Arizona Public Service - APS

UtilitiesPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Est. 1886Public Company3,044 Employees
Employees
~3,044
Founded
1886

About Arizona Public Service - APS

APS is Arizona's biggest and oldest electric utility, supplying power to almost 1.2 million customers across 11 of the state's 15 counties. Since being established in 1886, APS has shown a firm dedication to its customers in one of the nation's most rapidly growing states, building a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder returns, operational efficiency, and business honesty. Our achievements come from the inventive and committed employees of our organization who embody our core principles of responsibility, safety, integrity, and trust and respect. At APS, our daily focus is on our mission: "Building a sustainable energy future for Arizona." We will keep addressing our customers' energy needs with a balanced mix of price and quality of service.

Key Facts
Approximately 3,044 employees globally
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Operates in Utilities
Founded in 1886

Executive Leadership Team

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Andrew Cooper
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Since 2022
Jacob Tetlow
Jacob Tetlow
Chief Operating Officer, IT
Since 2024
Michelle Ferrara
Michelle Ferrara
Chief Information Officer
Since 2021
Ted Geisler
Ted Geisler
President
Since 2022

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Arizona Public Service - APS Executive Leadership Team

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Andrew Cooper
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Since 2022
Jacob Tetlow
Jacob Tetlow
Chief Operating Officer, IT
Responsible for leading the Operations team at APS focused on delivering safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy to 1.4M customers in Arizona. This includes Transmission & Distribution, Power Generation (non-nuclear), Supply Chain, Information Technology, New Generation Development, Resource Management, Facilities, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Transportation. Leading with a culture at APS focused on values and stewardship resulting in a highly motivated team with a mission to create customer value through operational excellence and innovative products and services to meet not only today’s needs, but also the future needs of APS customers. Personal industry involvement and leadership roles include: • AEIC (Association of Edison Illuminating Companies) Board of Directors. Power Delivery Committee (2013-2020) • AEIC Operations Center of Excellence Board of Directors, Chairman (2024-present) • Board of Trustees - The Nature Conservancy AZ Chapter (2018-present) Chairman of Board (2023-present) • Chair of the AEIC sub-committee on Distributed Energy Resources (2015-2017), focused on best practices and lessons learned across the utility industry as it relates to integration of DERs into the distribution system. • EPRI - Member or Research Advisory Council. • Phoenix East Valley Partnership Board of Directors. (2020-Present) • Arizona State University Industrial Advisory Board member. • Facilitated and lead a year long Leadership Academy at APS focus on high potential leaders • Served on the Board of Directors for United Way of Northern Arizona
Since 2024
Michelle Ferrara
Michelle Ferrara
Chief Information Officer
Since 2021
Ted Geisler
Ted Geisler
President
Since 2022

Arizona Public Service - APS Org Chart & Organizational Structure

Arizona Public Service (APS) is led by President Ted Geisler, who heads the company's corporate structure. Reporting directly to him are three key functional areas: Finance, Operations, and Information Technology. Andrew Cooper serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer within the Finance function. Jacob Tetlow holds the position of Chief Operating Officer, IT within the Operations function. Michelle Ferrara serves as the Chief Information Officer within the Information Technology function.