​​​ Eric Markell joined the ENMAX Board in 2016 and is currently the Chair of the Audit Committee. Eric is a member of the Board of Trustees of the United States Eventing Association Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity where he also serves as a member of its Investment Committee.​

Eric is also a director of Enpower Wadham Corp. and an owner of MB Group LLC and Markell & Company LLC (private, consulting practice). Eric is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute, a not-for -profit entity that advocates for the wise and expanded use of clean electric power sources.

Eric has over 35 years of experience in the utility and power industry which includes experience in corporate finance, accounting, regulatory relations and rate-making, asset acquisition, generation operation and construction, project finance and project development.

Before joining ENMAX, Eric held various senior executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Resource Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of Puget Energy Inc. and Puget Sound Energy. In addition, Eric served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United American Energy Corp. Eric is also a past Treasurer and Controller of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and the past Vice President and Treasurer of the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority.​

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