Patsy Baynard

About Patsy Baynard

Are you looking for a visionary leader who can transform operations, drive financial growth, and build high-performing teams that exceed expectations?Look no further—I am here to help you navigate complex challenges, optimize business processes, and deliver results that propel your organization forward.With extensive experience in the renewable and fossil industry and expertise in power delivery, I bring a track record of successfully leading complex projects, optimizing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance in the ever-evolving energy sector. I thrive in collaborative environments where strategic vision meets operational excellence, and I’m eager to bring this expertise to a forward-thinking organization. My passion lies in developing collaborative teams and strategic operations that meet the demands of changing markets while enhancing organizational performance.I have spearheaded significant initiatives, including the creation and implementation of operational strategies that have consistently met financial targets and improved efficiency. My leadership has driven successful business transformations, from renewable energy projects to large-scale grid interconnections, all while maintaining strict adherence to budgets, timelines, and regulatory requirements.Among my key accomplishments:• Strategic Project Leadership: Led the execution of over $3 billion in electrical substation and transmission line projects, consistently delivering on schedule and within budget, while securing board approval for an additional $1.6 billion in upcoming projects.• Customer Relationship Excellence: Transformed customer relationship management processes, increasing satisfaction scores from 1 to 4.5 out of 5 by implementing innovative tracking methods improving performance for a diverse range of stakeholders.• Rapid Project Development: Managed the startup of a competitive utility, successfully executing a $700 million EPC strategy within a highly constrained timeline, meeting all regulatory and budgetary requirements.When I am not working you will find me reading on worldwide energy innovations and markets and exploring local museums and arts venues. I enjoy bonding with my adult children in cooking, walking their dogs in the park, and various family outings. My family is my rock, and cherishing moments with them is paramount to me.If you’re ready to elevate your operations and drive sustained improvements in performance, let’s connect and explore how I can contribute to your success. You can reach me at p••••••••@outlook.com.

Experience

1. Head of Infrastructure Strategy

   Lorica Ai

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Transforming project delivery using AI tools and project expertise.

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  MBA

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

  Executive Program, Business Administration, Leadership and Executive Strategy

• University of Central Arkansas

  BS, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Minor in Physics

• University of Arkansas

  PhD, Nuclear Chemistry, Atmospheric Radiochemistry, Cosmochemistry, and Nuclear Engineering

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Nuclear
• Government Relations
• Technology Evaluation
• Regulatory Affairs
• Project Mangement
• Procurement
• Construction
• Project Management
• Energy
• Power Generation
• Primavera P6
• Cost Management
• Solar Energy
• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Electric Power
• Ms Project
• Contract Management
• Project Planning
• Alternative Energy
• Contract Negotiation
• Renewable Energy
• Project Engineering
• Epc
• Power Plants
• Commissioning
• Project Estimation
• Contractors
• Construction Safety
• Engineering Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Water
• Cpm Scheduling
• Wind
• Process Scheduler
• Substation
• Power Distribution
• Transmission
• Smart Grid