PEC CEO Julie Parsley steps down after more than eight years
Pedernales Electric Cooperative CEO Julie Parsley who is stepping down. Courtesy photo.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Julie Parsley has stepped down after more than eight years, marking the end of a tenure defined by major growth and expansion.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative said its Board of Directors has begun a structured search for a new CEO that will take place in the coming weeks, with the goal of selecting a leader to guide the cooperative into its next phase of growth.
“This was not an easy decision to make, nor did I make it lightly,” Parsley said in a media release. “Serving as CEO has been the most meaningful and rewarding role of my career, and I am incredibly proud of what we’ve built together as a team. PEC is strong, and I have full confidence that our Board and leadership team will move forward with the vision, integrity, and commitment that define PEC.”
Parsley joined PEC in December 2017 as its first female CEO and oversaw significant expansion during her tenure. Under her leadership, the cooperative grew from approximately 299,000 to more than 440,000 meters, strengthening its position as the nation’s largest electric distribution and transmission cooperative.
The organization also established its own transmission control center in 2024, among other operational milestones.
“Julie has been a defining force for PEC and for the Central Texas communities we serve,” PEC Board President Emily Pataki said.