Gary Mazo

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Senior Technical Advisor– Executive Operations at Tennessee Valley Authority

Greater Chattanooga, United States

Overview

Gary is a strategic finance and risk executive with over 35 years of experience in the regulated utility sector. At the Tennessee Valley Authority, he has led multi-billion dollar programs, focusing on grid reliability, financial hedging, and corporate governance. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA from Emory University.

As an alumnus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Emory University, Gary has deep roots in the academic and professional communities of the Southeast. These connections likely inform his perspective on regional economic and community development.

He reestablished TVA’s five-year financial hedging program, a key initiative that significantly reduced commodity price volatility and enhanced rate predictability for millions.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Believer

Informal

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Grid Reliability
As a TVA executive, he is directly involved in ensuring a resilient and flexible fuel supply to manage fluctuating energy demands and maintain reliable power for the community.
Corporate Governance
He is currently redesigning TVA's corporate governance framework to improve decision quality, accountability, and organizational agility.
Enterprise Risk Management
He has a deep background in ERM, having led programs at Progress Energy and holding a Certification in Risk Management Assurance.

Media Appearances

Gary has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Senior Technical Advisor– Executive Operations at Tennessee Valley Authority
6-2020 - 6-2025
Vice President, Fuels at Tennessee Valley Authority
4-2016 - 6-2020
Director, Operations Finance at Tennessee Valley Authority
6-2006 - 7-2012
Director Enterprise Risk Management at Progress Energy
3-2005 - 5-2006
Director – Operations and Credit Risk Assessment at Progress Energy

Education

1989 - 1990
MBA from Emory University - Goizueta Business School
1982 - 1986
BS from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Insights For Selling To Gary

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gary is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gary

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gary move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Gary take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Gary

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