By: Wale Akanni, Senior Consultant

Concentric recently provided regulatory policy support to New York’s investor-owned utilities (the “Joint Utilities”) in response to a policy proposal from the New York State Department of Public Service Staff (“DPS Staff”). The Joint Utilities are a collection of six public utility companies that serve approximately 7 million electric and 2.5 million gas customers across New York.

Concentric Energy Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of eleven team members who have made meaningful contributions to the firm’s growth and success. 

John J. Reed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Whether it be in marketing, accounting, or consulting, this group of talented team members has made unique and instrumental contributions to Concentric.  It is with great pleasure that I announce these promotions.” 

Concentric’s promotions were effective January 1, 2021, include the following: 

• Katherine Judd to Marketing & Business Development Analyst 
• Brigitte Doolan to Senior Accountant 
• Wendy Preston to Director of Business Development and Marketing 
• Tom O’Neill to Senior Consultant 
• Olivia Prieto to Senior Consultant 
• Colin Burns to Senior Consultant 
• Amanda Nori to Project Manager 
• Jacob Hurwitz to Project Manager 
• Sarah Crimmins to Project Manager 
• Bickey Rimal to Assistant Vice President 
• Chris Wall to Assistant Vice President 

Please join us in wishing the group continued success at Concentric.

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