Professor Gary Hedrick, who worked at El Paso Electric for more than 30 years in various positions including president and chief executive officer (CEO), served on the El Paso Electric (NYSE - EE) board from 2001 until 2009. He is currently adjunct professor of corporate enterprise at the University of Texas at El Paso Professor Hedrick serves on the Business Advisory Council and Development Board for the University of Texas at El Paso. He has a Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso. He has attended the Stone and Webster Utility Management Development Program and Harvard University – Kennedy School of Governance – Leadership Programs for Senior Executives.