Executive Overview
As EVP & CFO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, I draw on deep experience and industry knowledge to drive transformative financial strategies, modernize financial operations, and provide leadership in capital planning. In my 20+ years with the organization I have gained a breadth of experience in roles related to corporate finance, finance business operations, capacity planning, pricing strategy, treasury, SEC reporting, and risk management. Championing a culture of accountability and financial integrity, I spearheaded initiatives to increase our investor outreach, delivering successful results by leveraging traditional and alternative financing structures. I've also identified and seized multiple opportunities to upgrade our technology infrastructure, most recently employing cloud-based tools to enhance scalability, accuracy and financial integration. I prioritize leadership and skills development, as financial innovation is built on strong, foundational knowledge. My other areas of expertise include enterprise stakeholder management, operational efficiency, cost optimization, risk management, compliance, and systems and technology integration.
Career Timeline
- Tennessee Valley AuthorityCurrentMay 2002–Present· 24 yrs 4 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerCurrent2025–Present
- Senior Vice President, FinanceAug 2024–2025
- Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Risk OfficerAug 2023–Aug 2024
- Vice President, Financial Operations & PerformanceOct 2018–Aug 2023
- Director, Business Planning & AnalysisJun 2017–Oct 2018
- Director, Demand Side Pricing and StrategyOct 2015–Jun 2017
- Senior Manager, Capacity Planning & Fleet Strategy2014–Oct 2015
- Senior Manager, Metrics & Performance AnalysisMar 2013–2014
- Manager, Power TradingMar 2009–Mar 2013
- Energy Market StrategistDec 2006–Feb 2009
- Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance & Risk ManagementMay 2002–Nov 2006
Education
Leadership for Management and Accelerated Performance
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of ManagementNuclear Reactor Technology Course for Utility Executives
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyExecutive MBA
University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleB.A.
Economics and Finance
King University