Management
The LCEC management team, backed by a strong workforce, is focused on meeting customer expectations and managing growth. With nearly 250 years of combined leadership experience and a diverse array of skills, the team is committed to guiding employees in balancing long-range business strategies with everyday priorities.
Executive Steering Committee
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Denise Vidal, CMA
Employee since 2003
Director, Business Continuity
Allan Ruth
Employee since 1985
Director, Customer Care Operations
Gary Avin
Employee since 2006
Director, Electric Operations
Clark Hawkins
Employee since 1998
Director, Finance & Supply Chain, and Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Bullock
Employee since 2021
Director, Administrative Services
Amanda Smelker
Employee since 2008
Director, Information Technology, and Chief Information Officer
Ed Nagy
Employee since 1996
Director, Human Resources
Sandy Thompson
Employee since 2019
Director, Public Relations
Karen Ryan, APR, CPRC
Employee since 1996
Senior Leadership Team
Program Manager, Internal Audit Services
Kerry Richo
Employee since 2024
Manager, Facilities and Security
Ray Boss
Employee since 2015
Manager, Risk
Ellen Nichols
Employee since 2018
Manager, Strategy Execution & Project Management Office
Cindy Littrell
Employee since 2021
Manager, Customer Billing & Field Services
Skye Honas
Employee since 1995
Manager, Member Programs
Bianca Preston
Employee since 1996
Manager, Customer Care Operations
Matt Valentine
Employee since 2021
Manager, Construction & Maintenance (Contractors)
Rusty Snider
Employee since 2006
Manager, Construction & Maintenance (LCEC)
Frank Sherkus
Employee since 1992
Manager, Design & Engineering
Bill Piland
Employee since 1988
Manager, Operations Business Support
Dennis Davidson
Employee since 2005
Manager, Substation Communication, and Meter Service
Gary Richardson
Employee since 1987
Manager, Financial Accounting
Susan Crisafulli
Employee since 2005
Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain
Myron Martin
Employee since 2021
Manager, IT Infrastructure
Brian Klepper
Employee since 2000
Manager, IT Operations, and Information Security Officer
Paul Ackerman
Employee since 2013
Manager, IT Security
Tom Hornby
Employee since 2003