EPB has named Janet Rehberg to serve as president of its recently established Strategic Initiatives business unit. Building out this new business unit is the next step in EPB's continuing strategy to keep Chattanooga on the cutting edge as the energy and communications industries undergo rapid change.

In her new role, Rehberg will leverage her extensive experience and leadership skills to spearhead future-facing initiatives with the goal of capitalizing on emerging opportunities for the benefit of the community. At the same time, EPB's Energy and Communications business unit, with Ryan Keel as president, will continue to provide world-class technology and customer service through the company's established business lines.

Rehberg brings a wealth of experience to EPB, having spent nearly twenty years in leadership roles within the energy sector. Most recently, she served as Chief Strategy Officer & VP of Engineering for Tri-County Electric Cooperative in Aledo, Texas. In this position, she had responsibility for formulating strategy and leading a wide range of departments including engineering, system operations, field services, business development, community relations and legislative affairs. Her career reflects a depth of technical and operational expertise in delivering energy services as well as a strong commitment to innovation, sustainable operations and community benefit.

Rehberg holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Business Administration from Capital University. She has numerous professional certifications including Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Demand Side Manager (CDSM) and Certified Emotional Intelligent Coach (EQI).

She is a long-standing member of the Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals (WiNUP), serving as president in 2014 and earning recognition through the organization's Honorary Life Award in 2021. Rehberg has also served on numerous non-profit, community and professional boards and has been recognized as the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Project Mentor Match of the Year (2011) and as the Touchstone Energy Brand Champion in 2018.

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