Kate Porter, Pe
About Kate Porter, Pe
Kate Porter serves as the Vice President of Operational Excellence at CenterPoint Energy, where she has held various roles since 2006, including Director of Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics. She studied at the University of Houston and has extensive experience in engineering and management within the energy sector.
Current Role at CenterPoint Energy
Kate Porter serves as the Vice President of Operational Excellence at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational processes and driving efficiency across the organization. Her leadership aims to implement best practices that align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Positions at CenterPoint Energy
Kate Porter has held multiple roles at CenterPoint Energy, contributing to various aspects of the company's operations. She served as Director of Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was the Director of SMS, Quality and Continuous Improvement from 2020 to 2022. Her earlier roles include Distribution Integrity Manager from 2018 to 2020, Manager - Gas Engineering from 2012 to 2015, Engineer III from 2011 to 2012, and Distribution Designer from 2006 to 2011.
Consulting Experience
Before her current role, Kate Porter worked as a Project/Engineering Management Consultant at CenterPoint Energy from 2015 to 2018. This position allowed her to leverage her engineering expertise to provide strategic insights and support project management initiatives within the company.
Educational Background
Kate Porter studied at the University of Houston, where she gained foundational knowledge and skills that have supported her career in engineering and operational excellence. Her education has played a significant role in her professional development and her ability to lead teams effectively.
Early Career at UPS
Kate Porter began her career at UPS, where she worked as a Sweetwater Division Package Planner from 2004 to 2006. This early experience in logistics and planning contributed to her understanding of operational processes and project management.