Angila Retherford
About Angila Retherford
Angila Retherford serves as the Vice President of Environmental and Corporate Responsibility at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in environmental law and sustainability, she has over two decades of experience in various roles related to environmental affairs.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Angila Retherford has served as the Vice President of Environmental and Corporate Responsibility at CenterPoint Energy since 2019. In this role, she focuses on integrating environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility into the company's operations. Based in the Evansville, Indiana area, her leadership contributes to the company's commitment to sustainable practices and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience at Vectren
Before her current role at CenterPoint Energy, Angila Retherford held various positions at Vectren. She worked as Environmental Counsel from 2001 to 2003 and later served as Director of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Sustainability from 2003 to 2015. In 2015, she became the Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Sustainability, where she focused on environmental management and sustainability initiatives for nine years.
Legal Career Background
Angila Retherford has a diverse legal background. She worked as an Associate Attorney at Bamberger, Foreman, Oswald and Hahn, LLP from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, she served as Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the Indiana Attorney General from 1991 to 1993. Her experience includes significant roles in environmental law and corporate governance.
Education and Expertise
Angila Retherford earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law, where she studied from 1989 to 1991. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington, which she completed between 1983 and 1988. Her educational background supports her expertise in environmental law and corporate sustainability.
Experience at Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Angila Retherford worked at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources as Senior Bureau Counsel for the Bureau of Mine Reclamation from 1993 to 1998. In this role, she dealt with legal issues related to mining and environmental protection, contributing to her extensive knowledge in environmental regulations and compliance.