# Kelly Tomblin

> Kelly A. Tomblin is an energy executive and leadership author based in El Paso, Texas. President and CEO of El Paso Electric since 2020, she previously led Jamaica Public Service and INTREN and received the 2016 Platts Global Energy Awards CEO of the Year award. Her co-authored leadership books explore the use of authority, trust and participation at work. Her retirement from the EPE CEO role takes effect November 9, 2026, followed by an advisory role through year-end.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at El Paso Electric Company (as of October 23, 2026; retirement effective November 9, 2026)
- **Organizations:** El Paso Electric Company, Jamaica Public Service Company, INTREN, GDF SUEZ / International Power, Pennsylvania Electric Company, K&L Gates, ThinkLove Leadership, WestStar Bank, The Borderplex Alliance, El Paso Chamber of Commerce, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, El Paso Downtown Management District, Edison Electric Institute
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS in Journalism, public relations concentration, West Virginia University, Juris Doctor, West Virginia University, MBA, New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
- **Known for:** 2016 CEO of the Year, Platts Global Energy Awards; sole woman among 12 finalists from six countries., Led JPS during the introduction of LNG, smart-grid technology and prepaid metering., Founded Jamaica’s Women in Energy and launched the JPS Foundation.

## Career timeline

- **Early career; dates not established** — Worked in newspaper and radio roles, then law; began her energy career as an attorney at K&L Gates.
- **Before 2012** — Served as president of Pennsylvania Electric Company and vice president at GDF SUEZ / International Power.
- **2012** — Became president and CEO of Jamaica Public Service.
- **2016** — Won CEO of the Year at the Platts Global Energy Awards.
- **2017** — Left JPS in July and became INTREN CEO on July 10.
- **2018** — Launched 100 Days of Doing Power Differently in Jamaica with co-author Kathleen Sullivan.
- **2020** — Announced as incoming El Paso Electric CEO on July 29; began the role September 1.
- **2026** — Retirement announced October 9, effective November 9; advisory service to continue through year-end.

## Achievements

- 2016 CEO of the Year, Platts Global Energy Awards; sole woman among 12 finalists from six countries.
- Led JPS during the introduction of LNG, smart-grid technology and prepaid metering.
- Founded Jamaica’s Women in Energy and launched the JPS Foundation.
- Co-authored 100 Days of Doing Power Differently and ThinkLove Leadership with Kathleen Sullivan.
- Led El Paso Electric initiatives involving smart meters, automation, electric-vehicle infrastructure and renewable energy expansion.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — EPE announced on October 9 that Eli Viamontes will succeed Tomblin on November 9, 2026. Tomblin will remain an adviser through the end of 2026.
- **2025-03** — During her tenure, EPE announced that the 10 MW San Elizario community solar expansion was online, adding places for 5,000 subscribers.

## Links

- Website: https://thinkloveleadership.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-tomblin-229b695/

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