Mary Downs

Mary Downs is an experienced professional in the energy and financial sectors, currently serving as a System Operator at ERCOT since September 2023. Prior to this role, Mary held various positions at Bryan Texas Utilities from January 2017 to September 2023, including Division Manager - Risk and Regulatory, Regulatory Compliance Officer, and NERC Certified Energy Scheduler. Mary also worked as a NERC Certified System Operator at Southern Company and as a Power Marketing Trader at Bryan Texas Utilities earlier in their career. Additional experience includes roles as a Staff Auditor at Seidel, Schroeder & Company, Promotions Director at Bryan Broadcasting Corporation, and Tutor positions with Austin Independent School District and WINN Tutoring. Mary holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, completed in 2010.