F. Shane Bradford, MBA
About F. Shane Bradford, MBA
F. Shane Bradford, MBA, serves as the Power Supply Services Director at CenterPoint Energy in Evansville, Indiana, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in the energy sector, he has held various leadership roles and is actively involved in renewable development and strategic market operations.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
F. Shane Bradford has served as the Power Supply Services Director at CenterPoint Energy since 2021. In this role, he oversees capacity purchases to ensure compliance with Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) requirements. He also acts as the Wholesale Power Market witness for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) filings. His strategic involvement with MISO and PJM includes assessing policy and financial impacts on generation operations. Bradford previously held the position of Generation Asset Director at CenterPoint Energy from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
F. Shane Bradford holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana State University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in power supply services and strategic operations within the energy sector.
Background in Energy Sector
Bradford has extensive experience in the energy sector, having worked at Vectren as Power Plant Director from 2004 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as Team Leader at Cinergy from 1999 to 2003 and as Cogeneration Plant Manager at Trigen Cinergy Solutions LLC for one year. His career spans various roles that have contributed to his knowledge and skills in power generation and management.
Achievements in Renewable Development
In his current role, F. Shane Bradford serves as the Commercial Lead for renewable development at CenterPoint Energy. He focuses on Build-Transfer Agreements (BTAs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), contributing to the company's initiatives in renewable energy. His involvement in exploring emerging technologies aims to enhance customer service and satisfaction within the energy market.