Trey Kuchar
About Trey Kuchar
Trey Kuchar is the Senior Vice President of Natural Gas at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2002. He manages a customer base of 4.2 million and oversees the operational and safety management of 82,000 miles of distribution main.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Trey Kuchar serves as the Senior Vice President of Natural Gas at CenterPoint Energy, a position he has held since 2002. In this role, he manages a customer base of 4.2 million customers within the natural gas sector. Kuchar is responsible for the operational and safety management of 82,000 miles of distribution main. He oversees a team that manages a financial plan with $1.5 billion in capital and $600 million in operations and maintenance expenses. Additionally, he has accountability for six regulatory commissions across six states, ensuring compliance and effective governance.
Education and Expertise
Trey Kuchar has a robust educational background in engineering and business. He studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing an Executive Education program in Financial Analysis in 2022. Kuchar also participated in the Utility Executive Course at the University of Idaho, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree over a span of 19 years. He holds a Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas.
Background
Trey Kuchar's professional journey began with an internship at Celanese in 2001, where he worked as an Engineering Intern for 11 months in Bay City, Texas. His career progressed as he joined CenterPoint Energy in 2002, where he has accumulated over two decades of experience in the natural gas industry. Kuchar's educational foundation and early career experiences have shaped his expertise in operational management and regulatory compliance within the energy sector.
Achievements
Throughout his career at CenterPoint Energy, Trey Kuchar has demonstrated significant leadership in managing extensive operational frameworks and financial plans. His role encompasses overseeing the safety and operational integrity of a vast distribution network while ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple states. Kuchar's management of a substantial customer base and large-scale financial operations reflects his capability in the natural gas sector.