Chris Jones

Vice President, East Regional Operations at Calpine

Chris Jones has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles in the energy industry. Chris started their career in 1991 at CenterPoint Energy, where they served as the Manager of Transmission Market Operations for over 10 years. In 2001, they joined Calpine Corporation as a Senior Counsel, providing legal support to regional power plants. Chris then transitioned to GDF SUEZ in 2007, working as a Senior Attorney in both the Generation and Retail divisions. In 2010, Chris returned to Calpine as a Senior Counsel and later was promoted to various leadership positions, including Vice President and Regional Managing Counsel. Currently, they hold the role of Vice President of East Regional Operations at Calpine. Throughout their career, Chris has demonstrated expertise in legal support, operations management, and market operations in the energy sector.

Chris Jones completed their education history with the following degrees and fields of study:

- From 1995 to 1999, they attended the University of Houston Law Center and earned a JD degree in Law.

- Between 1988 and 1990, they studied at Prairie View A&M University, majoring in Electrical Engineering, and obtained a BSEE degree.

- Additionally, from 1984 to 1986, they attended Marion Military Institute - Marion, Al and graduated with an AA degree in Military Science.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, East Regional Operations

    June, 2022 - present

  • Vice President North Central Regional Operations

    January, 2020

  • Regional Managing Counsel

    December, 2018

  • Plant Manager Pasadena Cogeneration

    October, 2016

  • Vice President

    July, 2014

  • Sr Counsel

    July, 2010

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