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Chris Hermann was named to his current position in February 2003. He leads the strategic and operational management of the company's natural gas and electric distribution operations and retail businesses in Kentucky and Virginia.
Hermann joined Louisville Gas and Electric in 1966 as a college worker, returned for several engineering co-op assignments, then joined the company full time in 1970 as a plant staff engineer. He advanced to plant manager in 1978 and held senior management positions with responsibility for generation, transmission, fuel procurement, plant construction, load dispatch, engineering services, and merger and business integration. In December 2000, he became senior vice president, distribution operations. Hermann earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisville and has attended programs at Duke University, Harvard University, Edison Electric Institute and the E.ON Academy. He is a recipient of the University of Louisville Speed School's Distinguished Alumnus Award.
During his career, Hermann has managed several special assignments, including leading the transition of LG&E Energy's merger with KU Energy Corp. and the operational transition following the company's acquisition by the United Kingdom's former Powergen plc.
Among his civic activities, Hermann serves as board chair on the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School's operating sub-committee and had served as chair of the University's board of industrial advisors. Hermann is vice chair of the Kentucky State Parks Foundation and is a board member of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Metro United Way and Kentucky Educational Television (KET). He also serves as a team coordinator for Habitat for Humanity and a mentor for Teach Kentucky.