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OPPD's governance committee backs Troy Via as interim CEO after Javier Fernandez announces he'll step down

The Morning Omaha teamFrom Saturday’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you pay an bill, here's the latest on who's in charge. The board's governance committee has recommended chief operating officer Troy Via become interim leader, the York News-Times reports. OPPD confirmed Wednesday that President and CEO Javier Fernandez will step down at the end of the year after “a unique opportunity for his family.”

Fernandez's OPPD tenure is ending after he joined in 2017 and became CEO in 2021

  1. 2017Fernandez joins as vice president and chief financial officer.
  2. 2021He is named president and CEO, replacing Tim Burke.
  3. 2024OPPD's board approves a $72,000 raise for Fernandez.
  4. Oct. 28OPPD confirms he will step down at the end of the year.
  5. Oct. 30Governance committee recommends Troy Via as interim CEO.

Sources: York News-Times, WOWT, KETV

Greater Omaha Chamber President Heath Mello called Fernandez “a transformational leader.” He said the next leader must “embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy” to meet growing demand. KETV reports Fernandez's pay rose after the board's 2024 vote.

  • Fernandez's last day: the end of this year
  • Next role: details have not been released

$856,000Fernandez's annual salary after a 2024 raise

's board approved a $72,000 raise in 2024, KETV reported.

Source: KETV

Sources: York News-Times, WOWT, KETV

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