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Christian Powell

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Chief Compliance Officer at Pedernales Electric Cooperative
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Christian Powell is the Chief Executive Officer of Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), the largest electric distribution cooperative in the nation. With over 25 years in the energy sector, including time at LCRA, his expertise covers regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic planning. He holds a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

His career reflects a deep dedication to serving Central Texas communities through his work at locally-focused energy organizations. He is an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, suggesting a strong connection to the university and the region.

He was promoted to CEO after rising through the ranks at PEC since joining in 2017.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief Compliance Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Energy Regulation
His career has centered on navigating complex regulatory landscapes for major Texas energy providers, including Pedernales Electric Cooperative and LCRA.
Enterprise Risk
As the former Chief Compliance Officer, he was directly responsible for enterprise risk, cybersecurity, and insurance programs for the nation's largest electric cooperative.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Chief Compliance Officer
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
4-2022 - 6-2024
VP, Compliance & Regulatory
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
6-2018 - 4-2022
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
11-2016 - 6-2018
Regulatory Affairs
LCRA
3-2009 - 6-2017
Regulatory Affairs
LCRA
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Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
The University of Texas at Austin
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