As Vice President of Energy Solutions and Business Development, Jessica Christianson oversees growth opportunities for El Paso Electric (EPE) as well as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives set forth by the Company.  She manages the teams focused on embedding these efforts into EPE’s culture, operations, business plan, and strategy.  The energy solutions and business development teams oversee the planning, design, and delivery of strategic growth initiatives in the areas of clean and renewable energy development, emerging technology, and beneficial electrification.

Jessica was previously the Senior Director of Innovation and Sustainability for EPE.  Over her tenure of 10 years, she has also held the positions of Principal Scientist, Environmental Manager, and Director of Sustainability.

Jessica serves on the Board of Directors for the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, the Texas A&M Research Advisory Board, and helped establish EPE’s Charitable Foundation, with oversight of corporate giving campaigns and development of community partnerships.

She holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Crop and Soil Science, and a graduate certification in public utility regulation and economics.