Chris Root is an accomplished professional in the energy sector, currently serving as the IEEE Board of Directors Division VII Director and Division VII Director Elect since January 2023. Chris also holds the position of Industry Advisor at Quanta Technology, LLC, and has been the President of the US National Committee of CIGRE since January 2021. Previously, Chris was an Executive Advisor at Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) and held the role of Chief Operating Officer at VELCo-Vermont Electric Transmission Corp. for eight years, overseeing transmission operations in Vermont. Chris has extensive experience with National Grid, having served in various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Network Strategy and Senior Vice President of T&D Operations and Maintenance. Chris's early career includes serving as Secretary for the IEEE Power and Energy Society and as a Member at Large on its Governing Board. Chris holds a Master of Engineering in Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Power Engineering from Northeastern University.
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