Executive Committee Members

The UPSA Executive Committee is composed of dedicated utility professionals who lead with expertise, integrity, and a shared commitment to public safety. Each member brings years of experience in risk management, operations, communications, and safety leadership. Together, they guide the organization’s strategic direction and ensure that UPSA continues to deliver impactful programs and resources to its members. Their leadership drives our mission to prevent incidents, save lives, and strengthen safety culture across the utility industry.

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Kathy Mackey

Account Manager/UPSA Coordinator ,
Culver Company

Miranda Hurst

Public Safety Awareness Program Manager ,
Alabama Power

Dave Shockley

Senior Public Safety Consultant ,
Arizona Public Service

Doug Haupt

Manager - Public Safety ,
PPL Electric

Karen Sousa

Lead Specialist, Pipeline Public Awareness ,
Rhode Island Energy

Kevin Luke

Health & Safety Specialist III ,
SMUD

Candace Labat

Risk Services Supervisor ,
Southern Company

Lynette Brown

Risk Services Analyst Sr. ,
Mississippi Power

Leonard Rondeau

Safety Consultant ,
Salt River Project

Rebecca Rabel

Community Engagement Manager ,
CPS Energy

Lisa Clifton

Sr. Public Awareness Coordinator ,
LG&E-KU

Mark Wallace

Public Safety Electric ,
LG&E-KU

Steve O’Gorman

Pipeline Safety ,
New Jersey Natural Gas

Maximus Sego

Specialist Safety and Health Sr ,
Salt River Project

Alyssa Walter

Safety Associate ,
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB)

Matt Dragich

Senior Safety Representative ,
FirstEnergy

Bobbi Sterrett

Manager, Public Awareness & Research ,
SW Gas

Justine Espersen

Analyst II, Corporate Communications ,
SW Gas

Britt Blake

Managing Director ,
Moore

Chee Her

Public Safety Coordinator, Corporate Safety ,
Xcel Energy

Denise Steendahl

Public Safety Program Manager ,
Puget Sound

Nicole Kraus

Sr. Advisor, Enterprise Risk Management ,
Southern California Edison

Joshua Snodgrass

Manager, Claims & Loss Control ,
Georgia Power

Ryan Geisinger

Public Safety Specialist ,
PPL Electric

Janet Leppo

Program Manager Pipeline Safety ,
New Jersey Natural Gas

Nicole Wilkins

Pipeline Safety Awareness Administator ,
New Jersey Natural Gas

Cecily Lerma

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist Sr. ,
Colorado Springs Utilites

Diana Harmon

Public Affairs Specialist ,
Colorado Springs Utilites

Marc Hendon

Risk Management ,
LADWP

Delia Ponce

Risk Analyst ,
LADWP

Earl Markey

Senior Training Specialist ,
PECO

Lance Hughes

Enterprise Safety Program Manager ,
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB)

Susan Browning

Manager, Health & Safety ,
Duke Energy

Andy Connell

Public Safety Manager ,
Evergy

Renee Collier

Public Awareness & Damage Prevention ,
One Gas