10 Ameren regional operations leaders
Operating utility president, division director and director of a named region, division or gas operations area are among the current titles held by these ten Ameren regional operations leaders. A reader can learn how regional operations leaders run their areas at Ameren from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Aitor Barrio
LinkedInExperience: Director, Gas Operations (West Region Gas) · Ameren
Aitor Barrio has been Director, Gas Operations (West Region Gas) at Ameren since January 2024, a director-level role the listing places in Maryville, Illinois. At Ameren, Aitor Barrio was also Senior Director, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Project Management Oversight (2021 to 2023) and Director, Facilities Management and Construction (2018 to 2021).
Chris Botkins
LinkedInExperience: Director, Ameren Missouri Gas Operations · Ameren
Chris Botkins has been Director, Ameren Missouri Gas Operations at Ameren since February 2026, based in Huntsville, Missouri. At Ameren, Chris Botkins was also Senior Manager, Gas Operations, Ameren Missouri (2023 to 2026) and Superintendent, Gas Training, Operator Qualifications, and Quality Assurance (2017 to 2024).
Gussie Reed
LinkedInExperience: Ameren Illinois Company Division Director · Ameren
Gussie Reed has been Ameren Illinois Company Division Director at Ameren since January 2009, based in the Greater Decatur, IL Area, and a highlight names the role as director of Divisions V and III. At Ameren, Gussie Reed was also Assistant Manager, Ameren Illinois Division IV (2005 to 2009).
Heather McConnell-Smith
LinkedInExperience: Director, East Gas Operations · Ameren
Heather McConnell-Smith has been Director, East Gas Operations at Ameren since February 2025, based in Champaign, Illinois. At Ameren, Heather McConnell-Smith was also Manager of Performance Improvement (2019 to 2025), Supervisor Engineering Support (2017 to 2019) and Sr. Project Scheduler and Cost Controller (2015 to 2017).
Joe Harvey
LinkedInExperience: Director, Archview Division · Ameren
Joe Harvey has been Director, Archview Division at Ameren since March 2026, based in Herculaneum, Missouri. At Ameren, Joe Harvey was also Superintendent Electric Operations (2025 to 2026), Superintendent Electric Operations - St. Charles (2025) and Superintendent Electric Operations - Underground (2010 to 2023).
Ken Worland
LinkedInExperience: Director, Northeast Missouri Division · Ameren
Ken Worland has been Director, Northeast Missouri Division at Ameren since April 2021, a director-level role the listing places in Wentzville, Missouri. The listing also shows Director, Gateway Division from 2019 with no end date, and Director, Meramec Valley Division (2018 to 2019) and Director, Underground Division (2015 to 2018) at Ameren.
Patrick E Smith Sr.
LinkedInExperience: Chairman and President, Ameren Illinois · Ameren
Patrick E Smith Sr. has been Chairman and President, Ameren Illinois at Ameren since January 2026. At Ameren, Patrick Smith was also SVP, Operations and Technical Services, Ameren Illinois (2022 to 2026), Vice President, Division Operations, Ameren MO (2017 to 2021) and Assistant Vice President, Division Operations, Ameren MO (2016 to 2017).
Ron W. Juarez
LinkedInExperience: Director, North Electric Operations · Ameren
Ron W. Juarez has been Director, North Electric Operations at Ameren since June 2025, with a headline placing the role at Ameren Illinois. At Ameren, Ron Juarez was also Director, East Electric Operations (2021 to 2025), Director, Metering & Projects (2018 to 2021) and Senior Manager, Illinois Metering (2017 to 2018).
Russell Burger
LinkedInExperience: Director SEMO Division - Ameren Missouri · Ameren Missouri
Russell Burger has been Director SEMO Division - Ameren Missouri at Ameren Missouri since February 2017, a director-level role the listing places in Southeast Missouri. At Ameren Missouri, Russell Burger was also Superintendent of Electric Operations - SEMO Division - Ameren Missouri (2008 to 2017).
Ty Lindhorst, CPSM, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Director, South Region Electric Operations · Ameren
Ty Lindhorst has been Director, South Region Electric Operations at Ameren since December 2023, based in St Louis, Missouri. At Ameren, Ty Lindhorst was also Director Of Construction Services (2021 to 2023), Director Supply Chain Operations (2018 to 2021) and Sr. Manager Purchasing Process & Performance (2016 to 2018).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you divide your time across the operating centers and crews in your division or region?
- 02What do you review first to judge how field operations in your area are going?
- 03How do you work with company-wide functions on shared priorities?
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