Scott Miller named CU general manager

Scott Miller, currently the City Utilities associate general manager of electric supply, was named the next general manager of CU at a news conference today in the C. Frank Knox Board Room at 301 E. Central St.. Miller will replace John Twitty, who announced his retirement effective June 10, in December.

“The board has conducted an extensive search that has included nationwide applicants, semi-finalist and finalist and we are confident that Scott can provide us with leadership for the next generation at CU,” said Board of Public Utilities Chairman Patrick Platter.

Miller will be the ninth general manager of CU since it began operations in 1945,   succeeding Twitty, who has served in that role since 2002.

Miller was selected unanimously over finalists Herman Morris Jr., city attorney of Memphis and a former president of Memphis Light, Gas and Water; and Wade Stinson, associate general manager in charge of operations for CU.

Miller said he was honored to be selected from among other qualified candidates and he looked forward to working closely with Twitty during the next few weeks before taking the position June 11.

“As we go forward, what we are going to do is since we are a community utility, we are going to be out into the community listening to what the community wants City Utilities to be and then the team at City Utilities and the board of public utilities are going to get together to set strategy and policy,” Miller said.  

He said examining the ever-changing regulations coming out of Washington D.C. would be a top priority in his new position, as would meeting with CU customers to gain insight into how it can provide better, more efficient service.

Miller will earn $295,000 in his one-year contract, which was finalized May 11. He said his benefits, which include a car allowance, would remain the same.

Twitty said he was excited to work with Miller during the transition process.

“I’ve told Scott he has my full attention during the next month, and we will do everything we can to ensure he has every opportunity to succeed,” Twitty said.

Miller joined CU in 2002 from The Dayton Power & Light Co. in Dayton, Ohio. In his role as assistant general manager of electric supply, he was heavily involved in the construction and startup of Southwest Power Station Unit 2, a 300-megawatt coal-fired unit.

Platter said Miller’s technical expertise coupled with his understanding of finances were key factors in the board’s decision.[[In-content Ad]]