Tracy Yount
About Tracy Yount
Tracy Yount serves as the Director of External Affairs and Communications at Chelan County PUD, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in energy and natural resources, having held various leadership roles in both public and private sectors.
Work at Chelan PUD
Tracy Yount has served as the Director of External Affairs and Communications at Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) since 2012. In this role, Yount manages the utility's governmental affairs, cultural diversity initiatives, and corporate communication strategies. This position emphasizes enhancing customer service and ensuring the viability of the utility's assets. Prior to this role, Yount held various positions within Chelan PUD, including Interim Director of Safety and Human Performance and Director of Environmental Affairs and Governmental Affairs, contributing to the organization for a total of over 12 years.
Previous Experience
Before joining Chelan PUD, Tracy Yount worked as the Vice President of Energy and Natural Resources at Sapere Consulting from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, Yount spent two years at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as the Electric Grid Research Manager from 2009 to 2011. Yount's experience also includes a previous tenure at Chelan PUD where they served in various capacities from 1998 to 2009, focusing on environmental and governmental affairs.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Yount earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Architecture Management from Washington State University, completing the program from 1987 to 1991. Yount's educational background supports a strong foundation in engineering principles, which is complemented by extensive experience in safety and human performance improvement. This expertise has been instrumental in contributing to the operational success of Chelan PUD.
Focus on Community Engagement
In the role of Director of External Affairs and Communications, Tracy Yount focuses on increasing effective engagement with culturally diverse and low-income customer-owners. This initiative aims to improve communication and service delivery to all customer segments, ensuring that the utility meets the needs of its diverse community.