Denise Ray

Denise Ray is an experienced professional in the energy sector, currently serving as a Principal Credit and Contracts Analyst at Portland General Electric since July 2021. Prior to this role, Denise held various positions at Xcel Energy, including Sr. Contracts Analyst in Risk Management and Resource Planning Analyst. Denise's career began at Colorado Rural Electric Association as an Administrative Assistant, followed by work as a Regulatory Analyst at Duke Energy Field Services, LP, and as a Tariff Analyst at Bentek Energy Technologies, LLC. Earlier positions include Development Research Associate at Colorado School of Mines Foundation and Assistant Advisor/Intern at the Fulbright Commission Documentation Center. Denise holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Colorado Denver and two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Virginia in Foreign Affairs.