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Our Officers

David Luedtke

Chief Executive Officer

David Luedtke is our Chief Executive Officer, co-founder and has led Utilicast from the very beginning. He is a worldwide expert in Energy Markets with significant experience in Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Operations, and Smart Grid Technology. He has worked as a Program Manager, Adviser, Subject Matter Expert, Auditor and Expert Witness for numerous engagements across the electric utilities industry. David received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California (UCLA). David lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Sarah and their two sons.

Amy Joliet

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Amy Joliet has more than 20 years of professional experience in business litigation and corporate operations. She currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for Utilicast. Amy has been with Utilicast since 2010 and previously served as our VP of Human Resources. Prior to joining the Utilicast family, Amy practiced law in Indiana and Ohio, specializing in business litigation. Amy received her B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and her J.D. from Northwestern University. She currently lives in Carmel, Indiana, with her husband, Jeff, and their four children.

Rito Guia

Chief Business Development Officer

Rito Guia is our Chief Business Development Officer. With more than 22 years of consulting experience in the energy industry, Rito’s expertise includes the entire bid-to-bill lifecycle, enterprise/solution architecture, Smart Grid/AMI, and Distribution Operations. Rito has been with Utilicast since 2012 and has served as a client manager for several of Utilicast’s key clients. As client manager, he has repeatedly driven growth through collaborative and transparent relationship management in alignment with delivering Utilicast core solutions. He received his B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. Rito lives in Dallas with his wife Veronica and their four daughters.

Darren Anderson

Chief Financial Officer

Darren Anderson is our Chief Financial Officer and as one of the co-founders, he has been with Utilicast since 2000. Darren is a successful business owner with a diverse, international background. His expertise includes corporate operations, finance, and consulting. Darren earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Southern California. Darren also earned his MBA (Marketing & Finance) from University of Texas, at Austin with dual degree from Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile. Darren lives in Walnut Creek, California, with his wife, Maria Jose, and their two sons.