Work Experience
Jeff Ceccarelli joined Sierra Pacific in 1972 as a student engineer while attending the University of Nevada, Reno. In 1976, he became an associate engineer in civil engineering. From 1979 to 1981, he was a Supervisor in Transmission Design and was then named Manager of Gas & Water Design and Planning. In addition, he has held management positions in civil engineering, construction management and customer service. He was named Director of Engineering and Operations for the company's water division in 1992, which the company divested in 2001. In 1996 he was named Director of Customer Operations. Ceccarelli was named Vice President of Distribution Services in February 1998 and President of Sierra Pacific Power in June 2000. In addition to his duties as President, in October 2004, Ceccarelli added to his responsibilities as Senior Vice President, Service Delivery & Operations for Sierra Pacific Resources.
Education
Ceccarelli earned a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), and completed the Public Utility Executive Program at the University of Michigan.
Organizations
Western Energy Institute; American Gas Association; National Society of Professional Engineers; American Society of Civil Engineers; University of Nevada, Reno Engineering Advisory Board; Northern Nevada Network Board; Reno-Tahoe Open Board; Education Foundation Board
Personal
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