Jill Bell
About Jill Bell
Jill Bell serves as the Manager of Electric Market Operations at CenterPoint Energy, where she leads teams focused on analysis, automation, and transaction management in the Texas deregulated retail electric market. With a background in physics from Texas A&M University and prior experience at Lockheed Martin, she has significantly contributed to system changes at CenterPoint Energy since 2003.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Jill Bell has served as the Manager of Electric Market Operations at CenterPoint Energy since 2003. In this role, she leads the Analysis, Automation, and Transaction Management teams. Her responsibilities include overseeing the monitoring and exception handling of Enrollment, Service Order, and Billing & Usage transactions within the Texas deregulated retail electric market. Bell played a significant role in the design of AMS system changes from 2009 to 2012, contributing to the operational efficiency of the electric market.
Education and Expertise
Jill Bell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving, which are essential skills in her current role at CenterPoint Energy. Her expertise in electric market operations is further enhanced by her extensive experience in the field.
Background
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Jill Bell worked at Lockheed Martin as a Software Developer and Integration Lead from 1994 to 2003. During her nine years at Lockheed Martin, she gained valuable experience in software development and project integration, which has contributed to her capabilities in managing complex operations in the electric market.
Achievements
Throughout her career at CenterPoint Energy, Jill Bell has been instrumental in leading teams that focus on critical aspects of electric market operations. Her leadership in the Analysis, Automation, and Transaction Management teams has been essential in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of transactions in the Texas electric market. Her contributions to the AMS system changes reflect her commitment to improving operational processes.