People

“Power generation materials, steels, and materials that are common to many of our mainstay fossil fired plants is where my expertise is.”

“I quickly developed a passion for the power utility industry since it is a way to serve my community, similar to how I was able to serve my country in the military.”

“I’ve been part of the ESG team for the last four years and we developed the first industry-specific and investor-focused ESG reporting template.”

“In my time in the regulatory business, I’ve learned nothing happens overnight. You have to get a ground swell of support in order to move the needle.”

In this year's annual feature, PUF celebrates 90 nominees from 38 industry organizations.

Moving conversations with two men who knew him well: Dominion Energy CEO Bob Blue and EEI president Tom Kuhn.

Change in organizational culture begins with top-level leadership. This panel discussed the difference between utility executives taking ownership versus buying into DE&I strategy, and how it impacts the overall culture of an organization.

“Quite simply, employees of diverse businesses reinvest and spend their wages to purchase goods and services where they live.”

“We have a commitment to build a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve.”

“I’ve told our employees, don’t let a perfect conversation get in the way of a good conversation. I might use a word or say something that may not sound right but know my heart is in the right place.”