Collin Hayward

Director | Power System Planning

About Collin

Collin is a director who focuses on developing meaningful relationships with clients while supporting them through service offerings of 1898 & Co. His journey began at the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Collin embarked on a successful career with Burns & McDonnell and 1898 & Co., where he continues to empower clients to achieve remarkable success through strategic asset planning, investment strategies and dynamic program development.

How Collin helps his clients
Collin’s focus has been developing clients from a relationship standpoint. He conveys business offerings of 1898 & Co. to clients in need, seeing that they receive tailored solutions to meet their unique requirements. Equally essential in his role is empowering a high-performing team that exemplifies excellence in client work. He guides clients in making well-informed decisions, assisting them in identifying optimal strategies and solutions that align with their goals.

What motivates Collin 
Collin's motivation stems from the rapid and dynamic developments within the energy industry. Embracing the ever-evolving landscape, he thrives on understanding industry impacts and leveraging data-driven insights to facilitate transformative decisions for utilities. Collin strives to be the go-to individual for clients, offering trust, guidance and invaluable connections.

A little about Collin 
Collin cherishes spending quality time outdoors in the Florida weather while golfing or engaging in activities with his family. Alaska's beauty makes it a bucket-list destination he dreams of exploring. He admits to having a sweet tooth, applicable to any and all treats.



Specialties

Capital Asset Planning

Strategic Asset Management

Project Planning & Development

Transmission & Distribution Planning


Published Work

Building a Case for People Change Management in Sustainable Capital Projects - White Paper

Manage Outages by Harnessing the Power of Technology and Project Management - White Paper