The Board of Commissioners of the Michigan Public Power Agency on June 17 announced that Patrick Bowland, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager, plans to retire in spring 2027 after more than eleven years of distinguished leadership of the organization.
Since becoming CEO in September 2015, Bowland has guided MPPA through a period of significant growth and transformation.
MPPA noted the following among the organization’s notable accomplishments during his tenure:
• Added five Full Members and ten Associate Members
• Led the development of three transformational strategic plan updates
• Restructured MPPA into four specialized business units
• Grew MPPA’s long-term renewable supply from under 10% to over 20%
• Executed entry into serving load in the PJM wholesale electricity market
• Modernized information technology systems and migrated key platforms to the cloud
• Implemented risk management tools to support hedging decisions
• Built a strong executive leadership team to support the organization’s future success
• Awarded the APPA Crisson Leadership & Managerial Excellence award
“On behalf of the Board, we extend our deepest gratitude to Patrick for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to MPPA’s mission,” said Charlie West, Chair of the Board of Commissioners. “His contributions have strengthened the organization and positioned MPPA for continued success well into the future.”
Reflecting on the announcement, Bowland said, “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of MPPA. I have been honored to work alongside dedicated members, an exceptional Board, and a talented staff. Joint action creates tremendous value, and I am confident in MPPA’s future. I look forward to supporting a smooth and successful transition.”
The Board has authorized the launch of a comprehensive search process to identify MPPA’s next Chief Executive Officer.
The Board is committed to a thoughtful and orderly transition that supports the organization’s continued success and service to its members. MPPA is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader in the electric power industry who will build on the organization’s strong foundation and help guide its next chapter of strategic growth and member service," a news release said.
To ensure a smooth transition, Bowland will continue to lead MPPA until his retirement and will work closely with the Board and the incoming CEO during the transition period.
