Bria Shea named President Xcel

Xcel Energy has named Bria Shea as president, Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, effective immediately. 

Shea will oversee the operating company’s strategic planning, financial results and operational outcomes, leading teams focused on customer, community, regulatory, legislative and government affairs.

Since joining Xcel Energy in 2008, Shea has held several leadership roles on the regulatory team.

She most recently was regional vice president, Planning and Policy, leading government affairs and regulatory strategy for resource, transmission and distribution planning for the company’s energy systems across the Upper Midwest.