CenterPoint Energy announced the hiring of industry veteran Don Daigler to help transform its Emergency Preparedness and Response strategy.
According to a news release, this position underscores CenterPoint’s commitment to improving its emergency response and coordination following Hurricane Beryl and represents completing another of the more than 40 commitments CenterPoint made as part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) in August.
As Senior Vice President of CenterPoint’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, Daigler will lead the company’s year-round work to prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies – whether they be natural disasters or man-made events – and coordinate with all public safety partners. Daigler brings more than 40 years of experience in emergency management, national security and business resiliency, with extensive leadership experience across the public and private sectors.
“After Hurricane Beryl, we heard loud and clear the calls to improve our preparedness for storms and other emergencies. Don will play a leading role in enhancing these operations ahead of the 2025 hurricane season and making CenterPoint a model for other utilities in emergency management and preparedness. His hiring underscores our commitment to better serve our customers in the energy capital of the world and building the most resilient coastal grid in the country,” said Jason Wells, President and CEO of CenterPoint Energy.
“I’m pleased to join CenterPoint Energy and lead its Emergency Preparedness and Response team to transform how we prepare, mitigate and respond to the impacts of hurricanes, extreme weather and other emergencies. The year-round work of our team will help position CenterPoint to deliver the service our customers expect and deserve before, during and after emergencies when the need is greatest,” said Daigler.
Daigler is an Air Force veteran and the CEO and Founder of Resilience Advisory Services, which specializes in “advancing resilience efforts across critical infrastructure sectors,” the release said. His career includes leading emergency response organizations for more than a decade in the electric utility industry. His prior experience also includes serving as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Response Planning Division and chief of FEMA’s Tactical Incident Support Branch.
Source: CenterPoint Energy
