VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection, a key player in the North American electric grid and market operations, has announced the re-election of Paula Conboy, David E. Mills, and Vickie A. VanZandt to its Board of Managers for another three-year term each. This move underscores the organization’s commitment to leveraging deep industry expertise as it navigates the complexities of the energy sector.
Paula Conboy, an energy economist with over 25 years of international experience, brings a wealth of knowledge from her executive, consultancy, and regulatory roles across Canada, Australia, and Singapore. Conboy’s significant contributions to the Australian Energy Regulator and the Energy Market Authority of Singapore highlight her adeptness in steering energy sector transformations amidst evolving global challenges. Her educational background in agricultural economics further enriches her multifaceted approach to energy economics.
David E. Mills, who first joined the Board alongside Conboy in 2021, has a distinguished career in the energy sector, marked by strategic leadership positions at Puget Sound Energy and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A veteran of the United States Navy, Mills’s experiences bring a unique perspective on discipline, strategic planning, and operational excellence to PJM’s boardroom.
Vickie A. VanZandt, the latest addition to the board since 2022, is recognized for her extensive experience in electric transmission consulting. Her tenure at the Bonneville Power Administration as the senior vice president and chief engineer underscores her profound understanding of the intricacies involved in managing high-voltage transmission systems across multiple states. VanZandt’s engineering expertise and leadership have been pivotal in shaping the power transmission landscape in the Pacific Northwest.
The collective backgrounds of Conboy, Mills, and VanZandt, encompassing executive leadership, regulatory insight, strategic planning, and engineering prowess, are poised to fortify PJM Interconnection’s governance. Their re-election comes at a critical juncture as the energy sector faces pressing challenges from the transition to renewable energy sources, the imperative for grid reliability, and the need to foster innovation while ensuring equitable access to affordable electricity.
Their continued tenure signals PJM’s strategic emphasis on diversity of thought and expertise to lead the organization forward in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. With these board members’ re-elections effective immediately, PJM Interconnection solidifies its leadership framework, aiming to enhance its role in delivering efficient, reliable, and sustainable power systems.
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