Thomas R. Standish
Director/Board Member at American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc.
Profile
Mr. Thomas R.
Standish is a Member at The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. and a Director-Electricity Sector Steering Group at North American Electric Reliability Corp.
He is on the Board of Directors at American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc., Rebuilding Together Houston, and Catholic Diocese of Houston.
Mr. Standish was previously employed as President, COO-Electricity & Natural Gas Division by Reliant Resources, Inc., Executive Vice President by CenterPoint Energy, Inc., Chairman by American Red Cross Greater Houston, a Member by Edison Electric Institute, a Member by The GridWise Alliance, a Member by The Salvation Army Houston Area Command, a Member by The Salvation Army National Corp., a Member by Texas Energy Coordination Council, a Member by Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America, and a Member-Policy Committee by Association of Electric Companies of Texas, Inc. He also served on the board at CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, Electric Power Research Institute, Inc., Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc., Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, and University of St. Thomas.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas (Texas).
Thomas R. Standish active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
 The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc.
 American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc. specializes in benchmarking, knowledge management, measurement, and process improvement, they've spent the last 34 years working with leading organizations to assess and improve their performance. They follow their mission to help organizations around the world improve productivity and quality by discovering effective methods of improvement, broadly disseminating findings and connecting individuals with one another and with the knowledge they need to improve. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Rebuilding Together Houston | Director/Board Member | - |
| Catholic Diocese of Houston | Director/Board Member | 2011-08-08 |
Former positions of Thomas R. Standish
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-08-30 |
Reliant Energy, Inc.
 Reliant Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Reliant Energy, Inc. generates and markets electricity. It has more than 14,000 megawatts of power generation capacity at 36 coal, oil and gas-fired plants across the United States. Reliant Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX. | President | 2002-07-31 |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
 North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities North American Electric Reliability Corp. provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services. The firm’s programs cover critical infrastructure monitoring, electronic tagging, readiness program, system operator certification, time error elimination, and central repository for security events. It offers programs and services that support owners, operators and users of bulk power systems. The company was founded on June 1, 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The GridWise Alliance
 The GridWise Alliance Electric UtilitiesUtilities The GridWise Alliance is an organization that represents a diverse group of stakeholders involved in designing, building, and operating the electric grid. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been educating key industry stakeholders since 2003 on the importance of modernizing the nation's electricity system. The organization includes electric utilities, information and communications equipment and service providers, national laboratories, academic institutions, regional transmission operators, and independent system operators. The CEO of the company is Karen Wayland. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Thomas R. Standish
| The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of St. Thomas (Texas) | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. | Utilities |
| Private companies | 18 |
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CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC
 CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC is a holding company, which engages in the provision of electric transmission and distribution services to retail electric providers. It delivers power from the electric generators to the homes and business in the service area. The firm's operation consists of construction, maintenance, and repairs to transmissions, substation, distribution, and street light systems. The company was founded on August 31, 2002 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Utilities |
Reliant Energy, Inc.
Reliant Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Reliant Energy, Inc. generates and markets electricity. It has more than 14,000 megawatts of power generation capacity at 36 coal, oil and gas-fired plants across the United States. Reliant Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Utilities |
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America
 Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc.
American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Productivity & Quality Center, Inc. specializes in benchmarking, knowledge management, measurement, and process improvement, they've spent the last 34 years working with leading organizations to assess and improve their performance. They follow their mission to help organizations around the world improve productivity and quality by discovering effective methods of improvement, broadly disseminating findings and connecting individuals with one another and with the knowledge they need to improve. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Commercial Services |
Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
 Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. operates and regulates power transmission system. Its services include account management services and market support services. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Utilities |
The Salvation Army National Corp.
 The Salvation Army National Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Salvation Army National Corp. provides social services. It provides food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities North American Electric Reliability Corp. provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services. The firm’s programs cover critical infrastructure monitoring, electronic tagging, readiness program, system operator certification, time error elimination, and central repository for security events. It offers programs and services that support owners, operators and users of bulk power systems. The company was founded on June 1, 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Utilities |
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Edison Electric Institute, Inc.
 Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
JDRF International
 JDRF International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services JDRF International is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its potential complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Association of Electric Companies of Texas, Inc.
 Association of Electric Companies of Texas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of Electric Companies of Texas, Inc. operates as texas-based advocacy group for electric companies providing an open forum for members to communicate with government at all levels. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
American Red Cross Greater Houston
 American Red Cross Greater Houston Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services American Red Cross Greater Houston provides emergency and other relief services. It deals with the following services: Disaster Relief and Preparedness, Assistance for Military Personnel and Families, Health and Safety Courses, and Transportation. It provides material assistance that may include feeding, shelter, clean-up kits, comfort kits, and financial assistance. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Health Services |
| Rebuilding Together Houston | |
| Texas Energy Coordination Council | |
| The Salvation Army Houston Area Command | |
| Catholic Diocese of Houston | |
The GridWise Alliance
The GridWise Alliance Electric UtilitiesUtilities The GridWise Alliance is an organization that represents a diverse group of stakeholders involved in designing, building, and operating the electric grid. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been educating key industry stakeholders since 2003 on the importance of modernizing the nation's electricity system. The organization includes electric utilities, information and communications equipment and service providers, national laboratories, academic institutions, regional transmission operators, and independent system operators. The CEO of the company is Karen Wayland. | Utilities |
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