Chad Allen

Chad Allen currently serves as the Regional External Affairs Director at the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), where responsibilities include acting as the primary contact for a diverse portfolio of members, market participants, and regulatory entities. Prior experience includes a role as Special Staff Advisor at the Mississippi Public Service Commission, where analysis of utility applications was conducted, and recommendations were presented to decision-makers. Additionally, Chad worked as a Program Evaluator for the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, managing projects to support legislative oversight. Earlier career experience includes serving as a Personnel Officer at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, focusing on recruitment and personnel actions. Chad holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master's in Public Policy and Administration, both from Mississippi State University.