Chelan PUD names three new senior leaders to management team
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WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District has announced three new senior management appointments, naming leaders for operations, energy resources, and financial oversight.
Dan Koch has been appointed as the utility’s first-ever Chief Operating Officer, joining the organization earlier this month. Koch, who previously served as Vice President of Energy Delivery at Puget Sound Energy, brings more than 30 years of experience in engineering, project management, and utility operations. His prior roles at PSE included Director of Electric Operations and Director of Engineering & Project Delivery. Koch holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington.
“As COO, I look forward to enhancing that vision by bringing utility operations and direct operations support under the same roof,” Koch said. “Our ultimate goal will be to continue finding innovative solutions in delivering the services to our customer-owners.”
The utility promoted Janet Jaspers to Chief Energy Resources Officer in mid-July, following Shawn Smith’s departure from the area. During her nearly 31-year tenure with Chelan PUD, Jaspers has played a crucial role in implementing the utility’s strategy for surplus wholesale energy sales. As Director of Energy Operations, Planning and Trading, she led day-ahead trades and real-time trading while fostering collaboration between Energy Resources, Generation, Transmission, Operations, and Asset Management departments. Jaspers has been actively involved with the Wenatchee Chapter of the Society of Professional Engineers and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University. She has also completed the Executive Utility Management Certificate Program from Willamette University.
Sridhar “Sri” Krishnan assumed the role of Chief Financial and Risk Officer in August, succeeding the retired Kelly Boyd. Krishnan joins Chelan PUD after serving as Deputy Director of Finance and Administration at the City of Kirkland. His 25 years of experience spans both public and private sectors, including work in state, county, and city governments. A 30-year Pacific Northwest resident, Krishnan currently serves as president of the Washington Public Treasurers Association and is the past president of the Puget Sound Finance Officers Association. He holds an MBA in Finance and International Management from Willamette University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Western Michigan University.
General Manager Kirk Hudson expressed confidence in the new leadership team. “I’m confident that we have the right leaders in place to face the exponentially increasing volume and velocity of change in the utility industry today,” Hudson said. “The common thread we all share is a dedication to public service.”
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