CenterPoint Energy Appoints Industry Veteran Michael A. 'Casey' Herman to Board of Directors

Herman brings decades of audit, governance, and finance strategy experience in the electric and gas utility sectors.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:38am

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of financial reports, a pen, and a calculator on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the corporate governance and strategic planning expertise that the new board member will bring to CenterPoint Energy.The addition of industry veteran Michael A. 'Casey' Herman to CenterPoint Energy's board signals the utility's commitment to strengthening its financial and operational strategies.Houston Today

CenterPoint Energy, a major Texas-based electric and gas utility, announced the election of Michael A. 'Casey' Herman to its Board of Directors. Herman, a former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, has nearly four decades of experience advising companies across the energy, utility, and power sectors.

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 to improve the resilience, reliability, and safety of its electric and gas systems. Herman's deep industry expertise and strategic advisory experience will help guide CenterPoint's long-term growth plans.

The details

As the U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practice leader at PwC, Herman led complex audits and provided consulting services for companies across the utility industry. He has also served on several industry-related boards, including as Chair of the Electric Power Research Institute's Advisory Committee and a member of the Edison Electric Institute's Wall Street Advisory Group.

  • CenterPoint Energy announced Herman's election to its Board of Directors on April 16, 2026.
  • Herman previously spent 10 years leading PwC's U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practices.

The players

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

An investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas that serves more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas.

Michael A. 'Casey' Herman

A former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers who brings nearly four decades of experience advising companies across the energy, utility, and power sectors.

Jason P. Wells

Chair of CenterPoint'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'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 strategic guidance as a new member of the board.

The takeaway

The appointment of industry veteran Michael A. 'Casey' Herman to CenterPoint Energy's board underscores the company's commitment to strengthening its infrastructure and driving long-term growth, with Herman's deep expertise in utility finance, governance, and strategic planning expected to be invaluable as CenterPoint pursues its ambitious investment plans.