Seven States is excited to announce the addition of Dana Jeanes to the team as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Product Design. In this role, Jeanes will drive our commitment to deploying innovative technology in the Valley and working collaboratively with our trusted partners to connect to the grid of the future.
Having earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Christian Brothers University in 1979, and an MBA with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting from the University of Memphis in 1994, Jeanes went on to acquire his license as a Professional Engineer in Tennessee as well as becoming a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Municipal Finance Officer.
This background prepared Jeanes for an impressive and extensive career with Memphis Light, Gas, and Water beginning in 1987. He has held numerous positions during his tenure there including the roles of Energy Engineer, Rates Engineer, Supervisor of Rates and Regulatory Affairs, Manager of Budget, Plant and Rates, Director of Analysis, and Strategy and Performance Controller, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In 2018, he assumed his current role as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer (Secretary-Treasurer). His retirement from MLGW is planned for the end of the calendar year and he intends to begin working with Seven States on January 6, 2025. His years of both academic and professional experience will be a valuable asset to advancing the mission of Seven States to empower LPC members to meet consumer demand for technology and innovation in an evolving utility marketplace.
As a former Board member of Seven States, Jeanes steps into the role of SVP full time having also served as a Past President of Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association. He also served on the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association Government Relations Committee and Rates and Pricing Committee lending his insight and guidance on issues impacting the Valley. “This combination of expertise and collaborative experiences makes Jeanes a fantastic addition to our team and we are greatly looking forward to the work we will do together in the new year,” said Betsey Kirk McCall, Seven States President & CEO. To stay up to date on Seven States projects, announcements, and news, subscribe to our newsletter.
