EPB promotes David Wade to President

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The Board of Directors for EPB has named David Wade as their new President.

Wade has been the utility’s chief operating officer.

Under the new power structure, Harold DePriest remains as CEO.

EPB Board Chairman Joe Ferguson explains the change.

“David Wade was one of the chief architects of EPB’s pioneering deployment of the Chattanooga area’s community-wide fiber optic network and smart grid,” Ferguson said. “As president, David will take the lead in the effort to get the most customer and community value from Chattanooga’s cutting-edge infrastructure.”

DePriest adds “David Wade has been a driving force in EPB’s transformation into a company that combines electrical systems and communications in a way that has become a model for the rest of the nation. I look forward to continuing to work with him as we strive to take previous successes to the next level.”