Exclusive Invitation:
Join Us for a
VIP Technical
Conference
Experience
Amplify Your Voice at the Waukesha Technical Conference!
Date: Thursday, June 26th
Location: Delta Hotels Grande Prairie Airport
Time: 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. MDT, social reception to follow
Why Attend?
At INNIO Waukesha, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. We are excited to invite you to our exclusive VIP Technical Conference, where your insights and experiences will shape the future of our new product development. This is your opportunity to connect with Waukesha factory professionals including Engineering Platform and Product Line Leaders, Field Service Managers, Application Engineers and more to share your valuable feedback, and explore the latest advancements in gas engine technology.
What to Expect?
The conference agenda will include product and market updates but this time, with a twist! We want to hear from those that know our engines best! Please take a moment to complete a questionnaire survey to help us shape an agenda that addresses the topics and challenges most relevant to you and the future of energy production. Thank you for your participation!
Meet the Engineers Behind Your Engine
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect directly with the people who power your engine’s performance. At this VIP event, you’ll have a chance to meet the Waukesha engineering team – the minds behind the design, innovation, and reliability you count on every day. Share your feedback, ask questions, and help shape the future of INNIO Waukesha product development. This is your chance to meet the team that turns ideas into horsepower.
Chris Nelson
Director, Product Engineering
Chris joined Waukesha Gas Engines in 2008 and currently leads the product engineering group across the full lifecycle from NPI design and mechanical development, custom order engineering, configuration management, manufacturing support, repair and overhaul development, technical standards, and product safety. Before Waukesha, Chris was an engineering manager at the engine development consultancy Ricardo, leading design and analysis teams in Detroit and Chicago.
Tim Kapelanski
Engineering Platform Leader – VGF and 275
Tim joined Waukesha Gas Engines in 2016 as a Product Service Engineer and currently leads the 275 and VGF platforms within engineering where he is responsible for the overall engineering strategy of the platforms from field issues, current product development, and future development. Prior to joining Waukesha, Tim was a product support engineer for Caterpillar Global Mining supporting operators around the world.
Greg Polkus
Manager, Engine Product Management
Greg is responsible for Waukesha engine product management, where he develops new products focused on improving the reliability and performance of Waukesha’s engine. He is responsible for the multi-generational product plan which is the long-term product strategy ensuring Waukesha units continue to deliver industry leading value for operators of its engines. Greg joined Waukesha Engine in 2015. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.