Our Team

The OCPA team is dedicated to making a positive impact by empowering one another and the communities we serve. We emphasize sustainability and resilience, fostering strong relationships through collaboration, transparency, and trust. Together, we strive to lead by example and nurture a culture of accountability and shared success, paving the way for a brighter and healthier future powered by clean energy.

Executive Team

Administrative Services

Saul Viramontes

Administrative Services Manager

Wendy Garcia

Human Resources Generalist

Julio Sanchez

Office Manager/Receptionist

Roger Palacios

Executive Assistant to the CEO & Board Clerk

Communications and External Affairs

Linda Kraemer

Linda Kraemer

Community Engagement Manager

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Michelle Nguyen

External Affairs Manager

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Cody Mendoza

External Affairs Manager

Customer Programs

Pranesh Venugopal

Energy Programs Manager

Nataly Morales Sandoval

Energy Programs Analyst

Finance & Data Analytics

Owen Lee

Director of Finance & Data Analytics

Hongyan Sheng

Finance & Risk Manager

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Carlo Bencomo-Jasso

Rates & Revenue Manager

Agustin Lee

Agustin Lee

Data Analyst

Michelle Stuart

Data Analyst

Leyna Phan

Financial Analyst

Aracely Cardona

Procurement Analyst

Power Resources

Louis Ting

Director of Power Resources

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Bernard Nainggolan

Power Portfolio Manager

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Lena Garvey

Energy Contracts & Compliance Analyst

Regulatory & Legislative

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Frank Harris

Regulatory & Legislative Manager

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Matthew Chill

Regulatory Analyst