Michael Thurston

Michael Thurston currently serves as IT Business Relationship Manager III at CPS Energy, with a career spanning over a decade in various roles within multiple organizations. Prior to joining CPS Energy in April 2023, Michael held positions at SWBC, including Commercial Lines Producer, Community Relations Manager, and Marketing Programs Developer, contributing to the company's community relations and marketing initiatives. Previous experience also includes a role as Senior Marketing Associate at LiftFund, where responsibilities involved social media outreach and branding efforts, and a position as Senior Administrative Assistant at the City of San Antonio, assisting in office organization and communications. Michael's early career included serving as a Texas Works Advisor III at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Academic qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from Pace University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin.