CenterPoint Energy Appoints New Board Member

Michael A. "Casey" Herman brings decades of utility industry expertise to the company's Board of Directors.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:36pm

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CenterPoint Energy, a major electric and gas utility based in Texas, has appointed Michael A. "Casey" Herman to its Board of Directors. Herman is a former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) with extensive experience in the utility sector, including leading the firm's U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practices. He has also served on several industry-related boards, including the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Edison Electric Institute (EEI).

Why it matters

The appointment of Herman to CenterPoint's Board comes as the company continues to execute on a $65.5 billion, 10-year capital investment plan focused on improving the resilience, reliability and safety of its electric and gas systems. Herman's deep expertise in audit, governance, strategic planning and long-term financing will be valuable as CenterPoint works to achieve its long-term growth objectives.

The details

As part of the ongoing refreshment of its Board of Directors, CenterPoint Energy has elected Michael A. "Casey" Herman to serve as a new Director, effective April 16, 2026. Herman is a senior industry executive with nearly four decades of experience advising companies across the utility and energy sectors. During his tenure at PwC, he led the firm's U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practices, providing strategic advisory services and leading complex audits for Fortune 500 utility and energy companies.

  • CenterPoint Energy announced Herman's appointment on April 16, 2026.

The players

Michael A. "Casey" Herman

A former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) with nearly four decades of experience advising companies across the energy, utility, and power sectors. During his tenure at PwC, he served as U.S. Utility and Power Sector Leader, where he led complex audits and provided strategic advisory services to Fortune 500 utility and energy companies.

CenterPoint Energy

An investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas that serves more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. The company has a $65.5 billion, 10-year capital investment plan focused on improving the resilience, reliability and safety of its electric and gas systems.

Jason P. Wells

Chair of CenterPoint Energy's Board of Directors.

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What they’re saying

“Casey is a well-respected thought leader in our industry having served numerous companies in the investor-owned utility space and he has a wealth and variety of experience that will greatly benefit CenterPoint's Board.”

— Jason P. Wells, Chair of CenterPoint Energy's Board of Directors

“I am honored to be joining CenterPoint's Board and bringing my perspective to the table. As we all work together to support the company's goals of building and operating the most resilient coastal grid in the in the nation and the safest gas system in the country, I look forward to leveraging my experience and providing insights to the Board to help advance the company's long-term strategy.”

— Michael A. "Casey" Herman

What’s next

CenterPoint Energy will continue to execute on its $65.5 billion, 10-year capital investment plan to improve the resilience, reliability and safety of its electric and gas systems, with Herman providing his expertise and insights as a new member of the Board of Directors.

The takeaway

The appointment of Michael A. "Casey" Herman, a seasoned utility industry executive, to CenterPoint Energy's Board of Directors underscores the company's commitment to strengthening its leadership and strategic planning capabilities as it works to modernize its infrastructure and drive long-term growth.