May 9, 2023
Statement from Fred Jung, Orange County Power Authority Board Chair
Today, the Orange County Power Authority Board met in closed session to discuss the appointment of an interim CEO, while we continue the executive search process for the next CEO.
The Board has selected Joe Mosca, Director of Communications and External Affairs, to step in as the interim CEO effective June 1, 2023. Joe is an excellent internal candidate who can lead the organization during this executive transition. He was a founding member and a former Chair of the Board of Directors of San Diego Community Power, the second largest Community Choice Aggregation in California. He has a deep understanding of the California energy sector and local governments. He previously worked for two California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Gas Company. He served as Mayor in the city of Sierra Madre in Los Angeles County and later as the President of San Dieguito Water District while serving as Deputy Mayor of the city of Encinitas in San Diego County. Joe is a 20-year member of the California Bar Association.
The interim CEO contract is set for discussion and approval by the Board at its public meeting on May 17.
The Board is committed to working together throughout the executive search process to select a CEO who will lead OCPA into the next phase of its growth.
About Orange County Power Authority
The Orange County Power Authority is a not-for-profit public agency that offers clean power at competitive rates, significantly reducing energy-related greenhouse emissions and enabling reinvestment in local energy programs. To learn more, visit www.ocpower.org.
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