Russell Maenius

Rusty Maenius oversees the four finance functions of the utility — Financial Planning & Budget, Corporate Accounting, Financial Risk Management and Rates & Financial Support Regulated Operations.

Maenius joined Austin Energy in 2000, serving in several analytical and managerial positions in the Finance business unit, including Chief Financial & Risk Officer. He also did a stint as Interim Deputy General Manager. Since 2011, Maenius has been responsible for establishing retail and transmission rates, financial and load forecasting, and financial modeling. Prior to joining Austin Energy, Maenius was with Pedernales Electric Corporative in Johnson City, the largest electric cooperative in the United States. Before his career in public power, he worked in the banking industry.

Maenius earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas Tech University.