Executive Leadership

Neal Walker was named President in 2011 and oversees all aspects of TNMP's operations. Neal joined TNMP in 1990. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University and a master's in Business Administration from Le Tourneau University.

Keith Nix was named Vice President of Operations in July 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Technical Services and System Reliability since 2014. He has 20 years experience working with utility transmission and distribution systems. Keith earned a degree in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University and is a registered professional engineer.

Stacy Whitehurst was named Vice President of Regulatory Affairs in 2011. He is responsible for regulatory policy, energy efficiency, rates, strategic planning, billing and customer service. Stacy has a bachelor's degree in political science  from Texas A&M University. 

Chris Gerety was named Vice President of Technical Services and System Reliability in July 2022. Gerety started working for TNMP in the Gulf Coast in 2008 as a project manager. He has held various leadership roles at TNMP since 2011, helping to manage TNMP’s capital expansion efforts and developing and constructing transmission and distribution projects across the state. Chris is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas and received his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico.