Central promotes Leslie Maley to Vice President of Power Supply and Planning

Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Leslie Maley to Vice President of Power Supply and Planning. Maley brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having been a key contributor to Central’s strategic projects in recent years.

Maley joined Central in March 2020 as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Power Supply Contracts and Audit Department and quickly advanced to the position of Manager. Throughout her time at Central, the Lexington, S.C., resident has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in managing complex power supply agreements, resource planning and contract negotiations.

In this new position, Maley will oversee Central’s power supply operations. Her responsibilities will include resource planning, power supply contract negotiations, fuel purchasing and generation development to ensure that Central meets its 19 Member cooperatives’ need for reliable, cost competitive power.

“Leslie’s promotion is a testament to her hard work, strategic thinking, and commitment to Central’s mission,” said Rob Hochstetler, CEO of Central Electric Power Cooperative. “Her contributions to major projects have been invaluable. We are confident that in her new role, Leslie will continue to drive our strategic initiatives forward and strengthen our relationships with Members and key stakeholders.”

Maley’s career has been marked by her proactive approach to building relationships and industry knowledge. As she begins her new role, she remains committed to leveraging her experience and insights to further Central’s goals.

“I am honored and excited to take on the role of Vice President of Power Supply and Planning,” Maley said. “My time at Central has been incredibly rewarding. I look forward to leading our efforts in power supply contract negotiation, management, and resource development, ensuring we meet the goals set by our Board and continue to serve our Members effectively.”

Maley earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Auburn University and a Master of Accountancy from Georgia Southern University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant accredited by the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Leslie is actively involved in serving her community, including as a board member of her church and as a co-founder of Play it Forward, an organization that provides sports equipment to underserved youth to promote equal access to sports.

A native of Columbus, Georgia, Maley currently resides in Lexington with her husband Kyle and their two children.

About Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

Central is a Columbia-based not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative that serves South Carolina’s 19 electric distribution cooperatives. These independent, member-owned cooperatives formed Central in 1948 to pool their resources and purchase wholesale power more efficiently and effectively. Central and its member cooperatives together serve more than 70% of the state’s land mass, including consumer-members in all 46 counties.