Samuel Woolard
About Samuel Woolard
Samuel Woolard serves as the Vice President of Transmission Construction and Maintenance at LCRA, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in engineering and management, having held various roles at companies such as Eversource Energy and Texas-New Mexico Power, along with advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration.
Work at LCRA
Samuel Woolard currently serves as the Vice President of Transmission Construction and Maintenance at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in Austin, Texas. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing the construction and maintenance of transmission infrastructure. His role includes managing departmental budgets, ensuring financial efficiency, and leading the evaluation of innovative technologies and practices. Woolard also makes presentations to LCRA management, the LCRA Board, and customers, demonstrating his leadership and communication skills.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining LCRA, Samuel Woolard held several key positions in engineering management. He worked at Eversource Energy as the Director of Distribution Engineering from 2016 to 2020 in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Prior to that, he served as the Strategic Asset Management - Engineering Manager at Western Power in Perth, Australia, from 2012 to 2016. His career began at Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP), where he held various roles, including Professional Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Staff Engineer, from 2000 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Woolard has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, studying from 1998 to 2000. He then pursued a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Master's in Business Administration from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas, completing his studies from 2007 to 2012. Woolard also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, indicating his expertise in process improvement and quality management.
Regulatory Oversight and Legal Proceedings
In his professional capacity, Samuel Woolard provides oversight and testimony in regulatory and legal proceedings, particularly in transmission cost of service rate cases. His experience in this area underscores his knowledge of regulatory frameworks and his ability to navigate complex legal environments. This aspect of his work is critical for ensuring compliance and advocating for effective transmission practices.