WIN Energy announces new CEO

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— WIN Energy has announced a new CEO after the the previous one retires after more than 45 years of service.

WIN Energy has announced that Leslie Beard will be its new acting CEO starting August 1 2024. Beard has 23 years of service under her belt in the company. After receiving her degree from Kelly’s School of Business in Indiana University she joined WIN Energy as a customer service representative. Through her time at the company she worked her way up several times from billing representative, to Manager of Marketing and Communications, to Director of Marketing and Member Services, to up till now as the COO since 2020.

During the 23 years of services she also obtained her BMA from the University of Southern Indiana and completed multiple industry specific education programs. Beard is also an active member of her community serving as Marketing Chair and on the executive committee of Knox County Indiana Economic Development. She is also a board member of Gibson County Economic Development Corporation, Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation, and the Vincennes Area Builder’s Association.

Beard says she’s excited for the opportunity to serve as the next CEO. She stated, “It’s an honor to have this opportunity. I feel blessed to be able to work with such a dedicated board of directors and lead an outstanding team of employees who are all focused on serving our members and our communities. I am excited for the future as we all work together to navigate the changing utility industry.”

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