Michael W. Yackira
Director/Board Member at The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
Profile
Michael W.
Yackira is currently a Director at The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, Council for a Better Nevada, Edison Electric Co., Inc., and a Trustee at The UNLV Foundation.
He was previously the President & Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Power Co. from 2009 to 2012, the Chief Executive Officer & Director of NV Energy, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, and the Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Pacific Power Co. from 2007 to 2011.
He also held various director positions at organizations such as The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Inc., Edison Electric Institute, Inc., Nevada Cancer Institute, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc. He was an Independent Director at 8point3 Energy Partners LP and 8point3 General Partner LLC from 2015 to 2018.
He was previously the Chief Financial Officer of NextEra Energy, Inc. from 1995 to 1998, the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Mars, Inc. from 2001 to 2002, and the President of NextEra Energy Resources LLC from 1998 to 2000.
He received his undergraduate degree from Lehman College.
Michael W. Yackira active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
 The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance is a public-private partnership focused on growing the economy in southern Nevada through community development, business recruitment, retention, and outreach. The non-profit company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company's vision is to foster a more prosperous, diverse, and connected regional economy to help residents thrive. Tina Quigley has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Director/Board Member | 13/04/2009 |
| Edison Electric Co., Inc. | Director/Board Member | 24/11/2009 |
| Council for a Better Nevada | Director/Board Member | 29/03/2010 |
The UNLV Foundation
 The UNLV Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The UNLV Foundation provides financial services. The non-profit company is based in Las Vegas, NV and has subsidiaries in United States. | Director/Board Member | 29/03/2010 |
Former positions of Michael W. Yackira
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
8point3 General Partner LLC
 8point3 General Partner LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities 8point3 General Partner LLC generates solar energy. | Director/Board Member | 18/06/2018 |
| 8POINT3 ENERGY PARTNERS LP | Director/Board Member | 18/06/2018 |
| NV ENERGY INC | Chief Executive Officer | 29/06/2014 |
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the largest business support organization in Las Vegas, NV. The non-profit company is focused on helping businesses succeed and create jobs. | Director/Board Member | 30/11/2010 |
United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc.
 United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Southern Nevada provides health and human care services. It provides food, clothing, shelter and safety to the poor people. The firm helps to improve care and education for children, strengthening families to become financially stable and success. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2008 |
Training of Michael W. Yackira
| Lehman College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| NEXTERA ENERGY | Utilities |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Nevada Power Co.
 Nevada Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Nevada Power Co. generates, distributes and sells electricity. It provides services to the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Utilities |
NV Energy, Inc.
 NV Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities NV Energy, Inc. produces and distributes natural gas and electricity. It offers payment and billing, assistance programs, energy pricing plans, start, stop, move service, and payment location. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Utilities |
Sierra Pacific Power Co.
 Sierra Pacific Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Sierra Pacific Power Co. engages in generating, transmitting, distributing, and selling electricity. It serves the retail customers including residential, commercial and industrial, and regulated retail natural gas customers. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Utilities |
The Salvation Army
 The Salvation Army Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization. It is an international movement which is part of the universal Christian church. The organization was founded by William Booth in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Mars, Inc.
 Mars, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
NextEra Energy Resources LLC
 NextEra Energy Resources LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities NextEra Energy Resources LLC develops, constructs and operates power plants. It offers wind, solar, fossil fuels, and nuclear power generation. Its services include energy marketing, specialized wind, retail market, and project development and construction. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, FL. | Utilities |
American Heart Association, Inc.
 American Heart Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Commercial Services |
The UNLV Foundation
The UNLV Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The UNLV Foundation provides financial services. The non-profit company is based in Las Vegas, NV and has subsidiaries in United States. | Miscellaneous |
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 |
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance is a public-private partnership focused on growing the economy in southern Nevada through community development, business recruitment, retention, and outreach. The non-profit company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company's vision is to foster a more prosperous, diverse, and connected regional economy to help residents thrive. Tina Quigley has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Commercial Services |
| Nevada Cancer Institute | Health Services |
United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc.
United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Southern Nevada provides health and human care services. It provides food, clothing, shelter and safety to the poor people. The firm helps to improve care and education for children, strengthening families to become financially stable and success. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Commercial Services |
| Council for a Better Nevada | |
| Edison Electric Co., Inc. | |
8point3 General Partner LLC
8point3 General Partner LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities 8point3 General Partner LLC generates solar energy. | Utilities |
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the largest business support organization in Las Vegas, NV. The non-profit company is focused on helping businesses succeed and create jobs. | Commercial Services |
8point3 Energy Partners LP
 8point3 Energy Partners LP Electric UtilitiesUtilities 8point3 Energy Partners LP engages in the operation and acquisition of solar energy generation projects. It owns interests in projects that generate long-term contracted cash flows and serve utility, commercial, and residential customers. The company was founded on March 3, 2015 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Utilities |
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