Robert Kuzman is the Executive Director of External Affairs – Central Region for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). In this role, Mr. Kuzman is the organization’s primary internal and external leader for Central Region operations, customer management and government relations. He oversees the Central Region customer integration efforts, focusing on extending and protecting the value of the organization. Mr. Kuzman’s goal is to ensure sufficient two-way communications in order to provide exceptional customer service and add more value to consumers.

Previously, Mr. Kuzman served as Regional Director of Regional Affairs- Central Division for MISO. As Regional Director he worked with subject matter experts and leadership to understand the needs and issues of stakeholders and regulators while communicating position on strategic MISO matters.

Prior to joining MISO, Mr. Kuzman was an attorney/lobbyist at the firm of Kopka, Pinkus,and Dolin in Indianapolis. Prior to Kopka, Mr. Kuzman was a partner at the law firm of Ice Miller with a practice in municipal finance and lobbying. Mr. Kuzman was a state legislator in Indiana for 11 years where he served in several leadership roles. He holds a B.S. in Business from Ball State University and a Law Degree from Thomas Cooley Law School.