NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE
KORLON L. KILPATRICK II
get involved in their communities as we are merely caretakers for a brief moment. We strive to do no harm to what we inherit and can only hope to leave it in a better situation when we pass it along. Quite simply, we should all work to leave our com- munities better for the generations to follow. Kilpatrick: Do the work and the results will speak for themselves. Journal: What do you like most about your job? Kilpatrick: I like that I know the impact that I make on my organiza- tion and our customers. Almost everything that happens with any of our regulated utilities has come across my desk. From expert wit- nessing to negotiating settlements in our regulatory proceedings, I truly know the proverbial “hits and misses” that I make each day. That’s exciting, frustrating and fulfilling all at the same time. Journal: How has Kappa Alpha Psi ® played a role in your profes- sional or educational career? Kilpatrick: It seems that Kappa has always provided me an opportunity to learn new skills or hone skills that have benefited me in my profes- sional career. Often times Kappa allowed me to do so something for the first time and served as my learning ground. Over the last six years as Province Polemarch, Kappa has furthered my journey in leader- ship. It has afforded me significant introspection and helped me define or re-affirm various aspects of my leadership style. Because of this, I have seen direct correlations to my professional performance. Journal: How do you administer the role as Province Polemarch? Journal: What motto do you live by?
Journal: What is your profession?
shape the direction of the organiza- tion as well as assist in making my community better through the ser- vices that the organization provides. Journal: Are you involved in trade organizations related to your profes- sion?/Do you hold any offices? Kilpatrick: Yes, the American Asso- ciation for Blacks in Energy. While I do not hold any office, most recently I have been working with the Youth Outreach initiative with the local chapter. Journal: Given the organizations in which you have served, what respon- sibility do you think a member of your profession has to be involved in the community? Kilpatrick: My philosophy around community engagement has less to do with my profession and more to do with fulfilling the responsibility to be good community stewards. I believe that those who can should
Kilpatrick: I am the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Citizens En- ergy Group. Journal: What were you involved in campus service, athletics or commu- nity wise, while in college? Kilpatrick: The two things that were perhaps the most fulfilling were my participation in the Big Brothers program through Philips Brooks’ House at Harvard and my volunteering with Project Algebra. The latter was a small program that had just recently begun having been founded by Bob Moses. Journal: How do you use your professional skills to benefit the community? Kilpatrick: I have served on the board of directors for a number of local non-profits. My hope is that I bring my skills to the board and help
Kilpatrick: I administer the role of
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