Gordon Graham
Gordon Graham is a former information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry. During his career, he was recognized by peers and industry trade associations as an authority on information technology management issues and was a sought-after speaker on information technology strategy and aligning technology with business.
In addition to his decades-long career, Gordon earned an AAS degree in computer science from Columbia Basin College, a BA in public administration from the University of Puget Sound, and an MBA in information technology management from City University, along with numerous certifications in IT and project management. He has served as the information technology section chair for the Northwest Public Power Association and as both information technology section chair and vice chair of the Business and Finance Committee for the American Public Power Association. Additionally, he has also served on curriculum committees for Wenatchee Valley College and NCW High School Skills Center.
Now retired, Mr. Graham lives in Oregon with his wife, where they enjoy gardening, boating, and traveling.
The Intrepid Brotherhood Blog
The Dilemma …..
My book, The Intrepid Brotherhood, relates a history or series of events that eventually required me to make a life changing decision. In fact, although their circumstances may not have been as intense, everyone in the organization was faced with making a similar...
Sometimes A Wrong Notion
- Several times in my career I was told something like “well, you aren’t really the boss until you have fired someone”. It occurred most frequently during the time period that is covered in my book The Intrepid Brotherhood. I can remember at least three individuals...
The More Things Change ……
Toward the end of my book, The Intrepid Brotherhood, I made the observation that the company where most of the events of the story occurred had made what I thought was a very positive step. They had created and filled a Chief Technology Officer position, a move...