Since its inception in 1997, the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) has been a channel for providing community input directly to the CPS Energy Board of Trustees and staff. CPS Energy staff briefs CAC members each month on utility-related projects, programs and strategies. Committee members discuss these community issues, identify strengths and offer suggestions for improvement.

The Citizens Advisory Committee has 15 members, 10 of whom are recommended by each of San Antonio's 10 City Council members. Each of these officials is encouraged to nominate candidates who reside, own or manage a business establishment within the boundaries of their district. The other five members at large are chosen from among those who submit applications and are selected by the CPS Energy Board of Trustees. All CAC members must be customers of CPS Energy and reside in the utility's service area.

Meet the Citizens Advisory Committee:

Dr. Beck Steiner
CAC Chair and District 7 Representative

Dr. Beck Steiner is a retired Air Force major who served as chief of the Medical Services Processing Unit at Lackland Air Force Base that coordinates physical and dental exams for service members.

Joseph Fonseca
CAC Vice Chair and District 6 Representative

Joseph Fonseca has taught political science at Northwest Vista College since 2004. He holds master’s degrees in political science and international relations.

Lori A. Elmer
Member at Large

Lori A. Elmer is an acquisition specialist with 14 years of experience in government procurement. She is currently a federal contract consultant with companies in San Antonio.

John Pavlovsky
Member at Large

John Pavlovsky holds two master's degrees and one bachelor's degree and is a licensed professional engineer and logistician. He spent 31 years in the U. S. Army in material maintenance management and strategic logistics.

William H. "Trip" Worden III
Member at Large

William H. "Trip" Worden III is president and chief operating officer of Universal Bookbindery Inc., a custom manufacturer of books, ring binders, menu covers and special packaging. 

Thomas Mort
Member at Large

Thomas Mort has almost 30 years in energy management consulting and owns his own consulting company.

Kyle Lindsey
Member at Large

Kyle Lindsey is a custom home builder with 17 years of experience in the residential construction industry in San Antonio and the Hill Country.

Martha Mundy
District 1 Representative

Martha Mundy has worked in various capacities at SACU since 1990.  Previously, she was executive secretary at International Bank of Commerce and Westpoint National Bank. 

Howard T. Ray
District 2 Representative

Howard T. Ray is a retired U.S. Army sergeant major. After retiring from the military, Ray entered civil service at Fort Sam Houston and retired in 1997 with 45 years of federal service.

Evanleen Schmuekle
District 3 Representative

Evanleen Schmuekle is the president of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association as well as president of Friends of McCreless Library Executive Board and Friends of San Antonio Public Library.

Alfred Treviño
District 4 Representative

Alfred Treviño is an employee of S.A. Realty as well as a member of the Texas Association of Realtors and the Better Business Bureau.

Lydia LaToy Kelly
District 5 Representative

Lydia LaToy Kelly is a bicycle/pedestrian transportation planner for the San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (SA-BCMPO).

Joe Shockney
District 8 Representative

Joe Shockney retired from Ultramar Diamond Shamrock as vice president of planning and development and served as a consultant on electrical issues and special projects.

Ram Khatti
District 9 Representative

Ram Khatti is a senior consultant with NuStar Energy. He has been involved in strategic planning and market analysis in the energy industry for more than 35 years.

Randy Carroll-Bradd
District 10 Representative

Randy Carroll-Bradd is an industrial engineer and operations manager for a company that manufactures and installs cellulose insulation made from recycled paper.

 

Members of the CAC may be contacted by calling (210) 353-6816 or e-mailing madelagarza@cpsenergy.com

If you are interested in applying to become a member of the CAC, complete this application.