Kimberly Wells
About Kimberly Wells
Kimberly Wells serves as the Senior Director of Development at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, having previously held various leadership roles in environmental services and development at companies such as NextEra Energy Resources and BP. She holds a PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has extensive experience in wildlife ecology and renewable energy.
Current Role at Leeward Renewable Energy
Kimberly Wells serves as the Senior Director of Development at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC. She has held this position since 2024, contributing her expertise in renewable energy development. Based in Houston, Texas, she focuses on advancing the company's development initiatives and strategies.
Previous Experience at NextEra Energy Resources
Prior to her current role, Kimberly Wells worked at NextEra Energy Resources in various capacities. She was a Senior Manager from 2019 to 2022, overseeing projects in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she served as Manager of Environmental Services from 2016 to 2019, and as Project Manager for Environmental Services from 2014 to 2016. Her roles involved managing environmental compliance and project development.
Experience at BP and Lightsource bp
Kimberly Wells held the position of Director, Government Affairs for Remediation Management at BP from 2013 to 2014. She later worked as the Director of Development at Lightsource bp from 2022 to 2024. In these roles, she focused on governmental relations and development strategies within the energy sector.
Educational Background in Ecology and Wildlife Sciences
Kimberly Wells has a strong academic background in ecology and wildlife sciences. She earned a PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she also completed a Certificate in Conservation Biology. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources with a focus on Wildlife Ecology from the University of Arizona.
Professional Certification and Early Career
In her early career, Kimberly Wells worked as a Senior Manager and Certified Wildlife Biologist at ENVIRON from 2008 to 2011. This role involved managing environmental assessments and wildlife conservation projects in California and Michigan. Her diverse experience in environmental services has shaped her approach to development in the renewable energy sector.