Gary Zheng
President and CEO
Lubbock Power & Light

Educational Background: 

  • Ph.D, Electrical Engineering, 2003 University of Southern California
  • Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1992 University of Southern California
  • Master of Science, Computer Engineering, 1992 University of Southern California
  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, 1985 Liaoning University, Shenyang, P.R. China
  • License or Certificate: Registered Professional Engineers in Texas, since 1998.
  Work Experience:
  • September 2005 – Present CEO/President, Lubbock Power and Light
  • March 2003 – September 2005 Chief Operating Officer, Lubbock Power and Light
  • May 2000 – March 2003 Superintendent of Electric Distribution, LP&L
  • March 1997 – May 2000 Manager of Engineering, Lubbock Power and Light
  • January 1990 – Dec 1996 Consultant Engineer, Research and Engineering Department, University of Southern California
  • Current Board Member of TPPA (Texas Public Power Association)
  • Current Board Member of WTMPA (West Texas Municipal Power Agency)
  • Current Board Member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
  • Current Board Member of Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts
  • Current Board Member of United Way
  • Current Board Member of Lubbock Symphony Orchestra
  • 22 years experience in the Electric Utility Business.

Married with two children.