The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has appointed Rod West ’86 to their Board of Directors. Mr. West is one of six new members who will serve a four- year term. Mr. West was named executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Entergy in 2010. Currently, he is a member of the Office of the Chief Executive and has responsibility for Entergy’s shared services functions which support the commercial activities of the utility and nuclear operations, and wholesale commodities businesses.
Mr. West was honored by the Brother Martin Board of Directors as the 2016 Allen J. Ellender Alumnus of the Year recipient in March. He has served on the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Board of Directors, guest judge at the Crusader Cook-off, Crimson & Gold Network speaker and he is an annual supporter of the Celebration of the Crest. While at Brother Martin, he was a Golden Crusader and a James B. Branton Award recipient.
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI)conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, affordability, health, safety, and the environment. EPRI’s members represent approximately 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to more than 30 countries. EPRI’s principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.
