Mark Wenckus is an accomplished Senior Executive and Thought Leader, with more than 40 years of success across the construction, engineering, energy, and power generation industries with emphasis on hydropower. Leveraging extensive experience from concept to commissioning for hydroelectric equipment manufacturers, constructors and consulting companies, he is a valuable asset for renewable energy, power generation and energy companies seeking assistance with implementation and investment, as well as working with the government. His broad areas of expertise include new unit installation, management, due diligence, equipment condition assessment, entrepreneurship, and tenacity.
Throughout his executive career, Mark has held leadership positions with Wenckus Energy, Siemens and Voith Hydro. In his current role as President of Wenckus Energy, he has been responsible for leading his own wide range hydropower consulting company for over two decades. He has also been responsible for overseeing operations including plant life extension programs assessment and valuation, conducting inspections, making evaluations and recommendations, as well as project management, due diligence for plant acquisitions, and troubleshooting.
In a prior role as Northeast Regional Technical Director for Kvaerner Hydropower he managed the installation of the first two Hydroelectric Pit Turbines in the United States. He was also responsible for assisting owners and operators of hydroelectric plants with technical direction, as well as application engineering, specifications, and field project management.
Mark holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
