Ryan Redmond

Ryan Redmond is an experienced utility executive currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Benton Rural Electric Association since June 2023. Prior to this role, Ryan held the position of Chief Resources Officer at Peninsula Light Company from January 2018 to June 2023, overseeing utility advocacy, energy rates, public relations, and various operational areas. From June 2014 to 2018, Ryan managed corporate contracting at Puget Sound Energy, directing contracts and oversight for substantial annual spending. Earlier, at Bonneville Power Administration, Ryan was the Long-Term Energy Contracts Manager, guiding commercial energy transactions and related contracts. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law, a Utility Management Certificate from Willamette University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Washington State University Vancouver.