Source: SnoPUD, January 15, 2019
Snohomish County Public Utility District GM/CEO John Haarlow announced the hiring of two Assistant General Managers on Tuesday. Guy Payne was named Assistant General Manager of Distribution & Engineering Services (D&ES) and Jessica Matlock was named Assistant General Manager of Customer & Energy Services and External Affairs.
“Our evolving PUD team will be even stronger with the addition of these two quality individuals in these positions of leadership,” said Haarlow. “They bring experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, and, most importantly, a strong commitment to helping keep our work force safe. I am so pleased we continue to attract and retain such high-performing leaders as these two, who are devoted to meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations and helping take our utility boldly into the future.”
Matlock, who joined Snohomish County PUD in 2006 as the Director of Government & External Affairs, has more than 20 years’ experience working in the energy industry. In her new role at the PUD, Matlock will continue to manage the government affairs division and be responsible for customer service, energy-efficiency efforts and business services. She will oversee large projects related to electric vehicles, solar energy and distribution planning.