Forecasters

Kim Watnemoe

Like many meteorologists, Kim’s enthusiasm for weather began at an early age where she was fascinated with the science behind weather-related phenomena. Her passion led her to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned dual BS degrees in Atmospheric Science and Environmental Studies. While attending UW-Madison Kim worked as a broadcast meteorology intern, but quickly learned that was not the path she wanted to pursue. Most recently, she has worked as a marine meteorologist. However, her main interest lies in exploring the connection between subjects like energy and agriculture, and how the weather plays an important role in risk mitigation.

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Kim Watnemoe specializes in energy and agricultural weather. 

Joe Woznicki

Joe’s interest in meteorology was fostered from a very young age in a love for severe thunderstorms. He followed his passion into college, where he became a lead forecaster for the Indiana Department of Transportation while earning his BS/MS degrees in Atmospheric Science from Purdue University. Joe’s first taste of weather applications to the energy and agriculture sectors came during an internship with Chesapeake Energy’s weather team in Chicago.  He has also served on the American Meteorological Society's Energy Committee.  He applies his knowledge/experience in both the energy and ag sectors to his daily forecasts.

 

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Joe Woznicki is well-versed in how weather can affect both the energy and agricultural commodity markets.

William Henneberg

"I continually work to improve my forecasting techniques and strive to produce the most accurate forecasts for clients."

William has over a decade of experience in short, medium, and long-range forecasting with a focus on North America and Europe. He provides renewable generation forecasts (primarily solar and Western hydroelectric power) and speaks regularly to trading firms and at conferences. William is also a member of the American Meteorological Society and stays current on new research for application purposes. 

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William Henneberg works with the power and energy industries, focusing on sub-seasonal and month ahead forecasting.

Nick Vita

"There are many different factors that go into making great weather forecasts. It is my goal every day to create the most accurate forecasts and provide you with high caliber support."

Nick Vita has been with CWG for over 11 years. North America and East Asia are his areas of expertise not only for short and medium-range, but into the seasonal space as well. He also monitors Western Pacific tropical activity and potential impacts throughout the Pacific Basin and downstream into North America. Being prepared from past experiences in broadcasting, Nick consults for the energy and agriculture sectors in both of these regions while staying up-to-date on other key global areas. 

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Nick Vita specializes in energy and agricultural weather for North America and Eastern Asia. 

Brian Bardone

"I take pride in my weather forecast each day and make what I feel is the best forecast available. I will work to do that for you at each and every possible opportunity."

Brian Bardone holds over twenty of energy weather forecasting experience. During this time, he worked for energy consulting companies, providing short, medium, and long range forecasts. He has also sat on energy company trading floors, supplying weather forecasts for trading and load purposes.  Brian has also developed wind generation forecast models and provides wind generation forecasts for numerous ISO's around the country and international. 

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Brian Bardone's experience as a meteorologist in the energy sector spans back to 1999.