Lynnae Wilson
About Lynnae Wilson
Lynnae Wilson serves as the Senior Vice President of Electric Business at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2023. With a strong background in engineering and extensive experience in the electric utility sector, she oversees electric utilities that serve over 2.7 million customers in the Greater Houston and Southwest Indiana regions.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Lynnae Wilson currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Electric Business at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees electric utilities that serve over 2.7 million customers in the Greater Houston and Southwest Indiana regions. Her previous roles at CenterPoint Energy include Senior Vice President of Houston Electric and Senior Vice President of High Voltage Operations, where she contributed to the management and operational efficiency of electric services.
Education and Expertise
Lynnae Wilson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, completing her studies from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background in engineering, combined with her extensive experience in the electric utility sector, provides her with a strong foundation in system operations and high voltage operations.
Background
Lynnae Wilson has a diverse professional background in the electric utility industry. Before joining CenterPoint Energy, she worked at Vectren in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Energy Delivery and Director of Electric Engineering and System Operation. Her career also includes experience as a Project Engineer at USG and as an Engineer at NuVox, showcasing her progression through different technical and managerial positions.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lynnae Wilson has held several executive leadership roles within the electric utility industry, focusing on distribution, transmission, and generation. Her leadership has contributed to the operational success of electric utilities, particularly in managing large-scale service areas and enhancing system operations.