Efren Chavez

Efren Chavez has a strong background in finance and accounting, with extensive experience in the utility industry. Efren has served as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at New Smyrna Beach Utilities since 2019, where they have led and advised on financial and operational functions, including long-range planning and process improvement. Prior to this, they worked as the CFO at The BarTech Group from 2016 to 2019, overseeing finance and accounting functions and implementing standardized policies. Earlier in their career, Efren held various roles at Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon Nuclear, Exelon, and ComEd, where they gained experience in operational accounting, corporate accounting management, and financial analysis. Efren has also been involved in process improvement initiatives and projects related to financial controls and compliance.

Efren Chavez attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1989 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting. Additionally, Efren is certified as a CPA by the State of Illinois, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.