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Tom Stalcup

Plant Manager

Stalcup became Dry Fork Station plant manager on Aug. 3, 2008. He is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing and directing start-up operations. Once the plant goes into commercial operation, Stalcup will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the safe operation and maintenance of the Dry Fork Station.

A native of Rapid City, Stalcup has been a resident of Gillette for nearly 20 years. He initially served as construction manager for the Dry Fork Station. Before working as construction manager, he was a consultant for Basin Electric making recommendations on plant design, equipment specifications and long-term operations. Stalcup has 24 years of experience in the electric utility industry, having held various power plant positions at Black Hills Power and Light, including plant supervisor, manager of operations and maintenance, and plant manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, and is also a graduate of the Gillette Area Leadership Institute.