Stacey H. Doré
Stacey Doré is CEO of Sharyland Utilities, L.L.C., a privately-owned electric utility that owns rate-regulated transmission infrastructure in Texas. She also serves as President of Hunt Utility Services, LLC (HUS),
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Melanie Trent
Melanie Trent is an experienced independent board member and senior executive who has worked extensively in the energy industry. Ms. Trent serves on the Board of Directors of Diamondback Energy,
Maria C. Green
Maria Green retired as senior vice president and general counsel of Ingersoll Rand plc (IR) on June 28, 2019. She joined IR in November 2015, and was responsible for all