F. Shane Bradford

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Vice President - Indiana Electric at CenterPoint Energy

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Overview

F. Shane Bradford is the Vice President of Indiana Electric at CenterPoint Energy, overseeing all electric utility operations in the state. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton and an MBA from Indiana State University. His expertise lies in power supply optimization and leading the companys generation transition.

He is an active community leader, demonstrating a commitment to local causes through his involvement as a Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville. He has also been part of the Founding Board for a community organization, showcasing his dedication to building initiatives from the ground up.

He has a long and progressive career in the energy sector, starting in 1992 and holding various director and VP roles before his current position.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

Decisive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Generation Transition
He spearheads CenterPoint Energy's plan to shift from a coal-heavy generation fleet to a more balanced portfolio of renewable energy and natural gas.
Power Supply Optimization
His career demonstrates a consistent focus on orchestrating power supply strategies to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective services for customers.
Renewable Energy Projects
He is directly involved in evaluating and implementing large-scale solar and wind power purchase agreements (PPAs) to meet the company's energy needs.

Media Appearances

CenterPoint Energy issues call for energy sources. Featured in Inside Indiana Business

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CenterPoint Energy launches 2025 Integrated Resource Plan process. Featured in City County Observer

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CenterPoint Energy expects to go coal‑free by 2027. Featured in Indiana Public Radio

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Work History

7-2024
Vice President - Indiana Electric at CenterPoint Energy
8-2024
VP Power Generation Operations at CenterPoint Energy
Director Power Supply Services at CenterPoint Energy

Education

Master of Business Administration from Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Dayton

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Insights For Selling To F. Shane

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with F. Shane is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from F. Shane

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will F. Shane move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can F. Shane take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And F. Shane

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