Lisa Budtke

Lisa Budtke is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in the utility and real estate sectors. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at El Paso Electric Company since April 2010, Ms. Budtke oversees critical functions including financial accounting, regulatory accounting, tax, and internal audit. In addition to their CFO role, Lisa has held the position of Treasurer and Director of Treasury Services and Investor Relations for the $5B+ utility company since 2010. Prior to their tenure at El Paso Electric, Ms. Budtke contributed to C&R Distributing as Director of Business Administration, and served as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Verde Realty. Lisa's career began at Petro Stopping Centers, where Lisa held multiple financial leadership roles. Ms. Budtke holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from New Mexico State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.