Ryan Gram

Vice President
Kimley-Horn and Associates

A civil engineer who began his career partnering with national private land developers in Boom Cities, Ryan was at the forefront of implementing frontier electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for clients investing in a new industry. His early focus in land development programs paved the foundational understanding Ryan applies when acting as the conduit between private development, public agencies, community resiliency planning, and the battle to rapidly electrify America. His EV experience began in 2014 with a leading EV charging vendor, working on some of the earliest direct-current fast chargers (DCFC). Today, Ryan specializes in planning and designing EV infrastructure and has consulted on 3,000+ EV-related projects in 40+ states, positioning him as a leading advisor and subject matter expert in the industry. He leads teams partnering on innovative EV programs nationwide, working with vendors, developers, and jurisdictions to plan, design, permit, and install charging stations and associated infrastructure.

Ryan Gram’s Session(s):

8:00 am–8:30 am | Wed, March 26, 2025

Energy Management and Infrastructure Deployment for Utilities

Shop Talks are peer-to-peer, industry-focused conversations facilitated by speakers. In these smaller forums, attendees can ask questions, work through challenges, and share insights while tapping into the expertise of our speakers. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable feedback and network with your industry peers! Please note our Shop Talks often fill to capacity; registration is recommended to guarantee your seat.

In this Shop Talk, you’ll hear from utilities working on various projects to accelerate accessible public charging within their communities.

Discussion topics include:

How Make-Ready programs can help expedite infrastructure
Examples of community charging programs to close EV charging deserts
How to best collaborate with customers for efficient project deployment
Regulatory considerations and hurdles regarding EV infrastructure programs
Benefits of utility-owned charging to help support smaller communities
Grid considerations when deciding charger locations, hardware, and construction needs

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