At COO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based COO’ operating in the Electrical Distribution space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Terry McQuarrie
Chief Operating Officer of Mercury Cable & Energy
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About Mercury Cable & Energy: Mercury Cable & Energy offers innovative and cost-effective solutions for the global power transmission grid.
Sean J. Kerins
Chief Operating Officer of Arrow Electronics
Sean Kerins serves as president of Arrow’s global enterprise computing solutions business providing data-center solutions, services and support to solution providers and their customers. Kerins brings more than 25 years of corporate, international management and sales experience. Kerins most recently served as president of the North American region for Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business. He joined Arrow in 2007 as vice president of North American storage and networking for the enterprise computing solutions segment. Prior, Kerins spent 10 years at EMC, serving as vice president of the North American client solution leads practice in addition to a variety of other key sales operations, marketing and professional services roles around the world. Also, Kerins held progressively senior roles with Coopers & Lybrand Consulting, and he served as an industrial engineer with General Motors. Kerins holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
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About Arrow Electronics: Arrow Electronics designs, manufactures and distributes electronic components for industrial and commercial sectors.
James McClure
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of ABM Industries
A facilities services veteran, Jim’s career with ABM began more than 30 years ago. Over the years his experience and leadership has been crucial to our growth and success. In his current role, Jim leads all aspects of our operations, planning, and strategy. With over 100,000 employees, serving clients across various industries around the world, he is responsible for ensuring we consistently deliver best-in-class solutions, while driving our culture focused on continuous improvement. Jim has held numerous management and senior leadership positions in different areas of the company. He’s led our Onsite Services division, as well as our Janitorial Services operations, helping establish ABM as an industry leader in the field.
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About ABM Industries: ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) is a provider of integrated facility solutions.
Joshua Hitt
COO and Co-Founder of UCAP Power
Joshua Hitt currently works as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at UCAP Power.
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About UCAP Power: UCAP Power develops ultracapacitor technology and adaptable products for a range of power storage solutions.
Jon Stahl
COO of eCurv
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About eCurv: ECurv is a tech firm that offers electric energy distribution through their energy demand management software services.
Robert Fickett
President & COO of CPI International
Robert Fickett became President and Chief Operating Officer in March 2002. Prior to this, Mr. Fickett was a Co-Chief Operating Officer since October 2000 and Vice President since April 1998. Robert has also been the Division President of the Microwave Power Products Division since April 1998. From January 1996 to April 1998, Robert was Vice President of Operations for the Microwave Power Products Division. From 1993 until January 1996, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Altair Technologies, Inc., a contract manufacturer. From 1982 until 1993, Robert held a number of positions with Varian Associates, Inc., including Engineering Manager of the Microwave Power Products Division’s Klystron Engineering Group, to which he was promoted in 1989. Robert received a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
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About CPI International, CPI International: CPI International provider of microwave, radio frequency, power and control solutions for critical defense.
Dylan Kelly
Chief Operating Officer of pSemi
Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Wireless Solutions Business Unit at Peregrine Semiconductor.
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About pSemi: A Murata company driving semiconductor integration
Dylan Kelly
Chief Operating Officer of pSemi
Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Wireless Solutions Business Unit at Peregrine Semiconductor.
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About pSemi: A Murata company driving semiconductor integration
Keith Mitchell
Chief Operating Officer of OGE Energy Corp
Prior to this position, Mitchell was the president of Enogex and was a member of the Enogex Board of Directors. A 20-year Enogex veteran, he also previously served as Enogex’s chief operating officer. E. Keith Mitchell has been Chief Operating Officer at Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company since February 2015. Mitchell serves as President of Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, LLC. He served as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at Enable GP, LLC until January 2015. Mitchell also served as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Enable Midstream Partners, LP. He served as the President of Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, LLC. He served as Chief Operating Officer of OGE Enogex GP LLC – GP. He has more than 22 years of diversified experience in the natural gas industry. He served as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, LLC since October 2007. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of Enogex Holdings LLC since July 2013. Mitchell served as the Chief Operating Officer of Enable GP, LLC a general partner of Enable Midstream Partners(TM), LP since July 31, 2013. He served as the President at Enogex Holdings LLC since September 2011. Mitchell served as the President and Chief Operating Officer at OGE Enogex Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp. since September 2011. He served as the President of Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C. He served as President of OGE Enogex GP LLC, the General Partner of OGE Enogex Partners L.P. He served as Senior Vice President of OGE Enogex GP LLC since May 2007. He served as the President of Enogex, LLC. He served as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Enogex, LLC since October 2008. From January 2004 to April 2007, he served as a Vice President, Transportation Services of Enogex Inc. From 2002 to 2004, he served as Vice President, Sales Support of Enogex Inc., leading the contract management and technical sales support groups. Mitchell also served in other transportation and system planning positions. Prior to joining Enogex in 1994, he served as Vice President of Kansas Pipeline Operating Company, responsible for all marketing, supply, and transportation activities. Mitchell served as Senior Vice President of Air Liquide. He has been the Director of Enogex Holdings LLC since December 6, 2012. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
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About OGE Energy Corp: OGE Energy Corp. (OGE Energy) is an energy and energy services provider offering physical delivery and related services
Rob Bennett
Chief Operating Officer of TECO Energy
Rob Bennett serves as chief operating officer (COO) of TECO Energy where he continues to lead Emera’s integration with TECO Energy, which Emera acquired in July 2016 as well as oversee the company’s growth strategy. He also serves as president and CEO of Emera U.S. Inc. Prior to TECO, Bennett served as executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) of Emera Inc. In this role, he had overall executive responsibility for Emera’s businesses, including the Maritime Link. Bennett began his career in Electrical Engineering in 1988 when he first joined Nova Scotia Power. Over the course of his nearly 30-year career, he has held senior management and leadership positions across the Emera group, including serving as president and COO of Bangor Hydro Electric Company (now part of Emera Maine) and president and CEO of Nova Scotia Power. Bennett offers his time to many causes throughout his community, particularly those in the fields of healthcare, education and ethics. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and holds an Engineering degree from Dalhousie University (DalTech).
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About TECO Energy: An energy-related holding company with regulated electric and gas utilities in Florida and New Mexico.
Jim Greer
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Oncor Electric Delivery Company
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About Oncor Electric Delivery Company: Oncor Electric Delivery Company is a provider of electricity delivery services to end-use consumers through its electrical systems.
Dan B. Minor
EVP & COO of IDACORP
Dan MinorDan B. Minor assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Idaho Power on Jan. 1, 2012. He also serves as executive vice president for IDACORP, Inc., since his appointment in May 2010. Mr. Minor previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations for Idaho Power since October 2009. Mr. Minor’s responsibilities include the Idaho Power operations of Power Supply, Delivery Engineering and Operations, and Customer Service and Regional Operations. The combined business unit is approximately 1,600 employees across the company’s 24,000 square-mile service area serving more than 492,000 customers.
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About IDACORP: IDACORP, Inc. is a holding company formed in 1998.
Bryant Robbins
COO of United Power
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About United Power: United Power engages in distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial members.
Tim Long
Chief Operating Officer & Director of Gresham Power Electronics
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About Gresham Power Electronics, Gresham Power Electronics, Microphase Corporation, PowerGrow: Gresham Power Electronics designs and manufactures power solutions for the military and commercial markets.
Michael Chappell
Founder/President/COO of Treverity
Michael Chappell is the founder of Treverity.
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About Treverity: Treverity is a human integration software for utility operations.