Echo Ira
About Echo Ira
Echo Ira is a Manager of Regulatory & Rates at CenterPoint Energy, with a diverse background in energy and analytics. He has held various roles in companies such as Vectren and Horizon Well Logging, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geological and Earth Sciences from Indiana University Bloomington and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Current Role at CenterPoint Energy
Echo Ira serves as the Manager of Regulatory & Rates at CenterPoint Energy, a position held since 2021. In this role, Ira is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and rate-setting processes. The position is based in Evansville, Indiana, where Ira contributes to the company's strategic initiatives in energy regulation.
Previous Experience at CenterPoint Energy
Prior to the current role, Echo Ira worked at CenterPoint Energy as Supervisor of Customer Billing from 2019 to 2021. This position involved managing customer billing operations and ensuring accurate billing practices. The experience gained during this time contributed to the understanding of customer service and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
Career Background in Energy Sector
Echo Ira has extensive experience in the energy sector, having worked at Vectren in various roles from 2013 to 2019. Positions included Operations Analyst, Market Research Analyst, and Team Lead for Meter Data Analytics. These roles provided insights into operational efficiency and data analytics within the utility industry.
Educational Background
Echo Ira holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Indiana University Bloomington, completed between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, Ira earned a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, studying from 2014 to 2016. This educational foundation supports a strong understanding of both technical and business aspects of the energy industry.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the energy sector, Echo Ira gained experience in various roles, including Administrative Support Team Associate at Macy's from 2010 to 2011 and Operations Coordinator/Purchasing Agent at Horizon Well Logging, LLC from 2012 to 2013. These early positions contributed to the development of organizational and operational skills.