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CU Leadership

An experienced team of utility professionals works to ensure services are delivered to customers. By learning from the past, implementing sound strategies today, and planning for the future, CU provides significant value to homes and businesses throughout its service area.


Gary Gibson, President - CEOGary Gibson

President – CEO


Amy Derdall, Sr. VP- Chief Financial & Supply Chain OfficerAmy Derdall

Sr. Vice President – Chief Financial and Supply Chain Officer


Dwayne Fulk, Sr. VP- Chief Legal & Economic Development OfficerDwayne Fulk

Sr. Vice President – Chief Legal & Economic Development Officer


Stephanie O'Connor, Sr. VP – Chief Technology and People OfficerStephanie O’Connor

Sr. Vice President – Chief Technology and People Officer


Warren Brooks, VP- Electric OperationsWarren Brooks

Vice President – Electric Operations


Krista Shurtz, VP- Natural Gas & Water OperationsKrista Shurtz

Vice President – Natural Gas & Water Operations


Kelly Turner, VP - Customer Operations & CommunicationsKelly Turner

Vice President – Customer Operations & Communications


Dean ThompsonDean Thompson

Executive in Residence – Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director, Regionalism & Economic Development

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