Kansas Wind Brings Energy to El Dorado

The familiar Kansas wind was exactly what the City of El Dorado was hoping for on October 23, 2012 when it held a ribbon cutting for the new 1 MW wind turbine at the Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility. The turbine is the first of its kind in the State to help power a water treatment plant. Former Gov. Mike Hayden along with representatives from the City of El Dorado, GBA, and GBA Builders were present to dedicate the new wind turbine.

Over the next 20 years, the City could see a savings of $5 to $8 million in energy costs as a result of the project. “Cities across the United States are increasingly tasked to do more with less. The City of El Dorado has made a conscious effort to invest in green technology, so that we can do more and hold down our operational costs,” said Kurt Bookout, the City of El Dorado Public Utilities Manager.

Reducing its carbon footprint is important to the City and installing the wind turbine at the treatment plant is a positive step in that direction.

 

To see the dedication, please click on the video below.

 

GBA Welcomes Michelle Brewer as New Controller

Michelle Brewer has joined GBA as the new Controller.  As the Controller, Brewer will be responsible for day-to-day financial and accounting operations and will play a key role in developing and implementing financial and accounting strategy and policies. 

“We are very excited for Michelle to join our team. Her public accounting experience, CPA designation, and familiarity with our company are going to be tremendous assets to us,” said GBA's CFO, Shaun Kotwitz, CPA. 

Michelle joins GBA with 13 years of experience in the financial and accounting fields, including most recently serving as an Assurance Manager with McGladrey.  Brewer is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Kansas and a graduate of Truman State University, where she graduated with a MS and BS degree in Accounting.  

Welcome to GBA, Michelle!