CenterPoint Energy names tested, industry veteran Don Daigler to lead revitalized emergency preparedness and response team
CenterPoint Energy has appointed Don Daigler as Senior Vice President of Emergency Preparedness and Response, marking a significant step in improving the company's emergency management capabilities following Hurricane Beryl. This appointment fulfills one of over 40 commitments made under the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) in August. Daigler brings 40+ years of experience in emergency management and national security, including leadership roles at FEMA and in the electric utility industry. The company has completed 41 of 42 GHRI commitments, with the final one scheduled for completion by end-2024.
CenterPoint Energy ha nominato Don Daigler come Vicepresidente Senior per la Preparazione e Risposta alle Emergenze, segnando un passo significativo nel miglioramento delle capacità di gestione delle emergenze dell'azienda dopo l'uragano Beryl. Questa nomina soddisfa uno degli oltre 40 impegni assunti nell'ambito dell'Iniziativa di Resilienza della Grande Houston (GHRI) in agosto. Daigler porta con sé oltre 40 anni di esperienza nella gestione delle emergenze e nella sicurezza nazionale, inclusi ruoli di leadership presso FEMA e nel settore delle utilities elettriche. L'azienda ha completato 41 dei 42 impegni GHRI, con l'ultimo programmato per essere completato entro la fine del 2024.
CenterPoint Energy ha nombrado a Don Daigler como Vicepresidente Senior de Preparación y Respuesta a Emergencias, marcando un paso significativo en la mejora de las capacidades de gestión de emergencias de la empresa tras el huracán Beryl. Este nombramiento cumple uno de los más de 40 compromisos asumidos en el marco de la Iniciativa de Resiliencia de la Gran Houston (GHRI) en agosto. Daigler aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en gestión de emergencias y seguridad nacional, incluidos roles de liderazgo en FEMA y en la industria de servicios eléctricos. La empresa ha completado 41 de los 42 compromisos de GHRI, con el último programado para completarse a finales de 2024.
CenterPoint Energy는 Don Daigler를 비상 준비 및 대응 담당 선임 부사장으로 임명하여 허리케인 베릴 이후 회사의 비상 관리 능력을 향상시키는 중요한 이정표가 되었습니다. 이 임명은 8월에 발표된 그레이터 휴스턴 회복력 이니셔티브(GHRI)의 40개 이상의 약속 중 하나를 이행하는 것입니다. Daigler는 40년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 비상 관리 및 국가 안전 분야에서 FEMA와 전력 산업의 리더십 역할을 포함합니다. 회사는 42개의 GHRI 약속 중 41개를 완료했으며, 마지막 하나는 2024년 말까지 완료될 예정입니다.
CenterPoint Energy a nommé Don Daigler au poste de Vice-Président Senior de la Préparation et de la Réponse aux Urgences, marquant une étape significative dans l'amélioration des capacités de gestion des urgences de l'entreprise après l'ouragan Beryl. Cette nomination satisfait l'un des plus de 40 engagements pris dans le cadre de l'Initiative de Résilience de la Grande Houston (GHRI) en août. Daigler apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience dans la gestion des urgences et la sécurité nationale, y compris des rôles de direction chez FEMA et dans l'industrie des services publics électriques. L'entreprise a complété 41 des 42 engagements de la GHRI, le dernier étant prévu pour fin 2024.
CenterPoint Energy hat Don Daigler zum Senior Vice President für Notfallvorbereitung und -reaktion ernannt, was einen bedeutenden Schritt zur Verbesserung der Notfallmanagementfähigkeiten des Unternehmens nach dem Hurrikan Beryl markiert. Diese Ernennung erfüllt eines von über 40 Verpflichtungen, die im Rahmen der Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) im August eingegangen wurden. Daigler bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung mit im Bereich Notfallmanagement und nationale Sicherheit, einschließlich Führungsrollen bei FEMA und in der Elektroversorgungsbranche. Das Unternehmen hat 41 von 42 GHRI-Verpflichtungen abgeschlossen, die letzte soll bis Ende 2024 abgeschlossen werden.
- Appointment of experienced emergency management veteran strengthens disaster response capabilities
- 41 out of 42 GHRI commitments already completed, demonstrating strong execution of improvement initiatives
- Strategic focus on building the most resilient coastal grid infrastructure
- Recent emergency response inadequacies during Hurricane Beryl necessitated organizational changes
- One GHRI commitment still pending completion
Additional senior leadership team hire underscores the company's commitment to improving emergency preparation, management and coordination after Hurricane Beryl
As Senior Vice President of CenterPoint's Emergency Preparedness and Response, Don Daigler will lead the company's year-round work to prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies – whether they be natural disasters or man-made events – and coordinate with all public safety partners. Daigler brings more than 40 years of experience in emergency management, national security and business resiliency, with extensive leadership experience across the public and private sectors.
"After Hurricane Beryl, we heard loud and clear the calls to improve our preparedness for storms and other emergencies. Don will play a leading role in enhancing these operations ahead of the 2025 hurricane season and making CenterPoint a model for other utilities in emergency management and preparedness. His hiring underscores our commitment to better serve our customers in the energy capital of the world and building the most resilient coastal grid in the country," said Jason Wells, President and CEO of CenterPoint Energy.
"I'm pleased to join CenterPoint Energy and lead its Emergency Preparedness and Response team to transform how we prepare, mitigate and respond to the impacts of hurricanes, extreme weather and other emergencies. The year-round work of our team will help position CenterPoint to deliver the service our customers expect and deserve before, during and after emergencies when the need is greatest," said Daigler.
Daigler is an Air Force veteran and most recently the CEO and Founder of Resilience Advisory Services, specializing in advancing resilience efforts across critical infrastructure sectors. His career includes leading emergency response organizations for more than a decade in the electric utility industry. His prior experience also includes serving as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Response Planning Division and chief of FEMA's Tactical Incident Support Branch. Daigler also filled leadership roles for the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company.
GHRI Commitments
As part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative, CenterPoint committed to hiring a new senior leader for emergency preparedness and response, one of more than 40 commitments the company made in August to strengthen resiliency, improve communications and expand community partnerships. CenterPoint has now completed 41 of the 42 overall commitments, with one remaining commitment set to be completed on time by the end of 2024.
More information about GHRI and real-time updates on CenterPoint's progress are available at CenterPointEnergy.com/TakingAction.
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