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James Burke
Chief Executive Officer at VISTRA CORP.
Net worth: 195 M $ as of 2025-10-30
Profile
James A. Burke is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies and currently holds the position of President & Chief Financial Officer of Vistra Corp. and Director at TXU Retail Services Co. and Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of EquiPower Resources Corp. (both are subsidiaries of Vistra Corp.). James A. Burke is also on the board of 6 other companies. In his past career Mr. Burke occupied the position of Chairman for Marucci Sports LLC, Senior Vice President-Consumer Operations at CenterPoint Energy, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for TXU Energy Solutions Co. LLC, President & Chief Operating Officer of Gexa Energy, Senior Vice President-Consumer Operations at Reliant Energy, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer-TXU Energy at Energy Future Holdings Corp. He received an MBA and an undergraduate degree from Tulane University (Louisiana).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VISTRA CORP. 0.31% | 2025-11-19 | 1,033,771 ( 0.31% ) | 195 M $ | 2025-10-30 |
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James Burke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| VISTRA CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-07-31 |
Dallas Citizens Council
 Dallas Citizens Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates citizens council membership organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc.
 Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates commercial nuclear power plants | Director/Board Member | - |
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
 Ursuline Academy of Dallas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12. Founded in 1874 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, it is the oldest continuously operating school in Dallas, TX. With a total enrollment of over 860 young women, the school's mission is to develop the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community. Ursulines integrate Gospel values across the curriculum and focus on the spiritual formation of the student and excellent instruction in Catholic theology to enhance and strengthen each student's sense of personal worth and self-discipline. The college-preparatory education prepares young women to become effective, ethical decision-makers in the complex 21st century world. Ursula's philosophy is centered on concern for the student as an individual and commitment to the education of the whole person. Ursuline Academy of Dallas is based in Dallas, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc.
 Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electric distribution services | Director/Board Member | - |
Nuclear Energy Institute
 Nuclear Energy Institute Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries | Director/Board Member | - |
EquiPower Resources Corp.
 EquiPower Resources Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides hydroelectric power | Chief Executive Officer | - |
United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas | Director/Board Member | - |
The Catholic Foundation
 The Catholic Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a organization that provides grant making services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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Reliant Energy, Inc.
 Reliant Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity and energy services and operates power generation facilities | Utilities |
Illinois Power Generating Co.
 Illinois Power Generating Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and supplies electricity | Utilities |
Gexa Energy
 Gexa Energy Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity supply services | Utilities |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
 CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries distributes and transmits electricity & natural gas | Utilities |
Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co. LLC
 Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co. LLC Operates as a holding company, which engages in electricity generation, wholesale energy sales and purchases, commodity risk management and trading activities | |
TXU Energy Solutions Co. LLC
 TXU Energy Solutions Co. LLC Distributes electricity and offers its related services | |
TXU Retail Services Co.
 TXU Retail Services Co. Provides retail electric services | |
Marucci Sports LLC
 Marucci Sports LLC Retails baseball bats, sporting goods and sporting apparel through online | |
Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc.
Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electric distribution services | Utilities |
Tulane University (Louisiana)
 Tulane University (Louisiana) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides energy and environmental research services | Commercial Services |
Dallas Symphony Association, Inc.
 Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music groups | Consumer Services |
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc.
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates commercial nuclear power plants | Utilities |
Dallas Citizens Council
Dallas Citizens Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates citizens council membership organization | Commercial Services |
Nuclear Energy Institute
Nuclear Energy Institute Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries | Utilities |
The Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a organization that provides grant making services | Miscellaneous |
Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc.
 Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates general and medical hospitals | Health Services |
Energy Future Holdings Corp.
 Energy Future Holdings Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company with interest in electric services | Miscellaneous |
Sheltering Arms Senior Services
 Sheltering Arms Senior Services Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides residential care services for elderly people | Health Services |
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
Ursuline Academy of Dallas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12. Founded in 1874 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, it is the oldest continuously operating school in Dallas, TX. With a total enrollment of over 860 young women, the school's mission is to develop the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community. Ursulines integrate Gospel values across the curriculum and focus on the spiritual formation of the student and excellent instruction in Catholic theology to enhance and strengthen each student's sense of personal worth and self-discipline. The college-preparatory education prepares young women to become effective, ethical decision-makers in the complex 21st century world. Ursula's philosophy is centered on concern for the student as an individual and commitment to the education of the whole person. Ursuline Academy of Dallas is based in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Services |
EquiPower Resources Corp.
EquiPower Resources Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides hydroelectric power | Utilities |
United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas | |
Vistra Corp.
 Vistra Corp. Operates as a retail electricity and power generation company |
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