Ken Maness is one of the founders of the Utility Inspection & Geospatial Alliance (UIGA), a professional association focused on advancing innovation across the utility sector. He created UIGA to provide a collaborative forum for utility leaders, solution providers, and policymakers navigating industry change. Ken’s work centers on modernizing utility operations through technology, regulation awareness, and peer exchange. He emphasizes practical innovation grounded in real utility environments. Through UIGA, he supports dialogue and collaboration aimed at improving resilience, efficiency, and service delivery across utilities.