Board + Leadership

The membership of NEEA’s Board of Directors spans Northwest utilities, public interest groups, state energy offices and government entities.

Meet the Leaders Guiding Energy Efficiency in the Northwest

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is supported by the dedicated members that make up its Board of Directors. Representing a broad spectrum of Northwest utilities, public interest groups, state energy offices, and government entities, the Board brings a wealth of experience and expertise to help drive NEEA and its mission forward.

Complementing the Board is NEEA’s leadership team, composed of industry experts committed to advancing energy efficiency across the Northwest. Their strategic vision and operational expertise ensures that NEEA continues to lead the way in market transformation and innovation.

NEEA’s purpose is to pool resources and share risks among utilities and partners to transform the market for energy efficiency, benefiting all consumers in the Northwest.

2025 NEEA Board Officers

Chair

Jamae Hilliard Creecy

Bonneville Power Administration

Vice President, Energy Efficiency

Vice Chair

Gilbert Archuleta

Puget Sound Energy

Director, Customer Energy Management

Secretary

Danie Williams

NorthWestern Energy

Manager Energy Efficiency/DSM Services

Treasurer

Kyle Roadman

Emerald People's Utility District

General Manager

2025 NEEA Board Members

Bonnie Rouse

Montana Governor's Office

Section Supervisor, Energy Efficiency and Compliance Assistance

Brittany Broyles

Tacoma Power

Manager, Customer Energy Programs Operations Team

Caleb Reimer

Cascade Natural Gas

Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs

Chris Johnson

Benton PUD

Director of Power Management

Clay Monroe

Pacific Power

Managing Director of Customer Solutions

Debbie DePetris

Clark Public Utilities

Energy Services Manager

Eileen Quigley

Clean Energy Transition Institute

Executive Director

Elizabeth Osborne

Washington Governor's Office

Senior Energy Policy Advisor

Joe Fernandi

Seattle City Light

Director, Customer Energy Solutions

Josh Mitchell

Chelan PUD

Energy Efficiency Advisor

Kellye Dundon

NW Natural

Environmental Policy Manager

Michael Colgrove

Energy Trust of Oregon

Executive Director

Nicole Hydzik

Avista Utilities

Director of Energy Efficiency

Quentin Nesbitt

Idaho Power

Customer Research & Analysis Leader

Ruchi Sadhir

Oregon Governor's Office

Associate Director, Strategic Engagement & Development

Suzanne Frew

Snohomish County PUD

Senior Project Manager

NEEA Executive Team

Becca Yates

Executive Director

Becky Walker

Chief Program Officer

Jeff Harris

Chief Transformation Officer

Kyle Burchard

Vice President of Business Administration

Virginia Mersereau

Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Relationships & Communication

2025 Board Meetings

NEEA hosts quarterly board meetings around the region, providing an opportunity for industry professionals, stakeholders, and the public to stay updated on the alliance’s latest Market Transformation activities. These hybrid meetings offer insights into NEEA’s strategic initiatives and allow for collaborative discussions on advancing energy efficiency in the Northwest.