Regulatory and compliance duties expand for Grant PUD’s newest VP
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dustry veteran Glen Pruitt has been named Grant PUD’s vice president of Legal, Regulatory and Government Affairs.
Pruitt joined Grant in 2023 and eventually became senior manager of Compliance and Risk, heading a team that seeks opportunities to reduce business risk and oversees the utility’s compliance with myriad industry requirements to ensure system reliability and safety. He came to Grant after carrying out similar duties at Chelan County PUD.
In his new role, Pruitt will lead the teams working in Audit, Government Affairs, Information Governance, and Reliability Compliance, as well as staff attorneys.
His leadership experience spans 20 years and includes positions in the fields of engineering, system operations, production operations and finance.
Pruitt served more than eight years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear operator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Missouri’s William Woods University.
“I’m honored to accept this new role at Grant PUD, helping to ensure the safety, reliability and integrity of this utility at a time of growth and industry change,” Pruitt said. “I’m excited to work with this group of talented professionals and look forward to this new opportunity.”
Pruitt’s new role begins June 20. As vice president, Pruitt will report directly to General Manager and CEO John Mertlich.
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