10/28/2025
OptiLink Spotlight: Emily Pratt
This month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Emily Pratt, our Application Project Manager, who has been a valued part of the Dalton Utilities team since August 29, 2005!
Emily describes herself as the “baby” of the family. The youngest of four siblings, she proudly embraces her “I do what I want” attitude. She’s been married to her “much nicer” husband, Chris, for 22 years, and they've raised two sons, Caylor and Easton. In 2022, their family grew when Caylor married Jayda.
When she’s not managing software projects and collaborating with teams across departments, Emily loves diving into genealogy research, crafting, gardening, cooking, and reading. Her family enjoys traveling, camping, and riding dual sports. On Sundays, you can find her and her family volunteering at Rock Bridge Community Church in Chatsworth. One of Emily’s proudest accomplishments is earning her degree while balancing life as a mom, wife, and full-time employee.
When asked what she loves most about working at DU, Emily stated:
“While I really enjoy what I do at DU, my favorite part is the incredible people I get to work alongside.”
Thank you, Emily, for your 20 years of dedication, leadership, and positivity. We’re lucky to have you on the DU team!