Efren Chavez

Experience

1. General Manager and CEO

   New Smyrna Beach Utilities

   Jul 2024 — Present · New Smyrna Beach, FL, US

   Driven utility industry executive leader with over 30 years of experience, possessing a proven track record for achieving excellent operational and financial performance. Expertise in Strategy Development, Business Improvement (cost synergies and operational efficiencies), and successful Program and Project Execution. Implemented Strategic Analysis & Reporting, High Performance Cultures, and highly effective and efficient organizations, leveraging motivated personnel, processes, and technology.More than five (5) consecutive years at New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU), as an integral team member and leader. Executed accomplishments and improved results under the oversight and support of the NSBU Commission. Focusing on the continuation and completion of NSBU’s approved Strategic Goals and Modernization Roadmap and continuation of the improved NSBU working relationships with the City of New Smyrna Beach (NSB), Volusia County, and other governmental entities. Active civic and volunteer engagement in the New Smyrna Beach community.•Lead management team and support staff to continue execution at high levels of operational and financial performance•Provide executive leadership for the continued development and successful implementation of electric and water grid modernization initiatives for the reliability and resiliency of NSBU’s infrastructure for the long-term benefit of our community, customers and employees•Instituted Compliance Officer position to ensure operations remain compliant with Federal regulatory agencies such as North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). •Instituted bi-monthly capital project meetings between NSBU and City of NSB staff to ensure alignment and timely progress is made on joint projects•Maintaining purchased power supply and macroeconomic trends oversight to ensure long-term supply of low-cost power for the benefit of NSBU customers.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Internal Audit
• Finance
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Process and Controls
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Finance
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Budgeting
• Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Variance Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Management