the GE Roundtable Chair and now serving as the Chair of CTOTF™ since 2008.

Position Objective: To increase the CTOTF™’s  value to the User community by  the provision of effective leadership and strategic direction that results in the sustained growth and long-term stability of the CTOTF™ organization.  To be an advocate for the CTOTF™ within the power industry.

Position:Duties and Responsibilities

CTOTF™ Mission Statement To be the premier forum for the exchange of information and experiences related to the design, operations and maintenance of combustion turbine and combined cycle power plants, and to provide a collective voice for its members to express issues and concerns to the combustion turbine industry.